She is not an investigator.

"Woooo..."

"Sharty? You're daydreaming again."

……

The Gods' Folly - Regret: Chapter Twenty-Three, Falling in Love with a Witch?

When the bright sunlight fell on Igris, her vague sense of disorientation and inexplicable fear lessened considerably.

She probably really needs to find a doctor and go to a relatively quiet place to recuperate by herself, while avoiding having anyone around her.

Isabella's words make sense. If it had been Olivia instead of Isabella, who had some ability to resist, who was by her side at the time?

She didn't want that kind of thing to actually happen to someone she knew, especially not to Olivia.

She really should keep her distance from the people around her; there seem to be too many irrelevant people surrounding her.

Iglesias couldn't help but think back to the time when she was still Aaron, whose mental state was also worrying. However, she wasn't so worried back then, probably because there was no one around her.

It seems she's better off alone.

"Igris?"

She was just wandering aimlessly in the street, not even heading towards home, but a familiar call interrupted her unrealistic thoughts and pulled her back to reality.

She looked up, and striking long green hair came into view, making her heart skip a beat.

But upon seeing that face, she could only manage a weak smile and wave her hand.

"Tina, what a coincidence! But Olivia isn't with me today, and I don't know where she is."

This Olivia witch fan was quite memorable, not only because of her overly friendly attitude, but also because of her long green hair, which always reminded Iglesias of Nolan.

She even had this misconception many times, but the two of them looked quite different.

"Oh, he's not here? It's okay."

She said this, but her body couldn't help but move closer to Igris.

"You seem to be in a bad mood. Did something happen? Did you have a fight with her?"

Tina's big eyes revealed a little doubt. Perhaps it was because Olivia and Igris' intimacy was a little too obvious. When Igris was alone, this was the first thing that came to her mind.

However, Igris shook her head and made herself look a little happier.

"I was just thinking about something, it has nothing to do with Olivia."

"I don't know if you'll mind, but I can actually keep you company for a little while."

Tina put her hands behind her back and turned her head away, pretending not to care, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at Igris in front of her, with a hint of hope.

Igris didn't notice, and indeed she didn't have the energy to observe the subtle movements of the person in front of her.

Tina didn't seem busy, which was quite rare in this city, even for a graduated witch.

"Is it some special occasion lately? I mean, you seem like you don't need to work."

"Of course, starting today, the gates of the Witch Academy will be open to the public."

After saying that, she gently covered her mouth and whispered to Igris.

"I'm a teacher inside."

"I see."

Perhaps because most of the little witches were already on holiday, the teachers naturally didn't have as much work to do and could do what they wanted.

For example, going to find your idol?

"But I think I'll pass, I... um..."

Iglesias didn't know how to refuse. She didn't want to disrupt the massage schedule, since she was planning to go home and rest. Besides, she was a fan of Olivia, not hers, and she felt embarrassed to bother others.

However, Tina seemed to remain steadfast, her expression hardening as she spoke with a serious tone.

"Igris, are you not going to consider me a friend?"

No...of course not.

Igris sighed helplessly. She had already said so much; if she didn't accept, it would seem like she was being ungrateful.

However… Igris had no intention of wandering around at all.

"Then, can you take me home?"

"Of course, I'd be more than happy to."

Faced with Igris's helpless decision, Tina's tense expression relaxed, and she smiled and took the initiative to move closer to Igris's side.

The sense of distance in this gesture is very well controlled; it's not too close, so close that you're practically touching, nor too far, so distant that it seems overly unfamiliar.

They are neither too close nor too distant, their relationship is such that others know they do know each other, but their true relationship remains uncertain.

Of course, Igris wouldn't think about those things. To her, they wouldn't make any difference. As long as the other person didn't stick directly to her, she wouldn't have any extra thoughts.

Igris took a deep breath, dispelling the faint gloom that had been lingering in her heart, and turned to look at Tina, who was in a good mood.

Meeting Igris's gaze, Tina glanced sideways and smiled at her in a friendly manner.

"Tina, you'll probably make a lot of friends, right?"

Warm and beautiful, considerate and lovely, none of the stereotypes about witches apply to Tina to Igris; instead, they make one understand just how wonderful she truly is.

However, Tina did not seem happy about Igris's subconscious question.

She first glanced at Igris's expression, then lowered her head, looked at her toes, and forced a smile.

"Maybe? I don't know. If I'm willing to make friends, it might really be like what you said."

But she didn't really want to make friends, or rather, she didn't see the point in doing so.

"Moreover... what about you, Igris? Your relationship with Olivia seems quite unusual. Are you friends, or..."

Tina's voice trailed off, and she teased him with some uncertainty.

Igris pursed her lips and replied deliberately, somewhat amused.

"Actually...we are a couple."

"?"

Tina suddenly stopped, her movements stiffening slightly as she stared blankly at Igris in front of her.

Seeing her strong reaction, Igris turned around, smiled, and shrugged.

"Just kidding, but you really like her."

"Just kidding, just kidding..."

Tina gave an awkward laugh, but the relaxed expression on her face was gone.

She is almost six hundred years old, and she sees many things more clearly than most people.

When Igris gave that answer, even if she was joking, it still proved that subconsciously she still felt that Olivia and she could indeed be a couple.

Perhaps this statement is a bit too extreme, but if all obstacles are ignored, this situation is very likely to occur.

In other words, if Olivia had truly had the opportunity that day and had solemnly expressed her feelings to Igris...

She might actually agree.

“…Igris, I still have a question I want to ask you.”

"What's the problem?"

Tina forced a smile and asked softly.

"What do you think about falling in love with a witch?"

The Gods' Folly—Regret: Chapter Twenty-Four, Incomprehensible, Yet Respectful

I don't understand, but I respect it.

"...?"

Igris continued, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be with a witch, even if I might really like her. But after setting aside liking her, there's still one crucial issue I need to consider: lifespan."

Witches have a lifespan completely different from humans. For humans, living to eighty years is considered a long life, but for witches, six hundred years might just be the beginning.

The oldest witch is over a thousand years old, making her incomparable to humans.

"If I were to actually be with a witch and decide to spend my life with her, when I'm old and wrinkled, my other half would still be young, beautiful, and glamorous... I know that's a good thing, but what I mean is, it's not fair to anyone."

Whether it's the witch or her.

"Is that so..."

Tina's smile vanished; in fact, one could say her heart turned cold.

She felt that she might have asked the question unnecessarily. At least if she hadn't asked, she could have secretly imagined her wonderful future life under the covers in the middle of the night.

Instead of... the current situation where a death sentence has already been handed down.

Seemingly noticing Tina's change in expression, Igris continued to explain.

"However, this is just my personal opinion and may not represent everyone. Just listen to it casually, there's no need to take it too seriously."

Igris put her hands in her pockets, warming her slightly cold fingers.

She wanted to go home quickly, even though the climate here wasn't extreme, the weather still made her feel uncomfortable.

"Can we go now?"

"...Of course, of course you can."

Tina nodded, trying to smile at Igris, but she couldn't manage a smile anymore.

Even walking beside Igris and gently inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from her was something that made her very happy.

But she couldn't let go of that thought; it was almost entirely focused on the words Igris had said.

She wouldn't choose a witch as a partner, that's all.

In other words, Tina... no, Nolan had no chance from the very beginning.

So at that moment, Igris didn't turn around at all, nor did she look at her again.