This is the fourth loop. Subaru already experienced a painful death to prevent the mansion's attack, getting captured by the Witch Cult, and Emilia and Rem's death.
After suffering, he already arranged his plan, to convince more allies to face one of The Three Great Witchbeasts, The White Whale. He manages to persuade Anastasia Hoshin for mercenaries' support but that's not enough to beat the White Whale. For Crusch's side, he still doesn't persuade her to join this subjugation of White Whale.
However, his mind keeps thinking about his sister. Since the whole argument after the Royal Selection, He can feel how distance between him and his sister. He hasn't heard any news about her from anyone, nor has he received an apology from her.
"Should I meet her and apologize? She isn't willing to say the word sorry to me after doing something wrong. Especially when she eats my last pudding that I save for my exam week." He muttered to himself as he walked beside the blue-haired girl, Rem.
"Subaru-kun, who are you talking about?"
"Ah. I'm talking about my sister. Currently, she lives in Reinhard's house, and we got into some arguments before... I don't know if I should seek help from her."
Rem tilted her head, confused by Subaru's words. More specifically, his actions. Why would Subaru want to ask his sister's despite in bad terms? Is it because of Reinhard Van Astrea?
"You see, Rem. I heard Reinhard is the strongest one in this kingdom. He's my sister's knight and if I want his help, I need to meet my sister. It's not wrong if I wanted to ask for his help, but after I sent him off... I don't think he will help us."
"Subaru-kun should talk to your sister first. That's your main obstacle. I believe both of you have misunderstood each other and the only way to eliminate those obstacles is through communication." Said Rem in a soft and gentle voice.
Rem's words truly resonated and touched his heart. That's right. If neither he nor his sister takes the initiative, they will never return to the way they were before—a normal sibling relationship filled with joy and laughter.
"Then, let's do this. Let's go to Reinhard's house and give what that narcissist woman she want. I will apologize to her a thousand times until she is satisfied. If she still has such a headache, I will use my fist instead." Said Subaru, clenching his fist as if he were ready to throw a punch at his sister if negotiations went wrong.
"Please don't use violation against your sister, Subaru. That will make your relationship worse."
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[Astrea's manor—Library]
Kyoko tossed her books aside as soon as Reinhard left the room. She hugged a pillow tightly, burying her face in it, her legs kicking playfully in the air. Her cheeks burned with embarrassment, filled with the sweet haze of love as if she were experiencing the thrill of her crush for the very first time.
KYAAAAAA!!!! HE'S SO CUTE!!!! I thought he would hate me!! I even said that I wanted to control him!! He should hate me!! Not love me!!
And what with those reactions!!? USE ME TO FORGET HIM!!? THAT'S SO HOT——KYOKO!!! KEEPS YOURSELF, MOTHERFUCKER!!! YOU SHOULD FEEL LIKE THAT!!!!
Kyoko released the pillow and threw it on the side. Her eyes looked through the stained glass windows, allowing the sunlight to enter the library. The gleaming of sadness appeared in her eyes as she wore a sorrowful expression.
I'm sorry, Masaru-kun. I should not feel this way. I just committed a sin, and I dare to hope for happiness. I hope you're angry with me in heaven...
Clang!
The sound of the door opening drives Kyoko to turn around. None should permitted to enter the library this time. Even if it has, they should knock first and not enter their own will.
"Who's that?"
That's not a maid. Nor butler.
What she found was a young woman with a small, delicate body.
Her long, straight, platinum hair was seemingly transparent and gave off a soft glow akin to the shine of the sun. The radiance of her hair created the effect of a glistening waterfall that traveled down her slender shoulders and rested slightly below her knee line. Her eyes, with slit pupils, were as deep blue as the sea and were framed by long eyelashes.
"Long time no see, my dear friend."
Her voice was enough to calm any chaos, but Kyoko's instincts were telling differently. The black hair woman stands off from the couch, raising her right palm. A long black Katana in sheaths was conjuring out from the thin air.
"Who are you?"
Kyoko asked, firmly.
"That is a bad way to greet your friend," The white hair woman smiling purely like an angel ascending from heaven, to help those helpless.
"I'm not your friend." Kyoko pulled her katana from the sheath, revealing a long finest blade to cut her enemies. Her eyes frowned into seriousness, ready to kill the dangerous yet beautiful girl in front of her.
"Identify yourself."
The white hair girl raised her arms openly for Kyoko as she answered with kindness. Her presence makes Kyoko feel nostalgia and familiar feelings as if she has known that woman for a long time. As if they have a long long relationship in indefinite times.
"I'm Witch of Vainglory, Pandora——"
SLASH!!
The white hair girl known as Pandora, immediately stumbling onto the floor. Her head separated from her body. A huge amount of blood splashes against the bookshelf, painting the library with madness.
Kyoko doesn't hesitate to kill her. With the heavy pressure that drives her into fear, she knows she needs to eliminate that witch before----
"KYAAAAAHHHHH!!!!"
Before she hears a scream from outside. Without looking out, she already knows that the manor is under attack. The knight who serves Astrea's family can handle the enemies, but the main problem is she doesn't know how many of her enemies are.
"Tch!"
If the witch herself already entered the manor, that meant she would be outnumbered by her enemies. She rushed out of the library only to meet a familiar face.
"Subaru!?"
Her brother appeared at the door without warning. She hadn't heard from him in a long time, and now he shows up out of nowhere? This is especially concerning given the dangerous situation they're facing.
"Kyoko!! We need to run away!! The whole manor is being attacked!!" Subaru grabbed his sister's arm and tugged it forcedly. His voice mixed with fear and anxiety.
Then, Kyoko hears a bunch of sounds of weapons clashing. She looked to the side and found a blue-haired girl carrying a giant metal spiked ball on long mental chains, swinging her weapon against several black cloaks of mysterious men.
"Leave the enemies to me, Subaru-kun!"
"Thank you, Rem!"
Those men must be that witch's subordinates. Kyoko frowned when she witnessed blood-bath scenery where several innocent maids and butlers lay on the ground lifeless.
CRACK!!!
The glass windows broke into pieces when one of the black hooded men threw himself against Rem and dragged the young girl to jump out of the building. Both Kyoko and Subaru were shocked by the suicide attack.
"REM!!!" Subaru screamed in fear.
The other black hooded men turned into them. They raised their weapon, ready to kill the siblings.
Kyoko swung her katana, sending several dark slashes towards the enemies, instantly killing them. She grabbed her brother's arms, pulling as she shouted, "RUN!!----"
"You shouldn't leave our tea party like that, Tiamat."
STAB!
Just like a time stopped. A shock crossed his face, his mouth opening slightly to express his unexpected reaction. Terrified and traumatized, he watched his sister's chest being stabbed by a huge ice icicle right there.
A huge amount of blood splashed on his face, painting this wall with the horrifying scene. Behind his sister, a young white-haired woman, like an angel from heaven, touched Kyoko's back as if she was the one who stabbed his sister.
Dung!!
Kyoko's grip slipped from Subaru's arm, stumbling onto the ground. The crimson liquid puddling on the floor just like in a crime scene where murderer finally outlive their victims. Her finger curled on the carpet, giving all her last strength.
"You've truly become weak, Tiamat. You should change your weakness." Pandora claimed, smiling as she jumped onto the top of the ice icicle. She stands there balancing as she watches her victim struggle to escape from death.
"Your weakness is always being your soul."
Crack!!
"ARCKK---!!!"
Kyoko spits blood out from her mouth. The ice icicle inside her body grew more and more, stabbing her flesh alive. The pain, the suffering, tears painting her cheeks before she looked into Subaru's eyes and uttered.
"Run."
Kyoko lost her light.
Subaru pressed his back against the wall, tears streaming down his face as he watched his sister's lifeless body in horror. He denied it, refusing to believe what his eyes were seeing.
Kyoko is dead.
His sister is dead.
She was killed.
In front of him.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!"
His scream echoed with anguish. Pandora spun around to face the source of the scream, her gaze fixed on Subaru as he maintained a stoic expression. She raised her index finger deliberately towards him.
"Poor child. You may sleep peacefully now."
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