When I traveled through time and became a player, I just wanted to commit suicide

"What's the meaning of that expression on your face? Are you pitying me? Forget it. I don't need that kind of weakness."

Elsa suppressed her smile and spoke calmly.

"No, you don't deserve sympathy. I just think you're pretty pathetic." Li Shanren shook his head in denial, "So who is the client for this mission?"

"I'm sorry, I'm only responsible for accepting missions assigned by the organization. Other matters have nothing to do with me. Do you think I would know this kind of information? Moreover...even if I were the client, I would definitely hide my identity when it comes to plotting against the candidates for the governor. Would I brazenly issue a commission using my own identity?"

Erza taunted in a rhetorical tone.

"But even if it's a commission like this, even if we don't know the specific client, we can easily identify the suspect. Apart from those related people, who else would risk their lives to come forward? Aren't you the same?"

"No, I'm not, I don't want to get involved in elections at all..."

Li Shanren twitched his lips.

He just brought Alice here to find a relative, and by the way, to take care of the local Assassin resistance and see if there is any chance to help Ezio establish a branch of the Assassin Brotherhood.

If it wasn't for some younger generation, who would take on such a thankless task?

Could it be possible that after assisting someone to ascend to power, he could be awarded the title of "following the dragon"?

But even if we have to find one, we have to find the one with the highest chance of winning. How can we help the one with the lowest chance of winning?

According to the latest information he has obtained, the chances of winning the governor candidate favored by the cheap junior are basically at the bottom, not even 20%...

However, looking at Elsa's playful eyes, this woman obviously did not believe what Li Shanren said.

"Whatever you think, I was entrusted with this matter anyway." Li Shanren shrugged, not caring about Elsa's opinion at all. "So you think the client behind this is another candidate for governor?"

"I didn't say that~~"

Elsa deliberately prolonged the ending sound.

......

With a soft and fragrant pillow behind her head and a thin and warm quilt covering her body, her eyes were fixed on the brilliant crystal chandelier that reflected the sunlight from the window.

"Strange ceiling..."

Subaru Natsuki sat up suddenly, lifted up his white pajamas, and checked his abdomen.

The belly that had been ruthlessly cut open was now so smooth that no trace of injury could be seen, as if someone had used an eraser to erase the fatal crack.

"I... am not dead!"

Subaru Natsuki's brows immediately lit up with joy. It was really great to be able to avoid the fate of death.

At least I won't be scolded by my seniors...

But then again, how did the wound suddenly appear at that time?

Subaru Natsuki silently recalled the scene at that time, and the final picture froze on the moment when he stood in front of Emilia and Elsa cut through the ice wall with her bare hands.

It turns out that it wasn't blocked at all at that time?

In fact, his stomach had been cut open at that time, but the injury was delayed until a few minutes later. This amazing swordsmanship was hard for Subaru to imagine.

"I wonder if you have caught Erza..."

Thinking of that terrible woman, Subaru Natsuki couldn't help but sigh.

So where exactly is this place? Did the senior bring me back, or...

Looking at this room that was simply decorated yet elegant, Subaru Natsuki couldn't help but swallow.

He might have come to someplace remarkable.

However, no one came to see him after getting up for so long, which made Subaru Laiyue feel a little itchy.

He was not a very quiet person, so it was really difficult to ask him to lie in bed and wait for others to come and see him.

"Okay! Then get up and start a new adventure with this room as the center!"

Subaru Natsuki threw back the quilt, put on the sweater and slippers prepared beside the bed, and walked towards the door with a happy look on his face.

With a gentle push, the door opened.

A wide corridor dominated by warm colors appeared before our eyes, stretching all the way to the point where there was almost no end in sight.

The ground is covered with complex and gorgeous patterns. The wall on the left is inlaid with wooden doors, and on the right are windows equipped with transparent crystals, which refract colorful light under the sunlight.

"Wow... so luxurious! Could this be the residence of your senior?!"

Subaru Natsuki walked aimlessly along the corridor.

I walked for seven or eight minutes but still couldn't see the end.

"This mansion is ridiculously large."

He couldn't help but complain, then looked at the portrait on the wall.

"Hey, did I just see this painting?"

Subaru Natsuki scratched his head.

"Is this the so-called infinite corridor? Could it be that I have been standing still since the beginning?"

When he looked back, he saw an endless corridor in front of him and an almost endless corridor behind him.

"Uh... That's awkward..."

Subaru Natsuki suddenly regretted his rash actions. If he had known earlier, he should have stayed in the room and waited for others to come find him.

"Let's go back and have a look."

After hesitating for a moment, Subaru Natsuki turned around and walked back the way he came.

Fortunately, after walking for seven or eight minutes, he returned to the room he left from.

"Huh... I'm back. Go back and lie down obediently."

Subaru Natsuki grabbed the door handle and pushed it open.

However, behind the door was not the guest room he was familiar with, but a study room covering nearly 100 square meters. Bookshelves were neatly arranged on both sides, the height of the bookshelves almost touching the ceiling, and the shelves were filled with books of varying thicknesses.

At first glance, the collection of books here is comparable to that of a small or medium-sized library.

"here it is......"

Lai Yue Subaru looked at this strange place in surprise, and then he saw the short figure sitting on the chair in the middle of the study.

She was a little girl who looked to be only eleven or twelve years old. She was wearing a gorgeous ruffled dress, had long light cream-colored curly hair, and had a somewhat pitiful temperament on her pretty face.

"I don't know why, but your look makes Betty angry!" The girl sitting on the chair said expressionlessly, "Get out, this is not the place for you."

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break in here, but this was supposed to be a guest room, why did it become a study?" Subaru Laiyue spread his hands, helplessly saying.

"Don't ask Betty about this. This is Betty's study and bedroom. You who broke in for no reason, get out now! Immediately! Immediately!"

Although there was no expression on her face, the girl's tone seemed very angry.

"Dormitory? They actually let a kid like you live in the study. Are you the kind of person who is not welcomed?" Subaru Natsuki asked in surprise.

"You are the one who is not welcome!!"

The girl raised her voice, then jumped off the high chair and walked quickly towards Subaru Natsuki.

"Rude man, Betty's patience has been exhausted."

"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?"

Seeing the girl walking towards him, Subaru Natsuki instinctively felt something was wrong and stepped back involuntarily.

The next second, a soft little hand pressed on his abdomen.

"Get out!"

With a delicate cry, a powerful airflow burst out from the girl's hand, mercilessly hitting Subaru Natsuki's stomach.

"Pfft-!"

The patient, who had just gotten up less than half an hour ago, was suddenly thrown backwards, crashed through the door, and hit the back of his head on the hard wall, instantly losing consciousness.

The girl waved her hand expressionlessly and closed the study door again.

"They were able to open my door of opportunity so easily. They really brought back a troublesome guy."

......

The aroma of food wafted into Elsa's nostrils, making her feel a little hungry with an empty stomach.

Although she may have become a so-called "cursed doll", in fact, she still needs to eat, drink, defecate and urinate, just like a normal person.

"hungry?"

Li Shanren walked in with a bowl of hot meat porridge.

"Are you going to feed me?" Elsa licked her lips. "It's hard for me to even move my fingers right now."

"You wish." Li Shanren said speechlessly, "As long as the tight spell is removed, you will be able to move a little bit."

"Oh? So you can take this off for me?"

"Of course." Li Shanren put the bowl on the bedside table and took out a brown and yellow contract with handwriting from his arms. "Sign this and I will unlock it for you."

"what is this?"

Elsa looked at the paper and put away her smile.

"Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance." Li Shanren replied.

A moment later, Elsa lay on the bed, looking at the densely written contract and couldn't help but read it aloud.

"The following agreement is signed by 'Li Shanren' (hereinafter referred to as 'Party A') and Elsa (hereinafter referred to as 'Party B')."

"This contract is signed on the principle of friendship and mutual assistance and for the purpose of win-win cooperation. After signing, Party A will assume the following responsibilities to Party B—"

"First, Party A grants Party B limited freedom, allowing Party B to move freely within a certain range without infringing upon the life and property of Party A and his relatives and friends in any way; Second, Party A shall provide Party B with materials necessary for survival or mission execution, including but not limited to money, food, fresh water, etc.; Third, Party A shall not force Party B to execute missions that will lead to certain death..."

"Party B will have the following obligations to Party A—"

"First, except for missions that require certain death, Party B must unconditionally carry out any mission assigned by Party A, and must not, in the name of completing the mission, infringe upon the safety of life and property of Party A and its relatives and friends, or maliciously cause the failure of the mission; Second, when Party A and its relatives and friends need assistance, whether they need help passively or actively, Party B must provide necessary assistance to ensure the safety of life and property of Party A and its relatives and friends..."

A series of treaties were written in great detail, covering both sides, specifying various rights and obligations, as well as the various penalties that would occur if a contract was breached.

The treaty is valid for ten years.

Elsa frowned as she read the contract, then looked at Li Shanren in confusion, "Is it necessary to go through so much trouble? If you want to control me, just take me to get a slave mark."

"To get a slave mark, you have to go to the slave exchange. With your identity, you will be recognized. I don't think you are an unknown person." Li Shanren said calmly, "And I don't like things like slave marks."

In addition, the slave mark will dissipate after the host dies. With Elsa's ability, she can completely get rid of it by dying.

There is no such concern when using a soul-anchoring contract.

"This is a divine punishment contract. You know the consequences of violating it. If you sign it, you have the right to continue living."

"The Divine Punishment Contract... Something of this level is more than enough to restrain Emerald-level beings. It even has a strong restraining effect on Transcendents above Emerald-level beings. You are really willing to give it to a mere Gold-level Transcendent to use."

Elsa smiled sweetly.

"You are about to break through to the Emerald Level. Ordinary contracts will have no effect on you." Li Shanren explained calmly.

"Oh?" Elsa narrowed her eyes, "What if I don't sign?"

"Then you are of no value to me. I will drag you outside the city and burn you. Don't worry, I am not using ordinary flames. There is basically no possibility of your resurrection. Even if there is such a possibility, I will collect your ashes and burn you again when you are resurrected one day."

Li Shanren said the creepy words in a calm tone.

......

Inside the mysterious mansion.

Lying on the soft bed, Subaru Natsuki opened his eyes again and heard two girls' voices with similar tones.

"It looks like the guest has woken up, sister."

"It looks like the guest has woken up, Rem."

"Um...what just happened?"

Subaru Natsuki sat up, holding the back of his head which was aching slightly. He only remembered that he had accidentally entered a study room and was driven out by the little loli inside with magic.

"The guest was lying in the hallway in a mess just now. Rem and my sister brought him back."

"The guest just collapsed helplessly in the corridor. Ram and my sister brought him back."

"Thank you so much. By the way, who are you two? You speak in such a unique way."

Subaru Laiyue looked up and saw two twin girls of the same height and identical appearance sitting at the end of the bed. They were estimated to be only about 1.5 meters tall, with cute and pure faces, refreshing short hair, and long bangs covering their left and right eyes respectively. Their hair colors were also pink and blue.

They wore white hair accessories on their heads and small and decent maid outfits. The dresses were based on black and tightly wrapped around the bodies, clearly outlining the curves of the girls.

"Oh, a maid costume?! There is actually such a thing in this world. Is this just some bad taste of yours, senior?"

Subaru Natsuki made a bold guess with excitement on his face.

"Oh no, sister. Although I don't understand what the customer is saying, the look in his eyes looks so obscene."

"That's bad, Rem. I don't know what the guest is talking about, but the look in his eyes is so obscene."

"Can you two stop it for a moment! How is my look obscene? I am obviously an excellent young man with good morals and a righteous temperament!"

Subaru Natsuki retorted loudly, unconvinced.

At this moment, the door of the room was pushed open and a pleasant female voice came in.

"Okay, can you be quiet for a moment? I heard you guys arguing early in the morning."

When Lai Yue Subaru heard the voice, he looked and saw a girl in a white slim skirt standing at the door with her hands on her hips. Her waist-length silver hair was simply draped behind her, and her pair of long white legs was extremely pleasing to the eye.

"So it was you who brought me back, Emilia!"

Subaru Natsuki showed a look of joy.

"Who else could it be?" Emilia sighed. "Your companion hasn't come back for a long time, but your injuries are so severe that I can only help you control your condition. I can't completely heal you. I can only bring you back for treatment."

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I'm planning to move house soon, looking for a house, moving things, and continuing to save manuscripts for a new book, so I may not have enough time to write this one.

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Thank you all readers for your generous support!

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