I can copy the beautiful girl

"But, after a year... we are indeed on different levels."

He didn't ask any more questions.

It is very obvious that even if he wanted to carry out his original goal after the princess's death, he ultimately failed.

I can't protect the princess, and I can't complete my mission... It seems that I am indeed a complete failure.

Al couldn't help but clench his fists, then turned and left.

Watching Al leave, I calmly drank my tea and said, "Ask anything you want, Beatrice."

"Hmph, tell me what happened between you and that person? Who is that person?"

"I don't know much about him. I only know that he seems to call the Witch of Greed "teacher." His purpose in existence seems to be to erase me from the world. The magic he used earlier was taught by the Witch of Greed specifically to deal with me."

Looking at Beatrice, I smiled and said:

"Of course, this is just what I know now. Even I don't know if it's true or not. Maybe there will be a twist later."

After all, I haven’t read the plot of the next volume of the novel yet.

But although I am curious, that is not something I need to pay attention to right now.

At this moment, the event before us is the White Whale Subjugation War.

"Mother... Why did Mother want to erase you?"

"Who knows what she's thinking? Maybe she's just got some kind of quirk in her. Anyway, I still don't understand this inexplicable woman, Echidna."

Indeed, after watching so many plots, I am becoming more and more confused about this woman.

Compared to Pandora, it now seems that Echidna is the source of all evil.

She has a part in everything.

I don't even know how many Echidna's there are in this world.

"Don't be disrespectful to Mother."

"Yes, yes, I'll continue to have a favorable impression of her just because she created the lovely Beatrice. After all, it's simply the greatest feat in the world."

"Humph, as long as you understand."

Beatrice crossed her arms and looked up, a proud expression on her face.

I was so attracted by her cuteness that I couldn't help but pick her up and rub her cheek hard.

"Let Betty go!"

Of course, I ignored Beatrice's proud struggle.

Although Beatrice is still more arrogant than spoiled now, unlike in the later part of the original novel where she was basically just spoiled, Beatrice like this is really cute!

After a long while, I finally let go of the breathless Beatrice. "Okay, Beatrice, although analyzing that magic must be very tiring, I have other things to do now. You can come with me."

"What does your business have to do with Betty?"

"You have to protect me."

"Betty heard you boast in the palace that even Reinhard couldn't defeat you. Do you still need Betty's protection?"

"Who said I don't need it? I wouldn't be able to survive without Beatrice."

I'm sick and I'll die without Beatrice, that's the truth!

I went to Crusch's mansion with Beatrice and Rem.

The purpose is naturally to negotiate and form an alliance with them.

In the original work, an alliance with Subaru's camp is necessary for Emilia, because Subaru has the highest status among the five candidates for the throne and has the highest support in the kingdom. An alliance with Subaru means Subaru's recognition of Emilia, and this recognition will subconsciously change the people of the kingdom's impression of Emilia.

Although the effect is minimal, if you want to reverse Emilia's disadvantage in the royal palace, you have to accumulate these tiny little things.

However, for me right now, forming an alliance with Crusch is actually irrelevant.

After all, I have already decided to reverse Emilia's reputation disadvantage by defeating the Archbishops of Sin one by one. Compared with the Archbishops of Sin, Crusch's reputation is really nothing.

Having said that, I still want to form an alliance with Crusch and go to defeat the White Whale together.

The purpose is very simple, she is beautiful.

I can't bear to see her die.

What? Isn't that reason enough? For a geek like me who believes appearance is everything, this is more than enough!

You know, just because Michelle is pretty, I can even get excited about playing a game like Fate/Destiny, where I still don’t understand what I’m playing.

Don't ask me what the Sacred Covenant of Destiny is. How would I know?

Don't ask me if this game is fun. How would I know?

I knew Michelle was really pretty.

If I'm interested someday, I'll have to travel back in time and copy it.

In short, beauty is justice, beauty is my reason for saving Crusch, there's no doubt about it. ...Okay, just kidding.

After all, the two-dimensional world is not just about looks, and otakus definitely don’t just look at faces. If you want to truly impress an otaku like me, looks alone are not enough, what’s more important is the story.

Crusch’s charm doesn’t lie entirely in her looks, but because I know her story, I have a natural liking for her, and that’s why I want to save her.

As for her looks…that’s why I want to copy her.

Well, there is no conflict between having a good impression of a character because you like her story and wanting to sleep with her because you like her looks, right?

It’s better to say that the two complement each other!

What I most want to copy are the characters that have both stories and good looks!

Sorry, I'm just such a pure person.

...Though there might be exceptions like Beatrice.

Volume 67: Chapter Negotiation

"Shouldn't Emilia be the one to handle this kind of negotiation? Could it be that while ostensibly Emilia's camp, in reality, it belongs to you? Otherwise, does Emilia look down on me?"

It was said to be a negotiation, but after they sat down opposite each other, Subaru came up and gave them a show of power.

Indeed, this is a little bad.

As both were candidates for the throne, if Emilia wanted to discuss an alliance, she should have come and talk to Crusch in person.

In the original work, Roswaal asked Rem and Crusch to negotiate an alliance. Later, in order to break the deadlock in the Royal Capital chapter, Rem told Natsuki Subaru about the negotiations and also transferred the power of negotiation to Natsuki Subaru. In any case, Emilia never showed up during the alliance process from beginning to end.

There are many reasons for this, but the main reason is actually only one, that is... Roswaal didn't take Emilia seriously at all.

He didn't think that this camp was Emilia's camp at all. He just wanted to turn this camp into Natsuki Subaru's camp.

Emilia's thoughts are irrelevant, whether Emilia does anything or not is irrelevant, Emilia doesn't need to do anything, Natsuki Subaru can handle everything - this is what Roswaal thinks.

Of course, I don’t think so, because Emilia who only relies on others and has no independent thinking is more attractive, so I hope that Emilia can truly grow up like she did after the Sanctuary chapter in the original work.

Therefore, I should have brought Emilia with me this time, and let Emilia take the lead in the negotiation with Crusch.

——But I naturally have my reasons for not doing so.

"Crusius, you possess the Divine Protection that allows you to detect lies. Emilia is not a liar, let alone a liar. Even if she could lie, she wouldn't be able to hide it from you. Although this is Emilia's likable quality, she is not suitable for this negotiation table."

"In other words, you've made up your mind to negotiate with me using lies?"

"Negotiation doesn't necessarily require lying, but finding a way to negotiate in your favor without lying is a skill. Emilia still needs to grow. However, even if she grows further, she's not suited to this kind of thing. Isn't it a knight's responsibility to take on tasks she's unsuited to? Although I really hope the Home Affairs Officer can take over this responsibility soon."

"You are truly unforgiving in your assessment of your lord."

"Don't doubt whether our camp is Emilia's camp. I have no loyalty to Emilia, but my position of supporting her will not change. You should know this is the truth."

"That was exactly what happened in the throne room. During the negotiations, not only were you not afraid of my Divine Protection, but you actually used it to your full advantage. You are truly the first."

"Often, the most frightening aspect of a negotiation isn't being able to deceive the other party, but rather being unable to gain their trust and dispel their suspicions. In this respect, your Divine Protection, Crusch, is truly appealing. As long as I tell the truth, I can gain your trust."

"If that's the case, wouldn't it be the same to let Emilia negotiate with me?"

"No way. Even if you're telling the truth, there are still techniques for maximizing your profits. For example, right now, Emilia, who hasn't been tested yet, can't engage in a verbal exchange with you like this. Her aura will be completely suppressed, and in negotiations, aura is crucial."

"Having momentum alone is useless in negotiations. I don't see any benefit in forming an alliance with Emilia. Instead, it will only tarnish my reputation and be influenced by Emilia. I'm using my reputation to endorse Emilia. Why would I do that?"

"How about using the favor of saving your lives in exchange for an alliance between you and Emilia?"

"........."

The scene fell silent for a moment.

Crusch closed his eyes and seemed to be lost in thought. Phyllis's face became extremely anxious, but he held back and didn't say anything.

After a while, Beatrice, who was sitting on my lap, spoke first. She said impatiently, "Stop being silent. Betty's time is precious."

"Isn't time what Beatrice has the most?"

"Shut up! Betty is helping you!"

Beatrice tapped me with her heel.

At this moment, the silent Crusch finally opened his eyes again: "You said earlier in the throne room that Priscilla would be the first to be eliminated, right?"

"Yes."

"Don't you think this is somewhat contradictory to what you are saying to me now?"

"There's no contradiction. With my help, you wouldn't have died, but Priscilla died despite my help. I feel pretty hopeless about that, too."

It turned out that everything was fine.

To be honest, I am a little surprised now.

Since I came to this world, I have tried again and again to touch the bottom line of the Witch of Jealousy, but until now, the Witch of Jealousy has not even caressed my heart, let alone been jealous enough to kill people.

It is absolutely impossible to say that the Witch of Jealousy is not paying attention to me, because I am now Natsuki Subaru, and Natsuki Subaru's time travel is not the kind of time travel without reason, and Natsuki Subaru's death and return is not the kind of plug-in without reason. He was brought to the other world by the Witch of Jealousy, and was also given the power of death and return by the Witch of Jealousy.

Although there are many speculations about the Jealous Witch Satella, her current relationship with Emilia and Natsuki Subaru is still unclear. However, one thing that can be confirmed is that the Jealous Witch loves Natsuki Subaru.

There is no doubt that I was also brought into this world by the Witch of Jealousy.

But, logically speaking, I should have touched the bottom line of the Witch of Jealousy long ago, so why haven't I felt her presence at all?

Is it because I haven't died yet?

Or...is it because I replaced Natsuki Subaru that some unknown changes occurred?

"How did I die?"

Crusch's words didn't interrupt my thoughts, because it was just a fleeting thought, so I replied calmly and promptly: "Whatever you want to do now will naturally be the reason for your death."

"Why is that?" Crusch still didn't want to give up struggling.

Of course, I could only ruthlessly dash her hopes: "Moby Dick."

“…will we fail?”

"Yes. If it weren't for me, the whole army would have been wiped out, with only Phyllis left."

Crusch closed his eyes again.

The blessing of the wind direction once again proved to her that the other party was not lying.

However, for the first time, she hoped that this was a mistake made by her own divine protection.

Or maybe this is just the other party's self-confidence and delusion.

Volume 68: Chapter : The clone is so good

"Even with all this preparation, we're still no match for the White Whale?"

"Otherwise, it wouldn't be a demonic beast that has been endangering the world for hundreds of years."

White whale, rabbit, black snake.

The three great demonic beasts created by the Witch of Gluttony have been a horrific disaster that has plagued the world for hundreds of years. It can even be said that they are disasters comparable to natural disasters.

Just like a tornado, tsunami or earthquake, before you encounter it, you just have the concept of it, but when you encounter it, you will feel despair.

However, although most people will not encounter such natural disasters, a large number of people are harmed by them every year.

It's just that the number of victims is still less than the increase in population, so most people don't feel fear in their daily lives.