Chapter 33: The Reward
"Finally back, huh? But it looks like you didn't gain much."
"You already knew through my avatar, didn't you?"
"Why ask when you know the answer?"
After rolling her eyes irritably at Satoru, Kurumi dispelled her Astral Dress, reverting to her pure black lace dress.
Her hairstyle automatically returned to the previous two long low twin tails, gently hanging in front of her.
"That monster fled back into the neighboring area after I chased it a bit. If I had pursued it further, all my avatars would have vanished."
"For Satoru-kun's safety, I gave up the chase~"
Kurumi's face still wore a smile, but it was clear she was somewhat dissatisfied.
It seemed she was still upset about letting the Origin Spirit slip away.
"Well, thank you for that."
However, Satoru responded to her actions with equal irritation.
If her main body hadn't insisted on chasing the Origin Spirit, he wouldn't have chosen such a risky method.
Even though he could revive if he died, he didn't want to experience the feeling of death.
"Don't mention it~ Actually, Miss Nia contributed more~"
"Not at all~ I just played the role of a 'live streamer'~ The one who really worked hard was little Kurumi~"
"..."
Aren't both of you just slacking off?
Looking at the two girls in black and white sitting before him, Satoru couldn't help but internally complain again.
One went chasing after her nemesis, and the other, while "using live streaming" to provide real-time updates on various situations, was actually just peeping and making various teasing remarks.
But it wasn't just him; the others present were also somewhat interested in these two, especially Mei and Ayano.
One was a member of the Service Club, and the other was a girl they had "helped" not long ago.
No wonder things felt strange back then—one knew a lot of things and was mysterious, while the other had exceptional looks and temperament.
Who would have thought the "Spirit" inside would appear before them like this? No wonder Kurumi and the others had such odd expressions at the time.
"But speaking of which, I'm really glad that the one who can help solve my problem is such a cute child~"
At that moment, Kurumi walked over to Mukuro with a smile and spoke to her lightly, even reaching out to take Mukuro's small hand.
"Miss Mukuro, could you please help me out~"
"...Oh, I'll try my best."
Perhaps a bit startled by Kurumi's enthusiastic attitude, Mukuro was stunned for a moment.
Though she stayed close to Asahi, she didn't push Kurumi away.
She could tell that this girl had a good relationship with the big brother, and since this girl was also a Spirit, and the big brother had said his goal was to help her, naturally, she had no objections.
"Thank you so much~ By the way, what is your ability? Can you really make my angel reverse?"
Kurumi continued to chuckle softly, though a trace of confusion still lingered in her eyes.
She had witnessed the opponent's strength firsthand—it was truly formidable. Even if she were to face her head-on, she might not necessarily be her match!
But being strong in power doesn't necessarily mean being strong in combat ability, nor does it guarantee that one's abilities will always be useful.
"Though I'm not entirely certain, my ability should include one that can seal your consciousness. We'll know once we try."
"...I see. Then I'll trouble you, Miss Mukuro~"
Hearing Mukuro's words, Kurumi pondered for a moment before revealing a gentle, radiant smile.
In other words, if her consciousness could fall into a slumber while another consciousness invaded and took control of her body, it would prove that Sawa might truly be inside her, merely having remained dormant all this time.
"You're welcome. If it's something my big brother requests, I will never refuse. After all, I owe him a great deal."
As she spoke these last words, Mukuro cheered herself up a little, appearing quite childlike.
However, Mukuro then suddenly walked up to Satoru and looked down at him as he sat leisurely and comfortably on the sofa.
"Um, big brother, before we proceed, Muku would like to say something. You saved Mutsuru, so would you allow Muku to repay you?"
"Huh? Haha, no need~ Muku-chan, you're so adorable, you don't need to repay me~"
"But Muku wants to do this. Is that alright?"
"...Of course it is~ I'm also looking forward to seeing how Muku-chan will repay me~"
Hearing the golden-haired girl before him speak in a tone more docile and somewhat shy than before, Satoru's smile grew even brighter.
He truly had no idea what this child would do...
"Eh?!" xN
But what happened next left everyone present utterly stunned.
Because this exquisitely lovely girl, who resembled a work of art, directly pressed her lips against Satoru's!
Uh!
Th-this is the "repayment"??
This kind of offering seems a bit exaggerated...
Huh?
But just at that moment, as Mukuro was still in the midst of the kiss, an unnatural golden holy light suddenly emanated from her body, then dissolved into countless particles and vanished into the air...
Eh?!!!!
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