"Just look for anything that might seem off." You repeated what you'd ordered when coming here. "Mel, check around for any illusions and traps. I wasn't able to sense anything, but you might. Herta, I want to know if there's any corruption or spiritual stuff happening here. Ayane, try to keep guard and see if you can find out where they got the flowers."

"On it!" Mel squeaked out and went on her way.

"As you desire, my love." Ayane bowed.

"There's definitely some ghosts around here." Herta stated. "They don't feel evil, but I guess we'll see."

"Hey, I'm right here you know?" Yumi complained and was promptly ignored by Herta. The goddess went about looking over everything, lost in her own little world as she focused.

Everyone, save for Ruby, scattered and went to work.

"My gallant Master, I don't doubt your wisdom," Ruby said, "But you seem to have kept me here."

"It's because I want you to stay close to me, madame."

"Ah, I see. I understand it is quite difficult for you to keep your hands off me, no~?"

"Maybe. But I mostly want your intellect in this occasion. Your propensity for scheming is unmatched." All she needed was someone to make sure those plans didn't fall apart— which is where you came in.

Ruby Rose dons a smug smile, and you're happy she feels appreciated.

You continue walking and talking with Ruby, almost aimlessly trying to find something that could help out.

"Indeed. As much as I would agree with keeping a muscleheads like that pet catgirl of yours or airheads like Bertha, might I ask your reasoning of why you didn't involve your Holy Knight in this— being able to defeat the undead with ease?"

"Sure you can." You said with a smile. Then you remained silent.

"Master?" Ruby began to sweat, laughing nervously, "I don't mean any offense, if you-"

"That was just a little joke on my part." You clarified. "Gerty might not do well with talking to the undead here, especially if there's any friction between the kitsune spirits we find. Or even with the receptionists and priestesses. She can be a intense and... enthusiastic."

"I see."

"Besides, if I do need to call her I still have that emergency alarm I can sound off. The three of them should come by at that. Also Herta is already powerful enough to exorcise tons of ghosts, kill undead, and purge corruption all at the same time, so we don't have to worry on that front."

"Herta is a bit of a jerk." Yumi suddenly decided to say.

"That's rich coming from you." You respond.

"Hah! Unlike that so-called goddess, I deserve to be respected and honored! I am the wandering spirit, the ethereal flame! Yumi!" Yumi strikes a pose and speaks with airs.

"Master," Ruby said to you, "This undead-"

"WHO'RE YOU CALLING AN UNDEAD, HUH???" Yumi was as calm as ever.

"Now, now, you mustn't present yourself with delusions. Losing face in front of my Master in any way whatso-"

"YEAH, WELL, YOUR FACE IS PRESENTED WITH DELUSIONS!!!"