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"Eh……"

"No, maybe we should add a little more."

Looking at the silver-haired half-elf who stood out even in the crowd not far away, Lin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly: "Her 'unique' appearance can easily lead to misunderstandings, can't it?"

"..."

Without paying much attention to the maid's reaction, Lin Yi compared her information with that of the transmigrator to make sure there were no omissions, and then planned to begin his own operation.

However, it was clear that someone had similar thoughts. Before Lin Yi officially took action, a "knight" from Crusch Karsten, the head of the Karsten family and one of the three candidates in the capital, suddenly visited.

I was initially puzzled as to why the "cross-dresser" or "previous sword saint" mentioned by the time traveler had suddenly arrived, but after seeing who it was, I suddenly understood.

"Long time no see, my ex's big brother!"

With a cheerful yet polite tone and gestures, the person who appeared before Lin Yi was none other than the transmigrator who had once been separated from Lin Yi.

"You still remember me, right? Mu Anchun."

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Unlike the main force that followed the "main storyline," Mu Anchun and Jill Boning chose to stay in the city and seek other possibilities based on the "blessing" they gained after their transmigration.

Taking advantage of her foresight regarding the plot, Mu Anchun, who possesses the "True Protection" ability to see through lies, quickly connected with another candidate in the capital who was relatively on the side of justice: Crusch Karsten.

“I could tell from the anime storyline that this character has a strong sense of justice, and she also has an ability similar to mine to see through lies. Given my circumstances, finding her should be the most suitable option.”

No need for further explanation; just the fact that this transmigrator can travel alone under the name "Cursius Karsten" is enough to demonstrate her achievements within her faction.

At the same time, this time traveler also "inadvertently" revealed the current situation of another time traveler, Jill Boning, who chose to stay here.

"That bastard managed to get close to another candidate, Anastasia Hessin, the president of the 'Kalaraki' Grand Merchant Guild, just as he wished. His blessing can help that merchant lady close deals more easily. After all, trust is a scarce resource in the business world. It makes no sense to suddenly have someone like that and then leave it unused. I just wonder if I will fall for it myself when that merchant lady uses this blessing."

Interestingly, throughout the entire conversation, the transmigrator made no mention of Lin Yi's situation. Even after noticing that more than half of the "partners" who had come to this world with him had been reduced, he remained silent, merely glancing at them before turning to Lin Yi with an eager tone and inviting him: "How about it, big brother? Want to join us? If you come, I promise to do my best to help you find more hidden quests and then help you enhance your abilities!"

"Why? Isn't it obvious? Our 'blessing' only works under specific times and conditions. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. In the future, it will definitely be the world of transmigrators with your abilities. I'm not like those short-sighted people who would lose the big picture for a few sesame seeds. Compared to this world that I'm destined to stay in for a short time, it's obviously more important to stick to the big shots!"

Meeting the time traveler's intense gaze, Lin Yi hesitated, "I'm glad you invited me, but I've already promised someone else, so I can only apologize."

"That's it..."

Mu Anchun seemed a little dejected, but quickly cheered up: "It's okay, the plot of this world isn't a life-or-death killing saga. We can cooperate even if we're not together. But you'd better be careful, big brother. That guy Jill Boning isn't as easy to talk to as I am. He might be somewhere plotting to attack us right now..."

Watching the transmigrator, who had shown kindness from beginning to end, leave, Lin Yi could no longer suppress the smile in his eyes.

"I have to say, compared to the 'plot' of this world itself, the 'plot' you are putting on is what I'm really looking forward to."

Re:CREATORS: Chapter 543 Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (16)

The next two days passed uneventfully.

After the Duke of Karlsten's family extended an olive branch to the silver-haired half-elf (at least from the outside perspective), neither of the other two candidates for the throne showed any intention of making contact. It was not surprising that Priscilla Baliel, the 'Crimson Bride' who was not interfered with by the "transmigrator," would choose to remain on the sidelines. After all, even in the original story, if the male protagonist had not actively encountered her, the two probably would not have had any further interaction.

In contrast, the Kararaki Merchant Guild, which had infiltrated another time traveler, reacted somewhat subtly.

Not only did he not actively align himself with the main force or the "main storyline," but he also refused to cooperate with the two transmigrators who wanted to join him, making it seem as if he was drawing a line between himself and all "transmigrators" and even the "transmigrator alliance."

Lin Yi remained completely detached and uninvolved in the actions of the transmigrators after they arrived in the capital. Apart from a brief trip to the capital's prison led by a maid to confirm certain matters, he essentially continued his life at the manor.

The day before the "plot" officially begins (six) Ling's private affairs (eighths), after "inadvertently" learning some information about the Witch Cult and the jealous witch Satira from the maid, she obediently waits for the next development...

From the perspective of the "plot characters" in the native world, this royal selection can be described as convoluted and bizarre. First, there was a half-elf whose appearance was very similar to the legendary Witch of Envy. Then there was the "new candidate" who suddenly appeared—the important female supporting character mentioned by the transmigrator, the thief Felut.

Then the candidates gave their declarations based on their respective philosophies, and so on...

However, all of this seemed far too boring to the transmigrators who already knew the "plot" of the story.

Nothing changed; it was just a routine "performance." The three time travelers who successfully infiltrated the venue as "knights" didn't interfere with the plot at all. They simply let the "climax" finish before dispersing.

...We should insert a part that can hardly be called unexpected.

Perhaps due to the "information correction power," after Natsuki Subaru, who had originally caused the commotion, failed to come in, the duel that should have happened between him and another "knight" happened to Lin Yi instead. Lin Yi gave a very direct reply to the knight who came with a lot of pride to invite him to a duel.

Only a fool would reveal his or her intelligence to the public.

As a result, the silver-haired half-elf, who had not suffered any setbacks because Subaru Natsuki was not involved, naturally saw his popularity plummet. In general, he should be considered to have returned to the "story".

However, because of this incident, Lin Yi's reputation with that silver-haired half-elf's faction probably plummeted to rock bottom, while the original male protagonist, who was the complete opposite of the perpetrator in the "story," gained a lot of goodwill.

"The less we interfere, the more we return to the origin."

Everything before my eyes is so similar.

But the time of peace has come to an end.

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Just like in the original storyline, Lin Yi, whose faction reputation had dropped significantly, was treated like a "male protagonist" for once. After the King's Selection storyline ended, the female protagonist left Lin Yi and his party behind to return to the manor first.

If nothing unexpected happens, she may encounter three different "plot scenarios" next.

First, he was killed on the way by members of the "Witch Cult".

Second, it was killed by the "white whale" on its return journey.

Third, he was killed by members of the "Witch Cult" in the manor.

Essentially, there is no difference; no matter what she does, she will die. That's why the "male protagonist," Subaru Natsuki, with the ability to "rewind death," is needed.

Originally, only Subaru Natsuki, who died and was resurrected time and time again, could overcome the many possibilities of death and help the heroine achieve a "survival" ending. However, for those who had already grasped all the "answers" from the beginning, there was no need for such a thing.

Almost as soon as Emilia stepped out of the capital's territory, the "Kakaraki" Merchant Guild and the Duke of Karlsten's family took action simultaneously.

Although it is unknown how the two time travelers persuaded the two candidates, judging from the current situation, they successfully "omitted" the entire necessary process of the male protagonist dying several times and finally realizing his mistakes, jumping directly from the beginning to the end.

Furthermore, to make the ending even clearer, the time travelers representing Duke Karlsten's faction visited the time travelers stranded in the capital again and proposed a cooperative effort to subdue the "White Whale".

However, this time traveler, who had been confidently controlling and driving the situation since their reunion, encountered a situation she hadn't anticipated for the first time—

"I'm not going!"

Upon hearing Mu Anchun's suggestion, before Lin Yi could even express his opinion, a transmigrator immediately objected loudly: "We barely escaped from that place, how could we be so foolish as to go back! Besides, we might encounter the White Whale and the Witch Cult on the way... Please, those are real killers, not the two-dimensional cartoon characters we see on the screen!"

"I'm not going either."

"I...I am..."

Apart from one who was still looking at Lin Yi with a relatively hesitant gaze, the remaining three clearly conveyed their decisions through their actions and words.

This scene was clearly beyond Mu Anchun's plans, and all her prepared arguments against Lin Yi were completely useless—she wasn't rejecting key figures, but rather those she had been ignoring. However, simply letting these transmigrators stay here didn't fit her plan either, so she had no choice but to try to persuade them with dry words, the result of which was obvious.

"...That's all for now. I'll go back and discuss it with Crusch. I'll contact you again if there are any new plans."

The transmigrators, looking somewhat disheveled, quickly left, leaving behind several transmigrators who breathed a sigh of relief and Lin Yi with a subtle expression.

If the transmigrators who control the "plot" possess an intelligence-controlling ability that is close to "omniscient" in this world, then these transmigrators who have never appeared in the "plot" but have indeed appeared are the most difficult to calculate and speculate about.

Otherwise, how could there be a saying like "human hearts are unpredictable"?

P.S.: Late-night cultivation, boundless joy... Ahem, sorry for updating so late.

Re:CREATORS: Chapter 544 Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (17)

Half an hour later, the time traveler returned, bringing back another "plot character" with him.

“Cursch Karsten. I’ve heard about it from my knights, so I don’t mind your impolite behavior of not bowing to me, a nobleman, when you are my servants.”

Upon meeting, this "plot character" from the original work immediately gave the transmigrators a rude awakening. Just as the more hot-tempered one was about to lash out, the head of the Karlsten family spoke in a commanding tone: "According to the rules of the Kingdom of Lugnica, when a servant's master is in danger, the servant must unconditionally give his life for his master. If I remember correctly, you served as servants in Count Roswaal's manor, so your status is equal to that of servants. Now that your master is in danger, do you, as servants, intend to do nothing?"

The transmigrator, who was about to explode, was completely bewildered, but he quickly recalled his answer to Roswaal's question about becoming a "guest" or a "servant" in the manor—

It can be said that every transmigrator who aspires to win over Rem and Ram would not miss the opportunity to deepen their connection with them, and naturally, his answer at the time was the same.

--servant.

What I once thought was the smartest decision has now become the most deadly weapon.

“If you refuse, then I will execute you according to the rules of the Kingdom of Lugnica, in the name of betraying my lord.”

Calmly delivering the ultimatum, the girl placed her right hand on the hilt of her sword at her waist. There was no doubt that anyone who refused would be met with a merciless blow. Given the abilities and protection the transmigrators had just acquired, they would be no match for this relatively powerful character, let alone the three thugs the protagonist encountered at the beginning.

"If I remember correctly, as a 'Hand Guardian Knight,' I shouldn't have the corresponding responsibilities."

Just as the oppressive atmosphere forced the four transmigrators to lower their heads, Lin Yi, who had been watching the whole thing, suddenly spoke up: "At least, in the relevant regulations of the Kingdom of Lugnica that I have reviewed, there should be no provisions that forcibly restrict the guardian knights."

"...That's right, the Kingdom of Lugnica does not have strict restrictions on the guardian knights, who are already considered the lowest-ranking nobles."

Ignoring Mu Anchun's constant winks beside him, Cooper said coldly, "Given your previous behavior of refusing duel invitations without regard for the dignity of a guardian, no one would slander you even if you decided to stand by... After all, you didn't even have the right to be slandered back then."

Before Lin Yi could respond, the four time travelers who were with him cast pleading glances his way.

If Lin Yi refuses the invitation from the head of the Karlsten family, then the four transmigrators will have no choice but to go with her, unless they intend to violate the relevant regulations of the Kingdom of Lugnica and be killed here.

However, if Lin Yi agrees, they will still have some room to maneuver. Whether they make some small moves as "knights" instead of "squires" on the way, or rely on the protection of the two bug-level abilities "Shinra Tensei" and "Bansho Ten'in", they will have a chance to survive.

At this moment, they tacitly ignored Lin Yi's own interests and made decisions for their own maximum benefit—

"...It's only human nature."

"What did you say?"

"It's nothing, I promise you."

"Alright, we'll meet at the city gate in ten minutes."

After finishing her speech, the head of the Karlsten family left directly. The holder beside her also gave Lin Yi an apologetic look before leaving, leaving behind several transmigrators with embarrassed expressions.

Lin Yi didn't care much about the behavior of his companions: "There's no need for that. If I were in your situation, I would make the same choice. After all, when your life is weighed against the lives of others, any intelligent individual would choose to continue their own life at the expense of others, regardless of good or evil, only right or wrong."

"I'm so sorry! If I survive this, I will repay you no matter what—I swear!"

Looking at the excited transmigrator in front of him, Lin Yi simply smiled and remained silent.

ten minutes later.

The four transmigrators—Lin Yi, Rem who was left behind to take care of everyone, and Natsuki Subaru, the male protagonist of the original work who was anxiously awaiting news of Emilia's danger—formed a group of seven outside the city gates, officially joining forces with the Karsten family and the Karalaki Trading Company.

Compared to the massive force that one side controlled the military power of the Kingdom of Lugunica and the other side that controlled most of the Kingdom of Lugunica's economic resources, Lin Yi's side looked shabby no matter how you looked at it.

"Regardless of whether this operation succeeds or not, judging solely from the scale and implications of this operation, I am becoming increasingly pessimistic about the chances of the throne candidate supported by Earl Roswaal winning."

Looking at the grand procession ahead, Lin Yi naturally struck up a conversation with the maid sitting next to him, who was driving the dragon carriage.

Because of the murder in the manor, the remaining four transmigrators were trying to stay as far away from her as possible. The male protagonist, Natsuki Subaru, who should have been sitting here, was now completely preoccupied with Emilia, whose fate was unknown, and had no interest in doing anything else. With the car already packed, only Lin Yi was sitting here.

"Aren't you worried, your sister?"

"With Earl Roswaal here, my sister will be fine."

The maid continued to drive the dragon chariot with utmost seriousness, but subtle changes in her expression and movements revealed that she was far from being as calm as she appeared.

"I'm a little curious, what makes you place such great trust in that count? Perhaps in a critical moment, he might not only fail to save your sister, but even turn around and push her to her death."

The maid instinctively clenched her fists around the reins, but this time she didn't speak.

The human heart is indeed a very interesting thing. When you are not paying attention, it exists in a way that makes you take it for granted. But when you pay attention to it, you will find it incredible that you took it for granted before. Why did I think that way in the past?

This contradiction reveals the contradictory nature of the being called "human".

"Captain (After the Border Manor incident, with the 'betrayal' and departure of the 'veterans,' Lin Yi was regarded as the captain by several transmigrators who had lost their backbone), we have some ideas about the next operation. Can we come in and talk about them?"

Emerging from the car was the transmigrator's slightly nervous face, but the nervousness was directed not at Lin Yi, but at the blue-haired maid beside him.

Lin Yi had no reason to refuse such a request, and just as he was about to turn and go inside, he suddenly felt a sense of unease—

"...How many people are inside?"

"Huh? Us? There are four of us."

Re:CREATORS: Chapter 545 Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (18)

—Have you ever had a moment when you felt a sense of déjà vu about everything around you, as if it had already happened?

Normal scenery, normal conversations, normal actions... Within all these normal things, there seems to be something abnormal.

How many people are inside?

"Huh? Just me, Captain, and Subaru Natsuki, the three of us."

It's strange, but upon closer inspection, it's not. (栮霖岜物#林揪拌;锍氿)

From the very beginning, I brought this transmigrator and Subaru Natsuki to the royal capital. After participating in the royal selection storyline, we entered the third stage of the storyline. Everything was going according to the "storyline". Now we are about to enter the fourth stage, the White Whale storyline... Everything is normal, nothing is strange.