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- All sad faces. It's a great pity that I ended up in a place where there is no Subaru - she complained, looking around at those present. She looked sincerely disappointed.
- I don't know what to say... - Otto muttered.
I can't protest. He's right, it looks dramatic. All wounded and unable to fight. Luckily, there she is! She's our glimmer of hope.
- You came at the perfect time! But how did it happen? You were supposed to sleep because you ran out of mana?
- Fortunately, a friend helped me. I'll tell you later, now we have something to do.
Otto sighed in relief.
- That's right, Miss Be...
Panicked, he covered his mouth. At the last moment he remembered that it was absolutely forbidden to address anyone by their first name in front of the Archbishop of Gluttony. Unfortunately, it quickly turned out that in this case it did not matter.
- How is it that you can stay out of the Library, Miss Beatrice? - spoke Batenkaitos in a strange, altered tone of voice. He tilted his head as if genuinely puzzled. - After all, Miss Beatrice has refused to go out all the time except for meals and walks with the esteemed Great Spirit.... ''Oh, so it wasn't quite like that after all? - He sounded like he was a close acquaintance of Beatrice.
- Oh, I see. I already know what the trick is," the girl announced. She looked at the Archbishop angrily. - How many people do you have in you?
Otto held his breath. He had never seen her so agitated. He didn't even think he could get angry.
- Well, who knows...? But still, not much compared to Roy. He'd gobble up anything he could get his hands on, so he's got a lot more casualties. We think it's important to eat quality food, because food is life.
Roy... He is the second Archbishop of Gluttony. He's mentioned it before, called it Gluttony, and called himself a Connoisseur. He seems to follow some twisted philosophy that no one but him understands. Well, I must admit that I don't understand our Beatrix either. Why is she so furious? It's not just disgust. It's something else... Deeper... That look is really scary!
- No, that's not possible...
The Archbishop knows what Beatrice's name is. Just like he knew Dynas' name before. Where did this information come from? From the memories of the mercenary he ate. He's using what he learned that way to mock us.
Batenkaitos turned to face Otto.
- We are supervising the servants at the residence of Earl Roswaal L. Mathers," he said in a soft, girlish voice. Then he smiled devilishly, corrected the rest of his robe and made a graceful bow, Still bowing, he raised his head and looked Otto straight in the eyes. - Now we help our beloved... The most beloved man who will one day be a hero, Subaru Natsuki. We are... How was she... Rem. Rem, right?
Otto looked at it with a changed face.
- We want to meet him! We want to see our beloved hero! We know he has come to judge us! - The Archbishop stepped smoothly out of character again. He mockingly stuck out his long tongue and crossed his arms over his chest as if to embrace his own body. - Our hero has come to us, to Ley Batenkaitos, Archbishop of the Sin of Gluttony!
Otto clenched his teeth so hard that it went black before his eyes. He was furious. He wanted so much to slap that boy in his insolent face.
He pretends to be that poor girl... He talks like her and moves like her to mock her! He's mocking her feelings! Rem was definitely very scared for Mr. Natsuki... And now this puppy is taking advantage of her desire to meet her beloved to laugh! That's unforgivable.
- I don't think you have any illusions anymore, do you? - Beatrice winked at him.
- What?
- But it's good that you're the only one here. He must not reach Subaru. If they meet, my master will suffer. Something with irreversible consequences will happen.
Beatrice's words tipped the scales.
- It has to end here... We have to stop him, Otto decided.
The girl did not protest. She didn't even turn toward him. She didn't have to. Otto could see that she agreed with him.
- Moment. I understand that you are full of enthusiasm, but do we have a plan? - Dynas, who was listening to the conversation from the side, interjected. He cast a glance at the girl in the dress, who didn't particularly look like she was fit to fight, and squinted. - What was it like? A girl charmer? I take it this was about you. Do you mind that your master isn't here?
- I am the only reason the Subaru is useful for anything on the battlefield. I drag it everywhere with me so it hugs me.
- Yeah... That pretty much describes the situation... - muttered Otto. Some stranger might think that the two of them were just criticizing a friend, but their words were full of cordiality.
- All right," said Dynas. I think he understood what they meant. - I see. We'll join you. We await your orders, Counselor.
- If you still want to fight, you'd better hurry up. My spell is already working," Beatrice said dispassionately.
- What? - Dynas raised his eyebrows high.
The girl pointed at the Archbishop. Elongated, pointed arrowheads of crystallized mana hovered above Batenkaitos.
- Oh, my... Miss Beatrice, you have no mercy! - ...mocked the enemy.
- No one has mercy for the likes of you," Beatrice replied. She used El Minya, one of the few offensive dark magic spells.
Countless arrows shining purple began their chaotic dance. They rushed at Batenkaitos, each on a different trajectory. Some disintegrated in mid-air, splitting into even more crystal blades. The boy only had time to laugh out loud, then all the projectiles hit his tiny body, the Square filled with smoke and purple crumbs.
- What a power! He couldn't have survived that," Otto choked out, terrified by her strength.
- No! - Dynas protested. Fear appeared on his face. - It's coming! - he shouted.
From between the smoke and the crumbs, the Archbishop shot towards them. He raised his hands in flight and then made a movement with them as if he was cutting down with a sword. A powerful blast was created. Otto felt a cold shiver of fear. He had no doubt that this force would be able to kill him.
- Murak... - whispered Beatrice.
Otto felt his feet pull away from the ground. With impressive spirit skills, they flew out of Batenkaitos' attack range.
Amazing! He's doing great both offensively and defensively.
- Cha, cha! Miss Beatrice, but you're great! Wonderful, excellent, splendid, fantastic!
- You talk too much. We'll see how much longer you'll be laughing," said the girl with dignity.
They found themselves at a safe distance from the Archbishop. Otto used the moment of calm to look at the librarian.
I've never seen her look like that. When she plays with Subaru, she has a completely different expression... With her, we'll definitely show him where the crayfish winter!
- Five more times," she whispered so quietly that only Otto heard.
- What? - The merchant opened his eyes and looked at her more closely.
Beatrice was an extremely composed person. However, Otto knew her well, so he could see the emotions under the mask of indifference. Only thanks to that he noticed that the girl was stressed.
- I can use such spectacular magic five more times," she whispered. - That must be enough.
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