"Detective, you are lucky; if I hadn't had this Relic on hand, the deal might not have gone so smoothly. After all, for a weak Circle Sorcerer, overly mysterious knowledge and too powerful weapons are equally dangerous... Detective, I won't fuss over the matter of the Box of Darkness. It was a pleasure to cooperate with you."
The lady's words behind the door seemed to suggest it was time for the guest to leave.
Shard closed the ring box, taking it from Miss Maid. As Miss Maid moved back toward the door, instead of bidding farewell and departing, he collected his emotions and said aloud:
"Madam, might I have the honor of knowing your identity?"
"You do not have that honor, for the time being."
The woman spoke bluntly, and Shard seemed to hear the black-haired Miss Maid accidentally let out a chuckle as she pushed the door.
