Natsuki Minamiya suddenly heard Ren Isana's voice coming through the communication. A look of surprise flashed in her eyes. "Back so soon? Aren't you going to continue exploring that world?"
This time he really had returned quickly. Natsuki Minamiya felt a bit puzzled. What was the reason for returning so soon? *Don't tell me he's already finished exploring!*
"I've already mastered most of the magic here, so there's no need to stay any longer. Besides, I plan to bring a few people back—a girl with near-infinite [Magic Power] and her fellow kin," Ren Isana slowly explained.
Hearing this, Natsuki Minamiya's eyes instantly lit up. A girl with near-infinite [Magic Power]? That was exactly the kind of talent they needed. Thinking of this, Natsuki Minamiya hurriedly asked, "When are you coming back?"
"Maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after. In any case, within the next few days," Ren Isana replied. Once he finished handling Emilia's affairs, he would immediately bring the elves back with him.
"Fine, just come back then. A platform has already been constructed on this side. Let me know when you're ready to return," Natsuki Minamiya said. She nodded and then immediately cut the connection with Ren Isana.
She was now quite expectant of the girl Ren Isana mentioned who possessed near-infinite [Magic Power]. She understood very clearly what that represented if such a person could truly join their side.
They would gain a super mage in the future; the mere thought of it was exciting. No matter how one looked at it, this trip was a massive profit. As for the magic Ren Isana had mastered, she no longer cared as much.
Many spells in their world were similar; while the methods of casting might differ, the effects were largely the same. Bringing them back would only open up more options, which was far less important than someone with near-infinite [Magic Power].
After ending the call with Natsuki Minamiya, Ren Isana waited quietly. With Asuna's help, Emilia quickly finished packing her things.
Because she could return in the future, Emilia didn't bring too much. She only brought the materials she had prepared over the years, intending to use them to unfreeze her kin once they arrived.
Aside from that, she only took some changes of clothes and personal items. All these things were tucked into Asuna's Spatial Backpack, with Asuna helping to carry them.
When the two returned, they were a bit confused to find Ren Isana alone. Emilia asked in confusion, "Where are Ram and Rem? Where did they go?"
Hearing her question, Ren Isana slowly explained, "They went to pack their things as well. They're coming with us this time."
Emilia was stunned. She asked blankly, "They're leaving too? If they leave, what about Beatrice?"
Things had suddenly become awkward. There wasn't much of a problem with her taking Puck, but the issue was that Beatrice was still in the library. If they all left, Beatrice might not even have a place to eat, as only Ram and Rem were left as maids in the Count's Manor.
"Take Beatrice along too!" However, at that moment, Puck popped out. He emerged from Emilia's pendant and sat on her shoulder as he spoke.
Since Emilia was leaving, they might as well all go together. Beatrice had signed a contract with Echidna to guard the Forbidden Library until "that person" arrived. That person could be Ren Isana, or it could be Asuna.
Echidna hadn't specified who it was anyway. If he spoke to her, Beatrice would surely be willing to listen. Puck wasn't comfortable leaving her here all alone either.
After all, Beatrice feared loneliness more than anything. If they all left and she was the only one remaining, she would surely cry. She might even shut herself away forever and fall into a deep slumber.
Because of this, Puck decided to just take her along. He even planned to move the entire library while they were at it, leaving nothing behind as they sought a better life.
"Will she really be willing?" Emilia was somewhat worried by Puck's words. After all, Beatrice could be quite stubborn at times and might not necessarily listen to Puck.
"Leave it to me. Beatrice will definitely listen to me. Young man, come with me!" Puck said before flying off, not forgetting to call out to Ren Isana.
Amused by the spirit, Ren Isana stood up and followed. Led by Puck, they arrived at Beatrice's Forbidden Library. The moment they entered, Beatrice rushed forward and hugged Puck.
"Big brother, did you come to see Beatrice!" Beatrice looked at Puck with a joyful expression. It was only when she saw Puck that she would show such a face.
"Beatrice, I have something to tell you. Let go of me first!" Puck said, breaking free from Beatrice's hug to float in front of her. His expression had turned serious.
Seeing this, Beatrice asked in confusion, "Is something the matter, big brother? You look so serious!"
She knew Puck very well. He only wore such an expression when something truly important was happening, which left Beatrice very puzzled.
"Beatrice, I plan to leave this world with Emilia. Are you coming with us?" Puck asked directly, cutting straight to the point.
Beatrice felt as if she had been struck by lightning the moment she heard those words. Leave this world? That meant she wouldn't be able to see everyone anymore. Panic instantly gripped her.
"Big brother!!" Beatrice looked at Puck anxiously. She couldn't understand why Puck would suddenly decide to leave this world so abruptly. What was going on?
"Emilia has found a way to save our kin. She's going to explore other worlds, so I'm going with her. I want you to come too, Beatrice. Besides, I suspect that the one mentioned in your prophecy is Ren Isana," Puck said, looking at his sister with a straight face.
To be honest, the oral contract Echidna made with her meant that the person might never appear in her lifetime. Echidna never specified who it was, meaning it could be anyone.
The prerequisite was simply being able to open Beatrice's heart and making her willing to leave. One could even say the contract was a lie told just to give Beatrice a reason to keep living.
After all, the contract had no binding power; it was merely an oral agreement. Who truly knew the specifics? This person could be Ren Isana, or of course, it could be Asuna.
Beatrice was stunned by her brother's words. she looked at Ren Isana suspiciously and said, "Big brother, are you joking?"
How could the person she was waiting for possibly be Ren Isana? It was impossible, absolutely impossible. Her brother had to be joking.
"I'm not joking. I'm very serious. Think about it—did Echidna ever describe what the person you're waiting for would look like?" Puck retorted.
Beatrice fell silent at his words. She had only been told to wait for someone and then pass the knowledge of the Forbidden Library to them... Wait a minute, if that was the case, hadn't she already passed it to Ren Isana?
The thought unsettled Beatrice. After staring at Ren Isana for a while, she said, "Wait, let me see if the Tome of Wisdom has any reaction."
Beatrice turned toward her desk and pulled out a Tome of Wisdom. This sight gave Puck a bad feeling. *Oh no, how could I forget about that?*
Beatrice would only believe someone was the right person if the Tome of Wisdom reacted. If there was no reaction in a moment, wouldn't his plan be ruined?
Beatrice ran to Ren Isana holding the book and flipped it open, inputting the question she wanted to know. "Is this the person I am waiting for?" As the information was entered...
The Tome of Wisdom began to react, but the information displayed was a string of garbled code. The book began to shake violently, as if it had become confused by its inability to find any information.
However, in Beatrice's eyes, this meant the Tome of Wisdom was reacting. It had never behaved this way in several hundred years. Beatrice's eyes widened as she looked at Ren Isana in disbelief.
"Is it really you?" Was the person she was waiting for truly Ren Isana? She had already passed on her knowledge, and now the Tome of Wisdom was reacting. Beatrice was genuinely lost in confusion.
Puck's eyes lit up as he watched. He quickly spoke up, "See, see! I told you, didn't I? It's reacting! He is the one you've been waiting for all this time. So Beatrice, you can come with us now!"
The corners of Puck's mouth curled up. He was delighted. Wasn't this just perfect? This way, Beatrice could leave with them, escape this library, and go wherever she wanted.
"But..." Was it really Ren Isana? Beatrice wasn't entirely sure. She looked at the Tome of Wisdom in her hands, which was still shaking in the same way. Every time she tried to verify if Ren Isana was the one, the book just kept vibrating.
"But what? Do you not even trust your own brother? Trust me, Beatrice. Since the Tome of Wisdom reacted, it proves Ren Isana is the one you're waiting for!" Puck said with absolute certainty.
Even if he wasn't, Puck would claim he was. After all, was there any better candidate than Ren Isana? He knew that Ren Isana had been studying the magic of their world lately.
Moreover, he had mastered a vast number of spells from the library in a very short time. Combined with his status as a visitor from another world, if Puck had to choose, he would absolutely pick Ren Isana. No matter how you looked at it, he was the best choice.
Hearing this, Beatrice looked at Ren Isana and then at the Tome of Wisdom before finally making up her mind. In the next instant, a [Magic Circle] appeared beneath her feet, expanding to cover both her and Ren Isana.
"Then let us sign a contract. Since you are the person from the prophecy, you should sign a contract with me. From now on, you will provide me with [Magic Power], and I shall assist you in battle!" Beatrice decided, wasting no more time on hesitation.
After waiting all these years, someone had finally appeared who made the Tome of Wisdom react. Since her brother and the others were leaving with this man, she didn't want to wait any longer either!