I love time travel the most!

However, the crimes committed by the Archbishop of Sin are too numerous to count, and it is the goddess's business to forgive him. Kobayashi is responsible for sending him to the goddess.

……and many more.

Unlike humans, Great Elves, who have no physical bodies, either go to the realm of the gods after death, or simply perish.

This is a problem.

"Is this really over?"

Natsuki Subaru looked at the inhuman corpse as if it were a man-made object, making it feel unreal.

After eliminating the most crucial Archbishops of Sin and the Fingers, the remaining threats are the ordinary Witch Cult members still attacking villages.

"The others, too, didn't they, did they, cause any trouble?"

"You should trust your companions more. Old Master Wilhelm and the others will definitely be able to drive out those witch cultists. Besides, didn't you hire a caravan on your way back? The villagers will definitely be fine."

Xiaolin shook his wrist.

Shake off the bloodstains on the silk thread.

The person who proposes the battle plan incites unrest, which is a major taboo in battle.

Fortunately, only the three of them remain in the forest.

"Even so, I'm still a little worried. Let's go back quickly."

"Yes, yes, I know."

Forgive the boy who cared about the villagers.

Seeing the silent Petelgeuse, he flicked his fingers a few times, and a magic circle appeared on the ground. Then, rocks began to fall and bury him inside.

May the goddess of water bless you.

After offering their sincerest blessings, Natsuki Subaru urged them on impatiently, and the three of them left the mountain rocks and entered the forest, running towards Mezas.

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.

By this time, the village had been mostly destroyed.

Thick black smoke billowed from the burning wooden house, and corpses of people draped in black robes, their faces obscured, were everywhere.

"Oh dear, there are so many witch cultists, meow~ I can't kill them all, they're like cockroaches, meow~"

Phyllis sighed, rubbing her forehead.

Although he was a knight, he was skilled in rescue and healing, and it was not his place to fight on the battlefield. In addition, all the helpers who came were talented, so he was able to stand on the sidelines and make sarcastic remarks.

The villagers had already been sent away.

The empty territory was the perfect place to set up an ambush, so under Wilhelm and Julius's instructions, they decided to confront the witch cultists here.

The results are very encouraging.

As for why the Witch Cult attacked when there was no one in the village, it was simply because their target was a silver-haired half-elf girl.

The fanatical and obsessive witch cult, spouting words of giving trials that sound like both a curse and a blessing, launches wave after wave of suicide attacks.

"Luckily, the children aren't here, otherwise it would have caused them huge childhood trauma."

"Hehehe, I didn't expect Lord Julius to be a joker."

"To correct you, I am not the knight Julius, but the mercenary Yuri."

Even during casual conversations between battles, this elite knight reveals no weakness.

The two chatted and laughed, clearly not taking these witch cultists seriously.

In fact, they gradually gained control of the situation.

Ricardo, who didn't have a chance to contribute in the battle against the White Whale, displayed extraordinary bravery in the fight against the Witch Cult. His exaggeratedly large cleaver was so powerful that it could kill one enemy with a single blow, and he fought his way through the encirclement.

The two junior vice-commanders of the Iron Fang also did their best to play their roles.

Soon, the witch cultists were completely wiped out.

While they were cleaning up the battlefield, Natsuki Subaru, Kobayashi, and the maid Ruzu returned from the forest.

"Hey, how's it going at the scene?"

"The cat is now completely under control."

Phyllis answered him, and his slightly tense expression completely relaxed after seeing the three return safely.

They were initially unwilling to accept that only Subaru and Kobayashi would go to fight the Archbishop of Sloth, but when told that Subaru would face it alone if they were not willing, they agreed instead.

The window theory is always useful.

...Just kidding.

There simply aren't enough people available.

On one hand, there's protecting the village from the witch cultists' poison; on the other hand, there's punishing the Bishop of Sloth and his fingers.

Neither of them is an easy job.

"The casualties..."

"Don't worry, no one got hurt and no one died, it's the best possible outcome, meow~"

Phyllis said with a smile.

Being safe and sound is the most important thing.

Even if Subaru Natsuki thinks that way, the unreasonable side won't be so kind.

"Hey buddy, you're back safe and sound."

"Lord Natsuki Subaru, Lord Kobayashi."

"Subaru, and Kobayashi, I'm so glad you're alright."

During the conversation, Ricardo, Wilhelm, and Julius all gathered around.

They were in good spirits, covered in blood but appeared unharmed; the witch cultists had only caused annoyance and had not caused any real damage.

Seeing them, Subaru Natsuki's excited and nervous emotions finally calmed down.

But soon, his heart started racing again.

because--

Julius approached, his face serious, and said, "An emergency has occurred. There's something suspicious about the cargo on the dragon wagon used for refuge. Lady Emilia is in danger."

This explosive statement is enough to overturn all the premises.

"What do you mean? Hey, explain it to me in detail!"

Natsuki Subaru excitedly tried to grab the other person's collar.

Phyllis stepped forward to stop her, advising, "Wait, calm down! From now on, we'll focus on the key points and get straight to the point, so let go quickly!"

"Hush-huh-"

Natsuki Subaru suppressed his excitement.

Whenever Emilia is involved, his emotions become uncontrollable, and he is prone to making rash decisions when anxious.

Therefore, it is absolutely essential to remain calm.

"They seem to have calmed down, but it wasn't us who explained it, it was him."

Phyllis pointed to someone.

He was one of the merchants whom Subaru Natsuki intercepted on the way, and who were escorting the village to safety.

I remember the other person's name is...

"Otto!"

Upon seeing him, Natsuki Subaru's face lit up with joy.

I wondered where this unlucky guy had gone; I never expected to run into him here.

"Otto, you said Emilia is in danger, what exactly happened?"

"It's Mr. Kedi! Wasn't he arrested as a spy for the Witch Cult? But that's not the point. The point is that his dragon carriage was used to provide refuge for the villagers!"

"Uh...is something wrong?"

"Something's not right! According to the catalog, that dragon carriage originally had a large number of fire magic stones, but now they're nowhere to be found! That's enough to blow up seven or eight dragon carriages; it couldn't have just vanished into thin air!"

"So, that bomb is currently on Emilia's dragon carriage? Damn it!"

Subaru Natsuki gritted his teeth and cursed.

Oversight!

He thought that once he exposed the spies of the Witch Cult, he could rest easy, but he never expected that they had secretly set up a dangerous situation for him.

Is this also part of your scheme, you lazybones!

There's no time for regrets here. We need to quickly extinguish the Witch Cult's fanatical malice and save Emilia!

Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru asked, "Philis, if we ride at full speed now, can we catch up with the refugee team heading to the capital?"

"They'll be in a rush. Lady Emilia and the others have been gone for an hour and a half. To avoid being discovered by the witch cultists, they'll definitely be moving fast."

Phyllis's answer was not good news.

Speed ​​is definitely a priority when seeking refuge, and once they leave Mezas territory and enter the streets, their speed will increase significantly, making it even more difficult to catch up.

"Xiao Lin...!"

"Mr. Natsuki, may I ask you something?"

Just as the impatient Natsuki Subaru was about to try and curry favor with someone powerful, Otto, with a serious expression, interrupted him first.

The realization in his eyes made Otto look completely different from his previous weak demeanor.

However, the other party's sudden change left an impression on him.

In the world where they first truly met, Subaru Natsuki went to Otto, who was drowning his sorrows in alcohol, and in his drunken state, he adopted the same businessman's appearance as he does now.

That is to say-

"Would you like to make a trade with me now, Otto?"