"Ciris."
Shard checked the small pistol in his hand, then looked at the golden-haired girl assisting Miss Aphrola with cataloging books.
As a believer of the Old God, The Forgotten Old Man, and the current supreme leader of the Cult of the Forgotten, this memory-manipulating pistol was most suitable for her to use.
Ciris certainly wanted to refuse, but Shard explained:
"If I hadn't acquired that Stigmata of the Stars, I might have kept it. But now I have an excellent long-range weapon, and I certainly don't want to carry a lady's pistol around when I go out... This way, the people in Tobesk City will look down even more on this detective who depends on the Duchess."
Upon hearing this, the ladies all laughed. Miss Benanis lightly nudged Ciris, who then accepted the relic.
The golden-haired girl had a unique relationship with Shard, he did not need her to express thanks. There were many days ahead, and they would share even more stories.
