7th Time Loop WN Vol. 5 Fan Translation

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Rudolf Gert Gutheil was assisting in the invasion centered around the western continent in the future war. While his command on the battlefield was notable, many speculated that Emperor Arnold Hein favored him particularly because of Gutheil's adeptness in intelligence gathering.

However, this was during the war, and not all information about Galkhein could be blindly trusted. There was a possibility that the information itself was intentionally leaked for strategic purposes.

(In fact, His Highness Arnold himself is currently manipulating rumors about himself. Despite leaving remarkable political achievements, he refrains from openly acknowledging them as his own, thus leaving an impression of a "cruel and brutal crown prince.")

Rishe and Arnold both learned that rumors and future events could not be entirely trusted, especially in the case of Princess Harriet.

Therefore, Rishe had to confirm things with her own eyes.

"Hmm. So, our knight Gutheil is the one that caught the attention of the songstress Sylvia..."

Leaning on his elbows at the garden table was Theodore, who had arrived at the garden a while ago. Ahead of Theodor's gaze, a man and a woman were walking among the blooming flowers. Theodore spoke while poking at the cake Rishe had set out.

"Well, Gutheil does have a good appearance. Not as good as my brother, but he's handsome, tall with sharp eyebrows, and good physique."

"As for his appearance, Sylvia doesn't seem to remember much. But she felt very relieved being carried by Gutheil during her fainting spell."

"So, my sister-in-law decided to cooperate with the songstress..."

Upon Theodore's words, Rishe also glanced at the people beyond the garden.

"It was quite a relief when you happened to pass by, Theodore ... I was really on edge when Sylvia suddenly asked if I knew Sir Gutheil..."

In a slightly distant part of the garden, there were Sylvia, the red-haired songstress, and Sir Gutheil, who seemed flustered as he smiled at her.

Naturally, Rishe, who was only Arnold's fiancée, couldn't make requests of the knight. Therefore, it was necessary to go through the royal family. However, she had heard that His Highness Arnold was busy with official duties in his office in the morning.

"It's good that Sir Gutheil kindly agreed to meet us..."

"Hmm. Watching his demeanor, he doesn't seem completely indifferent."

Rishe and Theodor weren't privy to the conversation between the two. Sylvia had been smiling softly while engaging in various conversations in the garden since earlier. Although Gutheil had a tense expression all along, how did Theodore come to that conclusion?

With a tilt of his head, Theodore gave Rishe a perfect smile.

"Sister-in-law, you're really weak when it comes to romance! Besides Elsie herself, you're probably the only other person that has not noticed Kamil is in love with Elsie."

"W-What!"

Kamil was one of the knights guarding Rishe. He and Elsie, who also came from the slums, were childhood friends. However, Rishe had no idea that Kamil had a crush on Elsie.

"You're not good at love-related matters..."

"Huh, what do you mean by that?"

(And)

Rishe thought quietly.

(That's something I still shouldn't think about. I have to avoid thinking about it until I fulfill my vow...)