Volume 4 - Chapter 26(Well Done)

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Author Note:

[ ] = When Twilight is speaking.

{ } = When talking through Telepathy.

' ' = When thinking in your mind.

<< >> = When talking with your Pokémon or Tamed Beast.

--- --- = When describing a certain period of time.

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???: Rigla, Miss Beatrice and.........Subaru.

A soft voice interrupted Subaru's joyful moment. Turning their head towards the voice, they saw Emilia looking at them. However, her expressions were somewhat different this time.

Subaru: Oh. Emilia-tan. Good morning.

But instead of replying back, she asked her own question.

Emilia: Where were you, Subaru?

Subaru: Me? Oh well, I----

Emilia: Forget it, it doesn't matter right now. Come with me.

Emilia then grabbed Primis' hand and pulled him in a certain direction. Primis didn't resist and let Emilia drag him while his other hand was holding Beatrice.

Subaru: Where are you taking him, Emilia-tan?

Emilia: You come too, Subaru.

Subaru: Huh? Ok.

Saying this, Subaru also followed behind. No one spoke for a while. Since it was becoming awkward, Subaru decided to initiate the conversation.

Subaru: What happened, Emilia-tan? Everything is fine.

Emilia: ......…

Subaru: I didn't die. You are also fine.

Emilia: ......…

Subaru: I am completely fine with my trauma now. So, why don't we go to the village to spend some time there, Emilia-tan?

Emilia: .........

No matter what Subaru would say, Emilia remained silent. Primis and Beatrice also didn't say anything. When Emilia started dragging Primis, Beatrice too realized that something was wrong.

After walking for some more, just as Subaru was about to open his mouth again.

???: WAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subaru: .........…

A sorrowful cry interrupted him. Then they reached a room.

Ram: *hic* *sob* why! *hic* why! *sob*.

Inside Ram was wailing in sorrow near a bed. On the bed lay her little sister. No, to be more specific, the corpse of her little sister, Rem. Roswaal was also in the room and was looking at the sisters with sad expressions. Though Primis knew that it was all a fabrication. He never cared about these sisters in the first place.

On the other hand, Subaru contenance changed completely witness this.

'Subaru: Why! Why is Rem dead!'

Subaru approached the bed and tried to touch Rem but......

SLAP!!!!

Ram slapped his hand away.

Ram: Don't touch my little sister!!!!

She glared at Subaru with her tear-stricken and angry face. Witnessing this Subaru turned and walked back towards the door of the room. But just when he was about to pass by Roswaal, Roswall spoke.

Roswaal: She died of weakness. It's more of a curse than a spell.

'Subaru: Curse? Don't tell me she...…'

Roswaal clearly saw change Subaru in expressions.

Roswaal: Dear Guest, looks like you know something about it.

Subaru: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roswaal: One of my staff members died. As their Lord, it's my duty to see through it and find the culprit.

Subaru: That'......…

SHIN!!!!

DRIP!!!

Subaru: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A cut appeared on Subaru cheek as blood came out of it. Subaru became afraid and stepped back. In front, Rem was glaring daggers at him while pointing her hands towards him.

Ram: IF YOU KNOW SOMETHING THEN SPEAK!!!!!!!!!

Subaru: .........

Subaru still didn't speak, which enraged Ram even more.

Ram: SPEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FWOOSH!!!!!!!!!

Another Wind attack was launched at Subaru. But this time...…

SLAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

BANG!!!!!!!

Primis appeared in front of Subaru and slapped her attack away.

Primis: That's enough.

Ram: Sir Rigla...…

Ram became shocked seeing how casually Primis cancelled her attack. At this time, Beatrice spoke.

Beatrice: Roswaal, this human was with us the whole time. So, he can't do anything to her.

Roswaal: That doesn't matter.

Turning towards Primis and Beatrice, he spoke.

Roswaal: Both my guests are friends. In that case, it's obvious that both will take each other's side. And since Lady Beatrice has also formed a contract with him, it's obvious you will also take your contractor's side.

Saying this, he brought both his hands in front as four-colored mana orbs appeared above them. Next, he also started releasing his own pressure. Beatrice stepped forward in order to confront him. As their confrontation was about to start.

Ram: PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!!!!!! I just want to know the reason of my Little Sister death. So, please move aside.

No one spoke. Though, both Roswaal and Beatrice put their pressure away. Turning her gaze at Subaru, Ram spoke.

Ram: Speak. What do you know? Or are you the one responsible for this?

Subaru: .........…

Subaru remained silent.

Primis: I know Subaru better than anyone here. He is not the type of person who would do such a thing.

Subaru: Rigla...

Subaru looked at Rigla who was standing in front of him while protecting him. Emilia, who was standing at the side also moved forward and stood alongside Rigla.

Emilia: I also choose to believe, Subaru. There must be some reason.

Saying this, she glanced back at Subaru.

Emilia: Subaru, if you know something then please tell us.

Subaru: I... I...

With his head lowered, Subaru still didn't speak. Sensing everyone's attention on him, in the end, he failed to handle this pressure.

Subaru: I don't know!!!!

Then he turned and ran away.

Emilia: Subaru!!!!!

This was also the moment when the confrontation between Beatrice and Roswaal initiated. Roswaal released a fire ball and Beatrice stakes made of crystallized mana covered with light purple flames. Both attacks collided with each other, and an explosion occurred in the room.

BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The room was almost destroyed by this.

Emilia: *cough* *cough*

Emilia started coughing because of the smoke. Looking in front, she saw Primis standing in front of her while protecting her.

Emilia: Thank you, Rigla.

Primis: Um.

Primis nodded and glanced at the direction where Subaru ran off to. Disappointment was visible in his eyes. Emilia saw that and understood while he was showing such expression. Even she felt disappointed with Subaru right now.

'Primis: What an idiot.'

[Indeed. By running, he completely threw away any chance of explaining himself.]

Picking up the Gun-Blade which he was keeping on his back, Primis gave a wave.

SLASH!!!!!!!

WAIL!!!!!!!!!!

And all the smoke dispersed. Looking in front, both Roswaal and Beatrice were about to continue while Ram was standing in front of her Rem bed preventing any attack from hitting her.

Primis: Beatrice, get back.

Beatrice: Huh? Betty can fight.

Primis: I know. But I want you to take Emilia away from here and protect her until I reunite with you both again.

Emilia: Wh-What do you mean, Rigla?

Primis: This matter won't be resolved without a fight. If you stay here, you will also drag into it.

Emilia: B-But we can still----

Primis: Not anymore. Beatrice.

Beatrice didn't like this, but agreed because she knew by now Emilia had a very special place in Primis' heart. She approached Emilia, grabbed her hand, and dragged her away.

Emilia: RIGLA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Putting a deaf ear on Emilia call, Primis put his attention at Roswaal and Ram.

Primis: Let's start.

BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!

BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!

The sound of explosions could be heard behind as Beatrice was taking Emilia away.

TAP!!

...

…

Emilia: Miss Beatrice, why are we running? We should stop them from fighting.

Beatrice: There's no point in that. They will no longer believe us, especially now that a stupid human had run away.

Emilia: Subaru?

Beatrice: Who else. If he had stayed, then things might have worked out somehow. But now that he ran away, it clearly means somehow, he is responsible for that little girl death.

Emilia: ......

Emilia remained silent. But a hint of anger had appeared in her eyes.

BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

...

…

The shockwave of explosions hit them and pushed them away. Stabling themselves, they looked back, and their eyes opened wide in utter shock. More than half of the Mansion had been destroyed. Only blue flames could be seen around the destroyed Mansion.

(*A/N: Sorry, readers. I will not be writing Primis and Roswaal fight for now. That will be during Sanctuary arc.)

Evening came.

The sky was completely orange in color as Sun was setting. Let alone the Mansion, the entire Land around it was also destroyed along with the forest.

CRACKLE!!!

...

…

Standing on top of one of the broken trees, Primis was looking down on Roswaal and Ram that were barely standing. Blue flames were all around. These flames were not of Roswaal or Ram magic but were made of Zenith. Roswaal smile and clown appearance had long disappeared. On its place, there was an extremely serious expression. Ram also had a serious expression but if one looked carefully, they would be able to see fear which she was trying hide to hide.

Why? That's because Ram always believed that Roswaal was the greatest and no one else could be like him. But now, she trembled just by looking at his current appearance. He was currently covered in his own blood. He was missing his right arm and left leg. The right side of his stomach was also gone. Not only that, even the rest of his body was also covered in heavy injuries.

Ram condition was also very severe. But not as severe as Roswaal'. Since Primis put most of his attention on Roswaal, she got most of her injuries by using her Oni power.

As for Primis, she only had superficial injuries, but they were also healing at the speed of the naked eyes.

Roswaal: I underestimated you *cough* *cough* Dear Guest. *cough* *cough*

His body was already at the limit. Hence, he was coughing more blood now.

THUD!!

Instead of answering, Primis jumped down from the tree and proceeded to walk over to them.

CLICK!!!

The Blade part of the Gun-Blade bent as Primis took out another Zenith Bullet from his pocket and put it into the barrel. Roswaal or Rem didn't speak, though they shivered at the sight of that bullet. These bullets were responsible for most of their heavy injuries.

STEP!!!

...

…

Step-by-Step Primis walked to them and pointed the Gun-Blade at Roswaal head.

Roswaal: To think my end will come like this.

Primis: Yes, but in this loop.

Roswaal: ......…So you knew.

Instead of answering, Primis moved his finger towards the trigger.

Primis: Farewell, Roswaal. Or should I say Roswaal A Mathers.

Roswaal: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roswaal was shocked when Primis revealed his real identity.

Roswaal: YOU----

Ram: WAIT!!

CLICK!!!!

BANG!!!!

SWOOSH!!!

Dashing through the forest which was away from where he killed Roswaal and Ram, Primis was rushing towards his destination. Thanks to his Zenith Vision, he already had the current location of Subaru.

After some time, he finally reached his destination.

Subaru was current near the cliff. If one looked down from that cliff, you would see many spikes below. That's the same cliff from where he met one of his ends in the plot.

Walking out of the forest, Primis approached Subaru who was lying down with his eyes closed.

Primis: There you are.

Subaru: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subaru snapped opened his eyes and looked around warily. Once he saw it was Primis, he let out a sigh of relief.

Subaru: W-What about o-others?

Primis: Don't worry. Roswaal and Ram won't come after you anymore.

Subaru: R-Really? So, you finally fixed the misunderstanding.

Subaru became elated hearing this. Though Primis showed him a confused expression and asked.

Primis: What are you talking about? I never solved any misunderstanding or something.

Subaru: Wha---- But didn't you say Roswaal and Ram won't come after me anymore.

Primis: Of course. How could dead people come after you?

Subaru: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subaru face turned pale as he took some steps away from Primis.

Subaru: Y-You killed t-them.

Primis: Yes.

Subaru: Haha. Y-You're joking.

Instead of answering, Primis took something out of the inventory and threw it at Subaru. At first, Subaru caught it but when he saw what it was, he hurriedly threw it away.

Subaru: AAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLAT!!!

ROLL!!!!!!!!!!

The thing rolled on the ground and stopped. It was Ram's head.

THUD!!!

Subaru fell on his butt and looked at it while shivering.

Subaru: W-Why did you kill t-them?

Primis: Because they wanted to kill us. So, I killed them before they could.

Subaru: B-But we could have t-talked it o-out.

Primis: We could. If only you hadn't run away.

Subaru: .........…

Primis: Because you ran away, they came to conclusion that you were responsible for Rem's death.

Subaru: I DIDN'T DO THAT.

Primis: I know. But your action made them think otherwise. So, you became the main culprit. And since we tried to take your side, they also thought of us as your accomplice.

Subaru: H-How could this be?

Primis: Even if we have somehow handled the situation, it still didn't change the fact that Rem died.

Subaru: .........

Primis: Anyway, let's leave. The death of the strongest mage of Kingdom of Lungnica will shake the entire kingdom. They will for sure sent their strongest people to find the killer and to kill us. So, let's leave.

Subaru didn't answer. He just turned and looked down from the cliff. Raising one of his brows, Primis asked.

Primis: Are you planning to kill yourself to reset the world again?

Subaru: I......I want to save those sisters.

Primis: Stopped wasting your time. Even if we saved them, what about next? Then next and next? Are you saying you are willing to die again and again every time they died.

Subaru: I.......

Primis: Didn't you say that you don't want to relive your life again and again?

Subaru: ............ I know my answer.

Then Subaru jumped down from the cliff.

Primis moved and appeared at the edge of the cliff while looking at Subaru who was reaching the ground. His black jacket and yellow tie were fluttering in the wind. Then when Subaru was about to touch the ground, Primis said something which reached Subaru's ears.

Primis: Well done. You passed.

The world reset again.

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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