Satou Kazuma wanted to write more, but because of limited time, he could only scribble this sentence.
At this moment, he was a little nervous, because Satou Kazuma was not sure if his guess was right.
Although Satou Kazuma didn't know much about the Witch Cult, if Petelgeuse's Gospel and Beatrice's Book of Wisdom were similar, maybe the Witch Cult was acting according to the Gospel.
Satou Kazuma had just stolen the Gospel to verify this.
He was pretty sure that Petelgeuse was a very crazy follower. If so, he should unconditionally obey the instructions in the Gospel.
But...
My handwriting seems ugly, no, way too ugly.
After all, he wrote it secretly when everyone wasn't paying attention. The way he held the pen was awkward, and the writing in the Gospel was messy and hard to read.
If Petelgeuse's brain was even a little normal...
"This is the Witch's Gospel's instruction! But I just can't understand! Why is that!? And the instruction she left is different from before!? Could it be..."
Petelgeuse said in disbelief, his face almost touching the Gospel, as if wanting to see the words more clearly.
Satou Kazuma quietly looked around, checking the environment—
If a fight breaks out, they would have to rely on Elsa's strength. If he used the same method as in the last loop, he would probably attract the White Whale again.
"Could it be that the Witch has changed her view of my existence! Does she have new affection for me! This is a trial, not a trial for the vessel, but a trial for me!"
Petelgeuse looked like he suddenly understood, and then bowed to Natsuki Subaru and Satou Kazuma,
"Forgive my rudeness! I didn't think I would be so lazy! Lazy! Lazy! I am really too lazy! You are the people chosen by her, her agents! What instructions do you have? Please say them quickly! I, I, I, I will certainly, diligently, complete them! Diligently!"
Petelgeuse shouted excitedly.
"Let's postpone today's trial and take us to your base!"
"Postpone? Good, good! Although I can't guess the Witch's meaning, since it's an order from her, I will diligently complete it, diligently! My brain is shaking!"
Petelgeuse had a slightly crazy smile on his face, then turned around and led Satou Kazuma and the others back to the base.
....
This was a cave deep in the forest of the Roswaal mansion. Because the terrain was complex and there were monsters, no one ever came here.
After entering the cave, Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but exclaim. He didn't expect there to be a whole different world inside, which had been turned into a fully equipped fortress.
"You... when did you come here?"
Natsuki Subaru knew that it wasn't just a day or two for the Witch Cult to infiltrate here to this extent.
"After starting that foolish activity in this country, we learned of the existence of the silver-haired half-demon. She is the vessel for the Witch's return!"
"She has a name. Her name is Emilia."
Natsuki Subaru said very seriously to Petelgeuse.
"A name? It doesn't matter. She is just a vessel. Any name is meaningless."
Petelgeuse replied.
Hearing his words, Natsuki Subaru's face flashed with anger, but he knew that this was a very important occasion and he absolutely couldn't reveal their true identities.
"Since you, Sloth, and Pride are here, what about the other Archbishops of Sin?"
Satou Kazuma asked.
"They are not loyal to the Witch at all. They are either thieves or extremely lazy! Even with the Gospel's instructions, they may not obey!"
As he spoke, Petelgeuse's face showed a look of extreme disgust.
It seems that the relationship between the Archbishops of Sin is not good.
And it seems...
The other Archbishops of Sin may not act according to the Gospel's instructions.
Why did these guys get together in the first place?
"If you need anything, please ask. You are the people chosen by love. I must diligently cooperate!"
Petelgeuse said.
"Do you have any food?"
Aqua immediately asked.
"Yes, yes, yes! I will immediately have my beloved subordinates prepare it for you!"
About a dozen minutes later, a wide table in a room was filled with all kinds of food.
Satou Kazuma looked over the food. He thought that these Witch Cultists might not eat human food, but it seems that their food is no different from ordinary people's food. It must be meat hunted from the forest, and the taste is even acceptable.
"You have traveled all the way here, so you have been quite diligent!"
Petelgeuse asked with a smile. Only he was left in the room with Satou Kazuma and the others. The other Witch Cultists were waiting outside the door.
"So, what is our next plan? I can't wait to show our love for her!"
"The Witch's instruction! Let's eat our fill first!"
Aqua replied to Petelgeuse while stuffing the meat into her mouth.
Before coming here, Aqua said that Satou Kazuma's plan was too risky, but now she seems to have completely adapted to this life and is even enjoying it.
"Hiss... that makes sense. Only after eating our fill can we better complete the Gospel's instructions!"
Petelgeuse seemed to understand the situation and nodded.
"Do you have any wine here?"
"Wine? No, that is something that makes people lazy. We—"
"What do you mean by something that makes people lazy? I won't allow you to say that about those children!"
"...As expected, it is a trial. I still can't understand the meaning of your words..."
"Ju... Petelgeuse."
At this moment, Beatrice, who was sitting next to Satou Kazuma, stared at Petelgeuse. Memories from the past flooded into her mind.
She didn't expect that the gentle and kind Geuse from the past would become so crazy.
"Do you remember Betty?"
"Betty? I haven't heard that name. Are you also a believer loved by the Witch?"
Petelgeuse tilted his head ninety degrees, looking at Beatrice, with no memory of ever seeing her.
Satou Kazuma noticed a hint of sadness in Beatrice's eyes.
Just then, Satou Kazuma seemed to think of something and turned to Aqua, saying softly:
"Useless goddess, you said last time that this guy seems to have some kind of curse on him?"
"That's right. Although it's a little different from what I've seen before, it should be similar."
"Can you try to purify the curse on him?"
Satou Kazuma asked.
According to Beatrice, Petelgeuse was definitely not like this before. Maybe it was because of the curse.
If the curse is removed, maybe they won't have to fight Sloth.
"I should be able to!"
Aqua then took some more food, stuffed it into her mouth, and walked to Petelgeuse.
"Hey, not now!"
Before anyone could react, Aqua had already reached out and placed her hand on Petelgeuse.
"?"
In the next instant, Aqua used her goddess power, and lightning of various colors burst out on Petelgeuse. Even the latter, who enjoyed pain, screamed.
"That looks great~ I want to experience it too."
Elsa's eyes were full of curiosity, and Satou Kazuma leaned his body slightly away from her.
Beatrice also watched the scene in front of her in disbelief.
This, this is a terrible situation.
Soon, the light disappeared. Aqua took a deep breath, clapped her hands, and turned to look at everyone:
"It's all done!"
"Hey, hey, hey, this is too sudden, right? I didn't tell you to do it now!"
Satou Kazuma was also speechless.
He was just simply asking and planning to find a chance to be alone with Petelgeuse to try. He didn't expect Aqua to just do it directly.
And she made such a big commotion.
The other Witch Cult members will definitely notice!
"Are we going to cut open his intestines?"
Elsa immediately asked, seeming a little excited.
"No!"
He looked to the side. At this moment, Petelgeuse was lying on the ground, unconscious. It seemed that he wouldn't regain consciousness for a while.
At this moment, voices from other Witch Cultists came from outside the door.
"Lord Sloth! What happened over there?"
"We just heard strange noises coming from inside!"
"What happened?"
"What should I dowhat should I dowhat should I do! Kazuma! Think of something!"
Aqua immediately panicked and looked at Satou Kazuma for help.
"Oh~ Can we cut open the Witch Cultists' intestines? I'm looking forward to it!"
Elsa had taken out two curved knives and held them in her hands, eagerly looking at the door.
Satou Kazuma's brain was racing. Looking at the unconscious Petelgeuse on the ground and then at Aqua, an idea immediately came to his mind.
"Aqua, don't you have the ability to imitate voices? Quickly imitate this guy's voice! Now you are the Archbishop of Sloth!"
Aqua had previously shown Satou Kazuma that she had the skill of imitating voices.
Now is the time for it to play a role!
"Oh, oh!"
Aqua finally understood Satou Kazuma's meaning. She turned to the door and cleared her throat:
"I am sharing information about the Witch with Pride! Don't come over! Pain, pain is the feeling of being alive! A very, very, very exciting sight. Really, really, really, really, really! My brain is shaking! What are you still doing at the door? You are too lazy! We must be diligent, diligent!"
"Good, so good..."
Natsuki Subaru stared blankly at Aqua.
He never thought that Aqua would make the same voice as Petelgeuse.
It could be said to be exactly the same!
Not only the tone and manner, but even the verbal tics were the same.
"Yes, sir!"
The Witch Cultists outside immediately replied.
The voice made them sure that the speaker was none other than Archbishop of Sloth Petelgeuse himself.
As the footsteps of the Witch Cultists gradually faded away, Satou Kazuma breathed a long sigh of relief.
The talent of the goddess of talent really played a role at a critical moment.
But...
"Hey, hey, hey, although you successfully imitated the voice, there's no need to imitate the expression, and why are you twisting your own neck?"
Satou Kazuma looked at Aqua in disbelief. At this moment, Aqua was still trying to imitate Petelgeuse's expression and movements.
It was a little... unbearable to watch.
"I'm trying to learn some new skills!"
Aqua said with a pout.
"Referring to imitation?"
"That's right. Maybe there will be a chance to perform an impersonation show at a banquet in the future!"
"..."
Satou Kazuma was not surprised by Aqua's answer.
She is still the goddess of talent after all.
On the other side, Beatrice looked at Petelgeuse with some worry, and then asked:
"Stupid Kazuma, what's going on now? What's going on?"
"The useless goddess said that there seems to be a curse on your friend, so she purified it. Do you know what's going on?"
"Betty doesn't know either."
Beatrice shook her head.
"Are we going to cut open his intestines now?"
"No! Although you have the nickname of Bowel Hunter, are you a little too obsessed with intestines? And the intestines are full of those... never mind, I won't say it. When we return to the royal capital, I'll let you sell grilled sausages!"
"Is Kazuma-sama angry? Great! Wonderful!"
Satou Kazuma reached out and rubbed his temples. It seems that bringing Elsa out was a mistake...
But after all, she is strong and is one of the safety measures for this operation. Satou Kazuma had no choice.
"Then what should I do next?"
Just as Natsuki Subaru opened his mouth to ask, Petelgeuse, who was lying on the ground, slowly opened his eyes:
"It, it hurts... my head hurts. What, what happened? Where is this..."
Petelgeuse touched his head and said.
He wasn't sure if Aqua's ability was effective and had already made the worst preparations.
"Is, is that you? Geuse?"
"You are... Betty?!"
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