The torrential rain in Ichrita grew heavier and heavier.

Even the Cat Boss's restaurant didn't have customers pushing the door in for a while.

Inside, the cottage is eerily peaceful, with a soft glow from the hanging chandeliers and a warm yellow glow reflected on the vintage wooden staircase, keeping the storm completely at bay.

Most of the customers in the restaurant are enjoying their meals leisurely, occasionally looking out the window at the rain.

“……”

Phoenix looked at the clock between sipping his coffee.

If after another hour, the target does not appear, he will self-hypnotize again, temporarily abandoning the task and looking for the next opportunity.

Ranch had sent Mademoiselle Duchess here the previous evening, and after two more round-trips, the two of them separated.

Now Ranchi is in the Shadow World showdown with Adams at the Academy of Ixerita, and he will not be able to get out for a while.

Frey, along with the student president, entertained the visiting team on the way to the Knights' College.

The two biggest variables were gone, and Mademoiselle Duchess was not in the least aware that danger had come to her.

It's a good opportunity to kill Miss Duchess without fail.

The three of them were difficult to deal with together, but when they returned to the present world, their life in Ichrite was too casual and careless.

The only one who is a little wary is Ranchi, who gives his trump card summon [Great Love Poet] to Huber Ann to accompany her.

According to intelligence, this summon has a high level of self-awareness and intelligence, and can communicate with Lanqi's mind, once the summon encounters any danger, Lanqi's side can also sense it immediately.

Previously, in the [Purgatory Corridor Academy], the reason why Lilett under the corrupt bishop failed was because she inadvertently killed the Great Love Poet in the end, causing Lanchi in the headmaster's room to perceive the situation and rush to save Huberian.

But this time, that good fortune won't happen again.

No one can save Huberian.

Suddenly, a light laugh came from the handrail of the attic on the second floor.

Sitting on the first floor, Phoenix looked up slightly, his gaze through the restaurant's elaborate pavilion structure, and landed on the stairs.

I saw a girl wearing a slim-fitting Ecritic College uniform, chatting with her companions.

Silver-haired and amber-eyed, tall and elegant and dignified, it was none other than the Duchess Huberian.

Beside her, another gray-haired woman with a cold expression on her face, despite her good cross-dressing and acting skills, there is no doubt that she is Ranchi's ace summoner [Great Love Poet].

The aura on his body is very weak, and it is no different from a first-order civilian.

While the two were chatting, the pace of going downstairs naturally slowed down.

"Miss Tata, why don't you wake me up."

Huber Ann seemed a little guilty, she had never slept so deeply, and it took her more than ten hours to wake up.

"I see you're sleeping soundly."

Talia just said lightly, and with each step, the heel of her shoe gently tapped against the wooden treads of the staircase, making a slight echo.

"Then you don't have to lie around and watch me all the time......"

As they reached the middle platform, Hubertian looked out the window at the rain and muttered a little embarrassed.

Although the first moment she opened her eyes, she saw Tata's beautiful face and her golden eyes, which made Hubertarian very reassured, but Hubertarian was not a child anymore, and the feeling of sleeping as if she was being taken care of by her mother made her very ashamed.

"I'm afraid I'll be scared alone."

Taria's expression didn't change in any way.

"It's also ......"

It was because Tata had been sleeping next to her that she had never slept at ease.

Huberian didn't say anything more, but asked Tata what he was going to eat later.

If she hadn't said anything, Tata might have stayed with her like this tonight.

Although it is a bit cunning to take excessive care from Tata, who has made a temporary contract and promises to protect her, this is the rare caution of Huberian.

The two walked down the spiral staircase, chatting with them until they reached the first floor completely, where their figures melted into the hallway of the restaurant.

"When the rain is a little lighter, let's go to the Eceryte Academy, Ranchi may be fighting the ace of the Aloran Academy right now."

Hubertian looked at the clock above the counter, then suggested to Taria.

"What's there to see."

Talia replied subconsciously.

But after thinking about it, for some reason she was also a little curious about what Lanchi was doing now.

"But if you want to see it, let's go together."

Talia said instead.

"Haha, let's arrest Ranchi's inappropriate moment."

Hubertarian's laughter was lighthearted and natural, and Taria, who was beside her, looked faintly ahead and walked to the counter together, ready to order.

Neither of them noticed in the slightest—

The figure of Phoenix sitting at the table that is about to pass by in the aisle.

“……”

The coffee cup in Phoenix's hand slowly lifted to his lips, slightly chilling.

Finally.

In the moment when Huberian and Talia walked by.

Phoenix sat quietly in his seat, a subtle sneer on his lips.

Under the table, a magic card with a pink glow had appeared in his other hand.

With the electric light piercing the gloom outside the window, the faces of the entire room were illuminated as if it were day.

Bang!!

The background music, which floated softly in the air, was briefly overshadowed by the rolling thunder outside the window.

And at the same time.

No one noticed that the music in the thunder had been transposed.

The patrons in the aisles and in the seats suddenly stopped all the activities they were doing, their faces devoid of emotion, their expressions stiff, and their eyes empty.

Suddenly, they stood up in unison, turned around, and strode heavily, all looking at Hubertarian!

Not only that thunder, but Phoenix also shot.

The dagger he held tightly in his right hand, the cold light of the blade, before Hubertarian could turn his head, he had already thrown it with the strength of all four limbs, enough to split the fourth-order Huberian in half!

As Huberian looked stunned, the floor in the distance had been cut into a clear facet.

The crack in the floor seemed to be blocked by a stronger force as it passed by Huberian, and disappeared completely.

The reason why Huberian didn't appear to be injured was because she had a life-saving card.

And this blow also slashed the great love poet, and she who was only a first-order would dissipate in an instant.

Miss Duke, you can't escape today!

Phoenix's cold expression could no longer hide his murderous intent, and he stood up and approached Huberian.

The civilians in the cafeteria also rushed towards Hubertian like mechanical puppets, picking up knives and forks.

Even now.

Ranch senses danger on Hubertarian's side.

It's too late to get to the scene!

The battle will soon be over.

Next, Hubertarian will start a death match with Phoenix, who controls the group of civilians in the restaurant.

He will do whatever it takes to kill Huberian as fast as he can, or take her with him on the road.

However.

A strange feeling lingered in Phoenix's heart, and a chill welled up from his back and rushed to his whole body in an instant.

A pair of golden pupils stared at him, making him unable to move.

At this moment, it seems that he is the one who really turns into a puppet.

Someone, like looking down on him.

It was a pair of terrifying eyes that sent chills down his body.

The entire space in the restaurant seemed to be pitch black, only the pair of demon-like golden eyes were particularly clear, making him extremely small.

(End of chapter)