Chapter 53

"I'm thinking of learning alchemy from a demon."

As soon as I got home from school, I took action.

In the room were Ourobus, Crocell, and Barach, three demons.

"So, I want you to tell me about a demon who knows a lot about alchemy."

"Alchemy...?"

Crocell said, resting his chin in his hand.

"Sure thing, Barach knows a demon who's an expert in alchemy!"

Barach raised her hand enthusiastically.

Perhaps because Crocell was there, Barach seemed unusually well-behaved.

"I really want to know."

"Um, what should I do? I'm not sure if I should tell you the information Barach has..."

Barach said with a mischievous smile.

I wish she would just tell me.

This is so troublesome.

"Um, would it be okay if I gave you a reward for the information?"

"Barach isn't that greedy. But there is something I want to hear..."

Barach said, pinching the hem of her skirt and posing.

What does she want to hear?

I have no idea at all.

I wondered if Barach's pose had some meaning and observed it carefully.

Hmm? Barach's outfit is different from yesterday.

Barach is wearing a frilly dress, unlike her usual clothes.

Wait, a different outfit...?

Why can a spirit demon change clothes?

Then, upon closer inspection, I realized Barach was materialized!

So, she must have materialized to change into new clothes...

"Did you use my money to buy new clothes...?"

Indeed, I remember Crocell and Barach saying they were going shopping while I was at school.

Since I usually leave most of the household chores, including shopping, to the demons, I didn't think much of it at the time.

"Ah, that doesn't matter! Instead, look at the different Barach and say something."

"Um, you're cute...?"

"Right! Barach is the cutest in the world!"

Barach was looking at herself in a hand mirror, giggling.

It seems the correct answer was "cute."

But, more importantly, I need to question Barach about using my money to buy new clothes.

The money I have is the minimum amount I received from my father when I was kicked out of the house, and it's decreasing every day due to daily expenses.

"Didn't you go shopping with Crocell?"

I turned to the other demon.

"W-well, it seems she bought them without my knowledge..."

Crocell said, breaking into a cold sweat.

If that's the case, Crocell isn't to blame.

Meanwhile, Barach was still holding the mirror, admiring herself.

"Barach."

I called out, but she didn't seem to hear me and didn't turn around.

Seeing this, Ourobus snapped his fingers and said,

"Master, I am ready to punish the miscreant at your command!"

"Sniff, in the demon world, you can't buy clothes, so I got carried away and bought them... Please forgive me."

Barach pleaded, her voice trembling after hearing Ourobus's words.

"I understand, but we don't have that much money. It's a problem when you buy unnecessary things..."

"S-sorry..."

Since she's showing remorse, I'll forgive her this time.

In fact, if this continues, the money will run out, so I need to find a way to get more.

Hmm, I wish there was a solution.

Well, I'll think about that later.

Right now,

"So, who is the demon that knows a lot about alchemy?"

First, I need to learn alchemy.

"It's the 28th ranked Belit!"

Barach changed her expression and said.

"Huh? Is it him?"

Crocell suddenly raised a question.

"Is that not correct? Crocell."

"Well, in my mind, the demon who is good at alchemy is the 61st ranked Zagan."

"What's going on, Barach?"

I looked at Barach.

"B-Barach isn't lying! Zagan might also be good at alchemy, but..."

"That's true. I think Belit also said he was good at alchemy."

"Is that so..."

The 28th ranked Belit and the 61st ranked Zagan.

Well, it's not strange that there are two demons who are good at alchemy.

"Which one should I summon?"

"Um, I'm not that close to either of them..."

"Barach doesn't know either..."

Both of them tilted their heads.

"Ourobus, do you know anything?"

"I can't be of any help at all!!"

Ourobus collapsed on the spot.

Well, he's been quiet all along, so I expected as much.

"Then, I'll summon both."

I concluded.

If I can't decide which one to summon, I'll summon both.

I'm pretty smart, I thought, patting myself on the back.

"Ah! If you do that, I'll have to leave, won't I..."

"Then, I want both Crocell and Barach to leave!"

Unlike the disappointed Crocell, Barach looked happy.

Actually, since Ourobus can't leave, it's inevitable that Crocell and Barach will have to leave.

And I promised to summon Focalor and Ourobus.

I'll summon Focalor once, explain the situation, and then have Focalor leave. It's a bit of extra work, but it's better to keep my promise.

Alright, now that I've decided, let's put it into action.

"---You, the 49th ranked Crocell, the 62nd ranked Barach. You have answered my requests diligently, so I permit you to depart to a suitable place. Be prepared to return immediately when I summon you through my sacred ritual. I command you to leave peacefully and quietly."

I tried to make both of them leave with one spell.

"Please summon us again soon!"

"Bye-bye!"

The spell seemed to work, and both of them left, leaving a parting word.

I noticed Barach's new dress on the floor. It seems the clothes bought here can't be taken back to the demon world.

That girl really only does unnecessary things.

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