Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

Today is the date he agreed upon with that organization.

Roswaal had already paid an extremely high price to persuade that bishop of lust.

Hopefully, contemporary lust won't disappoint him!

Roswaal did not notice that after he and Ram parted ways, a door beside him slowly opened a crack.

Betty, holding the Book of Wisdom, peeked half her head out from behind the door.

She had originally planned to go to the garden to wait for her magic lesson this morning, but unexpectedly, the entrance to the Forbidden Library appeared right next to Roswaal and Ram.

She overheard their conversation.

Two more days...

Subaru Natsuki will then leave the mansion.

Betty stood there, her lips pressed tightly together, her face, which had been full of expectation, gradually darkening.

She subconsciously flipped through the still blank Book of Wisdom in her arms, and her arms tightened around the book without her noticing.

……

After breakfast, Subaru Natsuki carried an empty basket, ready to go to the village with Rem to do some shopping.

As the two passed through the garden, they immediately spotted Betty sitting at the round table.

Betty had obviously been waiting for a while.

In front of her were leaves for practicing "stagnation," and in her arms she held the heavy magic book.

Seeing Subaru and Rem approaching with baskets, her already unpleasant expression turned even more unpleasant.

"where are you going?"

"Go shopping in the village with Miss Rem."

Subaru Natsuki answered as a matter of course.

"I'm sorry, Teacher Beatrice, I'm afraid we can't learn magic today."

Betty stood up from her chair and glared at Subaru Natsuki.

She got angry from who-knows-where and snapped:

"You interrupt your practice as soon as you make some progress, working only sporadically. Someone like you will never become a qualified mage, even if you study for a hundred years."

Betty's face was stern, and her tone was full of scolding.

Although the real reason she was unhappy had little to do with magic.

But Natsuki Subaru will be leaving in two days.

This guy was the one who trespassed into the forbidden library and into Betty's life in the first place, but now he wants to leave without a second thought!

Thinking about this, Betty felt even more aggrieved:

"If you didn't want to learn, why did you bother Betty in the first place!"

"Betty never wants to see you again!"

"You strange, foul-mouthed, shameless, rude, and good-for-nothing man!"

Rem, who was listening nearby, got goosebumps.

Having lived in the mansion for ten years, Rem had come to understand Betty's sharp tongue and arrogant personality.

But this was the first time she had ever seen such vulgar and agitated language.

She's even prepared herself for the possibility that if Subaru Natsuki gets upset by the insults and tries to take action.

They immediately stepped forward and stopped the two.

Although she didn't think Natsuki Subaru would be a match for Betty.

However, since Subaru Natsuki was clearly hiding a secret, she dared not gamble easily.

But what Rem never expected was...

After hearing the reprimand, Natsuki Subaru's expression did not distort with anger.

Instead, he revealed an expression of rapture, and after a short while, he let out a long breath, saying with lingering enjoyment:

"Ms. Beatrice, you scolded me so fiercely, so dramatically, so thoroughly, that I... thoroughly enjoyed listening to you!"

The garden fell silent for a moment...

Not only Rem was confused, but Betty was also stunned.

Subaru Natsuki acted as if Betty hadn't scolded him, but rather praised him.

Is this person really a human being from the same world as them?

Why is it completely incomprehensible how he thinks?

Does that mean that for him, calling him by his name affectionately and praising his strengths is considered insulting?

While enjoying himself, Subaru Natsuki also became aware of Betty's anger.

Betty realized that this might be because he had suddenly broken his promise to skip class today, which made her angry.

In order not to affect his relationship with Ti Wang Zhi Zheng.

Natsuki Subaru thought for a moment, then suddenly extended an invitation:

"Lady Beatrice, although we can't study magic today, would you like to come with us to the village to do some shopping?"

"You must be feeling really bored staying in the mansion all the time, why don't you take this opportunity to go out and get some fresh air?"

Betty raised an eyebrow. Was Natsuki Subaru really not angry at her emotional outburst just now?

This made her feel absurd and powerless, like punching cotton, but for the first time, she also felt that she and Subaru Natsuki were quite compatible in terms of personality.

However, the moment this thought crossed my mind, it caused Betty even greater pain.

Betty's fist clenched so tightly it trembled slightly from the force.

So what if we get along well?

Subaru Natsuki will eventually leave.

He won't stay for Emilia, nor for Betty...

Subaru Natsuki did not notice Betty's unusual behavior.

The more I thought about it, the better I felt that inviting Betty to do the shopping together was a good idea.

Betty's magic is quite powerful, so even if she encounters Elsa and that blue-haired little girl later, she shouldn't be in much danger.

There is also a large group of children in the village.

Betty should recover her mood quickly if she just stands with those children.

Then, with Subaru Natsuki in charge, he would be one step closer to becoming the King of Children and the Emperor.

Why not kill two birds with one stone?

Unfortunately, Betty didn't think so; she buried her head deeper and deeper, making it impossible to see her expression.

All you could see was her hugging the book tighter and tighter, shaking her head incessantly like a rattle-drum.

"Betty will not leave the mansion."

Natsuki Subaru was slightly surprised by this answer.

"Not even a single step outside?"

"Not a single step will be taken outside."

Betty answered decisively.

Natsuki Subaru didn't insist, he just nodded.

After all, we'll be facing Elsa later, so if Betty really doesn't want to come along, then she shouldn't.

But Natsuki Subaru still said mysteriously:

"Alright then, but don't regret it later."

"Betty certainly won't regret it."

Betty said coldly:

"I'd rather have less to do with you..." Betty paused, seemingly afraid of making Subaru Natsuki feel good again.

Betty is more than happy to spend less time with you.

After saying that, Betty turned and left, giving Subaru no chance to stop her.

Natsuki Subaru sighed, thinking that this was probably just Betty's duty as the administrator of the forbidden library.

Just like those wild neutral ambushes, they can't leave their spawn area at will.

But where he couldn't see, Betty, who was in his blind spot, leaned against the corner of the wall, looking dejected.

"What does Betty have to regret... You're leaving Betty anyway, and you're definitely not the one for her..."

She said in a low voice.

No one answered in the garden.

……

Rem didn't speak a word on the way to the village.

Natsuki Subaru walked beside her, trying several times to start a conversation, but only received brief responses.

This left him somewhat puzzled.

Even though Rem had gradually overcome her initial awkwardness and become much closer to him after spending several days doing housework together during the last time they reached this point in the cycle, the last time they reached this point in the cycle.

Although it's still quite different from what it looks like after the arm was severed.

But at least the two of them can chat without any problems.

In this round, he was doing almost the same things every day.

She helps Rem sweep the floor, do laundry, tidy the room, and eagerly takes on the heavy tasks.

As a result, Rem's attitude towards him became even more distant for some reason.

Natsuki Subaru thought for a long time, but still couldn't figure out where the problem lay.

"As expected, it's hard to guess what these high-ranking servants are thinking."

Subaru Natsuki sighed softly.

It seems that this plan to poach Roswaal's men will likely encounter some setbacks.

This incident also made Subaru Natsuki realize an even more important issue.

Since he didn't know why Rem distanced herself from him this round.

Could that have caused other parts to shift as well?

for example...

Will Elsa, the little girl with dark blue hair, and Capela really still appear at the original time?

What if they're affected in some way and don't attack anymore...

Natsuki Subaru grew increasingly worried, and even began to hallucinate.

From this moment on, history changed dramatically!

If that's the case, wouldn't the peerless mount he just set his sights on disappear without a trace?

With this worry in mind, the two finally arrived at the village.

"Rem, my sister!"

"Rem is here!"

The children, who were already familiar with Rem, immediately surrounded her.

Wearing a red hair clip, Petra ran ahead, grabbed Rem's hand, and chattered about the recent events in the village, while her emerald eyes kept sweeping over Subaru.

Rem's expression softened noticeably when she was facing the child.