188 Belladonna's Private Circumstances (tentative)





 A black creature flying over the mountain range.
 You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

"......
What is it?
I'm not sure what to say. You want to talk about a guy who woke up M?
Isn't that the seventy-third time you've told me that?
No, that's not what I'm talking about. What kind of nickname did that goddess give us?

 You know, the Jabberwock, where the souls of the brave gathered, took over the bodies of living things, and evolved abnormally.
 In the event that you're looking for the best way to get the most out of your wedding, then you're in the right place.
 Well, on the way, the souls consulted each other about how to take revenge after a trial run of the body, and it seems to have taken a lot of time including unnecessary conversation. .......
 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm sure you've heard of it.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not.
It's black. It's black. I think it's Scary Manju.
"Wasn't he Mr. Ukulele? Oh, there's a woman, too. Then no.
"What does it matter? I'm embarrassed of my nickname.
It hurts.
I was more interested in the adventure story of the woman who crossed the continent naked. I can't wait to read more.
『『『『『 exactly. 』』』』』

 --I forgot all about it.
 I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bit of fun.
 We may have said something to Alfea on the spur of the moment, but after we parted ways with her, we went westward to acclimatize our bodies and engaged in flamboyant battles with demons in various places, pushing trivial matters into oblivion.
 That's how difficult it was for him to get used to his obese body.
It may be a punishable offense, but since Alfea was also given the name on the spur of the moment, it seems that she does not particularly care about it. In fact, there was a good chance that he himself had forgotten it.
 It's just an act of momentum.

"I remember that his name is Jabberwock. ......
That's enough. Now we just need to figure out where to hit first.
"Aren't we going to hit the fort? We could start at the borders and work our way down, terrorizing them.
No, we'll hit the city. Let's burn the Church of the Four Gods to the ground.
Let's burn down the Church of the Four Gods. - We can't involve innocent people. If we're gonna do this, it's gotta be fun.
That's right. We're former heroes, after all.

 They are avengers, but they only have a grudge against the priests, including the Pope, so they don't want to kill all the people.
 After being adjusted by Alfia, their souls regained their reason and common sense, despite their desire for revenge as deceased, and they did not want to involve anyone else.
 Above all, they want to appear cool.
 They are dedicated avengers.

"Let's fly over the country first. They'll be in a panic.
"No objection. And we'll take down the temples one by one, and the forts only when they attack.
"We can attack wherever we want. The place to attack is fine. It's just a matter of mood and momentum.
"What if there are others of your kind?
What if there are others like you? They'll be confused.
"Ha-ha-ha-ha! It's time for the reveal!
"Let's go, let's go!

 The black behemoth takes to the skies.
 And the Jabberwock entered the territory of the Holy Law Goddess of Metis with ease.
 When the Jabberwock was seen on the ground, the knights of the fortress and the people who were working on their farms were astonished, and all hell broke loose.
 The situation that shook the Matesis Holy Law Kingdom has finally begun.

  This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

 A little north of the border between the Holy Law Kingdom of Metis and the Imperial Kingdom of Atrum, there was a fort built for the purpose of bringing in goods.
 Although it is far from the border, it is an important fortress on the front line for the Holy and Holy Goddess Kingdom of Metis, and when it invaded the Empire of Atollum three years ago, this fortress played a role in saving the lives of the soldiers on the front line, and when it was defeated, it was used as a field hospital.
 However, when the Great Givellion appeared, the fortress was attacked by the Giveries of the family, destroying much of it, and it is currently undergoing restoration work.
 However, the number of craftsmen has been slower than expected, and the work has not progressed as quickly as expected.

Hey, let's take a break.
"What? Oh, ......, I fell asleep standing up.
You're handy. Well, don't slack off.
No, I'm just too bored. I dozed off.

 The soldiers on guard duty at the wall have been temporarily relieved of their long surveillance duties.


 Although this fort is far from the border, it is located close to the front line. There are always soldiers stationed there to keep an eye on the surrounding area, but due to the rebuilding of the country, the number of soldiers has been low.
 In particular, guarding is an important mission, but it used to be carried out in four shifts, but now it is carried out in two shifts, and the mental fatigue of the soldiers has accumulated considerably due to the extended hours of work.
 If they did not relax a little, they would probably collapse.

Even though we're far from the border, this is an important base. I understand how you feel.
The defeat on the plains of Ruudah Illyu has made our work too hard. What are you, a hero?
You underestimated the beastman race. ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
"If you charge in like an idiot and get beaten back... How many times have we talked about this? I need a ...... vacation.

 In less than a year, misfortunes continued to plague the Metis Holy Law Kingdom.
 It started with the collapse of the national capital Maha Rutat, followed by a major defeat on the Ruda Ilulu Plains. Diplomatic conflicts caused by alliances with neighboring nations, as well as a decline in demand for priests due to the general sale of restorative magic.
 Add to that the damage caused by the attack on the Great Givlion, and you have a series of misfortunes that make you think you are cursed. Moreover, some of the heroes have gone missing.
 It is said that the oracles of the four gods have not come down.

I'd like to learn recovery magic,......, too. It is said that alchemists have started calling themselves medical mages. If medicines and magical cures become available to the public, there will be more demand for them than for priests.
I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea. Injuries and illnesses are no problem. There's no room for error.
Are you sure this country is safe?
I don't know. I'm a mercenary by nature, and I'm not beholden to priests or holy knights.
Don't say that anywhere else. They'll cut you down on the spot.

 A lot of soldiers and knights have a vague sense of insecurity.
 This is not only limited to them, but also the people living in the city, merchants, and residents of the underworld, all thought that the Metis Holy Law God Kingdom was in danger.
 Merchants, in particular, saw the situation as a crisis, and as a matter of fact, the prices of the goods they bought from neighboring countries were rising, and the closer they got to the capital, the higher the prices got.
 Salt, in particular, is a problem, and is becoming too expensive for the people to purchase.

If two small nations join forces, they can compete with this country in terms of strength. If we invade for the wrong reasons, another country will attack us. I hear it's a nasty situation.
You've got too much money to spend on domestic affairs right now, and you don't have the budget or manpower to invade another country. The biggest threat is the beastmen.
They're taking back the land they took from us in the past, right? And they're organized. ...... They definitely have a king.
The upper echelons are panicking over this unprecedented development. I'm sure it's because of their bad behavior.

 It's a good idea.
 Until now, the Metis Holy Law God Kingdom had never suffered a painful counterattack, and had only skirmished with the neighboring Granados Empire, which was also a great power.
 There have only been a handful of times in the past when the Holy Priesthood has suffered a defeat of historic proportions. .
 Elves and dwarves have a low status, and beastmen are treated as slaves in this country. The Holy Law of Metis was very critical of the beastmen, calling them "a bunch of fools" when they fought with force, but they never expected to be defeated with tactics.
 Moreover, the defeat was still continuing, and the damage to the knights and soldiers was terrible.
 Not only were they killed on the battlefield, but those taken prisoner had their arms and legs broken, and even if they were healed, they were unable to fight properly. Training the troops was not free, and there was no choice but to withdraw them before they suffered unnecessary damage.
 To make matters worse, the brave warrior with the greatest offensive power was defeated in single combat and his morale was declining, and the leader of the beastmen, the king, was rumored to be a monster.
 I'm not sure what to make of this.

"Hey, there's a rumor: ....... "Hey, what do you think of that rumor about the guy who took down the fort single-handedly?
What do you think about that? It's not something a human being can do, let alone send a spider to poison them.
I thought so too, but apparently it's true. One of my classmates was in that fort, and his arms and legs were shattered and his knightly life was cut short. Oh, man!
That's terrible, you're ....... Did you hate that guy?
He's handsome, has a sweet voice and is popular with the ladies. My sister was into that guy too. ....... d*mn, I wish all good-looking people would just die!
That's right!

 The two men continued to gossip, distracted from their surveillance duties even though they were resting.
 They don't think that the Atrum Empire is going to invade, and because they know that, they can slack off with impunity. Moreover, they were working long hours, and morale was completely low.
 If they were seen in such a situation, they would receive a pay cut, but since their boss, the captain, was in a similar situation, there was no one to blame.
 Their daily life was the same, but today was different.
 A dark shadow suddenly appeared around them.

What the hell is ......?
"Oh, ......, is that a dragon?

 A jet-black giant dragon passed through the sky.
 No, it's too evil to be a dragon.
 I'm not sure what to make of it.

"I can't! I don't know how many people will be killed if that thing runs rampant in the country. ......
We don't know how many people will be killed. Get the horses on the road now!


No, it's too late for that. We're flying through the air, how are we going to get the message out in time?

 There was panic in the fort.
 Not only my colleagues but also the craftsmen who were repairing the fort saw it.
 What's more, it was a dragon of disaster proportions. I've only heard of such a thing in fairy tales.
 It may have been too late, but it didn't take long for the horses to start running to announce the message.
 On this day, the Jabberwock was seen for the first time in Metis' Holy Law Kingdom.
 On the same day, one of the temples was said to have been completely destroyed.

  The Jabberwock is a very powerful and powerful creature.

Hmm... ......

 Belladonna woke up on her bed, her slumbering consciousness gradually awakening.

"You're awake, Candy.
"Oh ...... Lucion. Are you awake already?
"No, it's already noon. You look so tired, I thought I'd let you rest.
I'm glad you asked. Being in the store only adds to the stress. ....... And please don't use my real name.

 You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace.
 Belladonna's store has been in the red for years, so she has no choice but to take a part-time job at a solitaire workshop run by the duke's family. She can't tell anyone what she is doing because she is under a gag order.
 However, the monotonous work of carving magic formulas on iron plates every day was exhausting his mind and magic power.
 I thought about staying at the workshop, but I was afraid that I would be forced to do unnecessary work with a crazy dwarf, so I decided to stay at my girlfriend's house nearby.
 His girlfriend, Lucion, is a shoemaker who owns a workshop and home in a corner of the old city and is training to become one.

I'm not sure what to say. I feel like I haven't had a break in a long time.
I'd like you to come stay with me anytime you want. I honestly feel threatened if I only see you two or three times a month.
"I'd love to, but I don't want that idiot to meet Lucion. You're a good person.
Why don't you fire him? I'm sure you'd do it in a heartbeat.
I did. I did. - But that idiot forgot that I fired him and now he's bothering me. He really thinks the world revolves around him.
"Every time I hear you complain, ...... you're even more self-centered than I imagined.
I've lost count of how many times I've wanted to get rid of you.

 The self-proclaimed genius idiot clerk in the store will always cause problems, and the stress will only accumulate.
 Even if you hit him, he doesn't change his behavior and always turns his thoughts in his favor. No, he twists things.
 At best, he's positive. At worst, he's a self-centered, common-sense, bankrupt, criminal, perjured, learning-deprived, dreamy-eyed mental patient. He is an abnormal person whose thoughts are entirely within himself.
 I don't want to bring my girlfriend to him. Nor will I.

If I see Lucion, he'll be the first to accuse me of a crime. He's an incorrigible idiot.
But that doesn't mean Candy has to carry all the weight.
...... Lucion won't be in his right mind if he's involved with that idiot. I don't want to put you in that situation.
I don't want you to go through that." "You're looking at me like I'm a dead fish. If anything happens to you, I'm going to go crazy. ....... Is it really that bad to say that much? ......
"Don't worry, I have a high tolerance for that idiot. But people who know that idiot would definitely think, 'I hope he dies soon. I'm sure a lot of people would want to kill him.
"How can you not be a criminal? ......

 I'm not a criminal.
 The reason why she doesn't become a criminal is because all of her crimes are minor crimes that can be resolved with a settlement, and the burden is carried by those close to her.
 For example, when she piles up a bill at a diner, she puts it on the Belladonna or an acquaintance to pay for it, and only when she can't handle it anymore does she come crying to them. And so it goes.
 If you give them a favor, they will take advantage of you, and if you treat them coldly, they will say, "Hmm, that's fine! If you treat them coldly, they will say, 'Hmm, that's fine! If I'm gone, you'll be in trouble!
 Even after they are thrown out, they wander around the city and get distracted by other things, eventually forgetting the fact that they were thrown out, and come back with an indifferent face.
 In the meantime, he does a lot of stupid things in the city, as an added bonus.
 The guards don't want to have anything to do with Cootie either, so they say, "Please don't let this guy go free. If possible, we recommend that you chain him up and put him in a cellar in strict isolation. If I could, I would have done it already.

Maybe if I kill him, he'll be acquitted due to extenuating circumstances.
No, I have a problem with Candy being a murderer.
There are people out there. There are people out there who are good people but are geniuses at making people uncomfortable. ....... That's exactly what Cootie is. And they don't reflect on their own behavior. ...... No, you can't know because you can't be aware of it.


Isn't that usually called being a freak?

 Even the most rambunctious child learns to understand right and wrong, good and bad, through repeated warnings and beatings by his parents.
 But this is not the case with Kootie. He repeats the same thing over and over again, as if the ability to understand the pain and discomfort of others has been lost.
 Moreover, he really believes that he is a genius, and at the same time, he is conceited, and sometimes says and does things that make fun of others.
 It is a wonder that he is in the position of a good person.

"Maybe I should just close up store and get married. ......
"I'm glad you're getting married, but it's complicated when I hear why you're getting married. I'm glad you're married, but it's complicated to hear why.
I'm going to poison him and feed him to the slime. ...... If they don't find the body, it'll be a perfect crime and the town will be happy. That idiot doesn't even know he's hated. ......
You're sick, Candy. ......

 Lucion is not at peace with the fact that his girlfriend is getting mentally worse every time he sees her.
 She is on the verge of murdering the useless clerk, and if she doesn't, she might seriously go through with the planned murder. No, it's only a matter of time.
 It's just a matter of time.

I'm going to go to ...... and get some air. I'm going to go get some air. It's ruining my fresh morning.
"No, I mean, it's already noon, okay? My lunch is ready too. ....... What's more, are you going to go outside in that sensational outfit?
"Oh?

 Belladonna's figure is naked and in a Y shirt .
 I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

The dwarves have been treating me well. I've been healed here, but I can't get my strength back. ......
I think I'm the reason you're not feeling strong enough. ....... I think the dwarves are crazy from the start. You're wobbling, let me support you.
And help me ...... get dressed.
Yes, yes.

 I'm not sure if it was a hard night or a hard day's work, but Belladonna's energy was quite exhausted. Lucion helps her change her clothes.
 Well, whatever the story of the night, working with workaholic dwarves, it's not uncommon to be used for more than three days without eating or drinking.
 Workplaces where you are guaranteed three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and where you can sleep at night, are among the cleanest.
 Some civil engineering companies are better in this respect, but the place where Belladonna is working now is a solitaire's workshop. It is an ideal place for dwarves to work, where they can combine their hobbies with their practical work, and there is no stopping them. They can work as they please until they get results, so they can do whatever they want.
 It has become a hellish workplace for mages who lack physical strength.

If you don't pay me more, I won't be able to afford it. At this rate, I'll die before I can make ends meet. Money is the only thing that motivates me.
"You can't keep up the energy? Well, there's a dwarf at work... ......

 After getting dressed, they walked out the front door to get some fresh air.
 But what they suddenly saw there was....

"Ah~! They found the manager!
"......, why is she here?
No way, she's the one they're talking about at ..........
Yes, that's right! She has a sparkling intellect and good looks, and she's going to expose a great evil crime. The righteous genius detective, Cootie, is now at the scene of the rumors!
It's a natural disaster, that's for sure. ....... I didn't even call you, but you're annoying.

 It's the last person you want to meet, of all people.
 I'm not sure what to make of it.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you're not looking for.
 He also brazenly appealed to me as a genius and a beauty. I'm so angry.

"Why are you wearing a bandage?
"The dwarves turned me into an owl because I wouldn't do the work they told me to do and kept adding extra work on my own. You're not going to die, so you're sturdy. ...... I wish I had.
Poison. ...... Does it work?
I'm not sure what to make of this. Even if the human race dies out, this one will survive.

 He seemed to be useless even at his part-time job.
 Incidentally, Cootie's job was to process steel plates, and he volunteered to do it because he had wielded a hammer when he was an adventurer.
 However, there was no way she could do the job properly, as she was a rough worker at heart, and she produced a lot of defective products.
 When the craftsmen instructed her on the processing work, she replied, "It's only a small amount of work for a genius like me. Naturally, they produced many defective products, which angered the craftsman-like dwarves.
 The dwarves were angered by this, and I was given the baptism of fists many times.
 The day before, I left before Belladonna, but I don't know why I'm here.

"Manager, the door to the store was unlocked. You had to sleep in the alleyway.
"Oh, ......, I had the key, didn't I? But it's you, and no one is going to attack you for sleeping in an alleyway.
That's not true! I'm sure many men would have huffed and puffed at the thought of this beautiful girl of the century sleeping in an alleyway! Oh, what a sin, I am.


"Beautiful girl, you ....... How long has it been since you came of age? You'll be out of date soon.
"Maidens will always have the heart of a girl, you know. You can't even understand that, has the manager finally stepped into the realm of the old woman...?

 I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.
 And it was a merciless blow that was doubled in power by the body strengthening magic.
 Cootie rolled down the street in a spin that was impossible according to the laws of physics, and after a loud bounce, he bounced off the trash can and crashed dynamically into the wall.

I think it's dead. ......
I'd be happy with that.
I'd love it if it was." "Oh, my God, ....... I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

 In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
 The kick was so powerful that it could have shattered his head, but the back of his head only hit the wall.
 But the back of his head only hit the wall. In a way, Cootie might be a monster, still alive.

Ugh ......, I was just telling the truth.
"Shut up! I don't care. Why are you wandering around here? It's a crime to have a suspicious person roaming the streets.
Who's a prowler? Catch this genius that everyone envy.
It's not a genius, it's a natural disaster. A pervert who frightens children into running away shouldn't be walking around in the streets! You're disturbing the public!
It's the manager's fault for not leaving the store unlocked. You could have at least provided me with a duplicate key!
If I give you the key, you'll make a spare without my permission, so I'm sorry if I die. I don't want you to sneak in after I kick you out and make off with the money. If you're unhappy, complain to yourself, who has a record of taking money from your parents' house to make ends meet.

 I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.
 In any case, this kind of is the reason why it's important for you to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm a self-centered person who can't help it. There is no thought of the restaurant's sales or other people's money.
 When I ran away from my parents' house, I said, "Farming will only corrupt my genius brain. When he ran away from his parents, he thought, 'Farming will only corrupt my genius brain.
 Cootie's parents and siblings were forced to live in extreme poverty for more than three months. Of course, Cootie has never sent money to his parents.

"Hmm, hmm. What was the manager doing with a strange man? No way. ......
I'm not sure.

 For the Belladonna, Lucion is the last thing she wants to be touched.
 I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

No way, manager ........ Please turn yourself in.
"What?

 But it's only cooties. I don't think the Belladonna has a boyfriend.
 The answer that her stupid brain came up with was really quite absurd.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to get a girlfriend. When did the manager become such an animal? ...... Oh, that was from the beginning, wasn't it?
"You're such a doormat .......
I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it. Don't worry, I'll take care of the store until you finish your sentence!
That's enough!

 In a fluid motion, Belladonna went behind Cootie, grabbed her by the waist with both hands, and pushed her up into a Bridge to Tomorrow German Suplex Hold.
 Belladonna forced the squirming Cootie to sit up and held her upside down, then connected with a piledriver. He then hit him with a giant swing and slammed him into a street light.
 The damage to his brain was so severe that he fainted.
 In other words, he would not have fainted if he had not gone this far.
 The effects of the strengthening of his body were still continuing, and with his amplified strength, he was slammed onto the cobblestone pavement. If he hadn't fainted from this, he would have already stopped being human.
 It was proof, at least, that Cootie was still human.

"Tsk ......, you're still breathing.
"Candy ....... Do you always do this?
As long as this idiot doesn't piss me off, I'm harmless.
You're having a hard time ...... . I've heard about it, but it sure is annoying as hell.

 I'm not sure what to make of that. If I let Cootie run the store, he would sell it in three days.
 Cootie is a creature from whom the word "trust" escapes barefoot and at full speed.

What should we do with it?
We can't just take him back to the house, because if we leave him there, he'll find out about our relationship.
I don't want Lucien to be a victim of this, so I don't know what to do. ......

 I don't want Lucion to be his victim.
 If you take him to Lucion's house, he'll find out that you're lovers, and he'll show up to beg for food and money. You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in you.
 I don't want you to get close to a woman who's a pain in the ass.

I wonder. I knew from the first moment I met her that she was incompatible with me.
I don't think anyone else feels that way. ......?



 As she was struggling to deal with the situation, she happened to see a gray-robed mage with a fishing rod.
 To Belladonna, this mage was a comrade in arms.

"Whoa! It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. She never loses her temper, does she?
"Mr. Xelloss?
Who are you?

 I'm not sure what to make of this. I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm going to go fishing now. I'm going to go fishing now, and I'll dump you in the Auras River while I'm at it.
Can you do that for me? I'm not strong enough to carry it that far.
It's a good idea. Here we go. ...... Ugh, it's heavier than I expected. I don't know what I'm eating.
You probably had something to eat before you came here. You probably had something to eat before you came here, and now you're trying to buy me a meal. ......
How big a meal do you have? Well, if she's not here, you'll be able to relax for a while.
I hope you're right. ......

 In the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
 In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. Isn't this a crime? Isn't this a crime?
 He was a decent person.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea. I think it's murder.
The guards will be happy to see Cooties flowing down the Auras River, but they won't investigate. That's how much trouble they're in.
I see. ....... I'm sure you're not the only one. (How many people in the city have neglected you? ......)

 The shopkeeper, who is abandoned by even the guards.
 In the event that you have any questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
 In this way, the old town, which had been a crime scene in a sense, regained its peaceful time.  

  ...

 Xelloss dropping a fishing line into the Auras River.
 A little further on, a drowned corpse in a maid's uniform - or rather, a cootie that I had just thrown into the Auras River - was being swept downstream.

Hey, it's a drowned corpse. ......, isn't that some annoying detective?
What the hell, you scared me. Maybe he was stupid and got thrown into the big river again.
How many times have you done this? How many times have you done this? - I know a fisherman and he said, 'I'd like you to run it further downstream because it'll ruin the nets.
She's a real pain in the ass.
That's right.

 When the sailors see the cooties drifting by, they ignore them as if it were a normal occurrence. Strangely, no one thought to help.

"Dad, there's a drowned body at .......
"Don't point your finger at me, idiot. If he wakes up, he'll come to us.
Wait a minute before you throw the needle in. If you get caught, there's gonna be hell to pay.
Who the hell threw that piece of junk in the Auras River? It's a nuisance!

 No one really wanted to help.
 On the contrary, some of them were chanting Hail Mary and watching the cooties drift away.

"...... I wonder how much they hate that useless shopkeeper.

 As he watched, the old man lit a cigarette and looked at his surroundings with cold eyes.
 Eventually, he got bored and focused only on his fishing line and forgot all about the cooties.

One week later.

 One week later.

"Manager~, why didn't you search for me~. A good shopkeeper was missing! He woke up in a fishing village on the coast!
I thought I hadn't seen you at ...... for a while, but what are you doing skipping work to go to the beach? Vacation? You're in a good mood. Maybe you took a nap in the harbor and fell into the river.
I don't remember anything like that. ....... Huh?



 When Cootie returns in a battered state, he has completely forgotten Belladonna's memories of him and Lucion.
 Fortunately, Belladonna blames Cootie for abandoning her job without notice.

I don't care about your memories. Now that you're back, why don't you go clean up?
I don't care what you remember. I need some rest. ......
You've been wandering around for a week, and you're still planning to take a break? You're useless anyway, so at least clean up, you piece of crap!
You're unreasonable!

 In this case, Cootie was right.
 But as long as she's causing trouble for the people around her in her everyday life, there's no room for sympathy for her.
 Cootie, a self-proclaimed detective, is a useless clerk.
 Her rehabilitation is far from over: .......