I love time travel the most!

自诩骑士的他被尤利乌斯揍的鼻青脸肿，看清现实的少年也在不断成长，直到足以匹配上心爱少女的那一刻。

Unlike Kobayashi, Wilhelm preferred Natsuki Subaru, who strived for women. After all, this old man was also a devoted husband.

Sweating profusely, Subaru Natsuki lay sprawled on the lawn, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath.

Meanwhile, Kobayashi is engaged in a simulated battle with Wilhelm.

Relying on his eyes, he was indeed able to exchange blows with the sword demon, and even gained the upper hand at one point.

That's all.

Whenever victory seemed within reach, Wilhelm would skillfully twist his sword to block Kobayashi's attacks, like a small boat tossed about in turbulent waves but never capsizing.

This old man kept using his rich experience to turn danger into safety, which felt somewhat like he was bullying people.

As time went on, Wilhelm seemed to realize something. Then, while Kobayashi continued his attacks, he suddenly changed his usual defensive stance and instead launched a very insidious attack from below.

It was a feint; the real killing move was a turning thrust.

The eyes convey this message.

However, when Kobayashi was certain that Wilhelm would change his attack and blocked it in advance, he found that his opponent did not change his attack but took the feint as real and thrust it forward.

His eyes narrowed, and he tried to use the blade of his sword to block the attack, but he was still a step too late.

He was struck on the forehead by the tip of the wooden sword, and in the next instant, he was sent flying by the centrifugal force.

Feeling dizzy and disoriented, Kobayashi adjusted his position and perfectly recovered from the fall.

Am I deceiving my own eyes?

So that's how it is. Besides methods like closing off one's mind, switching between reality and illusion is also a way to control one's eyes.

Kobayashi understood instantly.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that we've suffered this kind of loss many times before, almost in every world.

But this is just right, because only in this way can we understand the limitations of our eyes and then continuously improve them.

He did a somersault.

He stood up nimbly from the grass, repositioned himself, and prepared for the next round.

Seeing that Kobayashi showed no sign of being discouraged by setbacks, Wilhelm nodded with admiration in his eyes.

"Why is Lord Kobayashi holding a sword?"

"Sir? Please don't address me like that. After all, whether it's age, position, or strength, I'm not as good as you, sir. Just call me Xiao Lin."

Needless to say, their ages were similar. Both were subordinates of the king's chosen candidates, and apart from one being a steward and the other ostensibly a teacher, they were no different.

"As for why I'm holding a sword..."

Kobayashi thought for a moment and said, "There's no particular reason, it's just so I can see the view from a higher vantage point."

It has been like this since the beginning.

Whether it's asking Aqua for a ring during time travel or stubbornly refusing to pursue an easier career, the reason is always the same: to be able to travel to more worlds and see more scenery.

"...I see. I thought you were determined to die, Kobayashi, since I could sense the presence of death hovering nearby."

"If we're talking about the number of times I've died, I've died more times than that guy (Natsuki Subaru) over there."

Xiaolin's complaints were not understood.

Yes, who can understand the pain of dying not from fighting an enemy, but from all sorts of absurd things?

"Hmm... Although I don't understand what you're saying, Kobayashi, I do understand that you're not good with a sword, and your eyes seem to be able to see other people's movements, and even imitate them, right?"

Having defeated the previous Sword Saint, the old man known as the Sword Demon, he quickly discovered Kobayashi's weaknesses and strengths.

Kobayashi nodded in agreement and explained the characteristics of his silk threads, which could be condensed into various weapons.

"I understand."

Wilhelm understood the origin of the stiffness.

It can transform into any weapon, which has the advantage of having a way to deal with any enemy, but the disadvantage is that it requires a lot of effort to learn how to use various weapons.

"In addition, there are too many unnecessary movements."

"Ok?"

"Kobayashi, your eyes are special, and you're good at using them. That's a good thing. However, sometimes in order to attack the enemy's weakness, you subconsciously make unnecessary movements that disrupt your own rhythm. Usually, the opponent will be flustered and won't see the weakness, but if the opponent lures you in, it will put you in danger."

Kobayashi seemed to be deep in thought.

Ais had discussed this issue with him before, but that swordswoman was not good at explaining, and after a long explanation, it was still unclear.

It wasn't until now that Wilhelm solved it.

"There is also the lack of coherence in the swordsmanship, as if the sword is being swung in order to use the swordsmanship."

Just like a swordsman in a certain dungeon.

Some players can weave basic attacks into their skills to make their combos smoother, while others can only release skills stiffly. This is the difference between a pro and a novice.

Wilhelm continued to emphasize the key points, and Kobayashi nodded repeatedly.

Just then, after listening to Phyllis's lavish praise of Kobayashi's report, Kurshu stood by the window, looking down at the heated scene between the old man and the young girl in the courtyard below. A strange feeling inexplicably rose in the Duchess's heart.

—My house was robbed?

Chapter 381 The Allotted Cards and the White Whale

Xiaolin has been living a very comfortable life lately.

In the mornings, he imparts all sorts of knowledge to Phyllis, while in the afternoons he learns combat experience from Wilhelm, and even occasionally spars with Kursh.

Without the troublesome little girl, I can improve myself, which is much better than when I was in the Sword Saint family.

However, this ease and control changed one day when Subaru Natsuki returned from outside.

"Kobayashi, I need you!"

"Hey!"

I was about to ask him if he had been corrupted by Phyllis and was always saying things that could be misunderstood, but when I saw his undisguised ugliness and helpless anxiety, I instantly realized that things were not so simple.

"call--."

Kobayashi put down the precious book he had borrowed from the Duke's mansion and couldn't help but sigh, "Natsuki-kun, I'm starting to regret agreeing to form an alliance with you. You're a complete walking mess."

Is this the price to pay for using death rewind?

If you want Subaru Natsuki to help you in crucial moments, you have to take care of the troubles he encounters along the way.

To put it nicely, we're partners; to put it bluntly, we're just babysitters.

Natsuki Subaru looked dejected, his face filled with helplessness and pain, and pleaded in a low voice, "This is the fourth time I've heard this. Although it's very likely to be in vain again this time, please, help me! I can only rely on you now!"

It has to be said, the change is truly enormous.

This morning I was happily going on a date with Rem, but less than two hours later I came running back with a miserable face, looking like I'd lost my parents, asking for help.

If it were anyone else, they would definitely suspect that this guy is possessed by a ghost, or that he has been possessed by a high priest.

Looking at the reckless boy's expression, his eyes had already told him everything.

Farewell, encounter, anger, madness, sorrow, despair, and rebirth. That way of breaking through the gloom and picking himself up again was probably because Rem poured a lot of love into him.

Why not choose to run away and elope with Rem? (Sloth Route) However, he chose to embark on a thorny path.

"How foolish, Natsuki-kun."

"Because there are things that must be done."

I like what you said.

The seed of "saving everyone" continued to take root and sprout, and Subaru Natsuki showed no sign of wavering, which greatly pleased Kobayashi.

Vows can be broken, not to mention that Natsuki Subaru is not a very strong-willed person. If the setbacks and hardships he encounters cross his limits, it is not impossible for him to collapse on the spot.

Fortunately, he had the blue-haired maid who always encouraged him, and Kobayashi might also have been a factor.

"Alright, tell me everything that happened."

"actually……"

As Natsuki Subaru continued to explain, he gradually understood the general idea.

The reason is that the twin maids can no longer sense each other. Rem, who has a bad feeling, decides to return to the mansion, and Subaru Natsuki naturally wants to go with her.

Then they encountered a beluga whale on the road and died very easily. Incidentally, I only learned the beluga whale's name later.

In general, the first death was shrouded in mystery.

In order to return to the mansion safely, Natsuki Subaru begged Kobayashi to escort him.

They encountered a beluga whale again on their second encounter.

However, thanks to Kobayashi's presence, they successfully escaped the white whale's pursuit.

Yes, because of Subaru Natsuki's presence, they had no means to counter the White Whale and could only desperately try to escape.

Having finally returned to their territory, they encountered the Witch Cult again.

They said they were going to give Emilia some kind of trial, then stormed into the Earl's territory and killed all the villagers, including Emilia. Afterwards, Puck activated the apocalypse and froze the border.

And I only learned these things on the third occasion.

"I see. I understand the general situation now."

Kobayashi closed his eyes and began to think.

It must be said that Subaru Natsuki is unmatched in intelligence gathering.

You can try and fail indefinitely, and even if you fail, you can start over and regain the upper hand.

He did the same thing on the Desire line.

However, human strength has its limits.

There are too many hurdles to overcome this time, and its nature is incomparable to the cycles that have occurred so far.

If they stand alone, they will form a hopeless barrier, and it is necessary to break through them all in one fell swoop.