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Yes. That the curse of the dead is not yet broken.

Once again, that's a bad sign.

Do you guys know anything about this?

They all think about it, but they don't seem to understand. Princess Henri speaks.

''I've talked to your fathers, and they have no idea what happened. But when you put it together with the fact that they are doing some kind of ritual, it's clear that this is not a problem that can be left unaddressed in our country.

'But considering that they had the church as their stronghold, it would be hard to just investigate. It would make the whole place look suspicious.

If it's not good enough for the church, it will be. And Mr. Regin tells us something important.

Originally there were many sisters in the church besides me. But some were sacrificed and others were taken in by other priests.

Does this mean there are other Valkyrie's in other churches? Then Princess Henri looks apologetic.

''I don't know how far I can help you with that... although our church will look into it soon.

'You won't be able to get to the rest of the country... but unless you have an adventurer with the ability to defeat demons and the means of transportation, a horse, that's a different story.

Olivier, you betrayed me! If you say that, you'll have to find a church! And there you'll be battling a famous demon...give me a break. Just as I was thinking that, I was met with an onslaught of attacks.

'Oh!　Certainly not a problem if you're an adventurer!

And there's the lovely Dragon Newt, the elves, and the Cerian Beast.

I think I'm capable of doing just fine.

Nice to meet you. Mr. Takut.

I swear we all came up with this scenario together! Geez, there's nowhere to run...

Okay, well... we'll look into it when we find him.

'Thank you!　Mr. Takt.

Men are weak creatures when it comes to women's smiles. I guess I'm a simpleton who is motivated by Regin-san's smile.

And there was something I forgot to ask him later.

'Neviros came out with a book during the battle, do you know anything about it?

Everyone except Regin-san was surprised to hear that.

''You were safe from being used by the grimoire!

It was a grimoire, after all...

I sensed the danger, so I managed to take it down before it was used. But in the end, I was curious to know what it was all about. Can you tell me, if you don't mind?

I ask and Princess Henri tells me.

It's okay. A grimoire is a book that describes magic. As for the battle, I'll show you in person.

Princess Henri takes out a white book. Then she lets go of the book and it floats away. Oh!

”The advantage of the grimoire, as you can see, is that it allows you to have both hands free. And... heels.

When Princess Henri chants a heal, the grimoire flips over and activates the heal.

''When you chant magic like this, the grimoire will automatically chant for you.

So that means the surgeon doesn't have to chant! That's super convenient!

I can also use my wand, so I can use magic continuously.

Seriously! Huh? Does that mean that if Nebiros had used us, we would have been exposed to the magic of the zombies and Nebiros? Scary. You were right to stop.

'By the way, it's very difficult to make a grimoire.

Huh? How hard can it be? I mean, the library is full of books.

It's made from government-provided paper.

''The guild is paying the price of paper for the contract as well, but paper is essentially a huge luxury item.

What did you say?

Let's see, how much would you like to spend, by the way?

'Would one piece be enough to provide our knights with a set of weapons?

You've got to be kidding me! You can't get that price for just one piece! Well, I agree that grimoires are expensive because they can't be compared to wands, but that price for a piece of paper...that's a long way off.