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Chapter 51 Part 4 – Erica flowers and …… the Witch of Doom.

The reason was because the thing that fell to the ground was a bunch of Erica flowers.

「…… You bastards ……!!」

Solomon’s expression almost changed, but he breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that it was a different bunch of flowers than the one he had given to Erica. The demon dog that dropped the flowers from its mouth trampled on it with his huge forepaw. The white demon dog stared at Solomon to see his response. Solomon smiled bitterly.

「…… Does this message mean that if I do anything unnecessary, she’ll kill Erica? …… To think she wants to threaten this Solomon with a single flower. I knew that Alisa was terrifying. So everything was in the palm of her hand from the very beginning. I understand, this time I’ll just sit back and watch carefully. Alisa even utilized Gallam’s offspring to stop me from moving around, what is she up to?」

A black dog, a particularly large one among them, bared his fangs and sneered wickedly.

Solomon was puzzled, but then his eyes suddenly opened wide. In a flash, he looked up to the skies. His eyes pierced through the fog, broke through the clouds, and looked at the starry sky.

「…… The evil star has moved. No way, did she just unleash the Witch of Doom …… that accursed jewel ……!?」

Solomon muttered in terror. His pince-nez glasses nearly fell off in surprise.

「You’ve gone too far with this test, Alisa. Are you trying to kill Scarlet!? No, even if by any chance Scarlet could win, she and the Hydrangea royal family would be completely hostile to each other. What a cruel thing to think of ……!! This is indeed something I cannot overlook ……!!」

The four offspring of Gallam stood in Solomon’s path as he was about to step out.
Their green phosphorescent eyes changed all at once and shone in bright red.

「The『Blood Atonement』……!! When did they learn it!? You’re really giving me surprises one after the other, Alisa ……!!」

Solomon laughed, but he could not hide his slight impatience.

Even if he is Solomon, it is still impossible for him to instantly defeat the four offspring of Gallam, whose physical abilities were boosted by the 「Blood Atonement」. And even though the four offspring of Gallam are far away from each other, they are siblings and can communicate with each other. If a battle was to start, the one remaining Margarum that is not here would surely take Erica’s life.

And the four offspring of Gallam had accurately read the conflict inside Solomon.
That is why they did not make a move on Solomon except for the first blow to stop him in his tracks. With the cunning traits they inherited from their father, they prioritize the accomplishment of their mission over a battle where the outcome is uncertain.

Solomon gritted his teeth, and then, as if giving up, he subdued his killing intent.

Seeing that sign, the offspring of Gallam lifted the encirclement, turned back, and disappeared again into the fog. However, they continued to watch from afar, and it was clear that if Solomon made a careless move, they would attack him from behind.

Solomon looked up to the sky again.

「…… I have no choice but to admit defeat here. But, Alisa, fate has already broken through the circle of false loops and begun to turn. Do not underestimate the bond between the five heroes and Scarlet. It is not only the evil star that moves the skies. The guardian star cannot help but react to the crisis of the primary star.」

Solomon’s eyes followed the movements of the starry sky in the distance.

「…… As expected, you have been drawn by fate and are rushing to her side. Seraphy Orange. The power of the blessing is beginning to take effect. The power for the sake of protecting Scarlet …… Try to control the power beautifully. And there’s another star …… Old friends …… I entrust Scarlet to you ……」

Solomon was about to walk away, but then he stopped.

Suspicion welled up in his heart.
The Witch of Doom is not only dangerous, but it is also Scarlet’s worst opponent. It could blow her stability right out from under her feet. And that’s what’s making him suspicious.

Alisa is indeed extremely harsh. But even as she hates Scarlet, she also loves her deeply. It could be said that for Alisa, Scarlet is basically almost everything in her life. Scarlet is the only rival she recognizes. Would that Alisa drive Scarlet into an absolutely deadly trap for no reason at all? Making Scarlet leave in the middle of the stage ……

「…… It’s not possible for Alisa to do so …… This is strange.」

Solomon pondered.

It is also possible that she has taken the assistance of the guardian star into consideration, but the Witch of Doom should not be defeated in the first place. That would close off Scarlet’s future in Hydrangea.

「…… Are you trying to get Scarlet to throw away Hydrangea? …… No …… that’s not it …… is there something else you’re after that I’m not aware of ……?」

Solomon bit his finger anxiously.

Unlike in the 「True History」 and 「108 times」 loops, he is proud of his current increased strength. Now, with the exception of Alisa, he can compete with Bradd from the 「True History」, who was the strongest warrior he had ever known. In addition, he has many special abilities, wisdom, and knowledge of the future.

But even so ……!!

Even so he still does not have enough cards to compete with Alisa …… An abnormal genius monster that has trained herself insatiably over a long period of time.

‘…… I will not forget this debt, Alisa. You have trampled on the flower hidden in my heart. I will not forgive you, no matter how much I have feelings for you. That’s why I have decided to hide a card from you. You have distorted history way too much. In fact, I am not the only one who corrects time. I have decided. I will help her without telling you.’

「Besides, I am on the side of a maiden in love. I’ll let the sad and tragic love that died without being able to confess to blossom this time.」

…… Don’t you agree, Flora.

Solomon gently called out in his chest.

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In a room on the second floor of Countess Rosenthal’s mansion, Alisa was gazing at the crescent moon during the night.
She was sitting on a large chair with her legs dangling in the air. She seemed relaxed as if she was in her own house.

A four-year-old girl, a stranger, was wandering around the mansion, but not a single person noticed or blamed her. It was extremely abnormal, but as long as Alisa had her mind set on doing it, it would be a piece of cake. The current Alisa is capable of much greater things.

Wearing a caped dress of the same blue color as her eyes and a large ribbon at her waist, she looked as lovely as a doll. Under the faint moonlight, her magnificent blond hair shone like an angel’s. Her face is so pretty that even in the dim light, everyone can’t help but be fascinated. What mother would not dream of having such a lovely girl as her own daughter? However, her blue eyes were even colder than an ice wall.

「…… Ahaha, I’m sure the well-behaved Solomon must be very nervous, not knowing what I’m really up to. It serves him right for being such a rat sneaking around behind my back.」

Alisa giggled.

「Now, I’ll drag out the big rat hiding behind the ruby. I’ve also sealed up the Light Bat Tribe that was pretending to be Scarlet’s protectors, and as a knight, he’ll have no other choice but to come out. Unless he wants to see Scarlet being stigmatized as the murderer of her friend. Actors need to be on stage, not on the sides. Just like the other time in the little castle on the cape, you’re trying to hide, but I can see you clearly.」

Alisa jumped out of the chair and walked over to the window.
She reached out to the moonlight that shone happily.

「Hide and seek is over, now let’s play tag. And at the end, we’ll all have a big ball of life and death. Now, who will be the next poor actor to leave the stage? During this intermission, I’ll enjoy a dance ahead of time. Pitiful little moon, will you dance with me?」

Using the pale, faint moonlight as a spotlight, Alisa and a shadow figure lifted the ends of their mouth to form the shape of a crescent moon and danced. A dense fog was gathering outside in the open air.

A ball of darkness where various purposes are intersected was about to begin.