Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

None of the surprise, pleading, and kind words she had just rehearsed in her mind came out.

He even wanted to burn Betty's Book of Wisdom!

Betty was unaware that Subaru Natsuki was illiterate.

She only felt that the invitation she had carefully hidden in the book had been tossed aside by Natsuki Subaru without him noticing.

Betty didn't understand why she was so angry. She had just told herself that even if Subaru Natsuki begged her, she would never agree easily.

But the more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and her round little face turned red rapidly at a visible speed.

"It's none of your business!"

She casually tossed "Human Transformation" aside, jumped off the high-backed chair, and stormed out of the forbidden library.

Natsuki Subaru stood there and touched his head.

"Why are you angry again?"

He had no idea what he had said wrong, so he quickly followed after him.

“Ms. Beatrice, wait a minute.”

"I haven't learned today's magic yet!"

Betty didn't answer, but she didn't actually shake off Subaru Natsuki.

A moment later, two figures, one tall and one short, appeared in the mansion garden.

Betty sat in the chair, angrily correcting Subaru Natsuki's every mistake.

While enduring her sharp tongue, Natsuki Subaru repeatedly tried out the "stagnation technique" he had just learned, under the watchful eyes of Emilia and Puck.

Another exhilarating magical training session...

The next few days.

Subaru Natsuki basically maintained the same life as in his previous reincarnation.

Every morning, he would study magic with Emilia and Puck. The rest of the time he would go to Rem, eagerly helping her with the work at the mansion, and occasionally he would run into Ram.

The biggest change is that Betty has joined the magic class.

At first, Subaru Natsuki had to rely on his senses to find the forbidden library every day, then follow Betty around and invite her into the garden.

On the third day, he had just stepped into the corridor leading to the garden when he saw Betty walking towards him from the other end, carrying books.

Faced with Subaru's surprised gaze, Betty turned her face away and claimed that she just wanted to see her brother and had nothing to do with that audacious guy.

On the morning of the fourth day, when Subaru Natsuki arrived in the garden, Betty was already sitting obediently at the round table.

She held the blank Book of Wisdom in her arms, her little legs dangling over the edge of the chair, swinging gently. Upon seeing Subaru Natsuki appear, her previously calm face immediately hardened.

"You're so late, do you still want to learn magic?"

"But it's only the agreed time yet," Emilia whispered a reminder from the side.

"Of course Betty knows!"

Betty blushed slightly and immediately turned to glare at Emilia.

That look seemed to say:

According to seniority, I am your aunt, how dare you criticize your own aunt!

Natsuki Subaru was deeply moved.

As expected of Betty, despite her sharp tongue, she arrived early to wait for her disciple.

Such dedication and responsibility truly embodies the spirit of renowned teachers of antiquity.

After several days of practice, Subaru Natsuki became increasingly proficient in mastering "stagnation".

Initially, he could only keep the withered leaves alive for a few breaths.

Now, as long as he concentrates his mind, he can stably attach the spell to a living being, temporarily locking down its life state.

Of course, this "living thing" is currently limited to the insects that Parker catches from the garden.

Subaru Natsuki was very dissatisfied with this.

Magic only has meaning when it is used on people.

So before the fourth day of training ended, he stood in front of Betty and patted his chest.

"Teacher Beatrice, come here."

Betty looked up at him.

"doing what?"

“You used magic to bring me down to the brink of death, so I cast a life-sustaining spell on myself to see if I can hold on.”

The garden fell silent instantly.

Betty tilted her little face up and stared blankly at Subaru Natsuki for a few seconds.

Then, her round cheeks quickly puffed up.

"Did you ruin your brain by learning magic?!"

Betty jumped off the chair and angrily stomped on Subaru Natsuki's shoe.

"Delaying death will only prolong it; it won't bring you back to life! What's the point of trying such a thing!"

Emilia hurriedly grabbed Subaru Natsuki's sleeve.

"Subaru, you can't experiment with magic with your own life!"

"That's incorrect!" Natsuki Subaru said without any remorse, stating matter-of-factly:

"Magic is like a healer!"

"In other words, the more times you die, the more advanced your magic becomes!"

"If I don't experience more near-death experiences, when will I, Natsuki Subaru, ever truly master magic!"

"No means no!"

Faced with two angry faces, one big and one small.

"Well, one cannot discuss ice with a summer insect!" Natsuki Subaru had no choice but to temporarily abandon this bold idea.

Parker watched from the sidelines, shaking his head in disbelief.

He finally understood why Betty always looked angry when facing Subaru Natsuki.

Dealing with this guy really tests your temper.

……

The fifth day arrived in the blink of an eye.

Today is the day that Subaru Natsuki and Reinhard made a promise to each other.

Based on his experience in the last cycle, he will soon go to the village with Rem to buy supplies, only to be attacked by Elsa and the blue-haired little girl.

At night, Capella would sneak into the mansion and turn Rem into a blue butterfly.

As agreed, Reinhard would arrive at this place at dusk.

The right time!

Advantage of location!

Drinking buddies!

All three are present.

Natsuki Subaru was full of energy from the moment he woke up, his eyes brimming with anticipation.

He couldn't wait to tame that peerless mount that could fly, fight, and heal itself.

"A BMW for a hero~ I'm thirsty for one~"

As Natsuki Subaru packed up the shopping basket, he couldn't help but hum a tune.

"Come on, hurry up, everyone's so anxious!"

Rem, who was standing next to her, heard these words clearly.

She glanced at Subaru Natsuki secretly, her fingers tightening slightly as she gripped the basket.

The guest seemed unusually excited today, as if he was looking forward to something.

Coupled with the witch scent emanating from him, which was much stronger than before, Rem's vigilance reached its peak.

Meanwhile, somewhere Subaru Natsuki was unaware.

In the hallway of the mansion, Roswaal was also asking Ram about his recent situation.

Ram: "Ever since Rem discovered that the guest left the mansion late at night and returned the next morning, she has been keeping an eye on him."

Aside from showing excessive respect to Rem, he did nothing else out of the ordinary.

“Every morning, he would study magic with Lady Emilia, Lady Parker, and Betty.”

"The rest of the time, I mainly help Rem with the work at the mansion."

Roswaal didn't stop walking, a smile playing on his lips as always.

"So, he and Rem get along really well~"

"On the surface, that is indeed the case."

Ram paused for a moment.

"However, Rem still had doubts about him. Because the witch scent on that guest was much stronger than when he first arrived at the mansion."

"It never hurts to be cautious."

Although Roswaal was smiling, no one could tell what his true emotions were beneath that smile.

Ram continued, "Apart from that, he still hasn't said he wants to formally pledge allegiance to Lady Emilia."

"So if the original agreement is followed, regardless of whether Lord Roswaal's sword is delivered or not, he will choose to return to the capital in two days."

Roswaal's smile remained unchanged, but his voice became somewhat somber:

"We'll have to see if we can get him to change his mind in the next couple of days."

Ram looked at the man beside her and sighed:

"It seems that Lord Roswaal really values ​​Subaru Natsuki."

Of course~

Roswaal slightly narrowed his heterochromatic eyes.

"He is Lady Emilia's benefactor. If he is willing to join our side, I would certainly welcome him~"

Faced with this obvious lie, Ram did not press the matter further.

Aside from providing Emilia with a place to live, has Roswaal ever cared about Emilia's affairs?

In the past two days, Roswaal has asked Subaru Natsuki more questions than he has asked Emilia in the past few months combined.

At the end of the corridor, Roswaal left behind a declaration that he was leaving the mansion to retrieve his sword in order to recruit Subaru Natsuki to his side.

It flew away from the mansion, watched by Ram.

As Roswaal flew into the air, he took out the Book of Wisdom from his robes, gently stroked it, and a thoughtful expression appeared in his eyes.

The Book of Wisdom originates from the power of the Witch of Greed.

The operating principle is that it can draw knowledge from the world's memory.

Roswaal firmly believes...

Even if Subaru Natsuki's ability to correct the world is powerful, it is impossible for him to surpass the world's understanding!

Therefore, my own book of wisdom is still accurate!

Just like how, even though there were some discrepancies before, some records were still surprisingly accurate, which is the best proof.

For example, after Natsuki Subaru arrived at the mansion, he indeed formed a bond with the twin maids.

As long as this remains unchanged, he still has a chance to control Subaru Natsuki and force him to use the power that can correct the world.