You didn't expect this, did you? I've time-traveled again!

A moment later, the change was complete, and I felt completely refreshed!

His handsome face, short black hair, and perfectly tailored knight's uniform were worn by his tall and slender body. A black Nichirin Blade hung at his waist, creating a perfect black and white combination.

One word sums it up: Cool!

However, the armband that originally represented the kingdom on the left shoulder was removed, and instead, a character for "martial" was sewn on with gold thread.

This pleased Suoh Takeshi very much!

He decided:

Just because of the word "martial," I'll go a little easier on Roswaal when I fight him later.

The two then left the bedroom together.

Chapter 081 Putting Rem in Shackles (or Shackles)

After leaving the bedroom, Suoh Takeshi and Ram parted ways.

One person leisurely goes for their morning exercise, while the other rushes out to prepare breakfast.

Looking at it this way, it seems as if Ram came specifically to help him change his clothes.

Really.

Although they say harsh and merciless things, they are actually kind-hearted, aren't they?

We arrived at the courtyard.

Subaru Natsuki and Emilia were found doing radio calisthenics, chatting and laughing in a pleasant atmosphere.

Although Subaru Natsuki is a master of creating drama, what he says is actually quite nonsensical and puzzling; he's just engaging in awkward small talk.

Fortunately, Emilia is also a kind-hearted and naive girl. Even though she doesn't understand what he's saying, she won't abandon him. Instead, she accompanies Subaru Natsuki in their awkward conversation.

Surprisingly, with Emilia's accommodations, the atmosphere between the two became quite harmonious.

After thinking it over, Suoh Takeshi decided not to disturb them.

He's not that tactless.

He turned around and walked to the other side.

But before he even reached the corner, he discovered someone hiding there spying on him.

It's Rem.

I thought she went to prepare breakfast with Ram, but I didn't expect her to be hiding here spying on Emilia and Subaru.

No, surveillance would be a more appropriate term.

After thinking for a moment, Suoh Takeshi slowed his pace and gently approached her.

Perhaps Rem was too focused, or perhaps the assassination skills that Suoh had secretly learned were very useful, because Rem did not notice Suoh sneaking up on her from behind.

"Do you care a lot?"

"what!"

Suoh Takeshi said something softly, which startled Rem.

"What do you care about? Rem doesn't understand what the guest is saying."

But she quickly composed herself, wanting to leave as soon as possible, and bowed, saying, "I'm sorry, guest, Rem has to go prepare breakfast, please excuse me."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Suoh Takeshi whispered behind her, "Emilia, no, Natsuki-kun!"

I was originally going to tease her a bit, but when I saw Rem turn around, I wanted to leave as soon as possible, so I quickly brought it up directly.

""

Rem remained unmoved and walked forward without looking back.

"miasma."

"Witch Cult."

"The Twin Demons".

Each time Suoh Takeru utters a word, Rem slows down until she stops.

"you!"

It's like someone has uncovered a past I'm too ashamed to recall.

Rem suddenly turned around, looking at Suoh Takeshi with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, and growled, "What do you mean? Where did you learn all this? From Lord Roswaal, or from Lady Emilia?"

It seems she trusts her sister completely and has no suspicions about Ram.

This made Suoh Takeshi want to play a prank on her out of a mischievous sense of humor.

But when Suoh Takeshi saw the look of regret, self-blame, and pain on her ferocious face, he abandoned this wicked approach.

The deep bond between the sisters should not be so easily soured by him.

If he leaves an irreparable rift, then he would be a truly wicked person.

"Yes, how did you know that?"

Suoh Takeru didn't elaborate on the details with her, but instead changed the subject to Natsuki Subaru, asking, "Putting that aside for now, Rem, what do you think of Natsuki-kun?"

"Barus? Barus is Lord Roswaal's newly hired butler. I'm sure we'll get along well."

That's not what I was talking about!

Suoh Takeshi saw through Rem's false pretense and the murderous intent that had long been hidden, and said to her bluntly, "What do you think of the witch's miasma on Natsuki-kun, or rather, the witch's lingering fragrance?"

"What do you mean, 'how do you see it'? Hehehe, that bastard is obviously a member of the Witch Cult, the miasma on his body is disgusting!"

Rem knew there was no point in hiding it any longer, so she simply revealed her intense killing intent towards Subaru Natsuki, cursing under her breath, "Those guys from the Witch Cult deserve to die, I'll definitely kill him!"

"Yeah"

Suoh Takeshi didn't expect Rem to confess her feelings to him so quickly, and even said she wanted to kill Natsuki Subaru.

It seems she's been holding back a lot these past two days.

But how could he allow Rem to kill Subaru Natsuki?

"Although Natsuki and I came together, so we are like companions, I have no intention of protecting him."

Suoh Takeshi first explained his position, and then tried to persuade her.

"Rem, you're being too one-sided."

"One-sided? Rem?!"

Rem glared at him angrily.

"That guy is in more pain than you can imagine."

Suo Takeshi pointed at Natsuki Subaru, who was with Emilia, and said, "Look closely at his face. He looks like he's in pain."

Although Subaru Natsuki was joking and laughing with Emilia, he kept frowning.

Even when he was with his favorite Emilia, you could still sense the confusion and pain on Subaru Natsuki's face.

He had an expression that gave the impression that he was resisting something.

"Pain? How could he possibly feel the same pain as Rem? If it weren't for these disgusting bastards, the village wouldn't have been destroyed, and neither would my sister."

Rem, whose anger had been building up for years, finally had an outlet, so how could she easily believe what a stranger said?

"Really? You are too."

Suoh Takeshi did not argue with her, but said sympathetically, "You are also a victim of the Witch Cult."

"also?"

Rem's angry expression froze on her face, which successfully piqued her curiosity.

"Natsuki Subaru, like you, is a member poisoned by the Witch Cult—no, it should be said that he is an object of the Witch's manipulation!"

Suoh Takeshi's words left Rem in disbelief.

"Witch" or "demon" refers to...

"Yes, the witch you're thinking of."

"No, it's impossible!"

Rem immediately refuted Suoh Takeshi's words, stating bluntly, "How could that witch possibly be?"

"Why not?"

Suoh Takeshi interrupted her again, "That's a witch, who can understand a witch's thoughts?"

""

Rem remained silent.

"That guy is in more pain than you can imagine."

The meaning behind Suoh Takeshi's reiteration of this statement is even more profound.

"I'm tormented by not knowing why I'm being targeted by a witch, I'm forced to compromise my own existence, and I'm lost and confused about what to do next."

"Of course, this is only my side of the story."

You won't and can't so easily believe what I say, but I hope you can learn more about him before making a decision.

Although he is arrogant, conceited, rude, and haughty, he is actually just an immature child. Once you spend more time with him, you will know what kind of person he really is.

Of course, I won't force you to accept him; even ignoring him is fine. Just be patient a little longer.

After a moment of silence, he said again:

"Also, don't let your sister worry too much about you."

To prevent Subaru Natsuki from being reincarnated, the first thing to deal with is Rem.

Even with him around, Rem could definitely find an opportunity to kill him if she really wanted to.