Volume 4 - Chapter 22(Something wrong)

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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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BANG!!!

The door of the Primis room opened with a bang. Turning his gaze there, he saw Beatrice standing there looking at him with a shocked expression.

Beatrice: Rigla----

Primis: Don't worry, our contract is still intact.

Beatrice: That's...…...

Primis: The world has reset to when me and Subaru came here for the first time. Though, you must have already known about it because of that gospel of yours.

Beatrice: Wha----- How do you know about it?

Primis: You don't need to know. Anyway, come here.

Hearing Primis call, Beatrice didn't give it much thought and directly approached him. Once she reached him, Primis picked her up and put her on his lap while using one hand to pat her head. Looking outside he spoke.

Primis: You already knew who has this power.

Beatrice: .........…Natsuki Subaru.

Primis: Correct. This is his power. Return by Death. Whenever he dies, the world reset back to a specific checkpoint.

Beatrice: Um. This is what Betty also read in that Gospel that mother left for her............…So that human really died.

Primis: It appears so.

Beatrice: Then how do Rigla knows about it?

Primis: Maybe because when Subaru got this power of his, I was near him. As a result, we both get connected. But this doesn't mean I also have that power. That power is only exclusive to Subaru's. So, if I die, it will be permanent. Even when the world reset, I won't be resurrected.

Beatrice: ......I see.

Replied Beatrice as she tightly held Primis' arm which was hugging her waist. Then she thought of something and asked.

Beatrice: In that case, why did Betty remember everything before reset?

Primis: Maybe because of our contract.

Beatrice: Um. Betty also thought it would be the reason.

Subaru: WA!!!!!!!!!!

Hearing the loud scream of Subaru from his room, Primis and Beatrice turned their attention to it.

Beatrice: Looks like that loud human wake up.

Primis: Let's go. We must ask how died.

Both stood up from their seat and left the room. As they were going towards Subaru's room, Primis saw something different. He saw Emilia standing some distance away from Subaru's room while deep in thought. Unlike last time, there was some confusion on her face while she was looking at Subaru's room.

Hearing the sound of their steps, Emilia turned her face towards them. And she became shocked. This caught Primis' attention even more. Next, she moved her gaze at Beatrice and became confused again. As if this was not how it should be.

[Something wrong, Primis.]

'Primis: I also realized that. Let me check something.'

Primis: Morning, Emilia.

Emilia: G-Good Morning, Rigla.

Primis: ......…You seemed refreshed.

Emilia: H-Huh, yes. I r-rested well last night. And my mana r-recovered completely.

'Primis: These lines are somewhat different.'

[It's like she is trying hard to remember what she said last time.]

'Primis: ..........'

Primis: Good to hear that. So, why are you here?

Emilia: I came to check on you.

Primis: Me?

Emilia: I mean both you and Subaru.

'Primis: .........'

Primis: I see. I also come to check on him after hearing his scream.

Next, Primis turned and opened the door of Subaru's room. Though he can still feel the gaze of Emilia on his back.

CLICK!!!

Once inside, they saw Subaru panicking while holding his head muttering something. Primis hurriedly approached him to calm him. Since he knew Subaru must have been startled witnessing the same thing he saw when he woke up for the first time here. Reaching Subaru, Primis put a hand on his shoulder.

Primis: Calm down, Subaru. You're fine.

Subaru: It's not fine. It----

However, he stopped when Primis gave him a signal with his eyes. He then turned and saw Emilia and Beatrice standing near the door as well as Ram and Rem, who looked a bit frightened. Though Primis and Beatrice could tell that it was more of a shock than fear.

Noticing them Subaru gave them a smile to hide his suffering and spoke.

Subaru: S-Sorry about that. I just had a bad dream. Good morning, Emilia-tan, Beatrice, Ram, and Rem.

Emilia: G-Good morning, Subaru.

'Primis: ......…...This girl.'

Ram: Huh? How do you know our names? You were knocked out last time when I brought you to this room.

At this time, Primis decided to give Subaru a hand.

Primis: He woke up last night once and knocked on my door to check who is his neighbor. That time I explained and told him about you guys since you both are the only maids in the mansion.

Ram: Ok, this makes sense.

Rem: I also agree with my sister.

Primis: Good. You three go first. I want to talk Subaru about something.

Emilia: O-Ok.

Ram: Sir Rigla, do you know where Dining room is?

Primis: You're right, we don't. So, Ram, can you wait for us outside till our talk is done?

Ram: Um. Ok.

Primis: Alright, Ram will guide us there once we are done. Emilia and Rem go first.

Next, all three left the room. Though Primis heard Emilia whispering under her breath.

Emilia: I will wait outside too.

'Primis: .........…'

Once they all three left, Primis gave a signal to Beatrice who locked the door. Finally, Subaru collapsed on the bed again and had his hands on his head.

Subaru: What the hell happened!!!!!

Primis: Hmm. Looks like even you don't know how you died.

Subaru: You are right. I don't!!!

Beatrice frowned a little witnessing how Subaru was talking with Primis. Still, she didn't do anything for now.

Primis: Try to remain calm.

Subaru: How can I remain calm? I fucking died again!!!

Primis: I know. That's why......Celebi.

Space wrapped and Celebi came out of "Pets" world. Primis then pointed towards Subaru. Celebi looked at him and realized his condition was not good. It flew towards him and used its power to cover him in a green light. Because of that Subaru expressions started to relax as he finally calms down. Looking at Celebi he spoke.

Subaru: Thanks. You are a life saver.

Celebi: Bi...Bi.

Celebi replied happily and tapped Subaru's head. This was a very cute gesture that resulted in a smile formed on both Subaru's and Beatrice's face. After tapping his head for a minute, Celebi returned to Primis' side.

Primis: Better now.

Subaru: Yeah. Thanks, man.

Primis: Um. Now that you are levelheaded, we must think of a way to prevent your death.

Subaru: You're right. If we don't figure out what happened, I will just keep on dying and you're going to keep joining. But I don't know who killed me. I just went to sleep and then I am back here.

Primis: Common theory will be poison. But even though you did leave a first bad impression on Ram and Rem, they are not the type to use such an underhanded method.

[Of course. They will directly go for kill.]

Subaru: That's true. And I don't think it was enough reason for them to kill me.

Primis: Any idea.

Subaru: Hmm. I was feeling fine until last night. Though I think I was a little tired after returning from that village.

'Primis: At least he realized that.'

Beatrice: Now that Betty thinks about it, you were releasing a lot of witch's scent last night.

Subaru: Witch' scent. Do you mean that of "Witch of Envy"?

Beatrice: Who else.

Subaru: But why?....................... WOAH!!!!! From when you are here, Beako?

[Hoh. He finally realizes that there is someone else in the room along with the two of you. CLAP. CLAP. CLAP.]

Veins appeared on Beatrice head when she heard the form of address, he gave her.

Beatrice: First, I have been here all along. Second, who gave you permission to call me by that name.

Though, Subaru ignored her and turned to Primis. This only infuriated her more.

Subaru: Why is she here, Rigla? And the way she spoke about last night events......…

Primis: Thanks to our contract, Beatrice will return back to time with me whenever you die. Thus, there's no point in hiding your power from her.

Subaru: *sigh* I also want a contracted spirit now.

Beatrice: Hmph. In your dreams.

KNOCK!!!

KNOCK!!!

Hearing the knock, Primis glanced back at the door.

'Primis: Looks like we are holding up for breakfast for too long.'

Primis: Anyway, we will discuss your time in the village in detail later. For now, act normal. The more distress you appear, the easier target you will become of the one you killed you.

Subaru: You're right. Let's go, Rigla. I want to see my angel.

Primis: Um.

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CLICK!!

Closing the door behind, Primis was again greeted by Ram and Emilia who were waiting outside. Turning to Emilia, Primis said the exact same words as before.

Primis: I told you to go ahead.

Emilia: I want to wait.

He gave a sigh and shook his head.

Primis: Anyway. Let's wait for a minute till Subaru is done changing then we will leave.

Ram: Why don't Sir Rigla and Lady Emilia go together first. I will wait here till Subaru is done and will guide him to the Dining Room.

Emilia: Ok. We will leave Subaru to you then.

Turning to Primis, Emilia said with a smile.

Emilia: Let's go, Rigla. Others must be waiting.

Primis: .........…Fine.

Replied Primis as he, Emilia, and Beatrice walked towards the Dining room. While on the way, Emilia kept on talking about different things like before while Primis kept on nodding while listening to her. Suddenly, Emilia did something that worked as a final nail in the coffin. She held his hand almost naturally.

'Primis: ......…...This confirms it.'

[I can't agree more.]

'Primis: Seeing her surprised and confusing when she saw us going towards Subaru's room.'

[Her trying hard to think and spoke the same lines as before.]

'Primis: Her lack of surprise when Subaru called her "Emilia-tan".'

[And the way how naturally she grabbed your hand just now.]

'Primis: It was something Emilia only started to do when we became close in last loop.'

[This only leads to one conclusion.]

'Primis: ............She remembered everything from the previous loop.'

[Mn. The way she was behaving at beginning clearly shows that she is also confused about the current situation.]

'Primis: Yeah......…However, the way Ram and Rem are behaving, it indicates that they don't have their previous memories.'

[So, is it only exclusive to Emilia?]

'Primis: I want to check how Roswaal is behaving first.'

[Ok. Though, isn't this just like how Felt remembered about what happened in previous loop.]

'Primis: Yes. It's just like that.'

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Breakfast went the same as before. Emilia and Beatrice sat next to Primis while Subaru sat across them. They all congratulated Primis and Beatrice on forming the contract. Emilia didn't show any shock since she already knew about it.

Once breakfast was done, Subaru pronounced that he would help as a Butler while Primis said he would in Forbidden Library with Beatrice. Just like before he asked Rem to be standby near him so that she would present in case he needed something.

As they were all going for their own way, Emilia spoke.

Emilia: Rigla, I have a lot of paperwork to do. Do you mind lending a hand so that it will finish fast?

Primis: Sure. But for now, go ahead. I want a minute to talk with Subaru.

Emilia: Let's go together. I won't mind waiting a bit.

Nodding Primis took Subaru to one corner and spoke.

Primis: This time try to make your relation better with everyone in the mansion. So that even if someone has an ill will towards you, they will start to reconsider their decision.

Subaru: Alright. What about poison that killed me?

Primis: In the forbidden library, there must be a book about poison. If we find it, then we will also find its cure there.

Subaru readily agreed and pointed towards Primis.

Subaru: Sure, I got it. You will be muscles and I will be brains. Let's do it.

'Primis: ............'

[Pfft. HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHA]

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*A/N: Please throw some power stones.

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