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Marie turned the people who had been turned into cookie figurines back to their original forms.
After savoring the fruit tart made by Kaito, they took a breather.
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“Witch-sama! We have a request! Please, let us join Martha’s subjugation squad as well!”
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Influencer Kaito, along with the exaggeratedly righteous ally Marie(?), sets out with their companions to vanquish the formidable Martha. . . . . .
The purpose of this journey is made known to these former slaves.
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Moved by Kaito’s story, they offered to come along as well.
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“The courage to face the terrifying witch of jealousy, and the compassion to help those of us who were cursed. We’re deeply impressed! Please, could you let us join as your subordinates?”
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The former slaves knelt before Marie and bowed their heads.
After elegantly sipping her tea, Marie said. . . . . .
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“No.”
“What?! Why?!”
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Marie sighed as the leader of the former slaves spoke.
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“You’d be a burden.”
“!”
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The leader gritted his teeth tightly.
They were a burden, that was true.
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They had once been defeated by Martha.
It was clear that they would only slow Marie down.
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“So go back, already. Teleportation Gate!”
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Marie activated a spell to manipulate space.
A black hole appeared in front of them.
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But. . . . . . the leaders didn’t leave.
Marie was getting frustrated.
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Just then. . . . . .
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“Everyone! Listen. This is Witch-sama’s kindness!”
“””Kindness. . . . . .?”””
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Marie tilted her head, wondering “what kindness?” while Ose sighed, as if he’d heard it all before.
Marie wasn’t the only one, even Kaito was a bit odd.
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Kaito addressed the adventurers.
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“Witch-sama is not calling you a burden. She’s worried you’ll lose your lives in the fight against Martha. What about the families you’ll leave behind? Right?”
“””!”””
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Indeed, they had people waiting for them to return.
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“So, you mean Witch-sama’s harsh words are. . . . . . deliberate?”
“. . . . . .She’s worried about us?”
“. . . . . .Intentionally acting cruel?”
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Everyone’s gaze turned to Marie.
Marie said nothing (because she didn’t care).
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However, the adventurers interpreted Marie’s silence as affirmation.
Tears flowed freely from everyone.
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“Witch-sama. . . . . .! You’re truly an incredible person!”
“How kind-hearted you are!”
“Uwaaaah, Witch-samaaaaa!”
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Marie’s irritation was reaching its peak.
Her true intention was that she wanted them to go away because they were a nuisance.
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And yet everyone (partly because of Kaito) was freely interpreting this as goodwill.
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“Understood, we’ll do as Witch-sama says! Let’s go home, guys!”
“””Yes!”””
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Adventurers are returning in droves.
Beyond the Teleportation Gate is the interior of the empire’s castle.
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When sending Kaito to the kitchen in the empire, the teleportation coordinates were set.
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“Witch-sama, we’ll fulfill our duties!”
“? I see.”
“Alright then!”
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The former slaves passed through the Teleportation Gate and returned to the empire.
Riara, who had been watching the whole thing, clapped her hands as she cried.
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“What a splendid performance. Truly befitting of Lady Witch!”
“Witch-sama is amazing, looking cool as always!”
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Marie lets out a sigh.
Ose and Keel, watching this ridiculous exchange, also sigh in disbelief.
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