Chapter 564
Chapter 774 Returning to the Mansion
Igarashi and the others returned to the mansion on Meili's large hippopotamus-like monster. Because the earth dragon driving the dragon chariot had been eaten by the rabbit before, they used this monster to make a living. alternatives.
The journey was not too far. After Igarashi used the law to train the monsters, which became more docile and obedient, they traveled a long distance and everyone quickly returned to the mansion.
"Lord Igarashi, welcome back!" X2
Ram and Rem, the two twin maids, were already waiting outside the mansion. Relying on the secret technique called clairvoyance, which allows the caster to share vision with creatures with matching wavelengths, Ram learned of Igarashi's return in advance. news.
As soon as I came back, I could admire the two lovely maids. Igarashi was naturally in a good mood. However, when I saw Igarashi standing behind the two maids, I saw that Igarashi had brought back several things that were either familiar, unfamiliar, or Emilia, who was friendly or someone who had a grudge, but still kept smiling, and feeling Echidna's mood swings next to her, Igarashi knew that he was not teasing the twin maids who were already almost obeying his words. when.
"Echidna, calm down."
I flicked Echidna's forehead with her finger as she glared at Emilia with many negative emotions. Igarashi comforted her softly without warning. Since I asked Nayako to modify the world line, Igarashi I just want to believe that Emilia will not do anything really bad, nor will the jealous witch Satella.
"snort."
Echidna snorted coldly, looked around the mansion without looking at Emilia, paused for a moment on another building next to the mansion that could not be ignored, and stared at Igarashi.
"Is this the place where I will live for a long time in the future? I'm going to pick a room to live in. I can do that, right? Or do you want me to live in the same room with you?"
"You can do whatever you want, but you have to choose an empty room."
Seeing the splendid palace next to the mansion, Igarashi, who had already guessed who lived in the palace, was helpless. In the past few days, Priscilla actually built a palace.
"Don't worry, I know etiquette and other things very well."
Seeing Echidna walking into the room minding her own business, Frandelica followed her very smartly and acted as a guide for her. Igarashi looked at Emilia.
"There used to be more than just the Jealousy Witch in the world. She was Echidna, the Desire Witch. She died four hundred years ago and was just resurrected. It seems that the cause of death had something to do with the Jealousy Witch. So don't pay too much attention to your anger. Please give me the details. I’ll talk to you later.”
As Igarashi expected, Emilia showed no dissatisfaction, and even showed an apologetic smile after a brief shock.
"It doesn't matter to me. Miss Echidna didn't do anything, right? Like you said, if I encounter someone who looks similar to the person who killed me, I might just take action directly?"
Emilia said this and stared at Erza. Although Erza was standing next to Igarashi, which showed that she should be a friend rather than an enemy, Emilia would still remain vigilant until it was confirmed. Elsa is a killer, and Emilia, who has gone through Igarashi's dream trial, will no longer be disturbed by her kind nature.
"Lady Emilia, I am no longer a killer, so you don't have to be wary of me. After all, even if I really want to attack you, I might be killed by the fifty-year-old who loves you the moment I attack you. Lord Lan killed him."
As expected of Elsa, who had struggled to survive, she was able to control her emotions very well. At this moment, both in her words and actions, she seemed extremely friendly, even pitiful, which made Emilia look a little embarrassed.
"Feel sorry."
"Petra, take Elsa and Mellie to get familiar with the mansion, and pick a room by the way. Emilia, Ramrem, let's go, I'll tell you what happened recently."
Igarashi did not refute Elsa's deliberately pitiful words. In a few words, they assigned their respective tasks when they reunited a few days later. Then, in the living room of the mansion, they told the story about the witch, the rabbit's attack, and the sanctuary barrier. Wait, I told Emilia and the twin maids.
"...The thing is roughly like this, Ram, Rem, I know that your ghost village has been attacked by the Witch Cult, Sloth, Gluttony, and Lust. I have met these sin priests before and learned about it through some means. According to the intelligence, that attack was not an order from a certain Sin Archbishop, but a man whose witch factor was trying to overpower the Priest. That was probably Hector, the Melancholic Demon, and the other seven witches, as well as the current It doesn’t matter that the Witch Cult and the Archbishop of Sins, after all, they died four hundred years ago, so...can you not be too repulsive to Echidna?"
"Don't worry, Igarashi-sama, we understand!"
Ram and Rem bowed to Igarashi together and said this in unison. At this moment, Ram's broken horn on her head had already been repaired by Igarashi. Once, she was the strongest person in the ghost clan. The horn is the source of power. It was later broken due to the attack of the Witch Cult. Now it has been restored. Ram has become an extremely powerful person, stronger than most witches, but compared to Aikido who has a contract with Igarashi now. Na is a little bit worse.
"I also already know the location of the Witch Cult's headquarters. After a while, I will take you to take revenge."
Igarashi's words made the twin maids, who were usually very calm on important matters, look surprised. After all, there was hatred buried in their hearts, a knot in their hearts.
"real?"
"Of course it's true. The Witch Cult four hundred years ago may have been a good organization, but this is history. Now, the Witch Cult is undoubtedly the target that needs to be eradicated. I didn't take action before, but some things are still uncertain. "
What Igarashi was not sure about before was whether the gospels circulated in the Witch Cult were related to Echidna. In that case, the hatred of the ghost clan's destruction might lead to a deadly battle between the twin maids and Echidna. Igarashi was not sure I hope to see it, but now it seems that not only the gospel has nothing to do with Echidna, but also the Archbishop of Sin has nothing to do with the destruction of the ghost clan.
Although it has nothing to do with it, the Sin Archbishop possesses forbidden abilities, and according to records, he has indeed committed countless evil deeds, and Igarashi has no intention of letting them go.
"Don't worry, although the journey is far away, I can reach it in an instant using some means."
Chapter 775 Love and Hate
There were traces of cracks on the walls and floor, and the fallen bookshelves and books scattered on the floor were burned by flames. This was what Igarashi saw when he entered the forbidden library.
"Mom, why?"
Beatrice looked at everything in front of her blankly, then turned to look at Echidna, full of confusion, but no other negative emotions. This forbidden library is nominally the property of the Roswaal family, but in fact, it is really valuable. The books are all written by Echidna. As the master, Echidna can dispose of them as she wants, and Beatrice will not stop them.
"——Because you are an idiot."
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"Beatrice, do you still remember the contract between me and you?"
Echidna's words made Beatrice look reminiscing. After getting this contract, all that was left was endless waiting. She stared blankly at the flames in front of her eyes, her pupils losing focus, until she saw Igarashi's face. When the figure appeared, Beatrice's eyes regained their luster and she spoke.
"Yes, guard the Forbidden Library and wait for someone to arrive. Mom, who is that person? Is it Igarashi?... It doesn't matter anymore. I have signed an eternal contract with Igarashi."
A smile appeared on Echidna's face, the smile of discovering something interesting.
"Actually, my purpose is not to let you protect the Forbidden Library, nor is it really specially prepared for a certain person. As for me, I just want to see who Beatrice you will regard as [that person], To give you, who originally existed as an empty shell, a purpose to live for, no matter who you choose, or no one, it’s always a great outcome.”
"...?!"
Beatrice's pupils were trembling. It was hard for her to imagine that the loneliness and pain she had endured for four hundred years was just a bad joke created by her mother. Before tears gathered in Beatrice's eyes, she looked at the five figures quietly for a while. Shilan spoke.
"Echidna, you obviously hope that Beatrice will not choose to be buried with you because of your death. You obviously hope that Beatrice will have the motivation to live, so you don't behave like a villain."
Beatrice was stunned by Igarashi's words, and then looked at Echidna expectantly. The many emotions contained in her eyes made Echidna, whose emotions were gradually improving, look away uncomfortably.
"I don't deny that this is one of the reasons, but what I said before is also true."
This was enough, Beatrice smiled.
And Igarashi looked at the burning forbidden library. This is a special space. Even if it is completely burned, it will not affect the mansion. At least Igarashi can guarantee this here, but——
"Echidna, I remember you said that you were a witch with an urgent pursuit of knowledge, and you burned down this entire library yourself. What's the reason?"
"Because Beatrice has clearly signed a contract with you, but she is still sitting around in this Forbidden Library. Anyway, I have the entire knowledge of the Forbidden Library in my mind. If you are curious about this, just ask me. "
Beatrice was once again moved by her mother. This time she was so moved that she threw herself into Echidna's arms. Echidna was stunned, then smiled helplessly and stretched out her hand on Beatrice's head. Touch gently.
The scene in front of him made Igarashi murmur involuntarily.
"I want a mother-daughter donburi."
"Um?"
Hearing the term that popped out of Igarashi's mouth, Echidna tilted her head curiously.
"Mother and daughter donburi? What does it mean?"