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

"what?"

I said, "Sure."

Seeing Natsuki Subaru's wide-eyed, incredulous expression, Suoh Takeshi repeated himself.

He said, "Gaining the village's approval means gaining the hearts of the people, which is a great achievement."

This test is not only a test for Emilia, but also a test for you, Natsuki-kun.

If Emilia can gain the village's approval and the villagers support her, I will agree to become Emilia's knight.

So, show me, Natsuki-kun!

"Oh!"

Natsuki Subaru laughed and accepted the challenge.

Chapter 086 Emilia is a puppet, and so are you.

"Wu, I'll go tell Emilia this news now, okay?"

After receiving the reply, Subaru Natsuki was both excited and anxious.

He had just noticed Emilia's downcast expression, and he didn't want her to fall into self-doubt and confusion again.

That's why he came to persuade them.

"Well, let's go."

Suoh Takeshi nodded in agreement and added, "By the way, please tell Emilia for me that I might have been a little harsh. I hope she won't take it to heart."

"OK!"

After saying that, he turned and ran out.

Natsuki Subaru watched as he hurriedly ran off to tell Emilia the news.

Suoh Takeshi's eyes narrowed slightly.

Subaru Natsuki is helping Emilia, which is not a good thing!

Suoh Takeru refused to be Emilia's knight, not only because Emilia only talked the talk but didn't walk the walk, but also because Emilia was currently just a puppet in someone else's hands.

No matter who it is, as long as they stand behind her and gently pluck the threads, Emilia will respond accordingly.

In other words, Emilia currently has no opinions of her own!

Without her own opinions, she will always be manipulated by others!

This won't do!

Not a nanny, but a guide!

This is Suoh Takeshi's bottom line!

However, Subaru's abrupt behavior made him realize that it wasn't just Emilia who needed correction; Subaru, this demented boy, was the same.

They were both equally immature, and Natsuki Subaru was even more pathetic than Emilia!

That's why Suoh Takeshi agreed to let Natsuki Subaru assist Emilia.

Suo Takeshi wanted Natsuki Subaru to discover Emilia's weakness and confusion during this process, while also making him realize his own shortcomings, so that the two could support each other and grow together.

However, it remains to be seen whether that eccentric clown will do something unexpected.

Should we leak some information to limit him?

Just as Suoh Takeshi was thinking this, that annoying, strange tone came from behind him.

"Oh my, isn't this Wu? What are you doing here?"

It's the eccentric clown Roswaal.

Following behind him was Ram, who carried a high-class tea tray with some gorgeous and exquisite utensils in her hands.

A standard tea set.

I'm having a terrible headache, and you're going to enjoy afternoon tea, you jerk?!

"Roswaal, please stop using that 'chance encounter' excuse, it's really annoying."

"Oh dear, have we been exposed?"

"Nonsense! Besides, you didn't even think about hiding it, did you? The magic is overflowing."

Suoh Takeshi bluntly exposed his pretense, saying, "You've been eavesdropping for ages, yet you're pretending you just arrived. Your tea must be ice cold by now."

Roswaal wasn't angry. Instead, he invited, "If it's alright, how about we go over there and chat, and enjoy afternoon tea?"

Although Roswaal was seeking Suoh Takeshi's opinion, it was clear that if Suoh Takeshi disagreed, he would keep pestering him until he agreed.

The three of them arrived at the pavilion in the center of the courtyard.

Roswaal heated the tea with fire magic, proving that he had indeed been eavesdropping there for quite some time.

As the tea heats up, its fragrant aroma fills the air, smelling wonderful.

"Please have this black tea brewed by Ram."

He placed a cup of hot black tea in front of Suoh Takeshi, saying, "Although it might sound like I'm bragging, the black tea that Ram makes is really delicious."

Without saying a word, Suoh Takeshi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and praised it.

"Mmm, it really tastes good!"

The black tea that Ram brewed was indeed delicious; it brought out almost all the flavor of the black tea.

"Right?"

Roswaal also picked up his teacup and took a sip, his expression clearly showing enjoyment, as did Suoh Takeshi.

The two remained silent.

They just silently drank their black tea, while Ram stood beside them refilling their cups.

It wasn't until after three cups of black tea that I finished.

Roswaal finally spoke first, his strange tone abruptly breaking the calm atmosphere.

"Oh well, I admit defeat. Wu is much more composed than I expected."

"Really? Actually, I almost spoke first too."

Although Suoh Takeshi said that, his composed demeanor completely contradicted his words; even a fool would know it was just polite talk.

"So, what's the matter that Roswaal suddenly came up to talk to after eavesdropping for so long?"

The initiative was with Suoh Takeshi, so he immediately questioned Roswaal's intentions.

"Saying I was eavesdropping is going too far. I just happened to be passing by."

Roswaal spoke first, denying that he was eavesdropping, but then smiled and said, "However, I did hear some of what Takeshi and Subaru were saying."

He asked, "If Lady Emilia really wins over the villagers, then Takeru will become her knight, right?"

"Of course, I mean what I say."

Sure enough, everything was just as instructed in the Book of Wisdom!

Upon hearing this, Roswaal's face broke into a confident smile. However, Suoh Takeshi's next words made him wipe that smile off.

Suoh Takeshi said, "That is, provided that the Earl did not secretly provide assistance."

"Forehead"

"No, Your Excellency won't choose to help Emilia, will you? On the contrary, you'll only cause her trouble, won't you?"

Suoh Takeshi spoke in a cryptic tone, as if he didn't care at all.

But Roswaal understood!

He said in a deep voice:

"What is Wu saying? I am Emilia's subject, of course I will do my best to help Lady Emilia."

His gaze gradually turned dangerous and terrifying, and his strange tone returned to normal, yet remained as cold as ice, devoid of any warmth. His slightly heavy tone seemed to be a reminder to Suoh Takeru that, as a subject, he could never possibly harm Emilia.

"is it?"

Suoh Takeshi shrugged, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

He picked up his teacup, downed the black tea in one gulp, and stood up, saying, "Roswaal, Emilia is now your puppet, but aren't you someone else's puppet too?"

These almost explicit words instantly reminded Roswaal of the Book of Wisdom!

He found out?!

He knows about the Book of Wisdom?!

Only a very few people know about the existence of this book. How did he find out?

Or did he discover something?

Was he lying to me?

No, not possible!

Damn it, we have to kill him as soon as possible!

No!

The Book of Wisdom doesn't say anything, so don't kill it!

For a moment, Roswaal was torn between his conscience and his own will.

But by this time, Suoh Takeshi had already gotten up.

He said to Ram, who was standing to the side, "Ram, the black tea you brewed is delicious, but it's a little bit worse than mine. Let's exchange ideas on tea ceremony sometime."

Having said that, he turned and left without waiting for Ram's reply. At the same time, he made no attempt to defend himself against Roswaal, whose eyes were cold and whose expression was slightly ferocious.

He knew that Roswaal would never make a move right now!

Because the Book of Wisdom did not give him any instructions.