Chapter 17: Survival
Subaru looked at everyone as he spoke. "Take him too the forest"
As then everyone looks at him, as then used a fire ball on Leo, as Leo looked at him, as Subaru rushed in the forest, as Leo then follow them into the forest, as then his claw destroyed tree, as he got in his back was attacked by a chain ball hits his back, as then wind slash his back, as he looked around as then mabeast then attack him putting curse on him
"Inferno".
As then fire covered him as he screamed in pain.
"Fuma"
As then the air made the fire stronger as if was Subaru and Rem who has done the magic attack, as they ran dipper in the forest as Leo started too rush at them, as now they were behind a tree as he then uses [Shadow Control] and [Light Control], as then made too spear as then both Spears went too him, dealing more damaged but this was double edge dore, as he swings his claws as he grabbed Meili head and amde duck, as they missed by near inch's.
Meili then spoke. "Why won't be die, the amour of my mabeast, I cursed him with a lot of curse".
Subaru looked at him as he spoke. "How do I know".
As then They systems to run more using more long-range attack, as meanwhile in the village, as Elsa was bleeding as her head has blood coming our as there was wooden piece through her stomic as she Cough blood
Elsa looked in the sky as she saw the star. "So this how I die huh, will it was fun ride".
"Not really, I can heal you".
Elsa heard the voice but didn't knew where it was coming from. "Oh what is the catch".
"Just work for me that is all".
Elsa then Remembers Subaru as she spoke grabbing her dagger. "Fine then".
Then someone landed next too her and healed her, as it was Roswaal, Elsa then poined at the forest. "There".
Meanwhile in the Forest, Subaru moved a she manges too cut of one Leo Arm as he screamed, as he moved away as then Ice hit going through his stomic as he looked at who did it was Emilia who was huffing.
Subaru then spoke looking at her. "What are you doing here".
Emilia looker at him as she spoke. "Here too help".
Beatrice landed next too her as she spoke. "I tryed too stop her, but no she won't listen".
Beatrice then used a Wind spell as it was X as it cut Leo sending him back. "Looks like we are all in this"
Ram then looked at them as he spoke. "How the hell is still alive, the amout attack we did he should have death ten times".
"Simple, pure will power".
They heard the voice as they saw all Elemental bullets hit Leo, as he was sent back as Roswaal landed next too them.
Roswaal smirked looking at them. "It so good thing I cane back early".
He then raised his hand as he started speak a spell. "Blast spike".
As then a beem of fire went to Leo cutting him half, seeing this Subaru uses [Shadow Control] as then a tendril of shadow moves as it then cut straight into Leo heart Killing him, as they took a deep breath
Ding!
[Main Quest: Witch Cult Purge Objective: Eliminate all Witch Cult members and reclaim stolen Witch Factors. Bonus: Discover the origins of the Witch Cult and how they obtained the Witch Factors. Bonus: Kill all the witch Cult Archbishop of sin, Ps: If you can convince them too leave then it count's: 1/8 Bounus: Collect All the witch full authority and add them too your ability: 0/8 Rewards: ???]
Subaru looked at the sin system, as he passed out, once again happy only he can see it. "It is over".
Subaru mind then went too the hanging Gardens, as he started too open his eyes, he felt his head was in something soft, and nice he opned his eyes too see he was looking at Carmilla as she was blushing as he released his head was on her lap, he was going too speak if died or passed out.
Typhon then spoke. "Big brother you didn't die this time, you just passed out".
feeling the softness of Carmilla's lap. He had barely survived that battle—Leo's unnatural endurance, the sheer difficulty of taking him down.
"Finally... it's over," he muttered.
Carmilla fidgeted, her face red, before she hesitantly placed a hand on his head. "Y-you should rest m-more, Subaru."
Typhon grinned as she jumped onto his chest, hugging him. "You did good, Big Brother! But why did it take you so long? You got hit so many times!"
Minerva sighed, crossing her arms. "Hmph. If you just focused more on defense, you wouldn't have passed out!"
Daphne chuckled from her seat. "But it was f-fun to watch~ He's improving~"
Echidna, sitting nearby with a cup of tea, smirked. "More importantly, Subaru… you've unlocked a very interesting quest."
Subaru opened his menu, looking at the Sin System's quest log again.
[Main Quest: Witch Cult Purge
Objective: Eliminate all Witch Cult members and reclaim stolen Witch Factors.
Bonus: Discover the origins of the Witch Cult and how they obtained the Witch Factors.
Bonus: Kill all the witch Cult Archbishop of sin, Ps: If you can convince them too leave then it count's: 1/8
Bounus: Collect All the witch full authority and add them too your ability: 1/8
Rewards: ???]
Subaru then spoke looking at the main Quest given too him by Pandora. "1/8 Archbishop, but Leo didn't become an Archbishop in this timeline".
Daphne then spoke looking at him. "Will, technically he did become Archbishop in the previous Loop, so technically you killed one".
Subaru blinked, taking a moment to process Daphne's words. "Wait… so the system is counting past loops?"
Echidna took a sip of her tea and smirked. "Why wouldn't it? The Sin System is bound to you, Subaru. Just because time rewinds for you doesn't mean your actions in previous loops are erased from its records."
Minerva frowned. "Tch. That means even if you reset, the system still tracks what you've done… Could be useful, but also really dangerous."
Subaru groaned, rubbing his temples. "Great. So even the system keeps receipts on my suffering. Just what I needed."
Typhon giggled and hugged him tighter. "But that means you're already making progress, Big Brother! Seven more to go!"
Carmilla, still red-faced, gently stroked his hair. "S-so… you should be careful… y-you can't k-keep getting hurt like this…"
Subaru let out a deep sigh, finally letting himself relax in Carmilla's lap. "Yeah, yeah… I get it. I just need to figure out how to deal with the next ones without dying horribly."
Echidna's eyes gleamed with curiosity. "And what will you do next, Subaru? The other Archbishops won't just sit around waiting for you to kill them."
Subaru frowned, deep in thought. The Witch Cult had always been a thorn in his side, but now he had a chance to systematically wipe them out—and maybe even gain their authorities.
He clenched his fists. "First… I need to get stronger. If I keep barely surviving every fight, I won't make it through this quest."
Daphne tilted her head. "Hehehe~ And how do you p-plan to do that, Subaru~?"
Subaru looked up at the sky of the Hanging Gardens, determination burning in his eyes. "Simple. I'll train, prepare, and then… I'll start hunting the Witch Cult myself."
Minerva then looked at him as she spoke. "Now, rest, no training today, just spend time with us"
Subaru looked at him as he smiled. "Thanks"
Few hourse passed, as Subaru finally woke up, he saw the sealing of the Roswaal Machine, as then Elsa face came next too him
Elsa looked at him as she spoke. "Good morning".
Subaru then got up looking at her, as she was wearing a maid outfit. "... Ok what did I miss"
Elsa smirked at Subaru's confused expression. "Oh? Surprised to see me, Master Subaru?" she teased, twirling slightly to show off the maid uniform.
Subaru blinked, rubbing his eyes as if making sure he wasn't still dreaming. "Yeah, I think 'surprised' is an understatement… You were trying to kill me not too long ago! And now you're in a maid outfit? What the hell happened while I was out?"
Elsa chuckled, her expression unreadable. "Well… let's just say I was offered a deal I couldn't refuse. Since you and Roswaal spared me, I decided to see how things play out on this side for a while."
Subaru groaned, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Great. So now my life is a weird mix of fantasy RPG and harem anime clichés. Next thing I know, Meili's gonna—"
"Good morning, Big Bro!"
Subaru's face froze as he turned to see Meili skipping into the room, also dressed in a maid uniform. She grinned as she sat on the bed beside him.
He let out a sigh. "Of course. Just… of course."
At that moment, the door creaked open, and Ram entered the room, raising an eyebrow at the scene. "Barusu, you're finally awake. And already collecting new pets, I see."
"Don't say it like that! I didn't do anything!" Subaru protested.
Ram ignored his complaints and crossed her arms. "Roswaal is waiting for you. Get dressed and come downstairs. And bring your new… employees with you."
Subaru sighed, looking at Elsa and Meili. "Alright, fine. But I swear, if Roswaal gives me some weird explanation, I'm gonna—"
Elsa tilted her head. "Kill him?"
"Not what I was gonna say," Subaru muttered as he got out of bed.
This was going to be a long day.
Few minutes later.
Subaru looked at as he spoken. "So let me get this straight, after Leo sending her flying and she went through the house, she was near death, and you just so happened too found her, and so you give her an offer either die or work for you".
Roswaal them spoke smirking as him. "Yes".
Subaru pointed at his employer. "You are nuts".
Roswaal chuckled, resting his chin on his hand. "Ohoho~ Barusu, I simply took advantage of the situation. Elsa is quite skilled, wouldn't you agree?"
Subaru pinched the bridge of his nose. "Oh, absolutely. Skilled at trying to kill me."
Elsa, standing nearby, smirked. "Oh, don't be like that, Master Subaru. I did try to gut you before, but now I'm on your side."
"That doesn't make it better!" Subaru shot back. He then turned to Meili. "And what about her?"
Roswaal waved a hand dismissively. "She followed Elsa. It seems she sees you as a reliable big brother figure now."
Subaru looked at Meili, who beamed at him.
"...Of course she does."
Ram sighed. "Barusu, just accept it. They work for Roswaal now, meaning they work for you as well."
Subaru groaned, rubbing his temples. "Fine. But if Elsa so much as looks at me funny, I'm sending her flying out of the mansion myself."
Elsa licked her lips. "Oh? I'd like to see you try."
Subaru shivered. Yup. This is gonna be a long, long day.
Subaru just spoke. "So what are they roles"
Roswaal looked at Elsa and Meili as he spoke. "Maids and Bodyguard for Emilia just like you".
Subaru blinked. "Wait, wait, wait—you're telling me that Elsa, the Bowel Hunter, is now a maid?"
Elsa smiled, twirling slightly in her maid outfit. "Does it suit me?"
Subaru felt his sanity slipping. "NO, IT DOESN'T! YOU'RE A MASS MURDERER, NOT A MAID!"
Meili, sitting on the table, kicked her legs back and forth. "And I'm here too~! I take care of the mabeasts and help with protection."
Subaru exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples again. "Okay. Fine. Whatever. If Emilia is okay with this, I'll deal with it." He looked at Ram. "Please tell me you have some common sense left."
Ram sighed, clearly just as exhausted. "Roswaal's decision is final. Just don't let Elsa near the kitchen, and things should be fine."
Subaru groaned. "Great. My life is turning into even more of a circus."
Roswaal smirked. "Ohoho~ Don't be so dramatic, Subaru. Just think of it as… strengthening our defenses."
"Yeah, sure," Subaru muttered. "Or setting the house up for an eventual murder spree."
Elsa smiled at him again, her eerie eyes gleaming. "Don't worry, Master Subaru~ I'll take good care of Lady Emilia."
Subaru's eye twitched. I really need a vacation…
Subaru then looked at Rem as he spoke. "So where is Emilia"
Rem looked at him as she spoke. "Will um she... Was the first too wake up and she saw Elsa and will um".
Subaru sighed, rubbing his forehead. Of course.
"Let me guess," he muttered, "she woke up, saw Elsa in a maid outfit, and immediately noped out?"
Rem gave him an apologetic nod. "Yes… she locked herself in her room and has been like that ever since."
Subaru groaned. "Alright, guess it's my job to fix this too."
Inside Emilia's room, she was curled up under the blankets, peeking out occasionally as if expecting Elsa to jump out of the shadows.
Puck floated beside her, tail flicking. "Liaaa~ You know she's not going to gut you in your sleep, right?"
Emilia pouted. "You say that, but she's the Bowel Hunter! What if she changed her mind?! What if this is all part of her plan?!"
Puck chuckled. "Then she wouldn't be wearing a maid uniform."
Emilia frowned. "That doesn't mean anything! Maybe she's just hiding her intentions!"
Just then, a knock came at the door.
"Emilia, it's me," Subaru called. "I'm coming in, okay?"
Before she could protest, he opened the door and stepped inside.
"No!" she squeaked, pulling the blankets over her head. "If you brought Elsa, I'm not coming out!"
Subaru sighed. "Relax, I came alone. Look, I know it's weird—trust me, it hurts my brain too—but Roswaal hired Elsa and Meili as maids and bodyguards."
Emilia peeked out. "But… why?"
Subaru scratched his head. "Something about strengthening our defenses. Honestly, I think it's just because Roswaal is insane, but hey, free extra help."
She still looked uncertain. "But she's tried to kill us before…"
Subaru sighed and sat on the bed beside her. "Yeah, and I don't trust her either. But if she wanted to kill you, she could've done it already. For now, let's just keep an eye on her. If she does anything sketchy, I'll handle it, okay?"
Emilia hesitated, then nodded slowly. "...Okay. But I'm still not comfortable."
Subaru chuckled. "Join the club, princess. Now, come on, let's get some food. You can't hide forever."
Emilia hesitated a bit more before finally letting Subaru help her up.
Outside the room, Elsa was waiting in the hallway, smiling. "Lady Emilia, good morning~"
Emilia immediately grabbed Subaru's arm in a death grip. "Nope."
Subaru sighed. It's gonna be a long day.
Later that night Elsa has given him the Box pride Witch Factor, as she walked saying that she didn't even show t Roswaal and hidden well, as Subaru then Opened the box as the witch factor flowers into him
Ding!
[Everything has been leveled Up
Return By Death (100%) – [Allows the host to return after dying at a fixed checkpoint. The world is destroyed and remade upon activation. Fused with soul.]
Wisdom of Greed (27%) – [Grants the ability to acquire and utilize knowledge or skills. Fused with soul.]
Compassionate Wrath (27%) – [Enables healing others, but the user experiences the pain of those they heal. Fused with soul.]
Invisible Providence (27%)– [Summons an invisible hand-like appendage for telekinetic movement.]
Gluttonous Consumption (28%) – [Allows the user to consume anything, including memories and abilities.]
Lustful Allure (60%)– [Grants the ability to charm and manipulate others.]
Prideful Dominion (27%)– [Allows the user to command and control others.]
Vainglorious Illusion (28%)– [Enables the user to create and manipulate illusions.]
Phantom Blade Mastery (40%) – A dagger technique that allows the user to strike with near-invisible speed and precision.]
Witch Factor Synchronization - Passive
Battle Instinct (25%) – [Heightens reflexes and perception in combat situations]
Predator's Grace passive – [Allows the user to move with fluid precision, wasting no energy.]
Judgment's Gaze (25%) – [Instinctively identifies an enemy's greatest weakness.]
Shadow Control (30%) - [Allows the host to control and Minuplation the shadow]
Arcane Insight (25%) – [Enhances magical comprehension and efficiency, allowing the host to understand and analyze spells instinctively.]
Law of Deception (26%) – [Allows the host to bend reality within a limited scope, enabling illusions, false memories, and momentary rewrites of perceived events.]
Veil of Innocence (70%) – [Allows the user to momentarily erase their presence, emotions, and hostility, making them appear completely harmless or unnoticed.
Light Control (30%) - [Allows the host to control and Minuplation the Light]
Witch Core Mastery Advanced (25%) - Passive Skill]
Then all the Witcher left, his body, as he saw the soul's seem more solid, as Pandora went too a his desk as she picked up a pin
[Pandora then spoke with a smirk. "Will you look at that, now we can interact with iteam"]
Subaru just spoke looking at her. "Oh, will this gonna be interesting".
Ding
[Main Quest: Witch Cult Purge
Objective: Eliminate all Witch Cult members and reclaim stolen Witch Factors.
Bonus: Discover the origins of the Witch Cult and how they obtained the Witch Factors.
Bonus: Kill all the witch Cult Archbishop of sin, Ps: If you can convince them too leave then it count's: 1/8
Bounus: Collect All the witch full authority and add them too your ability: 2/8
Rewards: ???]
And this did not help
To be Continue
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