Shen He understood what Crusch meant.

The power system in this world has very different levels. Even the famous strong men among ordinary people are as fragile as ants when facing a higher level of crisis.

All hopes can only be placed on others, which is a torture for people like Crusch.

"Don't underestimate yourself too much."

Shen He stretched out his hand and pressed it on Crusch's shoulder. He looked directly at the beautiful woman in men's clothing and said seriously:

"This world is still the world of ordinary people after all. You are by no means ignored. For you, what you have to do is to ensure the order of the masses as much as possible-if the masses do not exist, saving this world is meaningless."

"......Yes!"

Crusch suppressed his inner emotions and responded with a slight tremor.

Shen He glanced at the other candidates again.

So far, his support for the king candidate has been clear, but at this moment when the witch of jealousy appears again, the king election seems to have become less important.

Even the proud Priscilla, after personally feeling the power of the Witch of Envy and the Dragon, just remained silent with an ugly face.

Perhaps the final result is still in her favor.

But she could not influence even a little bit in this process, and could only passively wait for the ending like everyone else. In this way, can it be considered that the world revolves around her?

"Rem, let's go." After Shen He comforted Kurush, he couldn't bear to walk to Rem, squatted down, touched her hair, and whispered, "Although your sister loves the wrong person, I won't hurt her. Lock her up now. Maybe after a long time, she will forget Roswaal."

This is of course just a simple comfort.

But for Rem at this moment, it is like a life-saving straw.

She grabbed Shen He's palm and looked at him with tears in her eyes.

"Lord Shen He..."

"Let's go."

Shen He pulled Rem up from the ground with a little force, and did not let go of her hand, but held her tightly instead. What

this girl needs most now is dependence.

After all, even her most caring sister abandoned her.

On the other side, Reinhard also picked up the still unconscious Natsuki Subaru. The lust sealed in the time fragment was also completely killed by Ryougi Shiki with one sword. So far, this great expedition has returned with a successful ending without any atmosphere of success.

Shen He and others did not rush back, but came to the mansion of the border earl.

There is no owner here now.

Emilia looked at the familiar residence in the past, a little dazed, and Rem almost shed tears again.

The matter of Roswaal was obviously a serious blow to them.

The time for the travel card was about to expire, but seeing them like this, Shen He was not in a hurry to go back first, but asked them to sit down on the grass in the courtyard. Natsuki Subaru also woke up on the way, but he remained silent, but stayed quietly aside, with a dazed look, and I don’t know what he was thinking.

"Emilia, are you still planning to run for king?" Shen He looked at Emilia first. "To be honest, Grunica now needs a king with enough prestige. That's why I chose Crusch. As for the fairness you hope for, I will ask Crusch to arrange it."

"...I don't know." Emilia was a little confused.

Elves are creatures that attach great importance to contracts, and the same is true for half-elves.

She is not very close to Roswaal.

Running for king is more about following the contract.

However, in this way.

The purpose is completely lost again. How should we rescue the elves frozen in the Elf Forest?

"Shen He..."

Beatrice leaned over to Shen He's ear and muttered a lot.

Shen He suddenly realized.

"Let's make a contract." He had an idea. "Emilia, how about you help Crusch in the future? After all, we can't stay with Crusch all the time. In return, I will help you lift the seal of the Elf Forest and free those elves."

"Is that okay?" Emilia opened her eyes wide.

"I've helped you so many times anyway, so it doesn't matter if I help you one more time." Shen He shrugged. "It's impossible that we can't do what Roswaal can do."

"..." Emilia was a little frustrated.

Shen He really helped her too much, and she felt that she couldn't repay this favor at all.

"Then, it's settled."

Shen He clapped his hands, which was considered to have solved another problem.

Although he didn't want to get too involved with Emilia, she was the heroine after all, and he helped her so much without realizing it. She was also a person who would remember the favors of others, so this bond was established.

Then he looked at Rem.

Rem was far more confused than Emilia at this moment.

Although it was unexpected that Roswaal was the enemy who killed the ghosts, it did not shock her much.

The real blow came from Ram.

Since she was born, Ram has been the only one in Rem's world. It can be said that she has gone from admiration to self-blame to dependence. Now Ram would rather abandon her and stay with Roswaal. The blow is too great.

"Rem, follow me from now on." Shen He finally softened his heart.

Although he had thought about killing Roswaal when he was extremely angry before, and Ram was willing to die with her, he was now somewhat fortunate that he was not so impulsive.

Roswaal must die.

But it is not worth it to sacrifice Ram's life.

"Can I...?"

Rem looked at Shen He timidly, with worry and expectation in her big blue eyes.

Ram had been caught by Shen He.

After all, she could not let go of her sister.

"Ram is not at fault." Shen He nodded, then raised his eyebrows, "You can stay with me and persuade her more. It's not worth it for someone like Roswaal."

"Thank you, thank you, sir!" Rem was excited all of a sudden.

Tears were about to fall again.

She really was very simple and lovable.

Don't mention Shen He.

Saiki Kusuo was also silently thinking about how to help Ram at this moment. What's more, he really thought of one.

"When my level is higher in the future, I can travel back in time." Saiki Kusuo responded to Shen He with telepathy, "It's too dangerous to make a big change, but Ram's emotions should not have much impact on the change of the situation. If it is the future Chaldea, maybe it can be corrected in time."

"Do you want to do this?" Shen He was stunned.

Wait -

Shen He suddenly had an extremely strange feeling, so he suddenly stood up.

Saiki's ability to travel through time and space changes a single timeline.

The real reversal of the fait accompli that has already happened.

If he said so.

Wouldn't that mean...

"If my future self did it, then the current situation should be different."

Even though Saiki Kusuo couldn't read minds, he knew what Shen He was thinking about.

So Shen He sat down again.

It's easy to verify whether Ram's matter has been changed, but what Shen He is thinking about is actually another thing, that is, the true origin of the system.

Is it possible that it was given to him by his future self?

It's really possible!

So far, Shen He has never felt obvious malice or major threats from the system. In fact, as his strength increases, he feels more and more at ease, because the contract with the Servant is directly based on his soul.

How could the big boss who made the system be so kind?

Unless that big boss is himself!

Shen He suddenly felt relieved as never before. Although this is just a guess, it is undoubtedly the most reassuring guess.

"Saiki, when you have time, tell me about time travel and the mysteries on the timeline."

Shen He decided to learn more about this aspect. In fact, he should have thought of this after seeing Saiki Kusuo from the future last time.

Saiki Kusuo naturally agreed.

In fact, time travel to change reality has extremely strict requirements.

First of all, the reality being changed must be able to control its impact. Even if it is a very small loss of control, it is very likely to eventually roll up a storm of butterflies.

Therefore, the greater the change, the more difficult it is to change.

If you are not careful, the change will far exceed your control and expectations. On the contrary, some subtle changes may achieve complete control.

"Rem, go and pack up your things."

Rem seemed to be refreshed after getting Shen He's assurance.

This mansion is no longer habitable.

"Betty is also going to take away the forbidden library." Beatrice followed Rem, and when she passed by Saiki Kusuo, she suddenly pulled his sleeve, "Saiki is here to help, that's a lot of books."

"Okay." Saiki replied briefly.

Before leaving, he glanced at Natsuki Subaru not far away.

A troublesome person.

Saiki Kusuo defined it in his heart.

The trouble he mentioned was not a threat in terms of strength, but the kind of people who are good and kind but always cause trouble to others. Yes, just like his many friends.

"Emilia, do you want to stay in my castle for a few days?" Shen He invited Emilia.

"I..."

Emilia looked at Natsuki Subaru with some embarrassment.

The people in this mansion have basically been arranged.

But there is still Natsuki Subaru left.

Shen He will definitely not invite Natsuki Subaru. Emilia is not stupid, but she is a little worried that Natsuki Subaru, who has been abandoned, will do something rude again. More importantly, she can't help but pay attention to the witch of jealousy that emerges from Natsuki Subaru - her figure is almost exactly the same as hers.

"That's all."

Natsuki Subaru seemed to notice Emilia's eyes, stood up, and walked over.

Then, he knelt down suddenly and put his head on the ground.

"I'm really sorry for what I did to you before. It was because I was arrogant and presumptuous that I didn't understand Emilia's kindness, and I almost killed you."

"..."

Shen He's expression was a little dull.

Is this guy really Natsuki Subaru?

However, Emilia was relieved, but she was not too surprised.

"I knew that Natsuki Subaru would understand."

Emilia smiled gently, bent down, grabbed Natsuki Subaru's arm and helped him up.

At this time, tears were flowing silently on Natsuki Subaru's face.

Shen He saw a strong sense of self-blame and a desire for change in his eyes.

"I will leave." Natsuki Subaru clenched his fists and didn't dare to look at Emilia's smiling face. He said with tears, "Whether I go to the capital or go somewhere else, I will work hard and become stronger until the day I can help Emilia!" Have you

finally realized your shortcomings?

Shen He was thoughtful.

That's right, Natsuki Subaru hasn't realized his ability to recall his own death. His previous behavior was just because he thought that he was a time traveler and had some special qualities. Now, he should start to accept the reality.

This is a good thing.

If you know yourself, you won't act rashly and commit suicide. After all, Shen He can't keep an eye on someone who likes to commit suicide 24 hours a day.

"Great!"

Emilia was also happy about the change of Natsuki Subaru. Then, she suddenly turned her head and looked at Shen He eagerly.

"I will do what I promised you." Shen He was helpless. He naturally knew what Emilia meant by looking at him. "Let Natsuki Subaru go to learn swordsmanship from Reinhard. His magic talent is slightly poor, but his physical fitness is okay. If he is willing to work hard, he can still have good potential in swordsmanship."

"Thank you very much."

Emilia blushed slightly, and bowed to Shen He shyly to thank him.

"Why are you embarrassed?" Shen He laughed dumbly.

"Because... I feel like I have become bad." Emilia pouted her pink tongue playfully, "You have helped me so much, and I always bother you for such a small matter. But I can't help you at all..." "

Who made me kind-hearted, and Emilia is so cute, don't expect me to be so enthusiastic if it's someone else." Shen He also chuckled.

"Anyway." Emilia's face turned even redder, and she said in a low voice but very seriously, "Although it may be a bit arrogant to say this, in my heart, Shen He is like Parker, so if there is anything I can do, please tell me directly!"

"Hahaha, if Parker knew that I was fighting with him for his daughter, he would definitely hate me to death." Shen He was really relieved this time.

Only by helping those who know how to be grateful can people feel happy.

It's worth it that he has done so much.

Natsuki Subaru, who was watching the close scene of the two people, couldn't hide the envy in his eyes.

If it was him who could help Emilia.

Now his relationship with Emilia would be so good.

"Natsuki Subaru."

Shen He suddenly walked to Natsuki Subaru's side at this time.

Natsuki Subaru was a little nervous.

He could get along with weirdos like Roswaal, but he couldn't get along with people like Shen He who didn't take him seriously at all.

"When I was your age, I might not be as good as you." It was the first time that Shen He had a formal conversation with Natsuki Subaru. His expression was very serious. "So I can understand your feelings to a certain extent, but no matter what kind of future you want, the most important thing is to stay alive."

"Just... alive?" Natsuki Subaru's voice was a little bitter.

"Of course." Shen He nodded solemnly, "If you die, there will be nothing... Maybe it can make Emilia feel a little more guilty, but that's all."

"I understand."

Natsuki Subaru felt a little pain in his heart, but there was no expression on his face.

He really understood.

The reason why Emilia helped him like this was first because of kindness, and secondly, because she believed that she had a certain responsibility to bring him back.

How could he use and waste this kindness and responsibility again and again? That would be too ugly.