I love time travel the most!

But the other person kept staring at Kobayashi.

Upon noticing that Kobayashi was also looking at her, she immediately lowered her head, turned around, and left.

Kobayashi frowned slightly and said to Frey and Loki, "The allotted hour is up. I have something to do, so I'll be going now. Frey, you should go home early too. Loki, you too."

After saying that, he turned around and chased after them.

Chapter 159 Crazy Entertainment Guy

The moon hung high in the night sky, and the woods were shrouded in darkness.

However, Kobayashi possesses the "All-Seeing Ability," and Ryuu is not human, so it did not have any effect on the two of them.

Pay attention to the grass and stalks under your feet, maintain a steady pace and keep running forward, while your eyes are scattered to search for the girl's figure in all directions.

Suddenly, a white dove flew overhead, standing out conspicuously in the darkness.

Then, a disturbing aura suddenly emanated from the woods ahead—strong, immense, and extremely oppressive.

"Liu Zi."

"Yes."

Kobayashi called out to Ryuu, and an elegant waiter stepped in front of his master.

Immediately afterwards, a gust of wind came from overhead.

After a huge tail parted the treetops, a monster descended from the sky, landing with a loud bang. It was a giant dragon with only steel-colored scales and two pairs of bat-shaped wings.

Its eyes were distinctly different from those of ordinary wild beasts, revealing a high degree of intelligence and humanity. Its majestic figure made even a monster appear exceptionally magnificent and imposing.

The girl rode on the dragon's head.

Charlotte.

She's a girl who can't express her goodwill, uses tsundere to cover up her true feelings, and has such a good relationship with Kobayashi that they have lunch together and chat.

He is also a top contender for the next Demon King.

Charlotte was not wearing the academy uniform at this moment, but a black outfit. Although it was not as sturdy as armor, it was covered with protective gear on important parts such as the chest and shoulders. It was a combat style outfit that assassins or warriors preferred.

Sensing malice, Liu Zi remained calm yet wary, the scythe beneath her skirt already gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

However, Kobayashi stopped her and walked up to the dragon himself.

"To be honest, the white dove and braids from before suited you better. Although they looked rather ordinary and plain, at least they didn't make you seem so assertive."

It was precisely because her older sister Charlotte was so dazzling that her younger sister Henrietta felt so inferior.

Kobayashi said to her in his usual relaxed tone, "Skipping classes and just wandering around outside? A runaway girl?"

"How could you..."

Charlotte frowned slightly, seemingly surprised that Kobayashi would see through her disguise.

"Haha, hallucinations don't work on me. Curious? I happen to have a lot of things I want to ask you, how about we go for a cup of tea and have a long talk?"

"...Unfortunately, I have no such plans."

Charlotte responded coldly, as if she had lost all expression.

But in Kobayashi's eyes, she was just putting on an iron mask to force herself to be expressionless.

The girl added, "Here's a piece of advice: don't get involved in An Li's affairs."

“I refuse. I’m the kind of person who loves to say no to others! But if you’re willing to come back obediently, I might consider it.” Kobayashi extended his hand to her, making an inviting gesture.

Of course, the other party would not accept it.

"...Idiot, a complete idiot, so clueless about reading between the lines."

"Eh—, that's why you're here, isn't it?"

Whether it was Sigmund, who was luring him in the form of a white dove, or the girl in front of him.

That's why he's here.

Charlotte's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and her body released intense magical power, causing the surrounding air to tremble slightly. A chilling aura emanated from her, combined with the oppressive force of the dragon.

Even Kobayashi felt a chill run down his spine.

The girl threatened, feigning ferocity, "I told you to mind your own business! If you don't listen... I'll kill you!"

"Hey, hey, hey, you said before that you'd rather be resented than not protect me." Kobayashi shrugged helplessly and sighed.

Charlotte started the conversation, kicking the dragon in the belly and saying, "Shut up! I said I'd kill, and I meant it! So mind your own business!"

Sigmund flapped its wings forcefully and leaped high into the air, displaying an agility that belied its enormous size, instantly creating distance and flying away from Kobayashi.

All that remained at the scene was a fierce wind and falling leaves flying everywhere.

The glowing water droplets Charlotte scattered the moment the dragon took off did not escape Kobayashi's eyes.

"How could I not meddle in other people's business..."

Kobayashi reached out and caught the glistening teardrop that fell from mid-air.

Feel the slight warmth and moisture still in your palm.

After a long silence, he sighed and said, "After all, how could I ignore that 'please, save me!' look on your face?"

To resolve Charlotte's situation, we must stop the mastermind behind it.

—Alice Rutherford.

She is ranked 87th in the Night Party and is the daughter of the Academy Dean. More than half of her body has been transformed into an automaton, and her magic circuit is [Illusion].

He has a terrible personality and terrible interests, but he is exceptionally intelligent.

She enjoys deceiving others more than eating three meals a day, and is a master of disguise. Charlotte's braided hairstyle and Sigmund's white dove are examples of how she changed her appearance using her ability to disguise herself.

Now she has replaced Cedric Granville and is remotely controlling Charlotte's actions as the head of the Nightclub Executive Department.

As for why?

interesting.

Yes, I just found it interesting.

There were underlying interests, her father's arrangements, and various other reasons, but the most important thing was that she found the matter very interesting.

Because she's a crazy, fun-loving person.

The way to deal with this kind of person is to avoid confrontation, because the more unusual you appear, the more excited she becomes. Plus, she's a lunatic, deliberately causing trouble without any bottom line, and can easily get Xiaolin into trouble if you're not careful.

and so……

"There's no other way, I'll just follow your lead and let myself unwittingly step into your trap."

The solution is very simple.

Satisfy the other person's perverse tastes while finding a solution. Don't go overboard; it's best to make it seem like you only succeeded by sheer luck. Then, deliberately leave a loophole so the other person can retaliate, making the crazy, entertaining person feel like they've won back a point and haven't actually lost.

What you think is what I made you think.

Let's see who comes out on top in the power struggle behind the scenes.

However, we should also be careful of Charlotte and Henrietta; it wouldn't be good if those two idiots did something foolish first.

Navigating between three women and maintaining a relative balance among them is a bit difficult.

……and many more.

No matter how you look at it, this seems like something a scumbag who's cheating on his wife with three women would do!

the next day.

Charlotte, unsurprisingly, did not appear. She didn't go to class or return to her dormitory; it was as if she had vanished into thin air.

Kobayashi knew that she had disguised herself, which was why she hadn't been discovered.

Surprisingly, Anriette also disappeared.

Unlike Charlotte, whose mission was to kill the headmaster, the younger sister's method for freeing her older sister was simple: just make herself disappear so she wouldn't become a handle or weakness that could be remotely controlled.

That foolish, timid girl is likely to do something foolish, so we need to find her location as soon as possible.

"I want to help, too."

Frey showed unusual strength, and her willingness to stand up for herself gave people a completely different feeling.

Xiaolin didn't say anything, but her eyes revealed confusion.

Frey explained, "I can understand Charlotte and Enri's...feelings, because Loki and I feel the same way, so...I want to help..."

Does empathy stem from feeling the same way?

Many hands make light work, and with Frey's help, things will be much easier for him. Moreover, the wolfhound-type automaton is very good at finding people, so there's absolutely no reason for him to refuse.

"Please, Frey."

"Ah."

Frey nodded, and then they headed straight for the women's dormitory, hoping to find some clues there.

Just as the group arrived at the entrance of the women's dormitory, a woman rushed out of the entrance hall. She was about 20 years old and had a gentle and elegant appearance.

She glanced at Xiaolin and scolded, "You can't bring boys here. Men are not allowed in the dormitory."

It's easy to tell from this statement that she is probably the manager of the women's dormitory.

Frey explained softly, "Um...no, we're looking for Anri."

"Anli." The administrator's expression changed, and even the air seemed to thicken with tension. "That's exactly what I'm worried about right now. Anli has disappeared again."

"Um……"

"I'm going to look for her. I hope... she won't do anything foolish again."

Without giving Xiaolin a chance to understand, she said "That's fine" and ran away in a panic, leaving the two of them staring at each other, not knowing what to say.

"Wait, Kobayashi... wait here for a moment."

After Frey finished speaking, she didn't explain her reasons and went into the dormitory by herself.

Kobayashi silently observed the girls' dormitory.