I love time travel the most!

Turning my head, I saw an old swordsman.

His clothes were somewhat disheveled, and there were traces of bloodstains in hidden places, but it was still clear that he had made a quick wash before coming here.

Kursiou must have given the order not to disturb him, but he still came. Gone was his usual composure and elegance; his tone and expression were slightly agitated.

Upon seeing Wilhelm, Kobayashi's lips curled into a smile.

Alright, it's time for missionary work.

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.

Kobayashi recounted numerous Axis doctrines to Wilhelm, speaking eloquently, but at its core, it was nothing more than a discredited Bible.

The old man was skeptical, but mostly disbelieving.

However, when Kobayashi performed a resurrection in front of him and told him that as long as he sincerely prayed to the goddess after death, his wishes would be fulfilled, the old man became so excited that he was about to draw his sword and commit suicide on the spot, which Kobayashi quickly stopped him from doing so.

He was told not to rush, and that he should go back and ask the goddess for information about his wife before making any detailed plans, which stopped him.

How much does this man really love his wife?

That's absolutely outrageous!

No wonder he can talk endlessly about his wife.

Isn't he a bit too obsessed with his wife?

However, after this incident, Wilhelm's mental state improved considerably, and he seemed to have recovered from his wife's death.

Of course, Kobayashi told him that if he wanted to fulfill his wish, he had to praise the water goddess Aqua every day to appear sincere enough.

Given that silly goddess's personality, a little flattery would surely make her agree without hesitation, and it's not a difficult thing at all.

only--

Watching Wilhelm constantly praising the water goddess Aqua, and Ferris healing the wounded with healing magic while muttering incantations, Kobayashi felt sorry for Kursch.

The other person was so sincere, and even after being rejected, she showed no resentment. Yet, I ended up stealing from her house.

I'm such a wicked person.

Kobayashi sighed.

Chapter 390 Who Calls It Greed?

After the battle, Kurshu retrieved the head of the white whale with the wounded and prepared to return to the capital.

She divided the remaining troops in two, one half escorting them back, and the other half heading to the territory of Mezas.

Led by Wilhelm and Phyllis, the expeditionary force consisted of 24 members.

It was much less than expected.

However, they are still a force that can give people peace of mind.

Moreover, the group was not only accompanied by these members of the expedition team, but also by 10 survivors of the Iron Fang, including Ricardo.

Of course, the other wounded members of the mercenary group also returned to the capital with Kurshu.

And Rem.

Due to Roswaal's orders, the blue-haired maid had no choice but to return to the capital to await further instructions.

"Subaru, I'll be waiting for you in the capital."

"Don't worry, Rem. I will definitely save Emilia, your sister Ram, and everyone in the Earl's territory. Just stay in the capital and wait for us to return and join you!"

Subaru Natsuki makes a promise with the blue-haired maid.

Kobayashi hinted that Rem should go to the Earl's territory with him, so that she could not only act as a guide but also use the twins' connection to avoid suspicion.

But in the end, the proposal was rejected.

Because the Witch Cult is a troublesome and difficult group, Natsuki Subaru is afraid Rem will get hurt. Even though Rem is dozens of times stronger than him, what is this guy thinking?

...Never mind, he was prepared anyway.

Next to the street.

Kobayashi said to Kurshu, who was riding on the earth dragon and preparing to set off, "I have already sent a message to Reinhard, and he will meet you later."

"Really? That's a really reassuring name."

Kurshu's face lit up with joy.

We might encounter enemies on the way back?

It's okay, I have help.

Whoever calls himself Bishop of Greed (Gluttony), I will end his life!

—by Reinhard.

Who, then, could possibly defeat the Sword Saint?

Please, do you even know what it means to be the strongest on Earth?

As for the weaknesses of the Archbishops of Greed and Gluttony, Kobayashi had already told Reinhard about them long ago. Presumably, the Sword Saint, who was on guard, wouldn't be killed by the Archbishop of Greed like in another timeline.

I wonder if those two will turn green when they see Reinhard.

That expression must be very interesting.

In fact, it wasn't just the two of them; Kobayashi had already told Reinhard about the weaknesses of the other Archbishops of Sin long ago, which made Felt's camp invincible.

Jie Jie Jie——

At that moment, Subaru Natsuki, who had just said goodbye to Rem, came over and winked when he saw his expression.

Why is Kobayashi smiling so sinisterly?

“…You are mistaken.”

"I don't think I'm seeing things."

Xiaolin's denial prompted him to complain.

Although he had no idea what sinister thoughts Kobayashi was harboring, Subaru, as her closest friend, chose not to pry. There was no other way; Natsuki Subaru was just that wise and considerate.

"anyway……"

Natsuki Subaru put his hand on his head, making a gesture of looking around, and said in a pretentious manner, "Where did that arrogant woman go? I can't see her anywhere."

"Who knows? I should have left much earlier."

Kobayashi shrugged.

For Priscilla, who is always chasing after something interesting, once the successful defeat of the white whale is a done deal, she will definitely leave without looking back.

She had absolutely no interest in what was to come.

This is a victory for Kobayashi and the others, not for her.

"I didn't expect that she would make a move at the crucial moment. I thought she would just watch the show until the end... Even though the battle was so intense, I had already forgotten about her."

Subaru Natsuki was referring to the time Priscilla used the Sun Sword to kill one of the white whale clones during the journey.

To be honest, the timing of the move was perfect.

This not only relieved the pressure on the expedition team, but also indirectly reminded Kobayashi how to defeat the white whale's main body, making it a powerful assist.

Thinking about it this way, Priscilla seems a bit arrogant? She said she wouldn't help, but she actually did?

No, no, no, it must have been Al who reminded her, otherwise the arrogant woman would never have helped.

Shake your head and discard unrealistic fantasies.

Instead of having expectations for Priscilla, it's better to hope that Subaru Natsuki will become more mature.

Regarding Priscilla's contribution, Kurtsch made it clear that she would be credited. There was no other way; if it were divided equally, she single-handedly took down a third of the White Whales, and her contribution couldn't be ignored. Besides, if she claimed credit, she wouldn't be Kurtsch, even if Priscilla didn't care at all.

After that, Kurshu led the rest of the expeditionary force away.

Natsuki Subaru looked at the few remaining people and sighed, "People are really pretentious. Even if they say they have enough fighting power to put people at ease, they still expect more."

A typical case of insecurity.

It can't be entirely blamed on him. After all, Roswaal is the only top-tier fighter in Emilia's camp who can be of any use, and he's also a guy with ulterior motives.

The kobold beside him keenly heard Subaru Natsuki's complaint and roared at the top of his lungs:

"Hey buddy, do you think there aren't enough people?"

Ricardo truly lived up to his name, remaining energetic even after the battle against the White Whale, although this was largely due to his lack of effort in the latter half of the battle.

Natsuki Subaru waved his hand and explained, "I'm not saying anything discouraging like 'weak.' On the contrary, I'm already very grateful to have you all."

"No, you misunderstood. What I meant was that more people will come to help later."

"Is there anyone else?"

"Then let's not pretend anymore. Although it's a bit far, the group coming from over there is my mercenary group... the other half."

"The other half?"

Ricardo's words made him frown.

Half of the Iron Fang, namely the injured, should have already returned home.

"The so-called half is exactly what it sounds like. Originally, only half of our team members came when we were fighting the white whale, because the other half had other things to do."

"What do you mean by 'other things'?"

"It wouldn't be good if anyone else wandered into the street and got caught up in the fight, right? So their mission is to block off the other side of the street. Since they set off last night, they didn't have a chance to meet up with the guy."

"I see, that's it."

Natsuki Subaru nodded knowingly.

This diversion is necessary, since if passing merchants get involved, they will not only be harmed but their plans will also be disrupted.

I'm still a little annoyed.

The other side probably didn't deploy their full strength because they were worried about the failure of the campaign, and chose to divert their forces to avoid risks.

Of course, this was entirely due to Natsuki Subaru's jealousy, as he had no choice but to throw the ball with all his might.