I, the Rock King Emperor with 21 billion in power, have joined the chat group.

[You don't need to work hard anymore.]

[You don't need to strive anymore.]

That's enough, Subaru-kun. You've done enough.

If you admit your defeat and give me your heart, then all your sorrow and pain will cease to exist.

---roll!!!

Natsuki Subaru knelt on the ground, roaring loudly in his heart.

He knew that the witch before him was waiting for his answer.

So he couldn't just give up like that. If he admitted defeat, would he really become this white-haired witch's pet?

But what if we don't admit it?

Could he possibly deceive his own conscience?

He will never find his perfect path in this cycle.

Unless the world is turned upside down again.

"Huff! Huff!"

Natsuki Subaru adjusted his breathing, forcing himself to calm down.

Then his mind began to consider all sorts of possibilities.

----what do I do??

----what do I do??

---Is there any way to revive Emilia and Roswaal?

---What can be done to stop this jealous witch in front of us?

---Think of a way! Think of a way quickly!! Think of a way fast!!

Just as he was racking his brains to their limits, a somewhat familiar, gentle female voice suddenly entered his mind.

[Contract One: The Witch of Greed will answer any question Subaru Natsuki asks and point him to a solution. One path is the most correct one, and the other two are relatively correct paths.]

---contract???

---Yes! It's not time to give up yet. I can ask the Witch of Greed how to save Emilia; it's part of the contract, and she must answer.

---That voice just now should have been Master Guizhong's wife's voice. Thank you for reminding me.

【You're welcome.】

The gentle female voice quietly faded from my heart.

Natsuki Subaru calmed himself down a bit.

He asked the witch of lust in his heart.

How can I embark on the path to winning back Emilia and saving everyone?

【...】

The pure white witch left Natsuki Subaru in silence.

After a while, she smiled softly.

[Hehe, didn't I fool you?]

Therefore, in accordance with the contract, I will offer you three different paths.

[First: Defeat the Witch of Envy, then retrieve the items representing Emilia and the others from the remnants left behind after her death. Next, find the dragon that sealed the Witch of Envy and obtain its blood. I will then provide you with a resurrection spell. Using the relics and the dragon's blood, you can "resurrect" Emilia and the others.]

[Second: Defeat the Witch of Envy, and then retrieve the item representing Emilia and the others from the remnants left behind after her death. Then travel to my former residence in the city-state of Kararaki to obtain a research item from one of my earlier studies. Using my bodily fluids, the elven spells I provided, and the research item, you can "resurrect" Emilia and the others.]

[Third: Confront the witch of jealousy and beg her to "resurrect" everyone.]

See, I have shown you all the paths.

[Three different options; you can choose any path you like.]

I eagerly await your decision.

After saying those words to herself, Echidna's voice gradually faded away.

Natsuki Subaru then compared these three answers.

What are all these things? Is this a road that can be completed?

----Not only must you defeat the jealous witch, but you must also obtain the blood of the dragon... or perhaps travel to the distant city-state of Lalaki.

Is it even possible for the jealous witch who destroyed everything to resurrect everything?

However, Subaru Natsuki still had a path forward. Emilia and the others could be resurrected, and he had not lost hope of victory.

He slowly straightened up and asked himself the question.

[Echidna, which of these three paths do you think is the best?]

"I'm sorry, Subaru-kun," Akidna's emotionless voice echoed in Subaru's mind: "I will not answer any questions about the answers."

You need to make your own judgment.

Of course, if Subaru is willing to admit his failure, I will tell you all the answers in detail.

"Then I'll politely decline." Natsuki Subaru pouted.

He pondered for a moment, then posted the answer in the chat group, sharing it with Accelerator and Sexy Prisoner; he even told Jiafeier, who was standing next to him.

But none of the three people made any judgment.

Jiafeier even curled her lip: "Although I don't know where you heard about the resurrection method, nor do I know where the Lalaqi City-State is, I can be sure that you absolutely cannot defeat the dragon, let alone obtain its blood."

"Give up. All three methods of resurrection are obviously impossible to accomplish."

Natsuki Subaru lowered his head, looking displeased.

He knew, of course, the path proposed by the Witch of Greed was fraught with difficulties and dangers, and most importantly, he couldn't tell which path was the right one.

------Could it be that I am truly unable to fulfill this cycle of contracts? Am I destined to remain only as Aegina's pet?

Just as he was sinking into deep despair, the gentle female voice of Gui Zhong reappeared, rekindling his hope.

[Contract One: Gui Zhong will pose three questions to the Witch of Greed regarding the path she has offered. The Witch of Greed may choose to remain silent, deny, or agree.]

[First question: In these three paths, is the so-called "resurrection" perfect, inheriting all memories, possessing all emotions, a healthy body, and being exactly the same as before death?]

The witch of lust remained silent, offering no reply.

But her silence can also be considered an answer.

Subaru Natsuki was immediately stunned.

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Subaru Natsuki immediately understood that Echidna's so-called "resurrection" was definitely not as perfect as Zhongli Shifan's resurrection of his master's wife, whose body, memories, and soul were all indisputable.

As for him, Subaru Natsuki, if he were to revive Emilia according to the so-called correct path provided by Echidna, he would probably regret it for the rest of his life.

The thought of those consequences made Subaru Natsuki feel that it would be better to die here and wait for the next cycle of reincarnation.

But in her heart, Master Guizhong's questioning continued.

[Second question: Does the resurrection offered by the first path exclude the memories of Emilia and others? Are the resurrected individuals entirely new, possessing only a physical body and consciousness?]

The witch of lust remained silent, offering no reply.

[Third question: Is the resurrection offered by the second path unable to resurrect the physical bodies of Emilia and others? Can everyone only exist within this dream world of yours?]

This time, the witch of greed neither remained silent nor denied it.

Instead, she said softly, "If they are resurrected through the second path, Emilia and the others will survive in this dream world, their consciousness enduring. If we continue our research based on my data, then it's possible for everyone to be resurrected using clones' bodies."

[Subaru, your ability allows you to boldly push forward any experiment without worrying about it exceeding your expectations. If the results are unsatisfactory, simply drink a cup of poison and start all over again. Isn't that the most convenient and useful ability?]

I believe that with the combination of my knowledge and your abilities, we can achieve anything.

"So, only the third option is viable?"

Subaru Natsuki naturally wouldn't listen to Echidna's nonsense.

He regained his composure and slowly exhaled a long breath.

So he asked himself the same question again.

【Echidna, how can I ask the Witch of Envy to resurrect everyone?】

"You've decided to choose the third path?" Echidna didn't answer immediately, but instead asked, "That's the least likely path to succeed."

If other paths require one or two miracles, then on this path, you must be the miracle itself.

【Please give me the answer, Echidna.】 Natsuki Subaru remained unmoved by the Witch of Greed's words.

【interesting.】

Echidna's voice carried a subtle emotion, as if she were sighing or lamenting.

[In return for your fun.]

Then I will give you the only correct path.

That is, to directly plead with the jealous witch and persuade her to resurrect everything she destroyed.

There was no other choice, no other possibility. In this world, only she could be perfectly resurrected... no... even she couldn't.

But this is indeed your last possibility and path. Because... even I don't know what kind of power and protection the Witch of Jealousy possesses.

As soon as she finished speaking, Echidna's voice faded away again.

Then, no matter how much Subaru Natsuki called out to her, she never appeared again.

Natsuki Subaru fell into deep thought.

What are you hesitating about?

The gentle voice of Master Guizhong's wife echoed in his heart.

[Is it really a good idea for me to go and confront the Witch of Jealousy right now?]