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Credit to the new cover goes to @devilkouji
Finally got some original art. I appreciate it greatly.
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If you've caught up to Chapter 53, please go and read Mastermind and his Mistress, the arc 4.5 which will serve as background inform...
My apologies. Didn't think final exams would take this much out of me. But I'm back. Enjoy.
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Waking up, Subaru screamed out.
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I stood up from the ground, and was contempt seeing my other arm, in perfect condition and attached.
Subaru: Don't eat me!
Me: I'm not a cannibal.
Flicking his forehead, Subaru calmed down.
Subaru: Oh, fuck. Thank god. Those rabbits were going to eat me alive.
Me: You're calmer about your deaths.
Subaru: Well, I learn from the best!
Mumbling on the ground near us, I reached down and propped Emilia onto my shoulders.
Me: In any case, we must repeat our steps. For the time being, we are going to ignore the mansion. Speaking with Roswaal is our first priority.
Subaru: Ignore? So we're going to-
Me: Shh.
Slight shutters came from Emilia's body, as we left the trial room.
Outside, Garfiel waited attentively.
Garfiel: Finally, you fucks come out.
Me: Emilia is currently not in a suitable condition. We'll be bringing her to a bed where she can rest.
Walking past Garfiel, I recalled the appearance of a person Garfiel called 'Granny.' Since she listened to him, it seems she's in high regard for the sanctuary. It would be beneficial to have her on my side. That way, I can effectively tame Garfiel, another potential problem that can get in my way.
In the heat of the moment, I also don't understand something. Why did Beatrice come to my rescue? I understand Subaru spent more of his free time with her, but still. Oh well, I could always find out later. Maybe Subaru knows something he hasn't told me just yet.
Just like in the previous loops, we left her inside a house to rest, as I elaborated on what I wanted to talk with Subaru before.
Me: The reason as to why I wanted to return to the mansion in the previous loop, was because I was looking to confront Roswaal.
Subaru: What? That doesn't make sense. What does he have to do with any of this?
Me: If I'm correct, then he has everything to do with this. This is why I plan to ignore the mansion. We're simply too weak to do much of anything there at this point. Learning more about that pink-haired woman who Garfiel referred to as 'Granny', as well as confirming Roswaal's allegiance, is the goal for this loop. Whatever we learn will dictate what we do the next time.
