Fluttering Helpers and New Goals

Before Haru could decide what to do, the Ginseng Spirit clarified, debunking all his guesses. "It's not what you think. It has nothing to do with conditions or demands. The thing is, these little ones—don't let their human-like appearances fool you—they're nothing but a facade."

The Ginseng Spirit sounded exasperated.

"Their minds are completely empty. They act purely on instinct, much like the Starlight Armored Bug. Honestly, their brain capacity might even be smaller than the bugs'. Trying to negotiate employment, exchange, collaboration, or contracts with them is just a waste of energy."

Kim Haru: "..."

He hadn't expected that at all.

Looking at the fluttering sprites, Kim Haru thought, Maybe their beauty is something they exchanged for their brain capacity.

"Then why are these little ones being so obedient now?"