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Chapter 28: A Sister's Request

Chapter 28: A Sister's Request

Having spotted each other, the two ventured over to Beatrice. Meeting at roughly halfway between the two, the three stood off to the side of the market square.

Being the first to speak, Subaru broke what could have ended up being a silent awkward stare.

Subaru: Wow Beako, fancy seeing you out of the library, especially out of the mansion entirely as well.

With a twitch of irritation growing on her face, the drill haired girl's already seemingly unamused expression grew more sour.

Beatrice: Betty still does not remember allowing you to refer to her in such a casual manner I suppose.

Closing her eyes and crossing her small arms, she nodded as if confirming this to herself. Wincing at her instant rebuttal to Subaru, YN decided to try and improve Beatrice's mood.

YN: Umm, Beatrice...

One of Beatrice's eyes opened to YN, looking at him with irritation.

YN: —hk! B-Beatrice-s-sama.

Beatrice: What is it, I suppose?

Bowing forward, YN spoke.

YN: Thank you for healing me. I heard my injuries were very serious and I have you to thank for fixing them.

Before Beatrice could answer, the three were interrupted by two of the remaining villagers that were lingering around in the market square.

Petra's Father: Subaru! We were looking all over for you!

Petra's Mother: Petra had something she wanted to give you for all your efforts last night.

Between the two adults stood a small, auburn haired girl, holding a handmade trinket in her hands.

Subaru: Oh Petra! How thoughtful. You really shouldn't have.

Taking a few paces away from YN and Beatrice, Subaru knelt down next to and spoke to the young girl, just out of earshot of the two.

Beatrice: How rude, I suppose. Running off with someone else in the middle of a conversation. Hmph!

Not sure what to say, YN simply thanked Beatrice again.

YN: But again, thank you.

Beatrice: Not a million 'thank-you's' would ever repay the amount of mana Betty had to use healing you.

Extending his hand out at her response, YN responded.

YN: O-oh! If it's a matter of mana, since you zapped mine before, I can pay you back the mana you used over time, if you'd like. I have better control over my Gate now so—

Beatrice: Betty does not want your mana, I suppose. Especially from someone who's an anomaly.

Freezing in spot from her response, YN's mind sensed a vague familiarity with the term Beatrice had just used.

Didn't Roswaal call me that on the first day when asking for our favor? That's... strange she would use it too, considering the two seem to dislike each other...

Beatrice continued in a much less offended time

Beatrice: Besides, Betty has a feeling YN is going to want all his mana once Beatty tells you what she had meant to tell you.

Returning, Subaru rejoined the group. Catching the last thing Beatrice had said, Subaru asked a question.

Subaru: Hmm? What is it you need to tell us?