Aske, of course, vehemently denied Nora and Peggy's accusations.
"There's no such thing, how can I admit to it?"
By the end, instead of seeking "the truth," it seemed more like they were persistently pestering, deriving some sort of pleasure that "played off as a wife" from their relentless questioning.
Realizing this, Aske immediately glared with authority as a Squad Leader which made the two girls shamefully recoil and quickly found excuses to skedaddle.
I knew it; why did I feel so guilty earlier? Aske felt some regret and then saw Medea returning from outside Fire Island with Miel, who had returned to normal.
"Is the issue with the Spiritual Tree resolved?" Aske asked in surprise.
"Mhm, it's resolved," Medea answered for Miel, "Her Majesty Minerva has also returned."
"Oh." Aske looked at Miel, "How does it feel to be possessed?"