The Halloween Queen carefully sensed her own condition and then left.
Then she returned the items to Shiroyasha.
"I've given the stuff back."
"So be it."
"I'll figure things out on my own."
After saying that, she vanished on the spot.
The favor had been owed.
As for when Shiroyasha would use it, that was her own decision.
After watching the Halloween Queen leave, Shiroyasha nodded in satisfaction.
That felt good.
Now the Halloween Queen owed her a big favor.
She would save it for later when the opportunity came.
This kind of favor wasn't easy to come by.
Shiroyasha wouldn't use it casually.
In a cheerful mood, Shiroyasha immediately opened the chat group to find someone to talk to.
Shiroyasha:
[What are you all doing?]
[Come out and play!]
From her tone, everyone could tell that Shiroyasha was in a great mood.
If she weren't, she wouldn't be this cheerful.
Everyone was puzzled by Shiroyasha's message.
What's up with her?
Did she win the lottery?
Fujiwara Chika:
[What's wrong with you?]
[You seem to be in a very good mood?]
Fujiwara Chika was confused.
What's going on with this old lady?
Takumi:
[She got a favor from the Halloween Queen. Of course she's in a good mood.]
Takumi, who knew what was going on, didn't hesitate to explain to the group.
Upon reading Takumi's message, everyone was speechless.
But getting a favor from the Halloween Queen?
That's pretty rare.
Izumi Sagiri:
[You two made up?]
[Didn't you hate her for exposing your dark history?]
[You made up just like that?]
Sagiri was shocked.
That was a major grudge.
And it was resolved just like that?
Seriously?
Shiroyasha was being too soft.
She didn't remember Shiroyasha being such an easy person!
Did she sell out for just one favor?
Sakamaki Izayoi:
[Shiroyasha, you've changed!]
Kuro Usagi:
[Master Shiroyasha, you're so shameless!]
Kudō Asuka:
[Why didn't you fight it out to the end?]
[I wanted to keep watching the drama.]
Wait, Shiroyasha and the Halloween Queen reconciled?
When Kudō Asuka saw the message, she felt disappointed.
What a shame! We won't get to see those two clash again?
It's like losing a million bucks!
Shiroyasha:
[Damn it, you just can't stand seeing me happy, can you?!]
Shiroyasha got mad when she saw Asuka's comment.
Good grief, have you always treated me like a sideshow?
Angry!!
Kudō Asuka:
[Your fights are just too fun to watch.]
[And you always invite an audience!]
[Who wouldn't enjoy that?]
Fei Niao wasn't afraid of Shiroyasha.
If they fought, she wasn't weak either.
So Shiroyasha couldn't do anything to her.
Now, Shiroyasha was really annoyed.
These people!!
She had been in a great mood, but now she was irritated.
Tsk!
Takumi:
[So what should I do about the Halloween Queen?]
[Or rather, what about giving her another share of solar sovereignty?]
[Do you want to split it with her?]
Takumi didn't wait for a reply.
But then Hakumen Yōhi popped up.
She directly answered the question.
Facing Takumi's question, Hakumen Yōhi didn't hide anything.
Instead, she explained the Halloween Queen's situation.
Hakumen Yōhi:
[She wants to observe for now.]
[But as for my solar sovereignty, I can't give it away.]
[So don't even try to mess with me.]
[Whatever she's planning is her problem.]
She was worried the Halloween Queen might approach Takumi.
If the price was right, he might give her a share of solar sovereignty, and then she'd be in big trouble.
So she took the chance to tell him in advance.
Takumi read Shiroyasha's message and was speechless.
Takumi:
[Relax, I'm not that close with her.]
This was too much overthinking.
He didn't know the Halloween Queen that well.
Even if she came to him, he wouldn't do that.
Sure, Takumi could be shameless at times,
but not to the point of betraying his group members.
He couldn't do that.
Shiroyasha:
[Hmph, what if she seduces you?]
[Could you resist that?]
Seeing this, Takumi was full of question marks.
The Halloween Queen?
Her?
Sorry, there's already someone like her in his household.
So he wasn't that thrilled.
Even if he could double the fun.
But Takumi was still a man of principle.
Bronya:
[?]
Houraisan Kaguya:
[?]
Miori Shiba:
[?]
What are you even saying?
Several people who had been lurking suddenly spoke up.
Even Fuji Takumi and Katō Megumi dropped a question mark.
Shiroyasha, what did you just say?
Are you looking for trouble?
That sentence offended half the group.
Shiroyasha was irritated when she saw them all piling in.
Why was Fujiwara Chika joining the chaos too?
Bronya didn't say anything.
But what's up with the rest of you?
Shiroyasha:
[Fujiwara Chika, what's it to you?!]
[This is mutiny!!]
Fujiwara Chika read Shiroyasha's message and became upset.
How was it none of her business?
But considering her relationship with Takumi, she stayed quiet.
Still, she was annoyed at being scolded by Shiroyasha.
Fujiwara Chika:
[Hmph!]
[The Halloween Queen wouldn't think that way.]
[Even if she did, it's all your doing.]
[Shiroyasha, you're pure evil!!]
Katō Megumi:
[Exactly!]
[This clearly came from your twisted brain.]
[Utter nonsense.]
Based on the Halloween Queen's character, she'd never act like that.
So this had to be Shiroyasha's idea.
Now, Shiroyasha was speechless.
Crap.
She couldn't even deny it.
It really was her idea.
They saw right through her.
Takumi read the messages and didn't bother replying.
If he did, things might get worse.
Takumi:
[Don't worry. That won't happen.]
[Besides, I'm not that close with the Halloween Queen.]
Shiroyasha curled her lips when she read this.
You got close pretty quickly.
What happened last night?
But she knew better than to keep talking.
If she said more, Takumi might flip and really go after her.
Yeah, very possible.
So Shiroyasha quickly changed the topic.
Shiroyasha:
[Anyway, let's move on. How's everyone feeling lately?]
[Have you all gotten stronger?]
Let's talk about the rules.
Let's get into the serious stuff.
Reading Shiroyasha's message, Fujiwara Chika laughed.
Takumi just cheated.
And you're asking if she got stronger?
Fujiwara Chika:
[Thanks for asking. I'm just chilling at home, finished my progress.]
[Takumi is totally cheating!]
Seriously!
When Hakumen Yōhi saw this, she was instantly furious.