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Nora looked so delicious that she couldn't resist wanting to eat her whole.

Hearing Elise's heavy breathing, Nora realized that she might have used too much force.

She released her hand apologetically and whispered, "I... I just missed you so much, so..."

"It's okay. More than that, I'm curious about what you've been through lately. If you can, please tell me in detail."

Elise's tone was incredibly gentle, like a loving partner soothing the wounded heart of her other half. Nora, who was already in a daze due to fragmented memories, was quickly immersed in this tenderness.

Volume 1: Chapter 723 Of course it's because of love

"I... I think I should take a shower first."

Upon seeing Elise, Nora, who had regained some of her composure, also noticed that her own scent was indeed unpleasant.

But Nora hadn't expected that Elise wouldn't push her away.

Perhaps, seeing that her own state was not right, she didn't push him away even though she disliked him?

Elise is indeed very gentle.

This also reminded Nora of those fragmented memories of Elise dying to protect her. Every time, Elise was so decisive and so selfless.

Just to give themselves a sliver of hope.

Nora unconsciously clenched her fists at the thought of those memories.

"Then I'll go with you too. You've been hugging me for so long, I feel like I'm getting smelly, so you have to take responsibility."

"it is good."

Nora did not refuse and led Elise directly into the mansion's large bathroom.

This place wasn't originally a bathroom; it was Elira who converted it into one at Iris's suggestion, and even added a large bathtub.

Elise stood behind Nora, washing her hair as she asked her what had happened.

Nora paused for a moment before speaking, "Elise, you've been reborn many times, haven't you?"

"Why are you suddenly asking about this?" Elise's hands didn't stop moving as she spoke.

“During a trial, I obtained many fragments of memories: the memories of me killing yours, and the memories of you protecting mine.” Nora’s voice was somewhat somber.

Having killed Elise countless times, does she really deserve to stay by Elise's side?

"I knew you were so downcast. It turns out you've been remembering those memories." Elise poured a basin of water over Nora's head, rinsing the foam off her hair.

“I suggest you don’t take those things to heart. You should know your own style. If there’s no reason, why would you kill me?” Elise took the blame upon herself.

It wasn't because her personality was so great, nor was it to make Nora let go of the resentment in her heart; it was simply because she was thinking of the future.

What if Nora remembered everything about killing her? What if she discovered that Elise wasn't Elise at all, but a completely innocent person, even someone who had died countless times to protect her...

Even just imagining that scene was enough to send Elise into a frenzy…

She was really looking forward to seeing how Nora would react.

Nora had certainly thought of this as well, and she had tried to convince herself of it, but... she just couldn't.

Just as Nora was about to say something, another bucket of water was poured over her, interrupting her.

I washed Nora's hair three times, and it was finally clean.

Elise looked at her hair, now smooth and silky again, with a great sense of accomplishment. Next up was her body.

Nora wiped the water droplets from her face, then turned to look at Elise. Just like before, Elise interrupted her before she could speak.

Elise cupped Nora's cheeks and whispered, "I know what you want to say. It's impossible for me to say that I don't care at all, so I suggest you don't think too much about it, focus on improving yourself, and then protect me."

"If you don't protect me, I'll hate you for the rest of my life."

This phrase was very familiar to Nora. In those fragments of memory, she seemed to have heard Elise say it many times, but every time... it was Elise who was protecting her.

Looking at Nora, who seemed broken and fragmented, Elise felt a strange sense of wonder.

It's important to know that Nora rarely shows her vulnerable side, or rather, she basically has no vulnerable side at all.

Normally she's always full of confidence and loves the thrill of battle, but now she's drooping her eyebrows, behaving like a puppy whose owner has died.

It makes you want to bully them mercilessly.

"I...well."

Nora had barely opened her mouth when Elise silenced her with a kiss.

Having been interrupted three times in a row, she had given up struggling. She had wanted to ask Elise why she was protecting her, but... she could only ask her another time.

……

It took Elise and Nora more than an hour to return to the hall.

After taking a bath, Nora finally transformed from a wild woman back into a noble lady, although she still didn't look like a noble lady at all.

Rumia glanced at Nora with some curiosity. Before taking a bath, Nora seemed to be preoccupied, but after the bath, she seemed to have returned to her original self.

Did you manage to adjust your emotions in such a short time?

Is dinner ready?

"Yes, everything is ready." Rumia, who was temporarily serving as his personal maid, had already arranged everything.

"Let's eat first, and we can talk about the next steps while we eat."

"Are we finally going to make a move against that person?" Sally said excitedly.

She hasn't had a chance to put her newfound abilities to use since returning from the void, but now she finally has the opportunity.

She wouldn't have been so excited at first, but after learning about her sister's whereabouts, she felt she could no longer be as lazy as before. She desperately wanted to become stronger and gain power.

"Well, Nora is back now, and you've successfully broken through to the seventh rank. It's time to hunt down those people."

"I will kill them all, leaving no one alive." Nora's voice was icy, filled with murderous intent.

But soon Elise tapped her head: "Okay, let's eat first. You've lost weight lately. I prefer you a little chubby."

Nora scratched her head. There was nothing she could do about it. After all, she wasn't in the mood to hunt on the deserted island, so she ate the dry rations she had prepared beforehand.

Because of Nora and Sally's return, dinner tonight was very lavish.

Having not eaten normal food for a long time, the two of them had a gleam in their eyes and began to devour the food without restraint.

By the end of dinner, the plates on the table were almost completely empty.

Elise yawned lazily, and just as she was about to go back to her room to rest, she heard familiar footsteps behind her.

Without turning around, Elise asked in a light tone, "What's wrong? Still want me to give you some advice?"

"I have another question for you."

"Ask~"

"I've killed you so many times, why... why do you still protect me?"

"Of course it's because I love you, and I can't bear to see you die in front of me." Elise turned around, her eyes filled with love as she looked at Nora.

With a morbid and insane urge, it was as if he wanted to embrace the person in his eyes and fall into the abyss together.

Volume 1: Chapter 724 You don't want to see me die in front of you again, do you?

"I...I don't understand."

Nora looked at Elise with an indescribable sense of confusion in her eyes.

He killed her so many times, so why could he say such things?

But... she sacrificed her life countless times to protect herself. If that's not love, then what is?

While Nora was still in a daze, Elise had already moved closer to her and gently rubbed Nora's cheek: "Actually, I'm just afraid of dying. I think you can protect me."

"But it seems like I can't do anything..."

"That was before, things are different now, that's why I'm telling you to work hard. You don't want to see me die in front of you again, do you?"

"Ah."

"Okay, I've answered your question. Now I'm going back to my room to sleep. I guess the door won't be locked."

"what?"

Nora paused for a moment before realizing the meaning behind Elise's words.

Without hesitation, she quickened her pace to catch up with Elise and then went into the room with her.

……

The next day, Nora came downstairs yawning.

When Rumia, who was up early, saw her, she greeted her familiarly: "Good morning! You seem a little listless. Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Hearing Rumia's words, Nora's face stiffened slightly: "Last night, I was thinking about the battle plan. After all, we're facing an enemy who has mastered the power of space. It wouldn't be good if he got away."

"Oh, I see. I thought you were drained dry by your master."

Only Rumia could say such explicit things without restraint. Others could guess to some extent, but they would basically not say it out loud.

Just as the two were talking, Elise walked past Nora. Compared to the haggard-looking Nora, Elise looked much more energetic.

Rumia, who had only been somewhat skeptical, immediately became certain of her guess after seeing Iris's expression.

Nora must have been completely drained by Elise last night.

That's great. I wonder when I can squeeze some money out of Elise.

After going downstairs, Elise carefully surveyed her surroundings and asked curiously, "Has Sally not gotten up yet?"

"Miss Sally went out early this morning."

"Never mind her for now, let's eat first, someone's starving." Elise glanced at Nora without batting an eye, clearly referring to Nora.

Just as the group was about to have their meal, Sally appeared right next to Elise.

"Where have you been?"

"I'm going to find Flora to get the space confinement device."

When facing a space-based mage, nothing is more effective than a spatial confinement device.

Although the opponent should be able to break through if given some time, the period during which they cannot use spatial power is fatal enough.

"Speaking of which, it seems we don't even know where that person is, do we?" Nora whispered a reminder.

"Guess if I know where he's hiding?" Elise asked with a smile.

Although this isn't a game, people move around, especially mages who have mastered spatial powers, who love to spread rumors all over the world.

But don't forget, Elise possesses the Mirror of All Knowledge. No matter where the other party hides, as long as there is no divine protection, she can pinpoint their location.

"I almost forgot, this is for you."

As Nora spoke, she took out a broken lens from her spatial ring. It was part of the Mirror of Omniscience, and the one inside her had told her that Elise was collecting it.

"Is this a gift from you?"

"Ah."

"Then I won't be polite!"

After handing the items to Elise, Nora suddenly felt someone's toes lightly brush against her calf under the table.

I feel like only Elise would do something like this.

She had reason to suspect that Elise was hinting at something.

The fragments of the Mirror of Omniscience were immediately integrated into Elise's body upon her acquisition, and a new section, Rewind, was added to her system.

By identifying a location and using the power of the Mirror of Omniscience, one can rewind to what happened at that location.

The longer the time rewinds, the more mental energy is required, but it is still a very useful ability.

Elise narrowed the focus to the area around the dining table, and the surrounding space seemed to rewind, constantly rewinding.

Everyone present watched the scene with curiosity.

However, Elise only briefly tried out the new ability before canceling the rewind.

"That's an amazing ability. I feel like you could be a detective."

"I don't have time to play detective games. And you guys stop admiring me and hurry up and finish your breakfast. It's time to go kill someone."