I'll kill you after I finish this game!

Only beings beyond our understanding can be dealt with.

"It's about time we left."

Seeing that Fujii Ren had almost finished eating, Skadi carefully observed the changes in his body and then said something that made Fujii Ren's expression change slightly:

"When we have time later, it's time to take you out for some bloodshed."

"Senior..."

"I know what you mean. I won't let you kill any innocent or ordinary people. Anyway, with the perpetual motion machine, you don't lack energy. But you still don't fight enough."

Skadi interrupted Fujii Ren before he could finish speaking, and took out the key that had opened the portal earlier.

With a gentle swipe in the air, the familiar door appeared before him.

After opening the door, the room layout was as before. Skadi went in first, and Fujii Ren quickly followed.

Upon returning to Gray's hotel room, the first thing you see is Gray and a girl named Nyaruko playing video games.

Upon hearing the noise, Razer didn't stop playing the game. He turned his head back and forth at lightning speed, looked at Fujii Ren, and said:

"Looks like you've eaten quite a lot of food. Are there any other worlds you want to visit?"

"Let's talk about it later, that's all for today."

"The prepared ingredients are already on the counter. Let's take them back to Xiao Si and Shi Xiang."

After saying that, Rei turned his head and went back to 'fighting' with Nyaruko.

Skadi glanced at the ingredients laid out on the counter, waved her hand and put them into her spatial storage, then left with Fujii Ren.

After leaving this unforgettable restaurant, the sky outside reminded me that not much of the world had passed.

The two quickly found Mary and the others and joined them. Nanami and Jibril, who noticed the change in Fujii Ren, looked at each other without saying anything and continued their relaxing schedule for the day.

They played until dusk and nightfall, then Nanami and Jibril took Tohka and Yoshino home, while Kasumi, worried about them, was taken home by Fujii Ren and Skadi along with Marie.

And so, Xiangchun, who didn't get home until dark, must have been exhausted.

"Whew, I'll never forget the delicious food I ate today. I still feel full and energetic."

Back in her room, Ayase Kasumi clutched her stomach and grinned at Fujii Ren and Skadi. After this shopping trip that brought them closer together, Kasumi was no longer shy or reserved around Skadi.

After all, Skadi has a silly girl named Tohka at home who is similar to her in personality. The two started to get closer through food, and then became good friends through conversations about girls.

"Let's go sightseeing together again if we have the chance, and then have a good meal together."

Skadi glanced at the cheerful Mary, feeling quite pleased with herself, and smiled as she said something to Kasumi.

Ayase Kasumi also became a little embarrassed, scratching the back of her head and chuckling sheepishly:

"But it's not really right to always let my senior sister spend money."

"Then let's put the blame on Lian Tan's boyfriend."

Skadi suddenly grinned mischievously and placed her hand on Fujii Ren's shoulder, uttering these words amidst the latter's speechless and helpless expression.

Mary looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression, then a knowing smile appeared on her face, and she echoed:

"Lian's boyfriend won't mind."

"Uh... I suddenly feel so sorry for Ren's boyfriend."

Seeing that Fujii Ren didn't refute her, Ayase Kasumi suddenly made a speechless remark.

"Stop nagging, Kasumi. Go and rest. I have something to say to Mary and my senior." Fujii Ren glanced at the oblivious Kasumi, who seemed to lack any feminine grace, with feigned disdain, and waved her away as if shooing a small animal to go and rest.

"I have to go to school tomorrow, so even if I'm full of energy now, I need to get some rest early."

"Tch... Mingming Lian, you're the one who never wants to get out of bed."

Kasumi Ayase muttered something to herself, but didn't press the matter further. After all, it was quite normal for the three of them to have something to say to each other, given their relationship.

Based on what I've learned and interacted with today, my senior's family is exceptionally kind.

Yoshino is soft and cute, and Tohka gets along well with her. Although Nanami and Jibril are quite aloof, they seem to treat her well because of Ren Fujii.

Mary, needless to say, was an absolutely adorable young woman, with a pure heart that was almost like an extinct rare animal.

So both she herself and Fujii Ren have a very good circle of friends.

Seeing Kasumi return to her room to wash up, Fujii Ren breathed a sigh of relief, then pulled Mary and Skadi-senpai out of the room and out of the apartment.

Just now, Fujii Ren recalled the scene of today possibly being her last day off.

She was very happy that her social circle had been forced to expand, but the people she met, whether it was Tohka, Yoshino, or Mary, were all gentle beings who would not cause any disruption to her daily life.

Everyone treated him very well, and even as their relationship expanded, Fujii Ren didn't feel any rejection; on the contrary, he was happy about it.

Such everyday moments, with everyone by my side, laughing and playing together, are the most wonderful.

"Mary, are you happy today?" Fujii Ren looked at Mary, who was between her and Skadi. Mary was like a strong bond connecting the three of them.

"Yes, I'm very happy!"

Mary showed her most genuine smile in response to Fujii Ren's concerned words.

Upon hearing this answer, Fujii Ren breathed a sigh of relief and felt a sense of joy.

Even if it's a hypocritical farce, it's worth the risk as long as Mary thinks so.

It's so nice to be able to talk to Mary and my senior like this before things have even started.

Thirty minutes passed, and after confirming that Kasumi was completely asleep, Fujii Ren told Mary and Skadi about tomorrow's school schedule.

But she doesn't really want to go to school anymore. If the next time she meets someone from the Black Round Table or Rusalka, that moment will start, then she'd better do it sooner rather than later—yes, if possible, defeat those two tonight.

In order not to harm Kasumi, her seniors, and other ordinary students, the foreign object must be removed from the school.

Therefore…Ren Fujii looked at Mary…she needed her curse to help her.

Although I don't know to what extent they understand, there are some guys I have to connect with.

"Once again... I look forward to working with you from now on, Mary."

"I will assist with anything related to Ren." Faced with Ren Fujii's solemn and serious words, Mary smiled gently and said, "Caliostro and the others also hope that I will do so."

Upon hearing this, Fujii Ren still looked at Mary with utmost seriousness and said, "Whatever others think is fine, I just want to hear Mary's opinion!"

"Huh?" The girl was a little puzzled.

It's not because of who said it, it's because I chose to kill.

Even if it's perfectly normal for Mary, repeating it without understanding its significance would be too... just like before.

A cursed girl, whose birth will never change, drives her parents to their deaths, beheads everyone she comes into contact with, and is executed as a heretic.

And because of that curse, he wasn't completely dead even after death.

But instead, I was drawn to this inexplicably terrifying drama.

Ren Fujii doesn't know what Mary was like when she was with her senior, but Mary is fine now, which is a result of connecting with people.

From now on, she will also have to take on this responsibility.

Mary should be seen as a companion, not as a tool for execution.

So, treating her as a weapon and letting the weapon manipulate her will spare her the burden of guilt; perhaps this is also a form of tenderness.

In fact, Fujii Ren had thought about it at first, but the dream in her memory told her that it was impossible and something she couldn't do...

"I once asked you if I could be someone who could be by your side, someone who could connect with you and stand shoulder to shoulder with you? Just like my senior." Fujii Ren looked at Mary and his senior with tenderness in his eyes.

Mary and Skadi turned and looked at each other. Skadi smiled silently, without any hint of sarcasm.

Mary, however, wore a bright and happy smile. She reached out and took Fujii Ren's hands in hers, saying with a touch of emotion in her voice:

“Titi had said something similar to me before. At that time, I didn’t understand or know anything about beheading and killing. After I realized my sins as divine punishment, I was depressed for a while.”

“But I want to connect with everyone because… I’m so happy and joyful. When Ren took my hand and used my power, when Titi hugged me, I was truly happy.”

Fujii Ren was deeply moved by Mary's words. Yes, there were very few beings that could be approached without injury.

She is currently Mary's scabbard; with her around, Mary can safely make contact with others.

She was used to this feeling, but for Mary, each time was precious.

"Ren is special. I don't want Ren to get hurt, so no matter what we face, Ren can always use my power. I believe in Ren's will."

The most wicked yet most beautiful soul in humanity—looking at Mary before him, Fujii Ren deeply understood the meaning of this phrase when describing Mary.

During her most troubled period, Mary felt no shame or repulsion towards killing and beheading, as indifferent as breathing.

However, she has already been changed and influenced by her predecessor, Skadi.

The Mary of the past was a childlike murderer, but the Mary of the present is a beautiful existence.

"Moncherie (my beloved), Titi has grown up, but Ren isn't quite there yet. I'm with you, and I love you. Let's have a horror movie together..."

Mary smiled gently and, from the opposite perspective to last night, asked the other party to accept her contract.

What is considered a horror drama, under the influence of a certain snake, might be seen as a playful date invitation, right?

After all, Cagliostro reserved most of his tenderness for this girl.

The twilight maiden transformed into beautiful light particles in front of Fujii Ren, then floated towards Fujii Ren's right arm and merged into it.

A familiar heaviness returned to my arm, but this time it was also accompanied by a touch of warmth.

Fujii Ren chuckled softly, her expression complicated, as she clutched her right arm. She then looked at Skadi-senpai and said helplessly:

"After understanding this, I feel this baton is really heavy, senior."

Her senior, her mentor, her teacher, and the snow-haired girl in front of her are also her guides.

"Heh, you have to adapt eventually. As your senior, I managed to handle Mary during her most troublesome period."

Skadi chuckled and touched her neck, the crimson thorn scars resonating between them.

Fujii Ren also touched his neck with a wry smile. The daily decapitations at the beginning were not pleasant, but he had to get used to it.

Is this how you interact with Mary? The senior student is definitely someone who's been there.

She gave Mary the color of a human being, a pure humanity. During this period, Mary was indeed much easier and less difficult for Fujii Ren to care for and influence.

Think back to the earliest Mary in my memory, who didn't care about the deaths of others, nor about her own, and whose enthusiasm for death was below zero.

If the other person couldn't make expressions, she would doubt whether the other person had any emotions at all.