In an instant, Ferris and Julius disappeared from the scene as if they had never existed. Those who had witnessed this extraordinary event stood in stunned silence, their mouths agape, for nothing like this had ever happened before—or seemed even remotely possible.
"W-What!? Kyoko—"
"I just send them back into the main gate. That's all." Kyoko answered calmly, like she already experienced those reactions.
"Milady..." Reinhard glanced at his mistress, a look of concern and doubt in his eyes. "How?"
"I'm not really sure. I tried to practice magic after I found a magic book in the library. Although I didn't understand much about the gate or Od Lagna or whatever, my body started to move on its own, and then, just like that, Bamm!! I found out I could use magic." Kyoko did her best to explain to her knight while maintaining her cool demeanor.
"That's the worst explanation that I have ever heard, sis," Subaru commented deadpan.
"None ask your opinion, dumbass."
Reinhard, shaking his head, disapproved as he stated in a soft and gentle tone, "I can decline their quest myself, milady. No need for your power to send them back. People will think you're a rude person if you keep treating them like that."
""Since when have I been a good person? When I feel like being rude, I will be rude. For me, holding back is just a foolish way to care for someone's feelings. It's better to be honest than to be a liar."
Reinhard was silent after hearing those words. Kyoko's statement contained both truths and misconceptions. Yet, her words also had so deep meaning that made his heart hurt.
That's right.
He always faking himself.
He is always be an honest person to others, but not to himself.
He never uttered his own feelings.
"Now then, "
Kyoko grabbed Reinhard's right sleeve, pulling it instantly before pushing his body onto the couch. She places her arse on his abdomen while her soft fingers make a move on his black shirt like a spider crawling to prey on their prey.
She smiled mischievously and said, "Let's continue where we left off."
"What?"
The hot waves raised on his cheeks, exposing his vulnerable side. Those movements were really unexpected in this current unpredictable situation. Shouldn't she forget what happened earlier and continue their daily life?
"Wait, wait, wait!!!" The Sword Saint exclaimed in disbelief, placing a steady hand on his mistress's delicate shoulder, halting her advance as she leaned dangerously close.
The palpable tension between them crackled in the air, thick with unspoken words and desires. The seductive girl, who had seemingly fallen from heaven, poised just above him, was intent on closing the space between their lips.
"Milady, your brother still here—"
"Who cares about that?" Kyoko pouted as he gripped his wrist on her shoulder.
"I'm in a bad mood, and it's your job to help me. I hate how they talk about Countess Diane, I hate how they want to take you from me, and I hate how they are ruining our time. Unforgivable. Don't think anything and focus on me. Only me."
As her words hung in the air, the Sword Saint's face turned a vivid shade of crimson, resembling ripe tomatoes, and he instinctively shielded his burning cheeks with his palms. How could anyone be immune to the intoxicating pull of her fierce determination?
"This is absolutely wrong time, milady!! Please read the room first!! Your brother is still here!!!"
Kyoko clicked her tongue with a sharp and dismissive sound, the frustration palpable in the air as she turned to fix her intense gaze upon Subaru and Rem. Her expression was a perfect blend of irritation and exasperation, her forehead deeply furrowed as she struggled to contain the annoyance that boiled just beneath the surface. The tension in the room was thick, and it was evident that their mere presence had truly gotten under her skin.
"Get out."
Subaru raised his hand, gesturing to his sister to stop whatever she was doing now, "Hold on a second, my dear sister. We have more important things to do than your sexual tension problem. Keep your pants first and listen to me."
With every word, Kyoko's irritation escalated, her lips pursing into a thin line of defiance, "Reinhard is more important than you. So, get out and let me enjoy my adorable knight."
"SO YOU RATHER CHOOSE AN UNKNOWN GUY RATHER THAN YOUR OWN BROTHER!!? I SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY, SIS!!"
"The fuck you talking about? JUST GET OUT ALREADY!! MY REINHARD IS WAITING FOR ME!!"
Reinhard seized this opportunity to swift his escape from Kyoko. Yet, luck was not on his side, for seated upon him was Kyoko, her grip unyielding as she held both his wrists firmly above his head.
This is already out of control.
His master doesn't have any common sense right now. Her shameless behavior is going to be their doom ending if this continues.
"I told you we shouldn't do this, milady. Please! I beg you to calm down. This is... feels so wrong."
"Huh!? The one who is wrong here is my brother and an unknown girl beside him!! Ignore them, Reinhard!! Let's continue what we left——"
Without warning, Subaru surged ahead, yanking his sister away from Reinhard with a forceful pull. He swiftly moved her away from the couch, ensuring she wouldn't be tempted to approach the Sword Saint again. His gaze focuses on Reinhard's chest, which is currently exposed to that beautiful and magnificent six-pack that could make any girl drool over him.
"Reinhard, stop seducing my sister." He claimed, with a disgusting expression on his sight.
"Why I'm the one who gets blamed!?" The Sword Saint defends himself from the accusation. He loses his cool and is out of the character, breaking his usually calm demeanor. All of this happens because of Kyoko's seduction and ignorance.
Kyoko looked at her brother, trying to escape from his grip and ready to enter the battlefield against Subaru, "Hey, jerk! What the hell are you doing!?"
"Prevent you from getting the Sword Saint's sperm, I guess?" Subaru answered, injecting an exaggerated calmness into his tone.
"Subaru, that's too vulgar!" The Sword Saint exclaimed, fed up with those sibling's antics. He can't believe how unfiltered their words are since in this world, attitude and etiquette are the most important. Since Natsuki's siblings come beyond the waterfall, maybe their cultures are different. Still, they shouldn't say that bluntly.
"Anyway, let's have a good talk. I don't want something worse to happen when I leave you both alone. Especially when this horny woman named Kyoko is trying to attack an innocent guy."
"You want to fight me or what!!? Why do you keep me away from my Reinhard!!? Do you have a problem when your sister finds her happiness!!?"
"When you're happy, I'm the one who suffers here!! Don't be such selfish, sis!! Your actions have their consequences!!"
"AHHHHHH!!! LET ME GO!! LET ME GO!!!"
"BITCH!! WHY ARE YOU THROWING TANTRUMS LIKE A BRAT!!? YOU ALREADY 20 YEARS OLD!!!——WHAT THE—STOP PULLING HAIR!!!"
"YOU TOO!! DON'T PULLING MY HAIR!!! DO YOU WANT ME BECOME BALD OR WHAT!!? DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO TAKE CARE OF MY BEAUTIFUL HAIR!!?"
"EMILIA-TAN HAIR IS MORE BEAUTIFUL AND SMELLS GOOD THAN YOUR HAIR!!"
"YOUR ELF IS ANOTHER THING, IDIOT!!! MY REINHARD'S HAIR IS MORE SOFT THAN YOUR HAIR!!!"
Reinhard let out a heavy sigh as he watched the unfolding siblings' fight scene in front of him, "At this point, I still see myself as the victim here."
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"A white whale? What the fuck is that?" Kyoko repeated the short conclusion from Subaru's explanation as she enjoyed Reinhard's lap pillow. The Sword Saint was perfectly fine with her clinginess as he brushed her hair gently with affection.
"Sis, how about you stop being such embarrassing?"
"Huh? Do you have a problem with this? I just enjoy what Reinhard gives. Right, my adorable knight?"
"Milady... Yes, milady..." Reinhard let out a sigh hopeless. He was forced actually, "Anyway, how do you know the White Whale location, Subaru?"
"That's... I can't tell you. I don't know how to say this, but the Witch Cult was also involved with the White Whale. They will attack Emilia and others...." Subaru gripped his hair tightly as he continued his explanation.
His eyes filled with nervousness and fear of uttering a deep secret. His body trembling as if he just experienced an absolutely terrifying moment. Kyoko could see how miserable his brother was from behind those eyes, yet she couldn't feel any of the meaning of the words 'Sympathy'.
Why did he become scared?
What was he afraid of?
Why he can't tell her anything?
He should give her some explanation if he seeks her for help?
Rather for pity, Kyoko focused on the theories side.
"So, what the fuck is White Whale, and who the heck is Witch Cult?" She asked again, disliked how they ignored her previous question.
"The White Whale is one of the Three Great Witchbeasts, created by the witch. It takes a giant white whale appearance to be around 50 meters or even more. The White Whale had terrorized the world for centuries, devouring merchants, entire armies sent to kill it, and even whole towns and cities." Reinhard explained in a simple way to make Kyoko more understanding.
"Why don't you just kill it? You're strong, don't you?"
"Because The White Whale is hard to detect, milady."
"I see, " Kyoko sat up from Reinhard's lap, her fingers cupping and caressing his cheeks. Her voice is so gentle as if she wanted to comfort him, "Your eyes. Why you're sad?"
His eyes widened as he was surprised by those words. How does she know he's sad? Is it too obvious or....?
"I thought you can't feel anyone's emotions."
"I can't. I don't understand their emotions. That's why I'm asking. Because I don't understand why your beautiful blue eyes would be filled with sorrow. It's so annoying. " Said Kyoko, with soulless eyes and an emotionless expression. Despite that cold tone, her words still give him an unknown warmth.
"My grandmother...."
Reinhard looked at the floor; the memories of his grandmother's funeral kept replaying in his mind, bringing out the sadness. He gulped with nervousness, to choose to tell his mistress, but his voice was muted, "My deep apologies... I don't think I could tell you...."
"Is that so?" Kyoko responded dully, her fingers gripping his cheeks more tightly like a predator clawing their prey, "Reinhard, just remember..... You still have me."
"Milady——"
"EHEM!! You two. I'm still here." Subaru's interruption made the couple realize the third wheel. Of course, Rem just keeps being a quiet girl as the fourth wheel and she never speaks since she stepped into this library.
Kyoko clicked her tongue again, "You killer joy. I know you are that blind but can't you just read the room? I have a deep conversation with my Reinhard."
"I think you should read the room, sis. We're here to talk about the White Whale and Witch Cult, not to see your lovely Dovey birds."
"This is why you're still single until now."
"Don't bring my relationship, dumbass. You too, keep your focus on our conversation. We need more plan before the White Whale and the Witch Cult moves."
"Then.... We should meet her if we need more men."
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