Itsuki Shido: This... I'm very sorry, Natsuki-san, Kotori didn't mean it. It's just that if I'm not around, Kotori will probably go berserk once she uses that power... She really didn't do it on purpose!
Natsuki Subaru: ...To be honest, I'm fine, but it's impossible not to be angry when being killed like that. But since it was rampage and not intentional, there's nothing we can do about it, right?
Crusch Karsten: Oh? You really don't care? That's death~
Subaru Natsuki: Kotori-chan didn't mean it... Then it's just like an unexpected traffic accident, volcanic eruption, mudslide or avalanche, it's all force majeure, right? Well, I'm definitely not involved when I say this outside the light curtain - no, this is the other me? Emmmm~, I can't tell the difference!!!
Emilia: Subaru-kun - you are so brave.
Ram: I'm impressed by you, Barus. Ram has long thought you were a hopeless man, but I didn't expect that your stupidity could be used in a respectable way.
Natsuki Subaru: Are you insulting me or praising me?
[Subaru-kun, what's wrong? Did you have a nightmare? ! ]
[Yeah, Subaru-san, you look really scary like this, as if you suddenly knew that we were about to reach your doorstep.]
[Emilia, Padu——]
As the person involved, it would certainly not be easy for Natsuki Subaru to walk out from the light curtain.
Even though he had always been a carefree person, being killed so easily by a trusted partner still dealt a heavy blow to his spirit.
But thanks to Kotori's clean and swift action, the raging flames left a deep aftereffect in Natsuki Subaru's heart, but surprisingly did not cause him much pain.
Oh, Kotori?!
Natsuki Subaru's body suddenly trembled!
It was only then that he realized that the culprit who "killed" him, the demon goddess who controlled fire, was now sitting next to him pretending to be an innocent little girl as if nothing had happened!
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru's body suddenly stiffened.
As an elf who can sense human emotions, Parker couldn't help but fly out at this time.
[What's wrong with you, brother 486? You suddenly feel so scared - have you seen anyone here? ]
Ram: Oops!
Natsuki Subaru: What happened? To be honest, at this point, even if Conan's head suddenly split into four pieces and bit my head off... well, it's still scary enough, but it's impossible for me to be scared~
Ram: ...Based on your current behavior and what Puck-sama just said, Rem might attack you.
Natsuki Subaru: Rem?! Why Rem?! Why Rem?!
Rem: ...I'm sorry, Subaru. Rem in the light curtain——
Ram: That's not Rem's fault! However, there is a possibility, but it's just a possibility!
Felt: You guys have me confused - why are there so many things going on there?! Hey, maybe it would be better to just escape from that huge house as soon as possible?
Natsuki Subaru: This is not something I can control... and if I run away, then doesn't that mean that the scene at the end of the previous round will 100% happen in this round!
Felt: What else do you want to do? You seem to have only known them for less than a week? Could it be that I saw it wrong, and you are not some useless guy, but a knight in a fairy tale?
Natsuki Subaru: Hum hum ~
Priscilla Barriere: Just a fool~
Natsuki Subaru: Hey! You've been throwing cold water on me all along. I've been putting up with you for so long!
Priscilla Barry: Just keep on enduring it. You are still very lovable when you are full of anger, holding your fists high and are helpless.
Natsuki Subaru: What are you talking about? Are you talking in your sleep?! You look so impressive!
Priscilla Barryel: Of course I am amazing, and it is commendable that you can see that.
Natsuki Subaru & Felt: Such a cocky guy~
In the light curtain, Natsuki Subaru tried hard to hide his panic.
While telling Emilia not to worry about him, he laughed to show those around him that he was fine.
At the same time, he was staring at Kotori out of the corner of his eye.
After noticing that Kotori's eyes showed that she was worried about him and that didn't seem fake, Natsuki Subaru felt a deep sense of confusion and resentment!
If you were so worried about him, then why did you -
Natsuki Subaru gritted his teeth and swallowed his anger.
Okay, okay, after sitting down like this, Natsuki Subaru calmed down a little.
For example, he arrived at the battlefield halfway and had no idea what was happening at the time.
If you think about it carefully, would Kotori be such a cruel person?
This cute little girl sitting next to him, harmless and innocent, what happened to her to turn her into the Flame Tyrant who controlled fire? Was this also done by the Gut Hunter? ! Or was that also some kind of spell? !
Damn it! Once you start thinking about magic or spells, the possibilities are simply too numerous to count.
What he can be sure of now is: Kotori is his companion!
If nothing special happened, Kotori would not have turned into that nightmarish state!
However, the marks on Goblin Slayer's body...
No no no! !
Natsuki Subaru shook his head vigorously.
You can't assume that your companion is a bad person, right? Maybe it's just because of some special circumstances!
...Even if this is true and Kotori is a bad girl, he has to investigate and confirm it!
145
Chapter 145 Military Advisor.
[I've finally calmed down~, let's talk about some serious matters. 】
A similar but somewhat different development from the second weekend began to unfold.
Roswaal still showed his generosity and grace as a border lord. He waved his hand and said that Natsuki Subaru and the others could freely choose their own rewards.
However, unlike the weekend of the second week, Natsuki Subaru, who had something on his mind, did not want the work at the mansion to delay his investigation, so he gave up the option of becoming a servant in the mansion and instead asked Roswaal to let him be supported as a guest.
Roswaal agreed to his request with the same flawless smile as he had last weekend.
Ram: ...Subaru-kun, Ram can agree to one of your reasonable requests. Please forgive Rem when the time comes.
Rem: No, onee-sama, if Rem did something, Rem will take the blame! This has nothing to do with onee-sama!
Natsuki Subaru: I don't understand what you're saying...but can you really ask for anything?
Ram & Rem: If it's not too much / Yes, anything is fine!
Natsuki Subaru: Then...
Nayuki Kenichi: 4——8——6——, I don’t remember teaching you to be a child who takes advantage of others.
Natsuki Subaru: I was just joking, just joking / (ㄒOㄒ) / ~
Natsuki Subaru outside the light curtain is joking, but Natsuki Subaru inside the light curtain is not joking!
The ending of the previous round was too tragic, so he had a lot of things to do after being resurrected in this round.
Looking back now, so much happened that night.
First, the barrier of Aram Village below the mansion was destroyed, and the mysterious monster kidnapped the children into the forest. If left alone, the monster would most likely rush into the village and cause greater casualties.
Secondly, at the same time as the Beast Master was taking action, the Gut Hunter, who was suspected to be his accomplice, attacked the mansion at the same time.
Many people may have died because of this, such as the maid in the mansion, such as Conan and Rosemary... probably.
Finally, the most crucial point, Natsuki Subaru must know: Why did Kotori end up like that? !
The flames that devoured everything and brought death, and Kotori's sadistic eyes and smile, which left the deepest impression on Natsuki Subaru's heart.
That is definitely not Kotori in her normal state!
Maybe the Hunter used some magic? That's why Kotori went berserk like that!
But all this is just speculation. No matter how much Natsuki Subaru, who knows almost nothing about magic, thinks here, he can't figure out what reliable basis his speculation has even if he racks his brains.
Therefore, at this time, you need to find a reliable military advisor - he must be a trustworthy person, and it is best if he has a comprehensive understanding of magic.
Thinking of this, Natsuki Subaru smiled knowingly. He already had an idea about the candidate for the military advisor.
What remains is how to approach and gain the other party's trust...
[Rem, can you bring me some needlework, cotton, and fabric? ]
【Good guest. 】
When Natsuki Subaru left happily, he didn't notice a pair of blue eyes staring at his back with vigilance.
On the same night, Natsuki Subaru, who had worked hard all day, came to Beatrice's room with his masterpiece.
[You are still the same impolite ape~. What is your plan for brazenly pushing open Betty's room and coming to Betty's place without her permission?]
Natsuki Subaru took a deep breath and opened a door at random, and then he came to Beatrice's library as he wished.
——It is said that this operation is difficult to do.
This is because Beatrice's library is hidden in the mansion's other-dimensional space, and Beatrice has cast a random number magic on the door of the library. This magic can make any of the dozens or hundreds of doors in the mansion possibly connected to the library, or it is possible that none of them can be connected.
In order to open the door to the library with 100% certainty, theoretically, the doors of all the rooms in the mansion must be opened, and after trying to open a door, the door cannot be closed, so as to ensure that the last door is the door to the library.
However, for some reason, Natsuki Subaru would go straight to the library whenever he opened it.
The first time he saw Beatrice was on the first night he arrived at this mansion. He pushed open a door because he had to go to the toilet urgently, and then he saw the blonde loli hiding in the library.
Xiu Yi: Strange, I seem to have heard of this setting somewhere. Do you have any idea? Dantelian.
Danterian: Long-winded!
That's it, the magic of "Random Door" seems to have no effect on Natsuki Subaru. As long as Natsuki Subaru wants to go to the library, no matter which room the door handle he holds belongs to, he will go to the library room after opening the door.
[You still have the same spicy mouth as before~. You look so cute though. 】
[What, you are so rude! Even if you praise Betty for being cute, it’s still——]
[This time I brought a gift for you~]
Subaru Natsuki threw the "gift" he had worked on for a whole day to Beatrice. Seeing her frantically taking the gift, Subaru Natsuki smiled knowingly.
[——What is this? A crudely made cursed doll?]
【It's just an ordinary doll! 】
[This thing can be called a gift~. 】
Beatrice said, but she still took the thing, which in her eyes looked crudely made and like a cursed doll, into her arms.
[However, compared to before, you at least know a little more etiquette this time. Let Betty hear what you want to say. ]
[Oh! Isn't this very considerate, Betty-chan~]
[Gu! ! Betty is a name that only Onii-sama can call! Why don't you, a man like you, call Betty Beatrice-sama? ! ]
[Hi~Hi~, Beatrice~. So, I came here this time to ask you something. 】
【What an unpleasant man! 】
Beatrice touched the doll made by Natsuki Subaru twice. The rough stitches left a noticeable touch on her tender fingers, and her heart was also relieved.
[Since you are sincere in seeking knowledge, okay! As the manager of the library, at least this time, Betty will be responsible for answering your questions.]
【Ohhh! Thank you so much, Beatrice! 】
With his goal half achieved, Natsuki Subaru jumped up happily.
He rushed to Beatrice impatiently and knelt down, then stared at her from a distance that made Beatrice feel uncomfortable and asked earnestly:
[I say, Beatrice, is there any magic in this world that can change a person's personality instantly? Even a curse will do.]
[Although I don't quite understand what you're saying, magic doesn't have this kind of effect... Curses are a possibility. Have you encountered such an event that's rare enough to show off? ]
[No...I just heard about it.]
[Is that so? I'm going to fall to my death. 】
Beatrice ignored Natsuki Subaru's cover-up. Humans are like this, they always have a lot of thoughts and often forget their original intentions because of these disappointments.
[Then, is there any way to prevent, interrupt, or discover this curse? ]
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