Journey to the Holy Land

The Holy Land lay within the Demon Beast Forest behind Roswaal's mansion.

The Demi-Human Race had lived there for generations, and it was also one of the trial grounds for Emilia's Royal Selection.

At that moment, Subaru Natsuki, Emilia, and Ram rode in Otto's carriage along a forest path toward the Holy Land.

"What is Roswaal up to? He wasn't even at the mansion, yet he got badly hurt. And why haven't we seen Puck in days?"

Subaru couldn't help asking. He clearly remembered the terror Puck had revealed in the previous loop.

That presence, like some primordial beast, and those chilling crimson eyes still felt as vivid as yesterday.

A trace of worry crossed Emilia's face at Subaru's questions.

"I can still feel that our contract is intact, but I haven't been able to contact Puck for days. As for Roswaal, I'm not sure. Ram might know more about what's going on!"

Both of them looked toward Ram.

Ram fell silent for a moment, then spoke.

"The Roswaal Family has protected the Holy Land for generations. Perhaps something dangerous happened inside, and that's how Lord Roswaal was injured!"

Subaru wasn't satisfied with that answer. He couldn't shake the feeling that Roswaal was up to no good.

Otherwise, Roswaal wouldn't have stood by while so much happened in his own domain.

But Subaru had no real evidence to question Roswaal now. That didn't matter. Once he met Roswaal, he would see the man for what he really was.

After all, his eyes could now see through every emotion. No matter how well Roswaal hid behind a mask, his deepest feelings couldn't lie!

With that thought, Subaru said no more. He closed his eyes and began refining Chakra.

He didn't have much Chakra yet. At most, he had only reached the