I like traveling the most

Duke Karsten's mansion is located in the deepest part of the upper-class noble street in the royal city, where there are many magnificent and dazzling houses.

Although it is a villa used only when staying in the royal capital, regardless of the scale, even the luxury of the interior is superior to the main house of the Sword Saint family.

However, the latter also has a lot more historical weight than the former, so they can be said to have their own strengths.

However, this house full of excessive decorations is not what Kursch is interested in, but a compromise for the royal palace with many visitors, something similar to the facade required of nobles.

At this time, Kobayashi and Reinhard are here.

"Please use it, Lord Kobayashi, Lord Reinhard and Lord Natsuki Subaru."

Ryushi placed the tea with a fragrant aroma in front of the three people, which made Rem, who had been following Natsuki Subaru, very depressed.

Why is the other party so skilled?

It was obviously the first time to come to this mansion, but he could find the tools to entertain guests, and in an instant!

"As a waiter, you must never admit defeat in this regard."

Ryu Zi inexplicably felt a desire to fight back.

Perhaps it was because she didn't want to lose that she used the imaginary number mechanism.

Subaru Natsuki pulled the blue-haired maid over and stroked her head like he was comforting a puppy, while asking, "I wonder what you two, Reinhard and Kobayashi, are doing here this time?"

"I'm really sorry that I couldn't stop the incident at the training ground. I'm ashamed of myself for not being able to do anything except just watching."

Reinhard's first words were apologies.

He lowered his head on the large sofa.

Subaru, who was still thinking he was too embarrassed to face the apology of the man who was called the Sword Saint and the most trusted and respected person in the country, was also shocked by his actions.

"Wait, wait a minute. You don't need to apologize. You didn't do anything bad."

"That won't do, Subaru. You, Julius, and I are all close friends. I failed to stop my close friend's wrongdoing, which was the result of my own incompetence."

"Close friend..."

Now, the second most unpleasant word in the world was said, and Natsuki Subaru swallowed a little.

But Reinhard had no ill intentions, and he didn't even need to feel guilty. However, it was this honesty that made him a knight among knights.

How could anyone be angry with him?

Looking at Kobayashi, he found that he also shrugged helplessly.

I already understood his feelings.

"Anyway, I'm glad you came here specially." Not knowing how to respond, Natsuki Subaru quickly changed the subject: "You too, you must be busy now, right?"

"Although I don't want to put busyness and friendship on the same scale, if I don't come today, I won't be able to get such an opportunity to apologize in a short time."

"In a short time? Are you going somewhere?"

"Leave the capital and take Master Firut back to my hometown. Master Firut has a lot to learn, and the newly hired servants also need to be educated."

Although Reinhard smiled bitterly, this smile can be seen in the expectation of various hardships in the future.

Firut and Meili, the two of them have unlimited potential. As long as they are guided and stimulated to stimulate their own talents, they will definitely become qualified kings.

"Do you get along well with Firut?"

"Thanks to Kobayashi as a lubricant in the middle."

In fact, Firut's willfulness is very troublesome, especially when he can't punish her because of her identity. However, Kobayashi changed his mindset and adopted a reward model to guide Felt, which made him obedient.

"Is that so? Thank you for your hard work, Kobayashi."

"Actually, don't look at me like this. I have rich experience in taking care of children."

"... Is this something to be proud of? And why do you have rich experience at such a young age?"

Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but complain loudly.

At this time, he had a little improvement and looked like a lively treasure at the beginning.

"Let's stop the greetings here."

Kobayashi interrupted their conversation, otherwise it would have continued.

Then, he looked directly at Natsuki Subaru and said:

"So, did Natsuki-kun convey our intentions well?"

"Well..."

As if he was poked in the wound, he lowered his head and drooped his eyelids again, looking depressed and listless.

Even without using his [eyes], Kobayashi could understand what was going on.

"I see, you didn't talk?"

"... Don't you think it's strange? I was thinking about her, right? Because Xiaolin told me, I did it after thinking about the consequences! Why didn't she listen to my explanation and think that my behavior was still reckless? Could it be that she couldn't think about the meaning of doing this, and thought that I was just embarrassing myself?!"

The reckless boy roared in pain.

The emotions that were not understood made him irritable, and he was so depressed because he couldn't vent.

This is the consequence of stereotypes.

He had done many reckless things before and got himself bruised and battered for it, so no matter what he did now, Emilia would only think that he was hurting himself and forcing himself, which could be regarded as reaping the consequences.

Rem held him in his arms.

Natsuki Subaru took a deep breath and said, "I lost my temper. I'm sorry for not conveying your intention. If you still want to continue, please go to Roswaal or Emilia herself."

"No, no, no, you've got it wrong, Natsuki-kun. This has to be you."

Kobayashi said something that puzzled him.

However, the purpose was simple, which was to increase Natsuki Subaru's weight ratio and voice in Emilia's camp.

The person who reached an alliance with Felt was Natsuki Subaru, and this matter must be engraved in Emilia's mind.

Only in this way will Natsuki Subaru not be restricted and his abilities can be used to the maximum effect. Otherwise, he will be trapped here all the time, and even time cannot be reversed. What should I do if something irreversible happens during this period?

And this is also part of the investment.

"Rem, you should be able to contact Emilia, can I ask you?"

Kobayashi looked at the blue-haired maid.

Natsuki Subaru also pleaded with a little: "Please, Rem."

No matter what he said now, Emilia might not listen, so he needed others to explain.

How could Rem refuse Natsuki Subaru's request?

Moreover, this cooperation is beneficial to both parties, even Roswaal will not blame her.

After a little thought, he agreed.

"... I know, I will contact Lady Emilia and Lady Roswaal now."

Then, she left the room.

All they need to do next is wait.

During this time, they were also chatting, but they cleverly avoided what happened in the royal election ceremony.

"There is one thing I am curious about."

"What."

"Subaru, why did you come to the royal city? It is impossible that you just want to help Lady Emilia, and in my judgment, Lady Emilia should not bring you with you."

This is what Reinhardt is puzzled about.

If he can guess that Natsuki Subaru's appearance in the palace hall is an inexplicable trust in him, he may not know the reason why he was brought to the palace.

"Actually, I came here for treatment."

"Treatment?"

Facing his doubts, Natsuki Subaru told him everything about his injury and the need for Ferris to treat him.

"The wound that only Ferris can heal must be very serious."

"Why do you say that?"

"Don't you know that Ferris is the best water magician in the kingdom and is the best at healing injuries."

"However, this best person did not help with Subaru's treatment. It's really disappointing, meow~"

As the two were talking, another cheerful voice intervened.

A cat-eared man came to the reception room and posed cutely and shouted to the four people in the room: "I'm sorry for the late reception, meow, Ferris is here."

"Ferris, this is a place to entertain guests, at least be steady no matter what."

Following closely was a beautiful woman with long green hair wearing a military uniform.

"Master Crusch, Reinhard and Krillin are my close friends, so there's no need to be so polite."

"That won't work either."

"Eh--I know."

Hearing the strict master's reprimand, the cat-eared man bent his tail and ears, as if he was hit. But he kept winking, and it seemed that he didn't care about the innocuous reprimand at all.

Ignore the cat-eared man's antics.

Kursch said to the two visitors, "Since the royal election has begun, many distinguished guests have come to visit every day. I'm sorry for the late reception."

"No, no, I'm sorry to bother you, Lord Kursch."

Reinhard bowed politely.

The Countess waved her hand, indicating that the polite words were unnecessary.

In fact, everyone knew that she came to greet him after Natsuki Subaru and others had finished their discussion. She was generous enough to give him space for conversation. In any case, her capacity was admirable.

After Kursch sat down, the cat-eared man trotted over.

"Xiaolin, Xiaolin! I want to see you so much! But Lord Kursch won't let me go to you!"

While greeting him enthusiastically, he hugged her without any sense of distance.

Inadvertently, he succeeded.

The fresh smell between the nose wings, and the touch comparable to that of a girl... no, even softer than that of a girl, all rushed into the peripheral nerves.

Xiaolin did not enjoy it, but jumped up from the embrace and jumped up from the sofa.

It's not that he hates Phyllis.

On the contrary, he likes him very much.

Whether it's the clear soul or the breath of water that makes people want to get close to him, Xiaolin naturally has a very high degree of favorability towards him.

But when he thought that the other party was not a cat-eared girl but a cat-eared man, he kept his distance.

At the same time, he secretly said in his heart:

Never fall into the abyss of strangeness!

... In fact, gender can be not so rigid?

No!

You must not be like Freya who accepts everyone!

You must restrain yourself!

Xiaolin made a "Don't get close to me" look, which hit the cat-eared man hard.

Crusch said, "Because of your behavior, I won't let you go to Xiaolin. Have some self-respect."

The educational policy for Ferris is to allow her to release her nature, but no matter what, she must not go too far, at least not cause trouble to others.

In fact, Crusch's interest in Xiaolin is no less than Ferris's.

When she heard that Xiaolin's ability might be higher than Ferris's, her first reaction was surprise. Although it was unbelievable, she chose to believe Ferris's judgment.

However, when she thought that the other party would not accept her solicitation, she couldn't help sighing.

This is also a common problem among people who love talents.

After being disliked and reprimanded, Phyllis did not act excessively, but still stayed close to Xiao Lin. At the same time, his pupils asked with the unique curiosity of a cat:

"Xiaolin, how did you cure Subaru's problem? Ah, if it was an exclusive secret, I wouldn't need to tell you, but Phyllis, I'm really curious! So, can you tell me, please?"

The sparkling look is really irresistible.

With the blessing of soul and water affinity, Xiao Lin subconsciously blurted out: "I didn't do anything, I just used healing magic."

"Healing magic?"

The cat-eared man shook his ears.

This doesn't seem to be the answer, does it?

It's like Superman regained his house and asked Batman how he did it. Batman told him that he bought the bank.

That's higher level stuff.

He didn't understand, but he was shocked.

"...I want to learn! That magic, I want to learn it! Xiaolin, teach Felice Meow! Please!"

The cat-eared man is a bit over the top.

"Phyllis." Kurxiu stopped him first, but instead of blaming him more, he said: "Xiao Lin, I know this is an excessive request, but please, as long as I can do it, I will do it." It can be used as an exchange.”

Xiao Lin could sense that this was not for his own benefit, but to satisfy the desires of his subordinates.

The Countess really dotes on Phyllis.

"If you want to learn, I'll teach you."

Xiao Lin has no reason to refuse

Phyllis is the most suitable person for water magic. Is there anyone more suitable than him to be the high priest of the Axis Cult?

No, there isn't!

Therefore, we must definitely promote the beauty of Axisism to him!

Accept my watering well!

He will definitely use the teachings of Axis Cult to fill the man with cat ears!

Phyllis rubbed her arms in disgust and said fearfully: "Xiao Lin, I always feel that you are thinking of something bad."

"You think too much. The bad thing is just thinking about how to teach (cao) (lian) you."

Xiao Lin said expressionlessly.

Kurxiu was a little surprised when he heard that Xiaolin agreed so simply, and said: "I am really grateful to Xiaolin for agreeing to such a willful request of Phyllis. I don't know if there are any needs, but I will try my best to satisfy them."

"No, I don't need to... By the way, I have made an appointment with Mr. Wilhelm for training before, so can you please conduct a simulated battle during the teaching period?"

"Hey, is it that simple?"

"Actually, the healing magic here is also such a simple thing."

Xiao Lin said with a smile.

In fact, in his subconscious mind, he did not want the magic that could heal pain to be linked to profit, as that would make it impure.

...Of course, if she were that stupid goddess, she would be happy to get paid from the patient so that she could drink her beloved bubble wine.

To be honest, I kind of regret it.

Whether it's agreeing to teach magic, or preaching the Axis Cult.

I always feel that this world is not worth it.

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Soon Emilia came to the reception room, Kursch took the initiative to make room, and Reinhardt simply expressed his intention to cooperate, which moved the helpless half-elf girl deeply, and at the same time, Cai, who facilitated this matter. Yue Subaru was lifted from the ground.

However, specific cooperation still needs to be discussed in detail. After all, allies are not just empty talk.

Overall, it's a win-win.

On the way back, Xiaolin said to Reinhardt: "Is there something going on between you and Mr. Wilhelm?"

"…Why do you say that?"

"You can tell by the look on your face."

When Kobayashi said that he wanted to have special training with Wilhelm, Reinhardt's expression changed slightly, and Kursch also glanced at him subconsciously.

The most important thing is——

"My [eyes] are very vicious."

"It's really scary eyes, it gives me a headache."

"But it can also detect something strange about its best friend."

Kobayashi dismissed Reinhardt's complaints.

But even without using [eyes], he still knows the cause and effect of things. By asking this, he just wanted Reinhardt to take the initiative and help him get rid of his inner demons.

Soon, under constant questioning, he revealed everything, including that Wilhelm was his grandfather, and that his grandmother died because of him.

It seemed that because he had someone to talk to, Reinhardt talked a lot. Feeling confused, he even asked Xiaolin how to resolve hatred.

"It's very simple. Wouldn't it be nice to let him see your grandmother again?"

"...Huh?"

Is this a simple thing?

Besides, how do you meet someone who has been dead for many years?

Xiao Lin laughed.

Others may not, but some dumb goddess definitely can.

Just like Lich Kil.

"——Pray. Pray to the goddess. Even if she is reincarnated as an old woman and you are still young and not even a lover but you still want to see her. No matter what form it is, then please ask that goddess to let you be with her again. Meet her and she will definitely make this wish come true for you.”