Roswaal walked into the dining room, his gaze sweeping over everyone, finally settling on Beatrice, a faint smile playing on his lips:
"Oh——my——? It's rare for Beatrice to be here. After all this——time, you finally want to dine with me? Isn't this delight——ful?"
"A happy-go-lucky fool is enough with that guy over there. Betty is just waiting for brother."
Hearing Roswaal's words, Beatrice frowned slightly and responded coolly.
Roswaal, having his topic ruthlessly cut off by Beatrice, didn't seem to mind at all and still stood there smiling.
Then, his gaze shifted to Natsuki Subaru, a meaningful glint in his eyes.
"..."
Natsuki Subaru felt Roswaal's gaze on him and instantly felt a chill down his spine, even his chrysanthemum tightened.
Why is this guy's gaze so scary?
It's as if he's trying to see right through me.
No, no, I have to stay calm, can't let him see that I'm nervous.
You know, in the early stages of the original work, Roswaal was the mastermind behind the scenes, always directly or indirectly pushing Natsuki Subaru to the brink.
Although I haven't experienced Return by Death like in the original work, the overall plot seems to be not too far off.
That is to say.
The Tome of Wisdom in Roswaal's possession, its prophecies should still be functioning normally.
"However... this is actually more advantageous for me."
Natsuki Subaru nonchalantly averted his gaze, calmly analyzing the situation in his mind.
Since I know Roswaal will act according to the prophecies in the book, I can predict his next move.
Mabeast attacks, Sanctuary trials... I know the timing and process of these key events clearly.
After knowing all of Roswaal's secrets, coupled with the system enhancing my strength, in short, the advantage is mine!
...
A moment later.
Emilia, having changed her clothes, walked into the dining room.
Today, she wore a light purple dress, her long silver-white hair shimmering under the light.
"Good morning, everyone." Emilia smiled and greeted everyone present.
"Indeed, Emilia-tan's smile is the most healing."
Thinking this, a smile unconsciously appeared on Natsuki Subaru's face.
"Brother!"
Beatrice, upon seeing Emilia, immediately stood up as if bouncing, her long skirt swaying gently with her movement, her face blooming with a radiant smile.
Natsuki Subaru looked at Beatrice's charming smile, sighing inwardly:
This girl was so arrogant just now, I didn't expect her to become so cute, it's like she's a different person.
It's worth mentioning that the "brother" Beatrice was calling out to was not Emilia, but Puck.
After all, Puck was created by the Witch of Greed, Echidna, and Beatrice was also created by Echidna, so Puck, in a way, is indeed Beatrice's older brother.
From Emilia's silver hair, Puck's small gray cat figure slowly emerged, lazily yawning, then jumped onto Beatrice's outstretched palm:
"Yo, Betty, haven't seen you in four days. Have you been a good, spirited, and dignified lady?"
"I was eagerly awaiting brother's return. Let's spend today together."
Hearing Puck's words, Beatrice's face lit up with a joyful smile, her tone tinged with a hint of coquettishness.
"Mm, no problem. It's been a while, let's spend today leisurely."
Puck nodded his small head.
"Wow——Brother is the best!"
Beatrice lovingly hugged Puck, happily twirling on the spot, her long skirt creating a beautiful arc in the air.
"Tsk tsk... This change of face is faster than flipping through a book."
Natsuki Subaru, watching from the side, shook his head and couldn't help but mutter under his breath.
Beatrice's ears twitched, and she immediately turned her head and glared fiercely at Natsuki Subaru:
"What are you muttering about?"
"Nothing." Natsuki Subaru deliberately spread his hands and said pointedly, "I just think that the Great Spirit is indeed a very gentle person, so tolerant towards Puck."
Being told this by Natsuki Subaru, a blush appeared on Beatrice's face again, but she quickly regained her arrogant expression:
"Hmph, Betty's gentleness is not something just anyone can see."
"Alright, alright, the Great Spirit is right. It's better for a mere human like me to just shut up."
Natsuki Subaru shrugged, feigning a helpless expression.
"It seems you two are getting along quite well. Betty, Subaru is a very interesting fellow, you know."
Puck said, gently swaying his fluffy tail, his small gray eyes full of amusement.
"~Hmph, Betty doesn't find him interesting at all. He's an arrogant and disrespectful fellow."
Beatrice pouted and muttered.
"Since Puck even finds me interesting, it means I still have some charm."
Natsuki Subaru completely ignored Beatrice's disparagement, revealing a confident and slightly smug smile, even leaning back in his chair, looking completely at ease.
Roswaal watched this scene, the strange clown-like smile still on his lips. He then walked to the head of the dining table, sat down, clasped his hands on the table, and said unhurriedly:
"Oh my, oh my——it seems everyone has arrived——Then, let us begin to enjoy breakfast——"
"And you are?"
Natsuki Subaru's gaze swept over Roswaal as he feigned not knowing him and asked.
Hearing Natsuki Subaru's question, the smile on Roswaal's lips deepened, and he drawled:
"I am the master of this house, Roswaal L. Mathers——indeed. You have spent your time comfortably and safely in my humble abode, that is——more important than anything——Natsuki Subaru."
Hearing Roswaal directly call out his name, Natsuki Subaru's heart couldn't help but tighten, but his face feigned extreme surprise as he said:
"Eh eh... So that's how it is, you are the master of this mansion, Lord Roswaal. Thank you so much for your hospitality, I rested very well last night."
"That's good——After all, you are a guest brought back by Lady Emilia, of course we must entertain you well——don't you think so?"
Roswaal narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Natsuki Subaru, and said with a slightly meaningful tone.
Natsuki Subaru sensed the probing in Roswaal's words and was secretly vigilant, but his face still maintained a hearty smile:
"Yes, Emilia is really kind. If it weren't for her, I would have been sleeping on the streets last night."
"Oh——? It seems you and Lady Emilia are getting along quite well——Truly——enviable."
Roswaal smiled lightly upon hearing Natsuki Subaru's reply.
This guy is indeed an old fox, always speaking with a probing tone.
While complaining inwardly like this, Natsuki Subaru said to Roswaal:
"Emilia is gentle to everyone, I was just lucky to have met her."
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