She is not an investigator.

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Igris stepped forward and gently checked his breath.

"..."

……

"Should I have something engraved on it?"

Igris turned her head and looked at the knight who was standing quietly beside her.

"What do you think?"

"A person bound by thorns."

The way Knight Ni was named was so unique and special that Igris couldn't help but smile and slowly carved on the stone tablet with her straight sword.

"The beautiful Miss Violet."

Igris looked at her masterpiece with satisfaction and erected it on the mound in front of her, then turned to look at another stone tablet.

"what about this?"

"The gravedigger."

"I thought you were going to say... the person who died in the underworld."

The knight was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Not bad either."

"Ha ha…"

Igris chuckled dryly and engraved the same words on the stone tablet.

"The immortal Silas."

Igris nodded in satisfaction and looked at the two tombstones in front of her.

"No one's going to come anyway..."

Igris stood up and patted the dirt off her hands.

"Let's go, knight, there's nothing left here."

The knight, leading his horse, slowly followed Igris's pace.

As the rusty gate of the manor closed, the story of this manor finally came to an end, and Igris held in her arms a mysterious ancient book that claimed to hold all the answers.

"Knight, would you like to see?"

"Taboo knowledge".

The knight shook his head, also reminding Igris not to look around carelessly.

She didn't care that much anymore, after all, Mirabelle was dead.

If we actually let her crawl out of the mud again, Mirabelle would probably be angry.

Who knows?

"I'll come back to sweep her grave around this time next year."

Anyway, this wasn't the first time Igris had dealt with dead people.

The two men and one horse walked down the mountain, and as the sun rose, a tender green bud peeked out from the grave.

This is its rebirth, and also her rebirth.

Until the flowers bloomed, and the violets were in full bloom.

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"I brought the book back... Where's Daphne?"

In the small wooden house in Willow Creek Town, only the magician, who was huddled in a corner muttering to himself, and Talia remained.

"She went to the hospital; Lucas and Serafina took her."

Talia took the ancient book, but without looking at it much, she simply tossed it into a corner.

Igris frowned in curiosity.

“She was full of energy yesterday, how come she’s in the hospital today?”

"She said she was cursed, and after she came back she felt dizzy and lightheaded, couldn't even stand up straight, and kept vomiting."

"…curse?"

"No, it's not Yi. Ling was poisoned by food poisoning. It seems that Jiu ate some leeks or other food that didn't seem right, and she's been taken to have her stomach pumped."

Igris blinked, suddenly remembering the food Mirabell used to make.

Perhaps the reason the food didn't taste right wasn't because of her cooking method, but because of the food itself?

"...Let's not talk about that. Aren't you supposed to be able to destroy this thing? I'm quite curious to see how you're going to do it."

"It's nothing really."

Talia stood up, took a deep breath, and then suddenly stretched out her palm.

The next moment, countless ribbons surged out, completely enveloping the ancient book and quickly tightening it.

Under Igris's curious gaze, the ribbon tightened to its limit but continued to shrink, squeezing the ancient book it contained.

Finally, Talia wiped the sweat from her hair, and the other ribbons were quickly put away. The book had disappeared from the spot, leaving only a strangely shaped key.

"key."

"It is harmless."

Talia walked to a corner, took out a box, and placed it in front of Igris to show her.

"Look, these are them."

Igris glanced at it briefly; the box contained five keys, each with a name written on it, presumably indicating what they were originally.

Perhaps it could be used to open some kind of door? Igris didn't know either, she was being all mysterious.

"However, I didn't expect you to actually find it."

"Of course, you can praise me more... but I'll pass for now."

Igris glanced at the door and said in a low voice.

"Should we go see Daphne?"

Talia hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at the magician huddled in the corner.

"Maybe... we shouldn't bother? She should be fine."

"I see..."

Igris nodded and waved to Talia.

“I’m leaving now, heading back to Molkens. Remember to say goodbye to Daphne and Serafina for me…”

Igris still remembered her part-time job; after all, it would be a fool not to make money when you can.

"I will tell them."

Talia waved to Igris as well, watching her turn and leave, gradually disappearing into the distance.

Only now did Talia turn to look at the hunter.

"Are you that afraid of her? You act like this every time she comes."

"Yeah... after all, I'm the kind of guy who's weak, cowardly, and useless..."

"It's starting again..."

Talia sighed, looked at the keys in the box, and rested her chin on her hand.

"However... she looks about my age."

"...?"

The magician paused for a moment, then gently shook his head.

"She looks much more mature than you."

"This is a matter of temperament, not age..."

Talia couldn't deny it; after all, Igris did look... kind of handsome.

Especially when she becomes a teammate.

……

What is the meaning of violets? They symbolize humility, purity, kindness, loyalty, love, gentleness, a beautiful soul, and hope. But at least for now, they represent beauty.

That manor holds too many secrets and histories. You are a witness to them, and a participant in them. Sooner or later, you too will become a part of those legends, sung about by the world.

[Title Acquired: Swordsmanship Mastery]

—They are more proficient when using straight swords, short swords, dual swords, greatswords, one-handed swords, etc.

Note: You have a good swordsmanship teacher, but he doesn't seem to be a swordsman himself.

[Title Obtained: The Phantom of the Opera]

—You are better at hiding and have a strong desire to perform.

Note: Now, let's put on a good show for them.

Title earned: Piper

Your hearing will become more sensitive.

Note: Due to some unforeseen circumstances, you had to stop that crazy performance, so your hearing is still relatively normal.

Title earned: The Ripper

Your finger movements will become more dexterous.

Note: No one knows his identity, but his killing skills are comparable to art.