I love time travel the most!

"No, that's not true!" Charlotte was so angry she wanted to hit someone.

Then, she whispered, "I've heard some bad rumors. Like bribing officials and forcing patents through illegal means, conducting illegal experiments, and engaging in unethical parliamentary activities. I've heard many people have been caught red-handed. Most importantly, Bronson, the president, is a lecherous man who sleeps with one wealthy lady after another... oh!"

Hey! ...What nonsense! You're the one who said it, why are you so shy?

Kobayashi teased, "What's wrong? So, the Tyrannosaurus Rex of the Kingdom also likes gossip and scandalous news? Like the kind of topics that third-rate gossip newspapers love to cover?"

"By the way, that's Ciel's favorite newspaper," the dragon-shaped doll Sigmund added to his gossipy master.

"Shut up, Sigmund! I'm a count's daughter, how could I possibly read...that kind of tasteless newspaper?!"

The way she desperately tried to cover it up was quite adorable.

Since you know you're a count's daughter, then don't look! ...Kobayashi would never say those words out loud.

"Don't worry. It's just gossip. There are plenty of people in this world who enjoy gossip, and I like the same kind of gossip news too."

"I think you prefer the last one."

Are you implying that I like wealthy women?

"Isn't it?"

"...I won't deny it. But Charlotte is the same; in a few years you will also become a qualified noblewoman, and I look forward to it."

"Pervert! Pervert!"

Charlotte blushed and cursed loudly.

Then, she turned her head and said, "In short, I've already told you about Frey's situation, so don't hold back when the time comes."

"Ah, don't worry, I absolutely won't hold back in our first battle," Kobayashi replied decisively.

"……Eh?"

Charlotte blinked, not understanding why Kobayashi would say that.

I used to care a lot about Frey.

Meeting her strange gaze, Kobayashi smiled confidently and said, "Because having a doting older sister would definitely make me drop to 99th place."

"...Hmph, whatever."

Charlotte knew who he was talking about.

Then she turned around and walked towards the exit of the hall, with Kobayashi following behind her to escort her to the courtyard in front of the dormitory.

At the moment of parting.

"……amulet."

"Ok?"

"Don't forget to take the defensive seal I gave you!"

After saying this, Charlotte quickly left, and Sigmund wagged his tail in farewell.

"Of course, I will carry it with me at all times."

She wore two necklaces around her neck.

One of the items had a silver round plaque engraved with runes attached. It was a gift from Charlotte to him, and also a keepsake from Charlotte's elders. Naturally, Kobayashi wouldn't leave it behind.

Suddenly, the pendant emitted a soft white light.

A slight vibration traveled through the chain to my fingertips, a faint stinging pain lingered deep between my brows, and an ominous premonition filled my entire body.

It's neither magic nor reason.

It's instinct, not instinct.

A lurking sense of crisis arose behind me.

Reality did not contradict his premonition.

A ball of air, as big as a cannonball, tore through the earth and hurtled toward Kobayashi.

—It's a rabbi's magic!

The air twisted and pulsed. If I had to describe it, it would be like a blade without substance, layers upon layers of blades, indistinguishable to the naked eye, overlapping and spinning, churning the ground as it surged forward.

Air Blade!

It is about one meter in diameter, and its sharp blade slices across the ground. If you are hit by it, you will definitely be cut in two.

however--

Xiaolin simply stretched out his right hand to block in front of him.

"Danger!"

As the girl screamed, a transparent membrane enveloped Kobayashi.

"--barrier!"

The air blade was attached to the thin film and then disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"No! Rabbi!"

Frey clung to Rabi's body, desperately trying to stop him, even radiating a magical power that was clearly visible to the naked eye.

However, that was not a spontaneous act on her part, because Frey was clinging to Rabi's neck in a very disheveled state.

The rabbi's appearance was clearly abnormal.

With fierce eyes, baring sharp teeth, and dripping saliva, he stared at Kobayashi with the expression of a bloodthirsty beast.

So, Frey's magic went berserk?

"Frei, get up!"

Kobayashi forcefully pulled Frey, who was trembling and turning her head, off Lavi. Lavi lunged at him, only to be kicked in the chin and fall backward. Then, a right hand was placed on its chest, and a large amount of magic power was absorbed. Gradually, Lavi, who had been struggling, lost its strength and collapsed to the ground, unable to get up again.

Frey, who was standing nearby, also fainted from Kobayashi's forceful pulling. Kobayashi picked her up, patted her cheeks, and said, "Hey, cheer up, Frey! Are you alright?"

"Uh...huh?"

Frey's wavering gaze gradually stabilized, and she suddenly jumped up and rushed nervously toward Rabbi.

"Rabbi!"

"Don't worry, I only drained all of its magic and energy."

Automatons rely on the magic of their puppeteers to move, so by extracting their magic, they can be rendered immobile. Lich-type skills are surprisingly useful.

Soon after, Rabbi opened his eyes, his expression blank, and tilted his head to smell the frills.

It seems he has recovered.

Frey hugged Lavi's neck tightly, then as if remembering something, she turned to face Kobayashi, bowed politely, and whispered, "Thank...I'm sorry..."

It means "thank you" and "sorry" together, right?

Kobayashi waved his hand dismissively and asked, "Then, what happened?"

"Well……"

Frey suddenly shut her mouth, lowered her head, and remained silent.

"That wasn't an attack you deliberately launched against me, was it? Why was the magic activated?"

"Um...I'm sorry."

"I'm not blaming you, I just want to know why."

"...You're angry."

"No."

"You are indeed angry."

"No."

"You're just angry."

"No."

Okay, Kobayashi admits he's angry.

Just now, Frey looked bewildered, her gaze drifting in mid-air before turning back to face Kobayashi, anxiously looking up at him, but she ultimately gave up on explaining.

There was fear, and there was distrust.

That's why he got angry.

Chapter 148 Frey's "Family"

While Kobayashi was entangled with Charlotte and Frey, Akabane Raishin did not appear because he had guests visiting.

"Long time no see, Xiao Zi."

"Yes! It's been a long time since I've seen Brother Raijin!"

Komurasaki is the "flower" among the greatest masterpieces created by Hanayagi Saisho.

Her facial features are very similar to Yaya's, both being delicate enough to take your breath away, but the difference is that it's more accurate to say she's cute rather than beautiful.

With her carefree expression and the maple-red twin tails tied on either side, she looks more like a child than Yaya. The way she swings her legs happily while waiting for the milk is so cute that it reminds one of a kitten.

He handed her the milk and asked, "And then, what did Miss Glass say?"

"Is Lei really talking about that Miss Frey?" Xiao Zi asked knowingly.

She didn't keep anyone waiting long, and after taking a small sip of milk, she said cheerfully, "Everything is already prepared. We started before Lei Zhen even said anything."

As expected, they had their eyes on Frey for a long time, but the reason why Akabane Raishin didn't know yet.

He was just their dog, with only one option: to obey orders.

After a brief moment of thought, Akabane Raishin said, "Since you're here, it means we have to use your power, right? That means—we have to go somewhere next?"

"As expected of Lei Zhen, his comprehension is truly excellent."

Xiao Zi smiled innocently and said with a grin, "We don't actually have all the information yet, but once we get there, we can find out everything about Miss Frey and anything else we want to know."

In other words, they want to use Akabane Raishin to investigate the inside story of D-works, and it might even be related to national secrets.