I love time travel the most!

His confidence stemmed from another companion.

His figure can be seen even outside the forest, he can arrive instantly even in danger, and he is not inferior to even the most sinful archbishops. He is his best friend and right-hand man.

The breeze on my face wasn't a natural wind blowing from the forest, but rather a breeze stirred up by someone suddenly appearing.

"what?!"

Petelgeus sensed something was wrong. He looked up and saw a dark shadow falling from the sky. He tried to recall the invisible hand to defend himself, but the opponent was faster and he was slammed into the ground with a loud thud.

At the same time, a sarcastic remark that was incredibly infuriating reached my ears.

"—So you're the one called Sloth?"

Chapter 395 Sloth, You're Easier to Beat Than a White Whale

Beyond the forest.

Kobayashi and Ryuu are waiting for orders.

It's not their turn to make an appearance yet.

To avoid alerting the enemy, they temporarily moved away from the forest. Otherwise, if Subaru Natsuki were to be detected as suspicious and forced to retreat before even making contact with the Witch Cult, all their preparations would be in vain.

"Even so, will Lord Kobayashi be able to see Lady Natsuki? That lady is more delicate than a flower; she could die if you're not careful."

The elegant maid has a sharp, ruthless, and incisive tongue.

If Subaru Natsuki himself were here, he would definitely complain loudly about being looked down upon.

But in reality, he really is that fragile.

To think that you are invincible is nothing but self-deception.

"Don't worry, I've been watching him."

Xiaolin had her eyes closed, but the Teshu symbol on her forehead continued to glow.

Like Ram's far-seeing eyes, Kobayashi also has the ability of [farsightedness].

Moreover, the eyes, which are equipped with X-ray vision, can see even more clearly.

Originally, the eye's abilities were used independently; that is, if one used [farsightedness], one could not use [clairvoyance]. However, as mental strength increased, this limitation was resolved.

That's the advantage of Imperial Arms; they focus more on mental strength than physical abilities, allowing you to unleash greater potential once you meet the requirements.

Far away.

"How strange, Ryuu." Kobayashi looked at the elegant and quiet maid beside her and asked, "It's really unlike you that you're concerned about Natsuki-kun's safety."

Despite being somewhat narcissistic, Ryuu only cares about Kobayashi.

This is largely due to her programming, so people like Aqua and Kazuma Sato don't care much, let alone Subaru Natsuki, who isn't that close to her.

"You misunderstand. I was just afraid he would die and I would have to fight the white whale again, that's all."

"Is that true?"

Xiaolin twitched the corner of her mouth.

Why would Liu Zi care about other people?

He sighed and said, "Don't worry, Natsuki-kun is a cockroach, he won't die so easily."

I must say, this metaphor is brilliant.

Admittedly, a single Natsuki-kun is like a cockroach; a gentle crush and he's gone.

But as the saying goes, when you see one cockroach, the whole room has already been overrun by cockroaches.

Therefore, Subaru Natsuki, who was able to be resurrected, was like a swarm of cockroaches, rushing forward one after another, determined to cause trouble for the enemy even if it meant death.

It's disgusting to even think about.

To be honest, this is one of the reasons why Kobayashi was willing to befriend him.

After all, even someone as strong as Reinhard was defeated by Subaru Natsuki's countless cycles of reincarnation... albeit a defeat of the mind.

There was no chance to continue lamenting.

Under Kobayashi's "eyes," Natsuki Subaru successfully made contact with the Witch Cult.

"They've arrived. There are eight people in total."

"The number of people is different from what we expected."

Hearing Liu Zi's words, Kobayashi nodded after confirming twice.

The Bishop of Sloth has ten "fingers," which are not actual fingers, but his subordinates, his henchmen, and also the spare bodies he possesses after each death.

To completely eradicate the Bishop of Sloth, all his fingers must be wiped off to prevent him from possessing other people.

"I'm counting on you now, Ryuu. Find all the fingers and then take them down."

"Yes, sir Kobayashi."

Liu Zi bowed gracefully, then turned and entered the forest.

He must be the only one who could send a pretty and lovely young girl into the dangerous forest alone.

"I'm really not a good owner."

Xiaolin scratched his head.

There's not much to worry about regarding Liu Zi's safety; none of these "fingers" are a match for the doll girl.

Let's focus our attention here.

At this moment, Subaru Natsuki had arrived at the open rocky area, where a thin, green-haired man was waiting for the unknown visitor in front of the cave.

That person was the Bishop of Sloth.

The moment Kobayashi saw him, he understood and rushed to Natsuki Subaru's location.

Then, he barely caught up while Natsuki Subaru was in crisis.

"—Justice descends from heaven!"

It roared loudly as it descended from the sky.

Taking advantage of the Bishop of Sloth's unpreparedness, he stomped hard on the Bishop's vulnerable lower back, pushing him into the pit.

The massive impact shook the ground, raising a thin layer of dust, and a whimpering sound could be heard from beneath me.

He'll be half-dead, if not killed.

After landing on the ground, Kobayashi leaped up and jumped out of the pit.

Natsuki Subaru leaned forward, nervously peering into the pit, and blurted out, "Hey, hey, hey, you didn't just smash him to death, did you, Kobayashi?!"

He wasn't concerned about the safety of the lazy bishop.

It was only because of the presence of the fingers that he had to be spared before the 'fingers' could be completely removed.

"Don't worry, I held back."

Xiao Lin patted him on the shoulder.

I did hold back just now, and I hit him with a force that could seriously injure and knock him unconscious, but whose exact strength is unknown.

However, judging from the Archbishop of Sloth's appearance, he seems even weaker than Subaru Natsuki due to excessive use of glue, so it's uncertain whether he can hold on.

Fortunately——

"The brain is trembling!"

A highly contagious frenzy erupted from the pit, followed by a pale, blood-stained hand pressed against the edge of the pit. Then, the twisted and furious face of Petelgeus, the Bishop of Sloth, which could terrify a child, appeared in Kobayashi and Subaru's sight.

"Wow, that's really scary!"

Kobayashi sighed.

Besides referring to that frightening face, it also alludes to how thick-skinned and tough it is.

It seems there were no serious injuries.

It wasn't until the Bishop of Sloth emerged from the pit that he discovered why he wasn't injured.

It turned out that six or seven arms were wrapped around Petrcius's waist and abdomen, protecting him from injury.

Since the arm that was thrown out couldn't return in time to defend, several more arms were thrown out to protect it, which means that the full force was not used during the attack.

This isn't just holding back one trick, it's holding back several!

"—How cruel, how cruel!"

With a dull thud, his thumb was crushed by his molars, and blood trickled from Petruccius's mouth.

In his hoarse murmurs, his usual trembling tone and ecstatic emotions vanished completely. His empty eyes sent chills down one's spine, and one's heart began to race uncontrollably.

But after a brief period of suppressed emotions, I saw him smile calmly again.

"...Ah, is that so? That's great. Great, this is great. This is really great! Wow, great! Very good! Great, great, great, great, great, great—not bad—!"

The more he talked, the more excited he became.

His frenzied appearance truly befits his title of madman.

Yes, another title for the Bishop of Sloth is "madman".

There are no wrong titles, only wrong names. Kobayashi and Subaru Natsuki have already learned why he is called a madman.

Two people who are opposed to the madman.

Natsuki Subaru asked in a low voice, "Kobayashi, can you see those menacing hands?"

"Of course, my [eyes] are very strong."

"Haha, that's really good news. I'm counting on you from now on."

"You can rest assured and leave it to me."

Kobayashi looked at the sky-covering... that word wasn't quite right, but in his eyes it truly was. Sensing the danger, he slowly clenched his fist.

“Hehe, hehehe——”

Petrcius displayed a repulsive and chilling madness, shoving his fingers completely into his mouth and then crushing them one by one.