"I said no."

"……."

The spirit stiffened at my words. Even with the veil covering her face, I could easily guess her expression.

"W-what do you mean by that…?"

"Exactly what I said. No."

I scratched my cheek and spoke to her, watching her clear confusion.

"I get the situation."

I understood everything—the Chief had appeared and turned this once-peaceful place into a ruin.

That the Lord of All Realms had foretold that a savior would come.

And that they were now assuming that I was that so-called savior.

I understood all of it.

"But I’m not a volunteer."

Apologies, but I wasn’t some kind of hero.

"I'm not the type to help just because someone asks me to."

"…Huh?"

The spirit looked completely dumbfounded. It seemed she hadn't even considered the possibility that I wouldn't agree to save them.

"T-then… what do you desire…?"

"That’s for you to figure out."

I let out a small chuckle.

"I don’t really want anything from you. But I also don’t feel like doing anything for free…."@@novelbin@@

I shifted my gaze, checking the entrance I had come through.

"Think of something to convince me. If I like it, then sure, I’ll consider giving you the ‘salvation’ you want."

"Ah… O Great One…."

The spirit hurriedly lowered her head again, but I ignored her and asked,

"How do I get back in once I leave?"

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