Chapter 21

“An alliance? What’s that supposed to mean?”

Hosotani-san knitted her brows.

“Just like it sounds.”

Before Hosotani-san, who wore a skeptical expression, I continued speaking.

“I can’t use the spell to detect killers. So if I were targeted by a killer, unless I had incredible luck, I’d almost certainly be killed first.”

“…”

Hosotani-san—the very person who had tried and failed to kill me—sealed her lips.

“That’s where you come in, Hosotani-san. I want you to tell me the appearance and location of any killers you detect.”

That way, I’d be able to steer clear of danger.

“Hmph, so an...