From RE0, Sato Kazuma decided to cheat on food and drink

"It seems so."

Elsa recalled the situation at the time.

He truly longed to attack Kazuma Sato.

That bloodlust far surpassed that of others.

"Does my sister have someone she likes?"

"I don't know, but it was the first time I'd ever felt that way. It was really strange."

"Sister, you should rest here for now. Mother has assigned me another task, so I have to set off too."

Mary quickly packed her things, then turned to look at Elsa.

"What's that person's name?"

"His name is Kazuma Sato."

Elsa narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled, seemingly full of anticipation.

. . . . .

"Here we are!"

The dragon carriage slowly came to a stop, and Emilia warmly invited everyone present to get off.

Kazuma Sato struggled to his feet from the floor at the back of the carriage, feeling as if his backside had been transported to another world.

It was thanks to Natsuki Subaru's compassion that he switched seats with Sato Kazuma several times along the way; otherwise, Sato Kazuma's buttocks might have become necrotic.

Ferut was the first to jump off the dragon carriage. She had been sitting still for so long that she was getting restless and couldn't wait to see the scenery outside.

The sight that came into view left her speechless.

It was an incredibly luxurious courtyard, with a stone-paved path leading to the main gate of the mansion. Neatly trimmed lawns lined both sides of the path, with low-lying flower bushes along the edges, their vibrant colors as bright as stars in the night sky.

A small fountain sits in the center of the courtyard, bathed in bright sunlight, with water flowing slowly down the stone steps, creating a scene resembling a fairytale.

Ferut had never seen anything like it before.

However, the surprise only flashed across Ferut's face for a moment; she didn't want anyone else to see her like this.

Kazuma Sato struggled to drag his somewhat numb legs down from the dragon carriage.

His gaze was instantly drawn to it—

However, what attracted his attention was not anything in the courtyard, but two girls.

"Welcome back, Lady Emilia."

The girl on the left raised her chin, her cherry-pink short hair swaying as it danced, the strands gathered into neat short tails behind her ears, revealing her full forehead and right eye—a lava-like red pupil that cast a sharp gaze. Beside her, another girl's main color was blue, and her gaze was much gentler.

They were wearing the same maid outfits, the black and white skirts showing off their figures, and their straight, fair thighs were covered by white lace over-the-knee stockings.

Ram and Rem, maids at Roswaal's mansion.

"Nice to meet you! My name is Kazuma Sato! Please take care of me!"

"This customer is a pervert, sister."

"That's right, he's a pervert."

Chapter Thirty-Five: Beatrice's Impending Calamity

"Ha, we just met!"

Kazuma Sato looked at the two sisters in front of him with a surprised expression.

All I wanted to do was greet them, shake their hand naturally, and then sneakily touch their hand.

Why do you say you're a pervert the moment we meet?

Meanwhile, Subaru Natsuki's lips twitched slightly.

He seemed to realize that Kazuma Sato really had no idea how he was behaving.

That expression just now didn't look like a polite smile at all; it actually looked really creepy!

To be called a pervert by a woman you've only known for less than three seconds—that's practically social death.

Natsuki Subaru mentally complained, while his body subconsciously took a step back, one step back, trying to keep as far away from Sato Kazuma as possible.

He even considered taking off his sportswear to avoid being mistaken for someone like Kazuma Sato.

"Although Ram knows she is very cute, please don't look at me with those lewd eyes."

Ram looked at Sato Kazuma with a look of disgust.

Hey, hey, hey, even though it's our first meeting, saying that directly is a bit too hurtful.

Natsuki Subaru swallowed hard and turned to look at Sato Kazuma—

"You actually saw through all of that?"

No, you just admitted it outright?

And why do you seem a little proud of it?

Natsuki Subaru took a deep breath and tried to compose himself.

"This must be Lady Aqua."

Rem, who was standing nearby, turned her gaze to Aqua.

She had already written a letter and sent it back to the mansion before Emilia returned.

"That's right!"

Aqua nodded vigorously, a satisfied smile on her face.

She hadn't heard anyone call her an adult in a long time.

"Lord Roswaal is waiting for you, please come in."

Led by Ram and Rem, Kazuma Sato and the others stepped through the gates of the mansion.

The first thing you see is a corridor filled with all sorts of luxurious decorations, which is enough to prove that Roswaal is extremely wealthy.

After passing through the corridor, Kazuma Sato and the others arrived at the reception room.

A man dressed in bizarre clothes sat on the sofa, his face painted with clown makeup, looking incredibly eerie.

Roswald L. Mezas was the owner of this mansion.

He held a teacup in his hand, and the wisps of tea fragrance rose up along with the white steam.

"Nice to meet you. I am Roswaal L. Mezas, the Border Count of Lugnica, and also a supporter of Lady Emilia in the royal selection."

Roswaal's voice was full of ups and downs, as if he were singing an unpleasant song.

Kazuma Sato turned his head to look at Aqua, and Aqua's gaze also turned to him.

"He is indeed a pervert."

"He is indeed a pervert."

Although they didn't speak, they could understand each other's thoughts simply by looking at each other.

"This must be Lady Aqua."

Roswaal narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully observing Aqua, before shifting his gaze to Kazuma Sato and Subaru Natsuki.

"I saw the letter that Lady Emilia sent back. We owe you a huge debt of gratitude. Please let me know if you need anything."

"Anything is fine!"

Aqua's eyes instantly lit up.

"Of course, as long as it's within my power, I can definitely do it."

"Where is your family's great elf?!"

Without waiting for Aqua's reply, Kazuma Sato impatiently asked.

"Great Elf, are you talking about Betty?"

A look of surprise appeared on Roswaal's face; he hadn't expected that Kazuma Sato knew about Betty.

“That’s right, as Parker told me before, there’s a great elf in your manor who hasn’t signed a contract!”

Kazuma Sato asked excitedly.

“We do indeed have such a great spirit here. You must be Lord Sato Kazuma. Judging from your appearance, do you want to form a contract with Betty?”

Roswaal's gaze shifted from surprise to curiosity, landing on Kazuma Sato's face with great interest.

"That's for sure."

"What is the reason?"

"I feel like there has to be a Pokémon in the team."

Upon hearing Kazuma Sato's words, Roswaal raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly deep in thought, as if trying to decipher what Kazuma Sato had said.

Natsuki Subaru pursed his lips, somewhat at a loss. He hadn't expected Sato Kazuma to be so blunt and direct.

At least try to manage your facial expressions a little, right?

That sleazy look of his doesn't seem like he's up to any good, does it?

After a few seconds of silence, Roswaal smiled:

"Interesting. I'm also looking forward to what will happen next. But let me warn you beforehand, signing a contract with Betty won't be so simple. It's not just because of her own circumstances; strictly speaking, she's located in a space connected to our mansion, and every door could potentially lead to the forbidden library where she is..."

Roswaal then began to tell the story of Betty.

Betty is just a nickname; her real name is Beatrice, and she is the librarian of the Forbidden Library. The Forbidden Library and the mansion are connected by an Opportunity Door—Betty can turn any door in the mansion into an Opportunity Door, through which one can reach the Forbidden Library.

Although they lived together, Beatrice didn't spend much time with the other people in the mansion.

"Is it the kind of storyline in games where you have to overcome many difficulties to recruit companions? I'm kind of looking forward to it."

Kazuma Sato said with a smile,

"As for the 'opportunity door,' all you have to do is open all the doors in the mansion, right?"

"That's right."

"You guys chat first, I'm going to find her! The beautiful fairy!"

Kazuma Sato waved and left the meeting room, leaving everyone bewildered.

Ram and Rem, watching Kazuma Sato's departing figure, muttered their complaints under their breath.

"I have a feeling that Lady Beatrice is about to suffer some hardship."

"I feel the same way."

. . . . . .

"Finally, I have a chance to find a slightly more reliable companion."

Kazuma Sato couldn't wait any longer and arrived at a door.

This mansion is enormous, with dozens of doors. Unless Beatrice reveals herself, finding her Opportunity Door will be extremely difficult.

However, Kazuma Sato believed in his luck.

Chapter 36: I can be a pervert, but I'm not a... you know... fetishist!

"Betty!"

Kazuma Sato slowly pushed the door open, and what came into view was a girl reading a book.

Her figure was petite and delicate, like a finely sculpted porcelain doll. Sitting in the large armchair, she was almost swallowed up by the heavy, gorgeous dress.

What's most striking is her creamy-brown hair, which isn't simply hanging down but is delicately curled into two huge spiral curls, like solidified golden vortexes, cascading down her petite shoulders, shimmering with a silky, warm yet cool sheen under the light.

Her fair skin and delicate features made her incredibly cute face, and her clear, jewel-like eyes had a butterfly-like gaze.

Beatrice, the great elf who guards the forbidden library.