7th Time Loop WN Vol. 5 Fan Translation

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"Thank you, Rishe!! With this, the time it takes to clean up the theater will be reduced, and preparations will be much easier!"

On the stage of the grand theater, Sylvia's eyes sparkled as she saw what Rishe had brought in. The theater, devoid of an audience, echoed with voices clearly. The opera troupe was fervently adjusting for the resumption of the postponed performance due to Sylvia's illness. On this day, everyone had gathered at the theater, diligently practicing and refining their performance to make up for the delay.

Invited into the theater, Rishe stood on the stage, showcasing the desired item to the members of the troupe, including the diva Sylvia. What Sylvia held in her hands were artificial flower petals created by Rishe's alchemy. When Rishe explained that they looked like snow and would disappear over time, the members of the opera troupe were very pleased.

"Rishe-sama, may I ask a question?"

"Yes, please feel free."

"Thank you. Well, may I ask if these petals, though white, can be colored?"

"Yes! Depending on the coloring agent, the ratio of chemicals would change, so prior testing is necessary. However, the problem is more about the coloring agent remaining when it melts—"

"Rishe, um, how would one go about making a large quantity of these?"

"Since it becomes heavy when mixed, preventing unevenness is the most difficult part. It's surprisingly a test of physical strength!"

Answering each question and suggestion that arose one by one, Rishe engaged with them. Many of the suggestions coming from the troupe offered perspectives unfamiliar to Rishe as an alchemist, making the exchange enjoyable and stimulating.

However, there was a certain hesitation among the members of the troupe.

"Ri... Rishe-sama, um, may I ask another question?"

Although they were interested in these artificial flower petals, there was a visible hesitation in their expressions, making it difficult to ask. Yet, it wasn't just awkwardness towards Rishe; there was another reason, glaringly obvious.

(Naturally, it's something to be concerned about.)

And then, Rishe casually glanced towards the center of the front row of the empty seats, where a figure sat with a languid air, resting their chin on their hand. Even from the stage, their appearance was breathtakingly beautiful. If one were told that they were the leading actor of this theater, anyone would believe it without hesitation.

But that person was, of course, not an actor.

(The Crown Prince of a nation is attending a theater rehearsal meeting...!!)

Arnold, present in this scene, observed the discussions between Rishe and the troupe with an expression that genuinely seemed disinterested.

(Oh no. I can't believe Crown Prince Arnold is really attending...)

This decision had been made just yesterday, on the way back to the palace after taking shelter from the rain in the gazebo.

"Arnold, I'd like to introduce Sylvia and the members of the opera troupe to the artificial flower petals I showed you earlier."

"...Hmm."

"The postponed performance will resume soon, and I need to explain how to make them, so it would be difficult to invite Sylvia alone to the castle. But inviting many members of the opera troupe at this time..."

Rishe's vague words were due to concerns about Arnold's father.

There was a possibility of being watched by the current Emperor after encountering him earlier. And if Arnold was wary of infiltrating spies, then the Emperor would be too. It wouldn't be surprising if they had arrived at the same conclusion from some source of information.