I love time travel the most!

Ignore the cat-eared man's antics.

Kurshu said to the two visitors, "I apologize for the late reception because we have received many distinguished guests every day since the royal selection began."

"Not at all, not at all. Actually, I apologize for disturbing you, Lord Kurshu."

Reinhard bowed respectfully.

The Countess waved her hand, indicating that formalities were unnecessary.

In fact, everyone knew that she came over to greet them only after Natsuki Subaru and the others had finished their discussion. Her generosity in giving them space to talk was admirable.

After Kurshu sat down, the cat-eared man trotted over.

"Kobayashi, Kobayashi! I miss you so much! But Lord Kurshu won't let me go to see you!"

They greeted her warmly and then hugged her without any sense of distance.

In a moment of carelessness, he actually succeeded.

The fresh scent between my nostrils, and the touch that was as soft as a girl's... no, even softer than a girl's, rushed into my peripheral nerves all at once.

Instead of enjoying it, Xiaolin jumped up and broke free from the embrace, leaping off the sofa.

It's not that I dislike Phyllis.

On the contrary, he liked it very much.

Whether it was his pure soul or his approachable, watery aura, Kobayashi naturally developed a very high level of affection for him.

But the thought that the other person wasn't a cat-eared girl but a cat-eared man made her keep her distance.

At the same time, he thought to himself:

Never fall into that strange abyss!

...Does gender not have to be so strictly defined?

No!

We absolutely cannot be like Freya, accepting everyone who comes our way!

You must restrain yourself!

Kobayashi made a "Don't touch me" gesture, which greatly shocked the cat-eared man.

Kurshu said, "That's why I'm not letting you go to Kobayashi. Show some self-respect."

The educational approach for Phyllis is to allow her to express her natural instincts, but in any case, it must not go too far, and at the very least, it must not cause trouble for others.

In fact, Coursieu's interest in Kobayashi was no less than that of Felice.

When she heard that Kobayashi's abilities might rank above Phyllis's, her first reaction was surprise. Although it was hard to believe, she chose to trust Phyllis's judgment.

However, the thought that the other party would not accept his attempts to win them over made him sigh again.

This is a common problem among people who appreciate talent.

After being disliked and scolded, Phyllis didn't do anything excessive, but she still stayed close to Kobayashi, and asked with the unique curiosity of a cat:

"Kobayashi, how did you cure Subaru's problem? Ah, if it's a closely guarded secret, then don't tell me, but Phyllis, I'm just so curious! So, could you please tell me?"

Its sparkling appearance is truly irresistible.

With the blessing of soul and water affinity, Kobayashi subconsciously blurted out, "I didn't do anything, I just used healing magic."

"Healing magic?"

The cat-eared man twitched his ears.

This doesn't really seem like an answer, does it?

It's like Superman taking back his house and asking Batman how he did it, and Batman telling him he bought the bank.

That's something on a higher level.

He didn't understand, but he was shocked.

"...I want to learn! That magic, I want to learn! Kobayashi, please teach Phyllis-nyan! Please!"

The cat-eared man is getting a little too demanding.

“Philis.” Kurshu stopped him first, but didn’t scold him further. Instead, he said, “Kobayashi, I know this is a rather unreasonable request, but please, I’m begging you. I’ll do anything I can in exchange.”

Kobayashi could sense that this wasn't for his own benefit, but rather to satisfy his subordinates' desires.

The Countess really dotes on Phyllis.

"You want to learn? I'll teach you."

Xiaolin had no reason to refuse.

Phyllis is the most suitable person for water magic. Is there anyone more suitable to be the high priest of the Axis Church?

No, there isn't!

Therefore, we must definitely promote the virtues of Axis to him!

Enjoy my watering!

They will definitely use the doctrines of the Axis religion to infuse the cat-eared man with full of energy!

Phyllis rubbed her arms with a chill and said fearfully, "Kolin, I have a feeling you're thinking about something bad."

"You're overthinking it. The bad things are just me thinking about how to teach (or scold) you."

Kobayashi said expressionlessly.

Kurshu was somewhat surprised to hear Kobayashi agree so readily and said, "I am truly grateful to Kobayashi for agreeing to Phyllis's capricious request. Is there anything you need? I will do my best to fulfill it."

"No, I don't need it... By the way, I made a training agreement with Mr. Wilhelm before, so could you please conduct simulated battles during the training?"

"Huh, is it really that simple?"

"Actually, healing magic is just as simple for me."

Kobayashi said with a smile.

In his subconscious, he didn't want the magic that could heal wounds to be linked to profit, as that would make it impure.

...Of course, if it were that silly goddess, she would be happy to get paid from the patients so that she could drink her favorite bubble wine.

To be honest, I kind of regret it.

Whether it's agreeing to teach magic or promoting the Axis religion.

I always feel that life isn't worth living.

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.

Emilia soon arrived at the reception room. Kursch voluntarily made room for her, and Reinhard simply expressed his intention to cooperate, which deeply moved the helpless half-elf girl. At the same time, it also lifted Subaru Natsuki's confinement, who had facilitated the matter.

However, specific cooperation still needs to be discussed in detail, after all, alliances are not just empty words.

Overall, it's a win-win situation.

On the way back, Kobayashi asked Reinhard, "Is there something between you and old man Wilhelm?"

"...Why do you say that?"

"I can tell from your expression."

When Kobayashi said he wanted to train with Wilhelm, Reinhard's expression changed slightly, and Kursch also glanced at him subconsciously.

the most important is--

"My eyes are very sharp."

"Those are terrifying eyes, they give me a headache."

"But it can also sense when its closest friends are acting strangely."

Kobayashi dismissed Reinhard's complaints.

Even without using his "eyes," he knew the cause and effect of the matter. Asking this was simply to get Reinhard to speak first and help him overcome his inner demons.

Soon, under persistent questioning, he revealed everything, including that Wilhelm was his grandfather and that his grandmother died because of him.

Seemingly because he had someone to confide in, Reinhard talked a lot, and feeling lost, he even asked Kobayashi for advice on how to resolve his hatred.

"It's simple, just let him see your grandmother again, won't that solve the problem?"

"……what?"

Is this a very simple thing?

Besides, how could I possibly meet someone who has been dead for many years?

Kobayashi laughed.

Others might not work, but a certain silly goddess definitely does.

Just like the lich Gil.

"—Pray. Pray to the goddess. Even if you are reincarnated and she is old while you are young, or even if you are not her lover but still want to see her, no matter what form it takes, then ask that goddess to let you see her again. She will definitely grant your wish."

Chapter 380 It doesn't cost any money, so just trust me

After the royal selection began, Felt, Melie, and Elsa returned to the Sword Saint family's ancestral home.

The little girl was angry when she learned that Kobayashi wouldn't go with her, but when she heard that the reason was to help her build connections and advantages in the capital, and to deal with those hateful nobles, she felt guilty and ashamed.

However, with Rom's encouragement, the guy quickly recovered.

Yes, even if Lord Rom acted recklessly during the royal selection ceremony, with the support of the royal candidates, the council and the Knights could not convict him and could only let him do as he pleased.

Rom, the giant, was a significant asset to the race in some respects.

After that, Kobayashi lived at the Carlsten family's house.

As Phyllis's teacher, even without a clear exchange of benefits, basic room and board are still provided.

Normally, Kobayashi should have had feelings for the Duchess, but instead, he thought:

—Now I have more time to communicate with Wilhelm.

Besides wanting to learn more combat experience from his opponent, there was also the reason for his strained relationship with the Sword Saint.