The Only Two Companions

After leaving the mansion, Fang Li had just arrived at the hall when the two guards there bowed to Fang Li.

Are you leaving?

Are we going out?

The twin maids, speaking in their usual stereophonic manner, confirmed with Fang Li.

Looking at the twins who had suddenly appeared in the hall, Fang Li keenly sensed something different from before.

Fang Li glanced at Rem, then at Ram, and spoke with a hint of curiosity.

"Why do you guys seem closer than before?"

That's the feeling.

Rem and Ram are twins who have a very close relationship.

The older sister has always been thinking of her younger sister.

The younger sister has always shown great respect and love for her older sister.

Furthermore, since the two were orphans who survived from the Oni and had relied on each other since childhood, it was only natural that they had a good relationship.

However, in the past, one could occasionally sense a gap between Rem and Ram.

Those gaps are probably caused by the unresolved issue between the sisters.

Now, the gap between the two has completely disappeared, allowing Fang Li to clearly feel the trust between them.

If this doesn't count as getting closer, then what does?

Rem simply stepped forward and thanked Fang Li.

"We are truly grateful for your help before, Lord Fang Li."

Their attitude is many times more sincere than before.

Originally, for Rem, Fang Li was just a dangerous person who needed to be guarded against.

In addition, she herself has always carried an indelible sad past, and in order to replace her sister, she desperately forces herself in this mansion, almost losing herself. Fang Li did not feel any human emotions or sense of existence in Rem.

Rem is finally starting to look human, no longer the expressionless doll she once was.

As for Ram, his attitude hasn't changed at all compared to before.

"Ram has already heard about the matter from Rem."

Ram said to Fang Li in a tone that was anything but polite, "Although it might seem like meddling, Ram still wants to thank you."

As a result, although their attitudes were different, they were thinking the same thing.

This shows that the two maids were indeed blood-related sisters.

Previously, Fang Li simply regarded the two sisters as servants of this mansion. Only now did he feel a trace of human warmth from them, and he couldn't help but show a knowing smile in front of them for the first time.

So Fang Li said, "No need to thank me. I didn't mean to do anything. It's just that anyone would feel uncomfortable seeing someone around them looking so self-conscious and negative, so I couldn't stand it."

Upon hearing this, Rem lowered her head and whispered, "It's truly shameful."

"Regardless, it's a fact that you helped Ram's sister," Ram said. "You really helped a lot."

"... If you really think that way, then you should soften that high-and-mighty way of speaking a little," Fang Li said irritably. "Besides, putting your own affairs aside, the curse hasn't been resolved yet, and the Curse Arts in the village are still active."

Upon hearing Fang Li's words, Rem and Ram both became serious.

Ram went even further, saying bluntly, "Lord Roswaal wouldn't personally intervene for a mere Curse Arts, so he entrusted Lord Fang Li to go to the village to resolve the issue, right?"

Although his tone remained as defiant as ever, Ram's guesses were almost entirely correct.

Rem's words, however, were much more tactful compared to her sister's bluntness, just like before.

"After all, the combat power in this mansion is almost entirely based on Lord Roswaal's abilities. Compared to Lord Roswaal, the abilities of Rem are still too weak."

That's true.

Ram's power has been greatly reduced due to the loss of his horn.

Ram, who was formerly known as Oni God, should at least be Third Level being.

After all, the Oni Clan is an extremely advanced race in this world, and is renowned for its formidable fighting power.

Within this clan, Ram was born with a power that could suppress the Clan Leader, and was called Oni God in his childhood. He was second only to Reinhard and had a Third Level, which is not surprising.

However, Ram is probably not even at the Fourth Level now; he can only be ranked at a relatively weak level among the Fifth Level.

As for Rem, she is able to unleash her full combat potential.

However, Rem's abilities are mediocre among the Oni. Her usual combat strength is probably only stronger than Ram's. Unless she awakens her Oni horn, she won't even be able to reach the Fourth Level.

Of the remaining people, Emilia's abilities are quite good, but at best she is only at the Fourth Level, and she can't even defeat the "Gut Slicer".

Puck and Beatrice are both extremely powerful Great Spirit, but one has changed her form and her power is greatly limited, while the other, due to the contract, will never leave the Forbidden Library under normal circumstances.

Therefore, the mansion's fighting strength is almost entirely based on Roswaal alone.

This person, who had reached the pinnacle of magic in all fields and was hailed as the kingdom's strongest magician, was someone who could single-handedly guard the kingdom's borders and deter foreign invasions.

But because of this, the powerful magician cannot act rashly.

Otherwise, this mansion would be almost defenseless, and if targeted, it would be highly likely to be breached.

With the Witch Cult as a potential enemy, Roswaal naturally cannot leave the mansion easily.

That's why Roswaal commissioned Fang Li.

That's why Rem and Ram came here.

"Lord Fang Li." Rem raised her head and looked at Fang Li, saying, "Please allow Rem to accompany you."

This statement did not surprise Fang Li in any way.

"Is this alright?" Fang Li asked. "Your body hasn't fully recovered yet, has it?"

"However, Rem is the only one who has had close contact with the Curse Arts, and very frequently at that, which is why she has been implanted with a large number of spells." Rem said with a serious expression for the first time, "Rem will definitely be of use."

"Since Rem has decided to go, there's nothing I can do but go with Ram." Ram said in a tone of exasperation, "With Lord Roswaal at the mansion, there's nothing to worry about. Ram going with you might actually be of some use."

"Shouldn't this kind of thing be said in this tone?" Fang Li was somewhat amused and exasperated.

After a moment's thought, Fang Li made a decision.