Iruma looked at his brother and then walked out, with Shesi following.
"Brother, I didn't want to refuse… I felt there must be a way… but I have to consider everyone, after all…"
"I know," Shesi's voice came, "I was very relieved when you nodded."
"But…"
"As a Division Head, there's one more thing you need to learn."
"Huh?"
"Trust… trust the members you personally selected," Shesi's voice reached Iruma's ears. Soon after, Clara ran over to call them back.
"Copying?"
"Yes, Sylvia said it must be done no matter what," Bimu said.
Shesi looked at Sylvia's eyes, which were swollen from crying.
"It looks like our little Sylvie cried a lot. Are you serious?"
"Of course! If I see Galuna and then copy her, it can reduce the impact on the guests, and Bimu Teacher's name can also be preserved."
Azu frowned at her words.
"I understand the reasoning, but if it's copying, that means…"
"Sylvie needs to observe Galuna for a long time," Bimu interjected.
Everyone became excited at his words.
"Even the teachers only took one look and became like that!"
Sylvia quickly waved her hands and said,
"Of course! I know it's dangerous, but even so, as long as I can draw Galuna, I am determined to endure anything."
Bimu walked behind Sylvia and cupped her face.
"I said it before, encouragement is an important project for your Magic Tool Research Division. Don't just think idealistically; I hope you make decisions calmly."
Everyone expressed their opinions, some agreeing and some disagreeing.
After listening, Iruma looked at Bimu Teacher.
"Bimu Teacher, what are your thoughts?"
"...I think it's not impossible if I assist from the side, but… even so, there's no guarantee everything will go smoothly, and considering the burden on Sylvie's mental and physical well-being, I think it's better not to do it…"
Iruma continued to look at Bimu Teacher.
"I understand the official answer. What then?"
"Then?"
"Do you wish for the painting of Galuna to be drawn or not? What is the desire in your heart, Bimu Teacher?"
"…" Bimu recalled what had just happened when he found Sylvia.
"Sylvie… that… staying in a place like this… you'll catch a cold… I'm sorry, I was so looking forward to it, but it turned out like this… but, I'm very satisfied now. If it were the old me, to show you my work and take responsibility, I would definitely throw a tantrum… But during this time, I discussed so much with you all, we discussed Galuna together, and I explained and drew while with you. I was truly, truly happy… It's been a very, very long time… since I felt that drawing was such an exciting and joyful thing. Although our time together wasn't long, and I was just a helper for the Division, I've started to like you all, so I don't want to make things difficult for you… I don't want my paintings to ruin anything anymore… I've fully drawn the best work, I am truly… truly satisfied… So, if Galuna becomes a shackles for everyone, for Sylvie, I will burn her…"
Sylvia suddenly stood up and pressed Bimu down.
"Liar! Bimu Teacher! Big liar, how can you be satisfied? When you heard me say I wanted everyone to see the painting, didn't you show such a smile? Hoping more people would see your painting, hoping to be praised by everyone, hoping your name would be deeply remembered! Any creator would have such expectations—no, if it's not seen by others… in the true sense, the work is not complete!"
..."I… am truly terrible. Even though I understand how dangerous it is, I still hope Sylvie can draw it…"
At her words, Iruma suddenly realized what his brother had said.
"Me too… but I don't think it's good for us to decide such a thing privately."
"Yes… indeed, after all, the final decision-making power still rests with the school…"
Iruma nodded, then shook his head, and looked at Sylvia and everyone else.
"The teachers' permission is indispensable, but before that, there's an even more important demon's consent… Before challenging something dangerous, relying solely on impulsiveness won't get us anywhere. Precisely because this matter is very dangerous, we should have a good talk with the demon who cares about Sylvia the most."
Sylvia was stunned at his words.
"That refers to…"
..."Yo… Iruma, Sylvia, you two actually called me out together, what's up?"
Sylvia took a deep breath at his words and then looked seriously at her brother.
"Brother! I have something very important to tell you."
Sabro was silent for a moment, then nodded.
"I permit it."
The two opposite him were both stunned.
"I thought you liked Shesi, but it turns out you like Iruma? By the way, you haven't been two-timing, have you? That pretty boy… or did he make you angry? If so…" Sabro's expression turned cold.
"I will go right now and twist off the head of that male demon who made you yell 'I like… you'!" Sabro's voice made both of them involuntarily wipe their sweat, then they started to explain.
"I see, you want to draw to display for the Division… But you really have nothing to do with that male demon, right?" Sabro still asked, uneasy.
"I don't like him!"
"That's right… as I just said, if Sylvia-chan draws, it might put a great burden on Sylvia's mind and body, so I think we must first get the consent of you, Sabro-kun, and your father."
Sabro looked at his sister at his words.
"Sylvia… do you really want to draw that painting?"
"Yes!"
"Even if you can never pick up a paintbrush again after this, do you still want to draw it?"
Both of them were stunned at his words.
"Can you now be sure that you will stick to what you want to do until the end, and that no matter what the outcome, you will not regret drawing this painting? Do you have the confidence that you will not regret it afterwards? Sylvia! Do you want to unleash your desires fully at this moment? At this [moment]?"
Sylvia's heart trembled at his words.
"To be honest… it's a lie to say I'm not afraid, but if I give up drawing Galuna now, I will absolutely never be able to face my desires squarely in the future! I… I don't want to hide my desires anymore…"
Sabro smiled, looking at his sister who had already grown up.
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