Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

……

Three days later.

The day has finally arrived for me to go shopping with the princess.

Hilfi also traveled with us.

"Silufie, what is Rudius doing today?"

"Hmm? Why would Luke ask about Rudy?"

"After all, you're about to marry him, and you want to see if he's someone you can entrust your life to."

"I see... But Rudy is very good to me. He should be cleaning the house with Loki today, right?"

"...Did Rudius buy a house?"

"Yes, it's a very big house on the edge of the residential area!"

"That guy actually..."

"Luke, if you have time, please come and visit."

"Ah, um..."

That's the end of the conversation.

Hilfi has been in a very good mood lately.

I have a general idea that women who have been "nourished" by men are all pretty much like this.

That guy Rudius.

At least he inherited Grellat's bloodline.

That being said.

My heart is heavy.

……

We explored the entire commercial area.

Finally, we reached the end of the commercial district.

The forest is not far ahead.

"Ah, I'm a little tired. Let's go back quickly."

"That's what the princess said."

I took a deep breath.

“Your Highness, I just spotted some suspicious figures in the forest over there.”

"Suspicious? Luke, are you sure you saw it clearly?"

Hilfi frowned.

"I didn't notice at all."

“It’s absolutely true, I definitely saw it.”

My tone was very certain.

after all.

God would never lie to me.

"Then I'll go scout ahead. You stay here and protect Her Highness the Princess."

"No, it would be better if we went together."

"……Why?"

"It could be a diversionary tactic by the enemy, trying to defeat us one by one."

"That's certainly a possibility..."

After my strong persuasion...

Both Silphie and the princess agreed to go and investigate together.

……

We entered the forest.

We walked forward step by step, gradually entering the depths.

We'll soon see Rudyus's true face.

I couldn't help but feel a little excited.

"Luke, something feels off..."

The princess was somewhat uneasy.

"Luke, don't get distracted, stay closer to the princess!"

Hilfi reminded me.

"it is good……"

I said this.

Just as he was about to step forward.

Sudden.

A flash of light appeared before my eyes.

"Shh-"

A red light suddenly emanated from the princess's body...

No, that's not light.

is blood!

When I came to my senses, the princess's arm had suddenly broken off.

The break was perfectly clean.

Blood splattered all over my body, and the princess collapsed to the ground.

Her legs were also severed.

Hilfi reacted faster than I did.

She quickly stepped back, drawing her wand as she did so.

However, before she could even wave it...

"Shh-"

The light appeared again.

Hilfi's arm was broken into three pieces at the wrist, elbow, and shoulder.

……

When I came to my senses...

Princess and Sylphie have both lost their hands and feet.

He collapsed to the ground, unable to resist.

who is it?

Could it be Rudius...?

When I was thinking that...

A girl with a complicated expression emerged from the forest.

I tried to draw my sword.

But it was unsuccessful.

Looking down, I found that my hand was still gripping the hilt of the sword.

The wrist and arm separated.

My hand... was severed.

"My target is Rudius."

The girl spoke up.

"Go and fetch Rudius. Don't say anything unnecessary, and you'd better hurry, or they'll both bleed to death."

My mind went completely blank.

then.

Covered in blood, he ran wildly toward the edge of the residential area.

168. To meet the challenge

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

★Rudius's Perspective★

……

A figure covered in blood.

They came running over in a flamboyant manner.

"What's wrong, Rudy?"

"Teacher Luo Qixi, please go back inside!"

"Huh? Ah... okay..."