I'll Handle It

In that instant, the air in the entire restaurant seemed to freeze, becoming extremely eerie.

Rem and Ram's expressions froze completely.

Emilia opened her eyes wide.

Roswaal still had a smile on his face.

Fang Li, however, acted as if he hadn't understood anything, feigning ignorance and saying, "I don't understand what you mean, Earl."

"Is that so? Is that so?" Roswaal said, shaking his head as if singing, and holding up a finger. "It's not hard to understand, actually. When you see a rare talent, anyone would want to get him, right?"

"But not everyone will shamelessly fawn over someone of high status." Fang Li curled his lip and said, "Following someone means that your interests are directly tied to that person's."

"If this person becomes rich and powerful in the future, then his followers will also be able to enjoy riches and power." Fang Li looked at Roswaal and smiled meaningfully, "But if this person is destined to walk a path that will lead to destruction, then as a follower, is there any other path besides dying before his master?"

Upon hearing this, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, causing the temperature to drop sharply.

The atmosphere was so intense that Emilia seemed to be stunned, shutting her mouth and daring not to utter another word.

Rem and Ram clenched their small hands slightly, their eyes fixed on Fang Li with intense hostility.

As a result, only Roswaal remained, meeting Fang Li's gaze, and said this with a smile, as if he were acting.

"Well, the guests really like to joke around~"

After saying that, Roswaal stopped talking about the topic and abruptly turned to the main point.

"By the way, I've heard some of what Emilia has said about you, haven't I?"

Roswaal rested his chin on his hand on the table and said leisurely, "You came here because of the Witch Cult, didn't you?"

————"Witch Cult".

When the name came out of Roswaal's mouth, two people strained to lift their heads.

And there they were— Rem and Ram.

"Witch Cult..."

Ram's face tightened.

"..."

Rem remained silent, saying nothing.

However, what emanated from him was an extremely terrifying aura.

It was like a raging fire, and also like a hateful aura.

Emilia was surprised by this aura.

Fang Li, on the Fang Li, seemed oblivious to everything and began fiddling with the tableware in front of him.

As for Roswaal, he didn't even turn his head, he just called out once.

"Rem".

The seemingly ordinary form of address made Rem realize what was happening, and she lowered her head, remaining silent.

The terrifying aura surrounding him gradually disappeared.

However, Rem's gaze on Fang Li became even more blatant.

This caused a hint of worry to appear in Ram's eyes.

Emilia, however, keenly sensed the change in the atmosphere and reached out to nervously grab Fang Li's sleeve.

Under such circumstances, only two people were able to remain calm.

That was Fang Li and Roswaal.

"I understand your purpose perfectly." Roswaal said in his usual strange tone, as if he were performing a play. "The Witch Cult has its eye on Emilia, and you have some grudges against the Witch Cult. In addition, Reinhard of the Sword Saint family sent me a letter last night with information about the Witch Cult's recent activities in the kingdom. So, you want to stay by Emilia's side and wait for your prey to come to you. Am I right?"

"That's basically it," Fang Li said calmly. "Apart from that, I don't want to do anything else. If you think I'm in your way, then I can go out and wander around."

"That won't do." Emilia spoke up before Roswaal could, as if she couldn't tolerate such a thing happening. She said very seriously, "You are my invited guest. I haven't repaid you for your kindness yet. How can I let you leave?"

"And since he is Emilia's benefactor, then he is a guest of my Mezas Clan." Roswaal's Jester -like face still wore a smile as he said, "But Emilia, if that's the case, then it will become a situation where Lord Fang Li is constantly protecting you in order to welcome the arrival of the Witch Cult, won't it?"

"Huh?" Emilia was taken aback.

"Because Emilia is being targeted by the Witch Cult, but Fang Li will confront them when they come to Witch Cult door," Roswaal reminded him. "If Fang Li achieves his goal, then he will have freed Emilia from the persecution by the Witch Cult, won't he?"

This time, Emilia finally realized what was happening.

"Yes...yes." Emilia said in utter astonishment, "Doesn't that mean Fang Li saved me again?"

Emilia Fang Li to repay a debt of gratitude.

However, before I could repay the kindness, I was protected and rescued by Fang Li. Isn't this a double blessing?

"Of course, the Witch Cult isn't so easy to deal with either." Roswaal shook his finger and said, "If a Archbishop of Sin comes along, then encountering a crisis would be the normal situation. At that time, everyone would be in danger."

Emilia was speechless.

Only now did Emilia realize that inviting Fang Li to the mansion might have been a way of harming him.

(If, because of me, Fang Li is Witch Cult...)

By then, Emilia, but had instead harmed people.

"I..." Emilia was somewhat at a loss.

However, at that moment, a finger suddenly appeared in front of Emilia and flicked Emilia forehead hard with a "smack".

Emilia cried out in pain and clutched her head.

"Honestly, aren't you being a bit too kind?" Fang Li withdrew his hand and said with a sigh, "Listen carefully, no matter what, this is all about the outcome. I sought out the Witch Cult for my own purposes, and if I die for it, that's my own business. Why should you pay for my death?"

"But...but..." Emilia wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Fang Li.

"There are no 'buts'," Fang Li said firmly.

"No matter what, I must find the Witch Cult."

"Therefore, I will deal with the Witch Cult."

Upon hearing Fang Li's words, Emilia had nothing more to say.

Meanwhile, Rem kept staring at Fang Li, and a slight ripple finally appeared in her eyes.