Well... I was getting to it.

I'm sure it's just coincidence. I mean... How many people are on this island?

"Oh...? You're going to play that game?" EVA asked me with a sly smile. "That's one of Predecessor's dumb tricks, right?"

No, not like that... I mean, with demons and everything included, there are a lot of characters for me to write about. So, naturally, it took some time for me to get around to her-

"Wait, hold on a sec!" The small witch protested, pointing her staff at me dangerously. "That's screwed up, right?! I'm Beatrice, the Endless Witch! How can you write a story about the events of Rokkenjima and wait so long to get around to me?!"

Crap. Uh... Well, obviously, I was saving the best for last...?

Even I didn't sound convinced by that.

"Of course! When you think about it that way, it actually makes a lot of sense. I'm like the grand finale, right? You need to whet the reader's appetite with all those appetizers before you move on to the main course... The real Beatrice!" She said this proudly, planting the butt of her staff on the floor while pressing one fist to her hip and tilting her nose up proudly.

I stifled a laugh.

"And you're supposed to applaud at this part," she added, opening her eyes and casting a dangerous gaze on me.

I moved to clapping very quickly.

"Aaanyway, now I understand your reasoning. Just like that stupid epitaph, everything's making sense... Only, there's just one thing."

Hmm? What is that, oh great Endless Witch?

EVA put a finger to her lips and turned her cute, sparkling blue eyes on me. "Well, Player..." Her entire body grew entirely still as her mouth alone moved, her white teeth seeming to gleam hungrily. "Why the heck do you expect me to let you write a story like that? Even the thought of you thinking of doing something that disgusting to a cute witch like me is making me wanna vomit! Hey, hey, though, Player? Wanna know the fun part? The really fun part about being a powerful witch like me? If I find you gross, I can just use my magic to make you a little more attractive! Yeah, I think once I bend this part that way... twist the leg around over the ear... you're going to be looking pretty good...!" The witch's eyes had long since grown wide like dinner plates I was being reflected in as she leaned in towards me. "And the very best part is, I can try it as many times as I like until I get it right! Kyahaha... Aaaaaahahahahahahahaha!!" The witch threw back her head and began cackling at the ceiling.

If I want to survive a second longer, I'd better think up something good, fast. If I don't, I can surely try again... but chances are, I won't like how I get there.