"Could it be that my Substitute suddenly got enlightened by the Gospel Book and ran off to work on its own?"
In the room of the Goodbye Hotel, Ash sat on the bed, examining the Substitute Technique Spirit in the palm of his hand. Due to diligent development (used every day) and proper feeding (premium materials given priority), the Substitute Technique Spirit had been promoted to the rank of Two-winged, sporting an additional small wing. While its appearance still resembled that of a human toddler, the quality of its pajamas and nightcap had improved considerably, and it now even had a pillow.
Ash had no doubt that a Four-winged Substitute Technique Spirit would come with its own bed.
In response to Ash's question, the Substitute Technique Spirit rubbed its eyes, yawned, and then turned around, presenting its rear end to Ash.
