[b]“I’m glad you two resolved your confrontation. Honestly, I can’t understand why two Magical Girls would ever fight one another. You’re both on the same side, right? I just don’t understand.”[/b]

The voice came from the side. Crawling along the walls, seemingly defying gravity itself, was the Contractor. It padded without haste, its expression dormant as always. As it moved, its body remained dry, as if all the surrounding water was avoiding the small, white creature.

It landed now on Rose’s shoulder before turning its unblinking gaze on Elise. All Magical Girls knew the Contractor, the one who gave them their source of power. A being as enigmatic and mysterious as the Primordials they fought.

[b]“Hello Elise Augermann. I never expected you to come to Miso City. But I’m glad you did! With your help, the number of Primordials that show up will be greatly reduced.”[/b]

The Contractor titled its head and seemed to smile wider. 

[b]“We should get going. Your fellow Magical Girls are waiting.”[/b]

Back at Miso High’s rooftop, Akame received both messages from Rose and Emiri. She nodded in response, moving away to get the snacks ready. She had intended this to be a tea party of sorts to help break the ice. Tensions were always high with Magical Girls, for one reason or another. The Contractor was still on her shoulder, keeping its thoughts to itself.

Two Contractors in different places at the same time was not uncommon, though it was still a little unnerving for the newbies. Akame was the one closest to the Contractor in terms of understanding its ways. Even so, the fiery Magical Girl didn’t fully grasp the whole of the Contractor’s method and purpose.

Another thought for another time.

Moving inside the school building, Akame located the first room to her left and scanned for everything to be in check. A table, some tea, cookies, and cake, as well as a map of Miso City. 

Perfect.