Twelve Trials from Scratch

In the mansion chapter of the original book, the disaster happened when Roswaal was out, plus the possibility of his behind-the-scenes... Roswaal's going out, to a certain extent, can also be regarded as something that might happen harbinger.

Chapter 20 The Soft-hearted and Kind Su Qi

"Of course." Natsuki Subaru responded without hesitation, and said firmly, "Although I don't know how much I can help, but if there is an accident, I will do my best to protect Emilia-chan and everyone."

"Sister, Subaru seems to be bluffing to be handsome."

"Subaru, that's really shameless. The person who needs to be protected is himself. It would be great if he didn't hold back when he was in trouble."

Regarding his determination, the maids and sisters responded with their usual venomous tongues, but there was no contempt in their eyes, just pure teasing.

"Although I deliberately pretended to be whispering, but the voice was so loud that I could easily hear it... You two, my tolerance is limited."

"Yeah, that's scary (great read)."

"Yeah, that's terrible (contemptuous look)."

……

Emilia shook her head, ignored the daily interaction between the three, and looked at Roswaal, "So, how long will we be away?"

"It's just a day or two..." The latter smiled and said, "It sounds like Lady Emilia has some opinions."

"That's because Roswaal is always difficult for people to rest assured? But it's not incomprehensible that a big man has a lot of things to do every day. Please go back early."

"It's a little strange to be called a big ~ person by the candidate of the king, Emilia-sama, but... yes, I will hurry back as soon as possible, Emilia-sama."

Roswaal nodded slightly, turned to look at Su Qi, the smile on his face remained unchanged like a mask, and he said in an unsteady voice from beginning to end: "Guest, what's wrong with staying here for the past few days~ Is it the right place?"

"There is nothing dissatisfied." Feeling the cold thoughts surging in the other party's heart, Su Qi did not show the slightest expression on his face, "Don't worry, although I'm just a diner, in order not to let people eat and drink Going out of business, if something happens, I'm not going to stand by."

"Then thank you very much."

……

After lunch time, Su Qi found Nayue Subaru who was walking in the vestibule, and asked straight to the point: "What do you think about that question?"

"Eh?" The latter froze on the spot, "What's the problem?"

Su Qi had a look of pity, "Poor man, has his brain turned into the shape of Emilia?"

"Wait, wait... I remembered, you mean about Ross?"

He let out a breath, and made a look of relief, "Fortunately, I still have the ability to think. It's great that I didn't turn into a simple humanoid self-propelled Emilia-chan repeater."

"Well, please don't say any more, I also know that I am too clingy to Emilia-chan, please be sure to put it next."

Su Qi didn't intend to waste any more time on this topic, so he took advantage of the situation and said, "Then, back to the topic, what do you think of Roswaal?"

"Roz kiss..." Natsuki Subaru thought about it carefully, and frowned slightly: "Although he looks like a weird person, he is unexpectedly friendly to people, not like the kind of nobleman in the general impression. "

"only these?"

"I'm a little concerned about the motive of supporting Emilia's participation in the king's election, and the mansion is understaffed, and the reason given is a bit strange, but... Ross shouldn't be a bad person, right?"

After staying for the past few days, he also added a lot of common sense, knowing Emilia's identity as a "half devil"; coupled with Su Qi's previous reminder, he finally had some doubts about Roswaal.But his thinking is not as sharp as Su Qi's after all, and he knows even less information, so he is still not sure whether Roswaal is good or bad, and he still puts him in the same camp.

"Then wait and see."

No spoilers, and words are not as convincing as the facts. Su Qi didn't explain any more. After mentioning the point, he bid farewell and left, and went to the back of the mansion to study the magic of this world alone.

In the past few days, through the ability of his photographic memory, he has already moved most of the knowledge in the forbidden library into his mind, and then went to the library to supplement the basics and use his thinking ability far beyond that of ordinary people to understand Deduction, in theory, has a systematic and in-depth understanding of the magic system of this world.

But theory is just theory after all, and it must be combined with reality.

After experimenting, he found that he can also use the magic of this world, and his aptitude is excellent, and he has all six elements of earth, water, fire, wind, yin and yang... However, with the "Heaven-sent generalist" skill that comes with the system, this result is also a matter of course.

But theory and aptitude are not enough. To truly release magic, one needs to consume "mana", something similar to "elements" in Western fantasy novels.

The elves contracted with the elves can directly use the mana between the heaven and the earth to cast spells, but the power will be affected by the concentration of mana in different regions; ordinary magicians use the refined mana in the body to cast spells, and the power is relatively low. More stable, but more expensive.

Su Qi didn't have a contract with the elves. If he used magic, of course he would be an ordinary magician, but because he was a real time traveler, not a local like Cai Yue Ang who wore the skin of a time traveler, there was no so-called magic in his body. Mana.

Fortunately, the root of Mana is "Ode", which is the collective name of life force and spiritual power. Although the vitality of Su Qi's body is no different from that of ordinary people, the spiritual power and soul essence are overwhelmingly powerful. The speed of refining mana is thousands of times faster than that of ordinary people, and it will not take long to become a powerful magician.

In addition, it may be the reason why the traverser did not use the replacement card. He is not very compatible with the elves and mana of this world, and he can feel a little stagnant when using magic, as if the mechanical transmission is not lubricated... But It doesn't matter, work hard to make a miracle.With a deep enough background, he can completely push through, it just takes a little more time.

Therefore, Su Qi felt that the day when he could rub a big fireball and become a magician was just around the corner, so he temporarily stopped sitting in the room and reading books, and from this day on, he began to focus on studying magic.

……

That afternoon, Roswaal used wind magic to fly away.

Watching his figure disappear into the sky, Natsuki Subaru did not realize that the danger was coming.Not long after the sun completely sank below the ground, several eye-catching smoke columns appeared in the distance, and ominous firelight illuminated a corner of the night sky.

"what is that!?"

When he discovered this vision, he was in the vestibule, accompanying Emilia who had just finished communicating with the wisps back to the house.

The latter also stopped, turned his head to look, and suddenly showed surprise on his face, "Isn't there... the direction of Alam Village?"

Not long after, in the lobby on the first floor of the main house, except for Parker who had entered a dormant state and Beatrice who was staying in the forbidden library, all the left-behind personnel gathered here, all of them with serious expressions.

"That direction is indeed Alam Village, there may be a problem there." Ram was the first to speak.

"Then what should we do?" Natsuki Subaru was a little anxious, "Since the fire is so big that you can even see it from here, the situation must be very bad. Let's go to help as soon as possible?"

In order to purchase ingredients, he and Rem went to that village once. The villagers are very kind, and the little kids are very clingy.Although it was only a one-time relationship, he just couldn't be indifferent when those people he knew were likely to be in danger.

He knows that his ability is limited, and it is impossible to save all people who are in trouble, but at least he hopes that everyone he knows can be happy, even if he only met once, a friendly stranger who can't even be called a friend... This is his character.

"Calm down." Su Qi said unhurriedly: "Just after Roswaal left this afternoon, something happened to Alam Village. Is this just a pure coincidence?"

It is very likely that it is not a coincidence, and it is even related to Roswaal himself... This is what he really thinks in his heart.

Su Qi has already inspected it carefully with the pupil of reality. Although Subaru Natsuki went shopping in Alam Village as in the original book, he didn't have any abnormal energy fluctuations on his body after he came back, and the slave god attached to him didn't find anything suspicious. place, so he was not cursed.

Since arriving at Roswaal's mansion, Su Qi has tried his best to restrain his sense of existence, and has basically not interfered with the plot except Beatrice's routine; and Beatrice has stayed in the forbidden library for many years and does not go out, which interferes a lot with her. It is difficult to affect outside the mansion, so...why did the Warcraft Envoy, who is the enemy, suddenly change his modus operandi?

The most likely answer, of course, is the character who deviated from the original track because of him, although he didn't take the initiative to interfere-Roswaal.

Originally, although Su Qi had doubts, he was not sure that the mastermind behind Elsa and the Warcraft Envoy was Roswaal, because if it was him, it would be difficult to clarify his motives, but now... Roswaal's suspicion level is much greater It levitated.

"The guest is right." Ram echoed calmly: "The situation in Alam Village is likely to be a surprise attack on our camp by the enemy after learning that Lord Roswaal has left. If that's the case, their real The target is most likely not Alam Village, but us."

Caiyue Subaru managed to calm down under Su Qi's reminder, but he still frowned, unable to hide his anxiety, "Although that's what you said, don't those people in Alam Village just ignore it?"

"Of course not!"

The decisive voice came from Emilia with her hands on her hips and firm eyes.

"Alam Village belongs to the territory of the Border Count. Roswaal's reputation will plummet if left unattended..." At this point, she looked at Ram, "Ram, you think so too, right?"

The pink-haired maid sighed softly, "Miss Emilia is right. If you turn a blind eye, it will indeed shame the name of the master, but safety issues must also be considered, and more importantly than Alam Village, it is to ensure that Lady Emilia is safe."

"If possible, I would also like to hide in a safe place and wait for the danger to pass, but can't I? As the king's candidate, if I do such a thing, what qualifications do I have to compete with other candidates?"

"But... what if it's a trap?"

"We can be more careful, but investigation is necessary. Ram, now that Roswaal is not here, I should be the biggest one, right? I don't think the people in Alam Village can be ignored."

"Emilia..." Looking at Emilia who knew the danger but still fought hard, Natsuki Subaru was pleased with her kindness and worried about her safety.

"I understand." Ram finally chose to give in, but said: "Alam Village really can't ignore it, so let me go and investigate by myself, and after I find out the situation, I will send you a signal through Rem's sensor. And Lady Emilia will stay in the house with everyone, and if the situation is not good, immediately hide in the secret room."

"No!" She had just finished speaking, and Rem, who had been standing silently beside her, suddenly said, with a resolute expression: "It's better for Rem to go at this time, and my sister will stay at home and wait for Rem to come back." .”

"Rem?"

Turning his head to look at his sister beside him, a trace of astonishment flashed across Ram's face.My younger sister has always been obedient to her, so this sudden objection naturally seemed abnormal and abrupt, but...it was not incomprehensible.

"In terms of combat, Rem is stronger, so Rem should do the investigation task instead of sister."

Rem, who has always regarded herself as the shadow of her sister and never concealed her admiration for her sister, did not back down at this time.

"I said, Alam village is almost burned to the ground."

Su Qi suddenly interjected at this moment, and immediately attracted Nayue Subaru's attention, "By the way! Su Qisang, what do you think we should do now!?"

Knowing that his fellow countryman surpassed him in terms of wisdom, he desperately hoped that the other party would come up with a solution that would best both worlds, but...

"What do you think should be done?" What I got was such a rhetorical question.

"Su Qisang! Please, this is the time, stop talking about 'thinking instead of asking'!" Caiyue Subaru couldn't help getting a little angry, and said emotionally: "If you keep delaying, everyone in Alam Village will It's even more dangerous, if you want to test me, please wait until another time! Please!"

However, Su Qi said: "But what does this have to do with me, an indifferent traveler?"

Caiyue Subaru's body froze, his heart was cold, "But...Didn't Su Qisang say that he would not stand by and watch?"

"But the enemy didn't come to the house, did they? Besides, the destruction of a mere territory and village won't have much impact on Roswaal, right? So, instead of begging me, you might as well try your best to find a way. What's more , when did you have the illusion that I am Doraemon? As the saying goes, a clever woman can't cook without rice, what can I do in this situation?"

He was at a loss for words, and for the first time felt that the other party seemed a little too cruel, but after thinking about it carefully, he really had no reason to impose responsibility on the other party, and it was even more difficult to blame Su Qi, who he had a great favor with.

But at this moment, Su Qi said again: "If the other party's target is us, why not attack directly, but attack Alam Village first?"

Nayue Subaru was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously thought: "Because...the opponent is not sure of defeating us directly, so you want us to divide up?"

"Then what do you think should be done?"

"Either everyone stays behind, or everyone attacks. Staying in the mansion has a geographical advantage. If you go out, you may fall into a trap, but..."

"Then let's go together!"

Without waiting for him to hesitate, Emilia, who has the highest status in the current mansion, made a final decision: "You will have nightmares if you don't save yourself. Ramrem, please prepare the dragon carriage as soon as possible, and we will rush to Alam Village immediately !"

Sure enough... Emilia couldn't do nothing, Natsuki Subaru couldn't not follow Emilia, Ram couldn't turn a blind eye because of Roswaal, and Rem couldn't just watch her sister in danger. The environment... Righteous people have obvious flaws, and the other party can hook them all out with a little trick...

Su Qi had foreseen this for a long time, but until now, it could not be changed, so he simply guided everyone to gather together so that they could concentrate and control the variables.

So after a while, Su Qi, Nayue Subaru, Emilia, Ram, Rem... five people took the dragon carriage together and rushed to Alam Village.

"Huh? Didn't Su Qisang just say that Alam Village has nothing to do with you?" In the car, Nayue Subaru suddenly realized.

"Oh, that's to lie to you, can't it?"

"Uh……"

"However, if you think there are too many helpers here, I can also get out of the car immediately, so that everyone's death rate will be increased by a few percentage points..." Su Qi said, and waved to Ram who was in the driver's seat in front, "Ram , please stop, this car I..."

"Joe Bean Sack!!" Before he finished speaking, Caiyue Subaru rushed over and hugged his leg, and said with regret, "I'm sorry! Master Su Qi, I made a mistake. Please forgive me this time and stay here." Help!"

"Shame!" Su Qi gave him a look of contempt, shook his head and sighed softly, "Forget it, who told me to be a soft-hearted and kind-hearted person who takes good care of me, just go with you."

"Thank you very much! Su Qisang, you are such a good person!"