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thirty-seven.

Why didn't I think of that?

I cried Eureka in my heart, taking away Bean, who was hovering over Cassis.

If I couldn't stop Bean from biting Cassis, there was a way to give Cassis a shield.

I pouted at the unexpected solution.

Meanwhile, Cassis casually took out a handkerchief and wiped away Bean's saliva that was on his shoulder.

Then he took out the locket and explained the situation in a clear manner.

"I asked if I could put defensive magic in the locket you gave me."

"That's how..."

It was the locket that we exchanged on the last day of Thanksgiving.

Engraving defensive magic in there.

I heard that the expensive price is quite reasonable because it's not easy to engrave magic in jewelry.

Moreover, there was a limit for the number of times you could repair it, so it would be a hassle to do so.

"Isn't it a one-time use?"

I was nervous and checked Bean, who was in my arms.

If it was for one-time use, then Bean had to be isolated immediately.

Then Cassis shook his head slowly.

"No way. I can't make the gift you gave me a disposable one."

"Phew, thank goodness."

I exhaled a long breath with relief.

Is it my misunderstanding that the phrase "gift from you" was just to give me a boost of empowerment?

It's been upsetting to keep Bean in the garden all this time. I felt relieved that I didn't have to do so in the future.

Because Bean only bites Cassis.

Kyu kyu.

Bean whined to me. Apparently, it means that he will grow up and gulp down that bastard.

"No, don't hurt Cassis."

Kyu...

Bean replied dissatisfiedly. He was only stubborn about Cassis anyway.

It's all because of prenatal education.

I also struck Bean weakly in the head, which almost caused terrible trouble.

Then I stared at Cassis's locket.

Even if it's not disposable, it'll cost a lot of money to maintain...

But, I guess that's not a big deal for the Urquio Dukedom, given that they've gifted me such a generous ammount of presents.

Besides, the Cassis now can't use magic because he's losing mana.

Later, though, he'll simply be able to use it on his own.

Huh? Wait a minute. Why am I even worried about Cassis's future?

If he goes back to the capital, he won't have to worry about getting bitten by Bean anyway.

I stepped back from him and asked.

"So, why are you here?"

"The locket arrived, and you were here right now... Is it all right? I'm experimenting, and I wanted to show you."

Cassis murmured incessantly. Somehow, I was suspicious of him for making a lot of excuses.

"So you came to see me, you wanted to show off, or did you come to experiment?"