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When it came to magic, Ellen’s knowledge didn’t go beyond the basics.
However, she was certain that the worm that had been controlling the man was a magical creation.
If it were an ordinary organism, there would be no reason why someone infected with it couldn’t enter the Temple.
The clue was magic. Thus, Ellen sought out Harriet.
It was the weekend, and Harriet was deeply engrossed in her research in a new club called the Magic Research Club.
Ellen found her at the club’s residence.
Harriet, surprised to see Ellen, followed her outside.
“What’s up?”
Harriet found it odd that Ellen would seek her out there, but her question was even more odd.
“A worm that uses a person as a host and controls them?”
“Yes. Is there such a thing?”
“… Does that really exist?” Harriet said as she tilted her head, puzzled. “Why are you asking about something like that?”
Ellen hesitated to explain it to Harriet.
Not enlisting the help of a magic major would be foolish. But she couldn’t tell her the truth.
If she did, it would mean admitting she was trying to handle something dangerous in Reinhart’s stead, and Harriet would surely try to stop her.
Even if she understood why it was necessary, the outcome would be the same. Harriet would join her in something dangerous. Ellen was willing to put her own life on the line, but she could not risk a friend’s life.
Ellen opted for honesty over a clumsy lie. “I can’t tell you the details, sorry. But it’s really important. Can you look into it for me?”
“…”
Harriet looked at Ellen quietly.
An important matter.
Harriet could guess it was something involving Reinhart. What else besides that...
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