Yukinoshita Yukino stared blankly at the Cooked Berries in her hand, lost in thought, as she said softly:
"If my family finds out I've been missing for an entire day, they will definitely be very anxious."
"I want to go back quickly, the sooner the better."
Seeing Yukino in low spirits, Natsuyu immediately handed over a piece of Berry Candy and offered gentle comfort:
"We will find a way home. Being anxious is useless; it might even cloud your judgment and lead to you getting hurt."
"I believe your family would rather see a healthy you than see you a few days earlier."
"Stay alive, Yukinoshita. Don't be pathetic. You need to return to your family in your best state to apologize to them. That is what you ought to do most."
Yukinoshita Yukino's pearly teeth lightly bit into the Berry Candy. She looked at Natsuyu and revealed a relaxed smile:
"Mm, you're right."
Kiana let go of Sakuraba Ema and tilted her face up, patting her chest as it surged beneath her touch. She laughed boisterously, "We can definitely go back!"
"Yukino and I have both shared our stories. In exchange, it's your turn!"
"Ema, Ema, you go first."
Being watched by everyone, Sakuraba Ema was slightly startled. She showed a lonely smile and looked down, saying:
"I have a good friend I grew up with, Shiro-chan. She and I suddenly drifted apart."
"If I can go home, I will explain things to my parents, and then find Shiro-chan to ask her why she acted like that. I'll clear up the misunderstanding and continue being friends with her!"
Sakuraba Ema smiled as she thought of that beautiful future.
Kushida Kikyo immediately offered her blessings. "I believe Ema will definitely be able to reconcile with Hiro."
Natsuyu tilted his head, imagining the scene:
Ema asks Hiro, and Hiro tells Ema the truth. Ema's Hidden Mine is triggered, she blackens, and the world ends.
Life is truly full of surprises!
For the sake of all humanity in That World, Natsuyu decided he would dispel Sakuraba Ema's dangerous thoughts in the future.
Before defeating the Final Boss to go home, if he couldn't diffuse Sakuraba Ema's Hidden Mine, he might consider following her to the Witch Trial World.
There were many pitiful girls there; since he knew about it, Natsuyu was willing to lend Sakuraba Ema and the others a hand.
This was undoubtedly the right thing to do.
Kiana also offered her blessing: "Friends should clear up misunderstandings so they don't have regrets. I believe Ema can do it."
Natsuyu hurriedly interrupted their "assistance" to Sakuraba Ema:
"I actually think you can take it slow; there's no need to be so urgent. Ema is such a well-behaved, good girl. For things to turn out like this, it must be that Hiro's fault."
As expected of me, working hard to save the world again today.
Natsuyu felt smug inwardly.
Sakuraba Ema opened her mouth, wanting to say something good on Hiro's behalf.
But Natsuyu was attacking Hiro from her perspective out of favoritism toward her. Sakuraba Ema felt happy and enjoyed this favoritism; finally, she pursed her lips and said softly:
"Natsuyu, thank you. But Hiro is a very good person. You both pursue what is right; if you met, you would surely become good friends too."
Yukinoshita Yukino looked at Natsuyu in surprise. "I didn't expect you to be the type to favor your own over logic."
Natsuyu froze for a moment, his left and right brain fighting over that single sentence as he fell into thought:
"Favoring one's own is right, and following logic is also right. If I encounter a situation where the two conflict, how can I achieve a perfect resolution..."
Yukinoshita Yukino quipped, "At a time like this, shouldn't you be thinking about whether to choose your people or logic and give up on one of them?"
Natsuyu said as a matter of course, "Because I have the confidence that my Ability can achieve a perfect ending and find the most correct path."
Sakuraba Ema's eyes were full of admiration. "Natsuyu is so amazing!"
Yukinoshita Yukino was speechless. "You can't have your cake and eat it too. Ema, don't believe everything he says..."
Kiana raised both hands high in a carefree gesture. "Why think about such complicated things? Natsuyu, it's your turn to talk about your business."
Sakuraba Ema showed a slightly worried look and looked at Natsuyu with concern. "I know this one. Natsuyu probably wants to take revenge on the bad guys."
Natsuyu waved his fist. "Mm, I will definitely find them and beat them to death when I get back."
Super Wisdom told him he could use Super Strength now.
Turning bad people into "bad person jam" would not only prevent them from harming society but also provide nutrients for flowers and grass to beautify the environment. It was truly killing two birds with one stone.
This was undoubtedly the most correct course of action.
"Uh."
Yukinoshita Yukino leaned back slightly, her expression subtle. "I really don't want to have to visit you in prison. Calm down."
Natsuyu's tone was relaxed. "It's fine. The Backpack can store corpses; they won't be able to catch me."
Kiana nodded. "That's right!"
Seeing the hesitant expressions of Sakuraba Ema and the others, Natsuyu changed the subject. He looked into the distance and said softly:
"Alright, let's stop talking about such bloody things. Actually, besides revenge, I have matters at home that need to be resolved as soon as I get back."
"As you know, Mr. Lawyer passed away. After his death, the family's reputation was affected, and the Rurikawa Family began to decline rapidly."
"I was supposed to inherit the Family Estate, but my grandmother wants to seize power. That old woman wants to sell off a distant younger sister of mine, Rurikawa Tsubaki, to another Noble in exchange for family benefits."
"I need to get back quickly to seize power and stop that old woman from doing something stupid."
Natsuyu was the only son of the Rurikawa Family. He originally thought that since he had replaced the role of Rurikawa Tsubaki, she didn't exist.
Later, when the old woman brought Rurikawa Tsubaki over, he realized that Rurikawa Tsubaki did indeed exist.
Her identity was that of a descendant of a former meritorious servant. The servant had been granted the family name by the Head of the Family for their contributions, becoming a Branch Family. However, Rurikawa Tsubaki did not live in the Main House, so Natsuyu hadn't known of her existence.
The old woman was using Tsubaki, who had no Rurikawa blood, as a tool to exchange for family benefits.
Natsuyu felt this was very incorrect.
As a Transmigrator, he naturally had ways to bring the Rurikawa Family back to life.
The old thing should just scurry back, enjoy good food and drink, and obediently reach the end of her natural life without interfering with him inheriting the position of Head of the Family to begin his high-end operations.
Natsuyu spread his hands and said, "So, I actually need to go back quickly, the sooner the better."
"If I go back late, Rurikawa Tsubaki's life will be ruined by that foolish old woman."
Sakuraba Ema's brow furrowed slightly as she clenched her fist, condemning in a small voice, "How could she... how can that person be so wicked?"
Kiana scratched her head. "I feel like the relationships in Natsuyu's family are so complicated."
Kushida Kikyo continued to play the Angel, saying with a smile, "Natsuyu is going to save his sister. I will work hard too, and make sure Natsuyu gets back in time."
Yukinoshita Yukino made no comment on the affairs of Nobles and looked at Kushida Kikyo:
"Finally, it's your turn."
Kushida Kikyo said with a smile, "Thank you for the concern, Yukino. I also want to go home as soon as possible to tell my parents and friends that I'm okay."
Knowing that Kushida Kikyo no longer had any friends, Natsuyu saw the insincerity hidden beneath her mask. He suddenly stood up, drawing the attention of Yukinoshita Yukino and the others:
"Alright, it's getting late. Everyone, come to me in a bit to collect some Monster Pills, and then go to sleep."
"There are still many things waiting for us to do tomorrow."