I have no regrets about my 2D world!

"It's okay. My castle doesn't mind having one more person. You can discuss it with your friends when you get back. You can come over anytime."

Remília was very generous. It had been a long time since she had heard others praise her, which made her have a very good impression of Su Bai. She even put aside the fact that he came with Marisa.

Patchouli, who was standing by, finally couldn't stand the two of them playing around anymore. That's right, in the eyes of Patchouli and the others, Su Bai was coaxing Remi like a child. If this continued, Patchouli would feel a little embarrassed.

"Okay, Remi, let's talk about recruiting him later. Now, let's ask them what they're here for."

Remi nodded after hearing Patchouli's words, remembering that they had indeed mentioned something. She and Sakuya looked towards Su Bai and Marisa.

Chapter 9 Selling Myself to Patch

"So, Marisa, what's the matter with you bringing him here this time? I heard you say you were looking for me just now. Can you tell me now?"

Patchouli looked at Marisa. Although Marisa came here basically to look for her, she only came to borrow books. Although in the eyes of everyone in the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Marisa was just a mouse who came to take some things from time to time, and after knowing Marisa's character, Patchouli would let her take away some less important magic books.

This time, Marisa came to the Scarlet Devil Mansion not to borrow books, but brought other people with her, so she was quite curious about what happened to Marisa.

"Pachi, I'm here for something important. I want to borrow some magic books..."

Before Marisa could finish her words, Patchouli sighed, "Ah, so you're here to borrow books after all? Since you're going through the main entrance this time, I'll allow you to take a few more books."

"Oh! Really, Patch?"

"No, no, that's not the main thing."

Marisa shook her head and then explained her purpose to Patchouli and the others.

"I would like you to teach Su Bai magic, and could you lend him the magic book as well?"

Hearing Marisa's dreamlike words, Patchouli's calm eyes showed a slight change.

"What's your reason for asking me to teach this human magic and show him my magic book, Marisa?"

Patchouli wasn't exactly a lazy person. As a witch, she'd dedicated her life to pursuing the ultimate goal of magic, often forgetting to eat due to her daily magic research. Patchouli's library even contained a number of original texts she'd written herself. How could someone like her waste her time teaching a stranger?

However, she knew that Marisa was not the kind of person who would act irrationally, so she planned to listen to what reasons Marisa would give. If the reasons were sufficient, it would not be a bad idea to teach him a lesson.

"Hey, Pachi, Su Bai's ability is to conjure up everything he knows, so I plan to have you teach him some magic and read some magic books. If he learns it, I won't come here to borrow books so often in the future, right?"

Marisa's words stunned everyone present, and they all had the same thought: Has this child never had a brain since childhood?

Patchouli said directly, "If that's the only reason, then you'd better give up. The idea that you don't have to come to me just because you want others to learn is ridiculous."

Marisa showed an expression of confusion on her face. Why could she borrow books at will, but could not give the books to Su Bai?

As if seeing Marisa's confusion, Patchouli explained:

"Magic is very important knowledge, not to mention some original texts of magic books. Even if you, a human, learn magic, you will still have nothing after a hundred years. However, the person next to you may not be human, right? Mr. Su Bai."

"Although I don't know what kind of energy is in your body, perhaps you were indeed a human before this. But now, under the influence of this energy, your body has long transcended the limitations of humanity."

"So you won't die after a hundred years. As for how long you can live, I don't know."

Su Bai was completely bewildered after hearing Patchouli's explanation. "How am I not a human anymore?" "The energy in my body refers to what I feel when I practice my abilities."

Although I felt more and more energy during practice, I didn't feel any physical changes. My strength didn't increase, and I didn't grow anything. My vision was clearer, and my reflexes felt quicker, but other than that, everything was the same.

So Su Bai asked doubtfully, "Miss Patchouli, apart from my mental state being a little better, I haven't noticed any other changes."

Patchouli's doubts about Su Bai were also expected. She could feel that the energy in Su Bai's body was very mysterious, but too weak, as if it had just been born.

In Patchouli's understanding, this situation usually only occurs when a special race is born. The magic power obtained by human cultivation is not as mysterious as the energy in Su Bai's body, so she suspects that Su Bai is not a human being, or he was a human being before, but is no longer one now.

"Perhaps you were human before, but now you are beyond the scope of humanity. I am very interested in the power within your body and your abilities. If you let me study, in exchange, I will teach you magic for a period of time, including some magic books in my library, which you can also browse. Beyond that, I will not help you."

"Yes, I also want to understand what the energy in my body is. It's great that Ms. Patchouli is willing to help me."

Su Bai said this sincerely. He also wanted to understand the source of the energy in his body. He hadn't dared to be too aggressive when practicing his abilities these days, fearing that something might go wrong. Now someone was willing to help with the research. Although he was the one being studied, Su Bai was still very happy.

"Well, then you can stay here for now. Come with me to get some basic magic books. If you have any questions, you can ask me. I will teach you magic after you are familiar with the basics."

"Remi, please find him a room."

Patchouli looked much happier when she heard Su Bai agreed to the conditions, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She had not seen such mysterious energy for a long time.

Although the interstitial youkai energy of Yakumo Yukari was also mysterious, no one would let her study it. It was rare to come across one that could be studied, especially one that had just been born and whose mysteries had not yet fully emerged. It could make Patchouli so happy that she could not read for a whole day.

"It's okay, Patch. I also want to see what this guy is capable of. Sakuya, I'll leave him to you."

Remlia was not dissatisfied when she heard that Patchouli decided to keep Su Bai. She and Patchouli were not master and servant, but more like good friends. It's just that this good friend stayed in the basement all day and rarely came out. Except for the little devil who was with her and occasionally said something, she hardly communicated with others.

Now that there is someone who is willing to communicate, although it is a relationship of researcher and researched, Remlia is still happy for Patchouli.

"From now on, you are a member of our Scarlet Devil Mansion. Is that okay with you, Su Bai?"

How could he have any objections? Being able to see the petite and adorable eldest lady, the chic and beautiful head maid, and Patchouli who acts silly from time to time every day is a life that many people dream of.

However, he has a foodie at home. Even if the eldest lady is willing to let Tianyi live with her, Tianyi will most likely be willing to live with him. But an ordinary person would probably feel uncomfortable among a group of people with inhuman abilities.

So if possible, he would rather be with Luo Tianyi outside. It would be great if he could be with Tianyi and come to the Scarlet Devil Mansion at any time.

"My lady, I'm happy to become a member of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, but can you allow me to live outside? I have someone who needs my care, and she's an ordinary human. Although with your generosity you would certainly agree to her living with me, I'm afraid it wouldn't be appropriate for an ordinary person to live here, right?"

"so......"

"it does not matter."

When Patchouli heard Su Bai's words that implied rejection, she interrupted Su Bai and said nothing.

"I can build a magic circle to allow you to teleport between the Scarlet Devil Mansion and where you live, so you don't need to worry about this. You just need to be prepared to learn magic and be studied by me."

With Patchouli's help, Su Bai finally felt relieved. Yes, how could he forget that Patchouli was a magician? Building a teleportation array was naturally easy for a magician like Patchouli.

In that case, Su Bai agreed.

"Then I have no problem. Thank you, Miss Patchouli."

"Just call me Patchouli. Now that there's no problem, come with me. I'll take you to get the book."

Patchouli said this and turned to walk towards the basement.

"Wait a moment, Patchouli..."

Patchouli stopped and turned to look at him.

Su Bai looked up at the window, where some sunlight was already pouring in.

"Can I go back first?"

Chapter 10: Otakus will eventually become popular

Near the magic forest, in the wooden house, the early morning sunlight shines on the cheeks of the young girl in bed, showing a dazzling brilliance.

The girl on the bed also frowned slightly, as if she felt the alarm clock from the world reminding her that it was time to get up.

"Yeah~, it's morning already."

The girl opened her eyes, sat up, and looked out at the pale sky. She felt a little excited.

"I didn't get up late this time. Maybe Abai is still sleeping. I'll go give him a surprise."

"It will definitely scare him, hehe."

The girl's clear voice sounded, and then she walked towards the next room with a cheerful step.

"Abai, wake up. You're the one who slept in this time..."

The girl pushed open the door and found that there was no one inside. Looking at the neatly arranged bedding, the girl felt a little confused.

Could it be that Abai has already gotten up? But Abai has never gotten up so early. Could it be that he is so happy because we are going out together today?

The girl thought about the possible reasons, slowly walked towards the bed, and reached out to touch it.

cold!

Maybe he fell asleep in the warehouse? That would give him a cold. Let's go check it out.

The girl quickened her pace and ran out of the room.

At the door of the warehouse, the girl stopped walking and didn't know what to do with her arms as she looked at the scene in front of her.

An open door, a messy environment, scattered items, and... no one is there.

Her vision gradually blurred, and the girl seemed to have some guess in her mind, but she was unwilling to accept it.

"Abai..." The girl slowly walked into the warehouse, looked at the messy scene around her, stretched out her clean hands and began to search.

clang!

The table was flipped over.

Boom!

The cabinet was pushed over.

At that moment, the clanking sound seemed to echo the girl's restless heart. Finally, she paused. Her neat white dress was a little tattered, and her clean hands and cheeks were stained with dust. She knew that even if she spent a whole day searching the warehouse, she couldn't possibly search it thoroughly, even though she knew the answer wasn't there.

Recalling their first encounter, from knowing nothing to supporting each other now, even if she didn't say it, his shadow had already been left in the girl's heart.

But now, the shadow seemed to be disappearing, and the girl stood helplessly with dull eyes.

No...I can't do this, I can't give up yet!

Suddenly, the girl's eyes brightened.

"I got it, Meihong... go find Meihong, she will definitely have a solution."

The girl ran out in a panic.

thump!

The girl tripped over something and fell to the ground, but she was no longer in the mood to care what it was. She stood up and moved the object away.

The girl who was about to take a step suddenly stopped.

"Is this, hot?"

The girl took a closer look and found something that looked like a rice cooker. She lowered her head and saw something else on the ground.

It's a note! There's words on it!

The girl squatted down and picked it up slowly.

Tianyi, if you can see this note, it means I'm not back yet, but don't worry. A friend took me away, and because it happened suddenly, I didn't have time to tell you. All I left behind is this note and the breakfast I prepared for you. When you see this note, it means I'll be back soon. So, go eat quickly and wait for my return.

"Abai...you, idiot..."

Luo Tianyi's eyes were completely wet, tears slowly flowed down, but the corners of her mouth were already raised.

......

"Marisa, you, at least send me back to where I belong. What's the point of leaving me here?"

Su Bai was standing near the entrance to the Human World at this moment. Thinking of what had just happened, he couldn't help but want to beat Marisa up.

"Can I go back first? My family and I have an appointment to go out together today, so..."

Su Bai looked at Patchouli. He knew that it was not good to waste his own time after just agreeing to do something for someone else. However, since he had already made an appointment with Tianyi, he would feel bad if he changed his mind at the last minute, even if Tianyi didn't care much.

"Can give."

Patchouli didn't care and gave him a talisman.

"This is for positioning. Activate it when you get to your place, and a teleportation array will be created at the location you activated it. Sakuya will place it in the spot reserved for you. Just come over when you're ready."

"Thank you, Patchouli. In that case, we won't bother you any more. Marisa, let's go."

Su Bai felt relieved. It was great that Patchouli didn't care.

"Oh, I didn't expect you guys to decide so soon. Thank you so much, Patchy."

"Brother Su Bai, you have to work hard. My source of magic books will depend on you in the future."

Marisa smiled carefreely, then picked up the broom, turned around, took Su Bai with her and was about to leave. Suddenly she turned around and said to Remlia, "As expected, Remlia is cuter when she's quiet."

Remlia's face instantly turned red when she heard Marisa's words.

"Sakuya!"