Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

However, he was a dignified General of Chariots and Cavalry, Natsuki Subaru, who was extremely knowledgeable and experienced.

Were there few people in the Three Kingdoms period who would forget what others' names were?

Especially that one...

Natsuki Subaru thought of his former lord, Cao Cao.

The lord, who spoke fluent local dialect, would often inexplicably forget many things, and would always need someone to remind him before he could slowly recall them.

Ferut's illness was far more severe than Cao Cao's; she even lost her name completely.

It's terrifying to think about!

Then Natsuki Subaru slapped his thigh.

"I understand! Ferut, so this is also your sign of imperial power?"

What are you talking about?

Felut was so frightened by him that she took another half step back.

What should we do? What if Subaru really is that kind of pervert?

Although she had a good impression of Subaru and wanted to get to know him better, she still preferred to spend more time with him.

But I didn't want to play it so intensely!

"It's alright, we'll go get you some wine. A couple of sips might help you remember."

"Drinking?" Ferut took another step back.

Could it be that Subaru is planning to get her drunk... and then take advantage of her...?

No...no...

At the very least, Subaru should acknowledge her as his lord, and then wait until she's a bit older before...

“I don’t drink!” Ferut shook her head vehemently.

"Is that so? Well, you're still a child. You can't resist the allure of alcohol." Natsuki Subaru said thoughtfully.

"Then think about it carefully again. Can you really not remember Rem at all? She's been living with you at the mansion all this time."

Ferut frowned, pondered for a moment, and then shook her head:

“I can tell you definitively that I do not know this person named Rem at all.”

"Hey buddy, have you been having some kind of mental health issues lately?"

"I recently heard from Mr. Rom that people with mental health issues often believe they come from another world and have experienced countless reincarnations!"

"Young man, do you also feel like you come from another world? Do you also feel like you've died many times?" Ferut asked with concern.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Seeing that Felt's amnesia was so stubborn, Natsuki Subaru had no choice but to turn around and pat Capella, trying to use other witnesses to help wake her up.

"Capella, tell her, is there such a person as Rem?"

Capela's brow furrowed slightly.

Who is Rem?

"Hmm? How come even you have signs of becoming an emperor?"

Subaru Natsuki was genuinely stunned this time. Capella had been angry for a long time about Rem harassing him.

How could I forget Rem so easily?

Is it fate that is trying to erase Rem's existence?

Subaru Natsuki's gaze gradually darkened, having had a similar experience.

My hand unconsciously tightened its grip on the sword hilt.

Fate! How cruel you are!

Capela noticed the heaviness in Subaru's eyes and gave a thoughtful look.

Rem...a person everyone has forgotten...

Capela had a vague guess in his mind, but there were still some parts that didn't make sense.

If it really was caused by "binge eating," why would Subaru Natsuki still remember it?

Clarissa, who had been listening in from the sidelines, grew up in the Aiko organization, and had seen the Gluttony Bishop before, cautiously took half a step forward.

“Dad, Miss Felt and Mom probably really can’t remember.”

Clarissa recounted everything she knew, bit by bit.

The power of the Bishop of Gluttony can take away a person's name and memories; the person who is devoured will disappear without a trace from the minds of others.

After listening, Natsuki Subaru looked thoughtful.

He remembered that when Capella introduced him to the divine power brought by the Witch Factor, she mentioned that Gluttony had the power to make others forget that the person existed.

"Well, what a Gluttonous Bishop! How dare he lay a hand on our esteemed servant!"

“Even if Rem likes to take advantage of our family, she is still our servant. You madman, you have already committed suicide!” Natsuki Subaru clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force.

Clarissa shrank back, startled by his sudden increase in voice, but continued:

“Dad, besides Gluttony, the Bishop of Gluttony’s pet magical beast, the white whale, also has the ability to make people forget others.”

"Beluga whale?"

Subaru Natsuki raised an eyebrow.

Wilhelm has always wanted to defeat the White Whale, hasn't he? I never expected to get relevant information today.

"It shouldn't be a beluga whale; beluga whales can't possibly appear in the royal city."

"Unless you, Rem, voluntarily leave the city and are encountered by the white whale."

Capela spoke softly:

"Although I don't know why you still have the memory, if it's due to Gluttony, you don't need to worry. After we meet, I have a way to make him vomit up the person you want."

"Really?" Subaru Natsuki's eyes flickered.

"of course."

"As expected of our good steed! Yo-shi yo-shi yo-shi!"

Natsuki Subaru held Capella in his arms and rubbed her head for a while, and Capella's face soon turned red.

Ferut, standing to the side, was dumbfounded.

Before leaving, Subaru Natsuki tentatively asked Felt a few more questions, but the answers remained unchanged. Seeing Felt's bewildered expression, he had no choice but to give up for the time being.

"Alright, let's go check out the Roswaal mansion first."

After bidding farewell to Felt and leaving Astraea's mansion, the three once again stepped into the [Starry Night].

Throughout the journey, Capella's eyes remained thoughtful.

Why would Gluttony attack a maid?

With Roswaal's death, could it be...?

Capella suddenly jumped off Natsuki Subaru's back.

Under Subaru Natsuki's questioning gaze.

She opened her palm, and the flesh in her palm began to writhe like boiling water, revealing a black Gospel book.

Subaru Natsuki was greatly surprised.

"Capela, you actually hid the book inside your body? No wonder you sometimes seem so jealous. It scared me to death, I thought you were jealous!"

“…” Capela rolled her eyes and explained:

"This is the gospel that all members of the Witch Cult possess. Generally, Witch Cult members will act according to the instructions in the book, claiming it is some kind of divine revelation or guidance for the future."

Seemingly afraid that Subaru would misunderstand, Capella quickly added:

"But I'm different. I only read books if they're useful, and I don't read them if they're not."

"If binge eating really does happen, perhaps it will be reflected in the Gospels."

After she finished speaking, she turned the pages to the latest section of the Gospels, her brow furrowing slightly.

It says:

[A trial is being offered to the silver-haired half-elf chosen one.]

Capela's fingertip hovered over that line of text.

"It seems that the main target of those fools is that silver-haired half-elf named Emilia in Roswaal's mansion."

Natsuki Subaru's expression also changed.

What?! Their target is Emilia?

He had previously thought Roswaal had simply died of illness.

It now appears that Emilia and Roswaal have likely both been caught up in the attack by the Archbishops of Sin, and their chances of survival are slim...

Even Natsuki Subaru wouldn't dare claim complete victory against these individuals who wield divine authority.

Normally, he should have sighed twice about how difficult it was to defy fate, and then returned to the capital to choose a suitable match from the other four candidates.

But......

Natsuki Subaru subconsciously glanced down at his shoelaces.

He recalled the image of Emilia tying his shoelaces in the alley.

He recalled how Emilia had visited him three times, just to persuade him to come out of seclusion.

No! Emilia must not die like this, without any explanation!

A resolute glint flashed in Natsuki Subaru's eyes!

Grateful for the kindness shown to him three times, Subaru will surely follow suit even unto death!

At the very least, he needs to know who did the right thing and avenged Emilia!

Natsuki Subaru made up his mind, and with a slight tremor in his hand, he took out a bead from his pocket.

The spell was dispelled, and Roswaal's Book of the Dead appeared in Subaru Natsuki's hands...

"What's this?" Capella didn't think much of it when she saw Natsuki Subaru pull out a book, until she saw the title.

She quickly placed her palm on Natsuki Subaru's book before he could turn the pages.

Natsuki Subaru looked up at Capella in confusion.

"Wait, don't be impulsive!" Capela's face showed anxiety.

“Listen to me, there’s definitely something wrong with Roswaal’s soul! I’ve seen his grandmother, his father, and even him now.”

"After his grandmother died, his father immediately put on clown makeup and even started speaking in the same way as his grandmother. After his father died, he immediately put on clown makeup and started speaking in the same way as his father."

"This kind of soul and memory is definitely not something a normal person should have!"

“Clarissa and the others only read one book, the Book of the Dead, written by an ordinary person, and they already had headaches so bad they could barely stand. Imagine if you read Roswaal's book…”

Capela stared at Subaru Natsuki, his voice barely able to contain his anxiety.

“I’m afraid you’ll be influenced by his memories and end up like him, a clown.”

Every word she uttered was like a nail, piercing deep into Subaru Natsuki's ears.

Natsuki Subaru, however, gripped the Book of the Dead tightly and remained unyielding.

Even if it turns sour, we'll make sure it's sour to our heart's content!

Subaru Natsuki pushed Capela's hand away.

Capela immediately covered with his other hand.

"No..." Capella's voice trembled, and her eyes welled up with tears as she looked up at Subaru.

This kind of behavior can absolutely change a person's soul...

She didn't want Subaru to do it.