It turned out that Maiko Chiba was the one holding the girl’s neck!

And at the girl’s feet, something had fallen out. It was the Stake of Exorcism!

Alex signaled with his hand, and the Stake of Exorcism flew back to him, returning to the small pouch around his waist. When the girl bumped into Alex and hugged him, she must have also taken the chance to pocket his possessions.

Alex hadn’t realized it at all.

It just went to show how masterful her stealing technique really was.

It was a pity s