Viu's army appeared throughout the Irufurito domain as sentries, at least some of them, while the other half were in the Irufurito district. The Mabeasts were where Meili was guarding them. Meili and Viu appeared in the living room where Rem, Ram, Puck, and a worried Emilia were waiting for them.

- Hello! I , the hero who killed Petelgeuse and my adorable daughter are here.

Rem, Ram, Puck, and Emilia turned towards Viu and Meili as they appeared in the living room. Rem and Ram's expressions betrayed a mix of concern and relief, while Emilia seemed visibly worried and tense.

- Viu! You're finally back! Emilia exclaimed, her worry evident in her voice. We were so worried...but how did you...?

- Well actually, I did the same tactic as against Elsa. I created via a quote one sphere where no one will be able to use his witch factor. I then decapitated him, purified him and burned him to death but it would never have happened without the killing of his ten fingers thanks to me, Meili, the Mabeasts and an army of white men that I created.

Emilia's eyes widened at Viu's explanation, processing the new information about how he and Meili successfully defeated Petelgeuse.

Ram, her expression turning serious, interjected,

- Wait, so you have an army now? And what do you mean by 'created'?

- I created via Wlan an army of white men to kill the witch cult and against Petelgeuse and his ten fingers.

Emilia, Ram, and Rem's gazes all swiveled towards Viu in surprise. The revelation that he had created an entire army via 'Wlan' left them speechless.

Ram, her curiosity piqued, inquired,

- What do you mean by 'created via Wlan'? How is that even possible?

- Ram, Wlan is the name of my writing that makes everything real. Remember how I cured Rem of the curse two months ago!

Ram's expression darkened as Viu mentioned how he had cured Rem of the curse two months ago. The memory stirred unwanted emotions within her.

- So...that was how you broke the curse on Rem... she said quietly, her voice laced with a mixture of gratitude and skepticism.

- Good for you! I guess if you're here it's because the meeting between the 5 candidates to face the Witch cult didn't go well.

Emilia nodded solemnly, her expression solemn.

- Yes, the meeting with the other four candidates was... eventful, she answered. "It did not go as we had hoped. Some of them are quite... challenging to work with.

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- And I guess you and Felt were there to help me, unlike Crusch and Anastasia who wanted to fight Hakugei. And Priscilla stopped you before coming to save my life. The Felt camp didn't like this and refused to help Crusch and Anastasia. Did I sum it all up ?

Emilia smiled faintly, appreciative of Viu's understanding.

- Yes, you've summed it up quite well, she confirmed. Felt was there to support me, while Crusch and Anastasia were more focused on personal ambition. The Felt camp was indeed not very pleased with their priorities. And yes, Priscilla stopped us from rushing in, claiming to have rescued you in our stead. She wasn't too eager to share the spotlight, I'm afraid.

Damn these girls are just...somethings

( You said it Viu. At least you got away with it.)

- Crusch wants to eliminate the Hakugei to increase her popularity and become queen while proving that her ideology is right and she thought I didn't need help. Wilhelm wants to avenge his wife. Felix will follow Crusch. Anastasia acts by profile. Julius follows Anastasia more out of duty than out of a desire to abandon me. Felt didn't like the decision of both sides at all and refused to help them. You were worried about me and you were almost ready to sacrifice yourself. Priscilla did Priscilla and Al followed Priscilla.

Emilia nodded, acknowledging the accuracy of Viu's analysis.

- You've encapsulated everyone's motivations and actions. Crusch's desire for popularity, Wilhelm's thirst for revenge, Felix's unwavering loyalty to Crusch, Julius's duty-bound decision. Felt's stubbornness, and Priscilla's...Priscilla-ness. And Al, of course, as the silent but watchful companion.

- In any case, Priscilla will join the Crusch and Anastasia alliance... for the show. Meili and I are going to rest. Once that's done, we'll discuss what's next.

Emilia, sensing the need for rest, nodded in agreement.

- Yes, you both must be tired. Rest well. We can discuss our next steps when you're rejuvenated and refreshed.

Emilia, unable to shake off her worried thoughts, found herself wide awake in the middle of the night. She decided to check on Viu in his room, hoping to ease her anxiety. As she approached his door, she was surprised to find Rem already there, fast asleep by his bedside.

Emilia hovered silently by the door, watching Rem with a mixture of surprise and curiosity. The sight of Rem taking on the role of a protective sentinel both comforted and perplexed Emilia.

Emilia's eyes softened as she watched Rem sleep peacefully next to Viu. The devotion and care Rem showed towards Viu was evident, and Emilia couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. She too wished to be there by Viu's side, watching over his slumber, ensuring he was safe and sound. However, her own fear and sense of inadequacy held her back.

Silently, Emilia retreated from Viu's doorway, her mind swirling with conflicted emotions.

( For those wondering why Rem was at her bedside, Viu still saved her from the curse when she felt condemned, he was going to have Emilia and the others at the Roswaal mansion and in addition Rem and Ram were there in this meeting. In addition, Rem is more emotional than Ram. Ram on the other hand and ironically it is because she really worries about Viu internally that she refuses to see him at her bedside because of loyalty and love towards Roswaal. )

Returning to her own room, Emilia found sleep eluding her. Her mind kept drifting back to Viu and Rem. She sat on the edge of her bed, lost in thought. The memory of Rem guarding Viu's bedside lingered, stirring up a complex mix of emotions within Emilia.

Emilia silently berated herself for feeling jealous of Rem's closeness with Viu. She knew she had her own bond with him, but the sight of Rem by his side brought a pang of bittersweet envy to her heart.