Satella, the Witch of Envy.
Higashino Makoto is reading this.
The strongest witch to appear four hundred years ago.
She devoured the other six witches: Greed, Gluttony, Wrath, Pride, Lust, and Sloth.
She gained power enough to destroy the world, and then she was sealed away.
He turned the page.
"Sealing Location: Deep within the Augria Sand Dunes, East of Lugnica, at the Seal Stone Shrine."
His fingers paused for a moment.
"The Seal Stone Shrine, next to the Pleiades Watchtower."
Higashino Makoto closed the book, a glint of light flashing in his golden eyes.
"Augria Sand Dunes... Seal Stone Shrine... Pleiades Watchtower..."
He repeated the names in a low voice.
"I see."
Beatrice stood behind him, looking at the cover of the book.
"Ha, didn't you know where she was sealed before?"
"Forgot."
Higashino Makoto's tone was flat.
"It's been too long since I've seen it, I've forgotten."
Reisen's lips twitched slightly.
"... You said it would be troublesome to find her, but you forgot about important information?"
"Right."
Higashino Makoto returned the book to Beatrice.
"Thanks."
Beatrice took the book, hugged it to her chest, and looked at him with her blue eyes.
Are you really going to the sealed land?
"Right."
"What a strange guy."
Beatrice looked at him for a long time.
"I know."
Higashino Makoto stood up.
"Let's go, it's time to head back."
He turned around and walked towards the stairs.
Reisen followed behind him.
As I reached the top of the stairs, Beatrice's voice came from behind me.
"Wait a moment."
Higashino Makoto stopped in his tracks.
"That Elf Kingdom."
"Um."
What's your name?
Higashino Makoto.
Beatrice lowered her head and looked at the book in her arms.
"Higashino Makoto... what a strange name."
Higashino Makoto stepped up the stairs.
The sound of footsteps echoed in the spiral staircase, gradually fading into the distance.
Beatrice sat at the table, holding the book "A Brief History of Witches," her blue eyes fixed on the closed iron gate.
As he walked out of the Forbidden Library, Higashino Makoto stopped in his tracks.
"Reisen, it's time to leave."
"Yes."
The Witch of Envy Satella, is sealed away in the Seal Stone Shrine deep within the Augria Sand Dunes, east of Lugnica.
In this way, many problems are easily solved.
His goal was to obtain the Witch Factor, and he devised a plan.
First, seize any one of the Witch Factor, then check Satella's sealed status and confirm whether there are any useful items or information Pleiades Watchtower.
The Roswaal Mansion, a guest room belonging to Higashino Makoto.
He sat in an armchair by the window, his golden eyes gazing at the sunlit sky outside, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest.
Ever since he learned that the Witch of Envy was sealed in the Augria Sand Dunes, one question has been swirling in his mind.
What's the point of following Subaru Natsuki?
His original plan was simple:
Follow the protagonist as the Sloth Sin Archbishop arrives to seize the first Witch Factor.
Then, while researching the Witch Factor, he continued to follow her, waiting for the Witch of Envy to appear, to find out the truth about the Return by Death, and then to find a way to seize her Witch Factor.
But now he knows that the Witch of Envy is sealed in one place, unable to move or escape.
Does he still need to follow Subaru Natsuki?
Unnecessary.
Reisen.
"Exist."
"Get ready, we're leaving."
Reisen's fingers paused slightly.
"Where to, master?"
"Sanctuary."
"Sanctuary?"
"If I remember correctly, it should be the grave of the Witch of Greed Echidna."
Higashino Makoto stood up, walked to the coat rack, took down his outer robe, and draped it over his shoulders.
"There are the souls of several former witches there; I need to speak with them."
The primary objective is the Witch of Greed Echidna.
When I saw Beatrice before, I noticed the Gospel in her hand, which reminded me of something.
Don't the Sin Archbishops all have a copy of this book?
They all seem to be inferior versions of the Tome of Wisdom in the possession of the Witch of Greed. The Witch of Greed should have a way of finding those copies.
This means that finding the Sin Archbishops is no longer an easy task.
No, that book records everything in the world; just look for it directly.
Reisen put down the teapot, walked to his side, and helped him fasten his belt.
"Master, should we say goodbye to Mr. Subaru Natsuki?"
"No need, saying goodbye is too much trouble, leaving something behind is fine."
Higashino Makoto took a silver necklace out of his backpack and handed it to Reisen.
"Just give him the communication necklace, tell him how to use it, and he'll know what to do."
"Yes, sir."
Reisen took the necklace, turned around, and walked out of the room.
Higashino Makoto stood by the window, gazing at the Garden outside.
Subaru Natsuki was talking to Puck in the Garden, a smile on his face, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
He still had dark circles under his eyes; he still hadn't slept well.
"Higashino Makoto," he said in a low voice.
"Don't die! I don't want to be suddenly forced back in time."
When Reisen approached Subaru Natsuki, he was discussing magic with Puck.
According to the examination, he possesses the talent for Yin-attribute magic.
"Mr. Subaru Natsuki."
Reisen handed him the necklace.
"My master asked me to give this to you."
Subaru Natsuki took the necklace and looked at the silver pendant.
"What's this?"
"Communication Necklace. If you encounter a problem you can't solve, especially one related to witches, you can use it to contact your master. Your master has spatial magic and can arrive instantly."
Subaru Natsuki's fingers gently caressed the pendant.
"Is Mr. Higashino Makoto leaving?"
"Right."
Where to go?
"I cannot reveal my master's whereabouts..."
Reisen's tone was calm.
Subaru Natsuki looked at her, a complex light flickering in his dark eyes.
When will he be back?
"Have no idea."
Reisen shook her head.
"My master said that if the Witch Cult comes, we can contact them using the necklace."
She paused.
"The master also said, 'Don't die so easily, he doesn't want to be forced back to a previous state.'"
Subaru Natsuki's fingers stopped, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips.
"It's not that I wanted to die... I'll try my best."
"Yes, I will tell my master."
Reisen gave a slight bow.
"Take care, Mr. Subaru Natsuki."
She turned and walked towards the mansion.
Watching Reisen's departing figure, Subaru Natsuki remained silent for a long time.
Higashino Makoto.
He lowered his head and looked at the necklace in his hand.
"What a strange person."
Subaru Natsuki stood in the Garden, watching her retreating figure.
"Miss Reisen."
Reisen stopped in her tracks.
"Um?"
"Thanks."
Reisen did not turn around.
"You're welcome, this is the master's order."
She continued walking forward. Subaru Natsuki stood in the sunlight, clutching the necklace.
Puck crouched on his shoulder, his blue eyes looking at him.
"Pleiades."
"Um."
Are you sad?
"A little."
"Why?"
"Because he is the second person I've met here who was willing to help me unconditionally."
Puck remained silent for a moment.
That's a real shame.
Subaru Natsuki gripped the necklace tightly.
"But he gave me this; I can contact him if I need anything."
Higashino Makoto stood at the entrance of the mansion, his golden eyes gazing at the path leading to the forest.
Reisen stood behind him, her suitcase at her feet.
"Master, we are ready."
"Um."
Higashino Makoto stretched out his hand and made a light sweeping motion in the air.
A pitch-black spatial rift appeared silently before the two of them.
On the other side of the crevice, through the gray sky, withered grass, and a distant forest shrouded in mist, one could vaguely see.