These Demons Do it for Free

The hidden path was closed, but Viola collapsed the ceiling to cover it up for good measure. After wrapping things up, the first words we heard upon returning were Hernando’s complaints.

"If anything goes wrong, it’ll all be your fault."

"Well, if something happens…"

Viola lightly replied to Hernando, letting out a slight scoff.

The door had closed, so what sort of mishap could occur?

Knowing the circumstances, I could easily read the meaning behind her expression.

"Roman, perhaps…."

Arthur’s worried voice prompted me to shrug my shoulders and respond.

"It’s done."

"…I’m sorry. I should have said something beforehand."

"No, it’s fine. It’s not easy to talk about a mentor to outsiders."

I didn’t blame Arthur for getting caught by Viola. Strictly speaking, I was considered an outsider to Arthur, and it wasn’t like I could just share information about a powerful figure like a mentor.

It was my own fault for not being more cautious, not fully understanding the level of a Pioneer.

Arthur looked apologetic, yet there was a hint of disappointment in his expression. Was it wrong to label me as an outsider? But what could I do? It was the truth.

"If your mentor makes unreasonable demands, let me know. I can’t guarantee I can stop it, but I’ll help as much as I can."

That was a reassuring offer.

As long as Dana wasn’t sulking with a sullen face beside me.

"Is she doing okay?"

"Hm? Dana? She did overexert herself with the *Divine Possession*, but she’ll recover with potions. No need to worry."

"Still, take care of her. She’s your junior."

After dismissing Arthur, I mulled over what Viola had said earlier.

[In the end, it will come to light.]

Viola had spoken with a conviction that this was an inevitable truth, not just an intuitive analysis of a Pioneer.

[The immortal *Jeegan* will revive. It might take time, but when he does, it will be impossible to keep it a secret.]