With the soul entering the body, Enrico wakes up, slowly opening his eyes and seeing Angela at his side, silent, not noticing that he had awakened. He didn't want people to look at him that way, especially since the one who went through that was the original Enrico.
'It seems I worsened Enrico's life by asking for this pact…'
[That was necessary for everything to work out]
'Yes, you're right, but what kind of world did he go to?'
From what the system said when asked, the original went to a world where creatures suddenly appeared, attacking humans. In that world, no one had magical power, so Enrico was the only one who fought there until he developed his own technique that could give power to normal people using his own magic, managing to make those creatures flee back to where they came from.
'That… is incredible. It seems he grew a lot then. Maybe it's not so bad to give this body to him from time to time, don't you think?'
[No]
'Why?'
[It's because I don't know how his mind is now. When he saved all those people, he was betrayed by some companions who killed him in an ambush. I don't know how his mind is now, so it's better not to risk him going insane]
Great, a new problem had arisen, and the only thing he could do was curse all those bastards who had done this mess.
"Young master, you woke up. I hope it wasn't too bad for you to revisit those memories."
"Don't worry, Angela, I'm fine, and I spent a long time in a place to overcome that."
"…are you talking about the true dungeon?"
"You saw even that?"
It was time to put his acting into play, and he would start by pretending he had already overcome that, because as he said, being looked at that way by others was something he didn't want, and honestly, it was quite annoying.
"We only managed to see that and a few other things, so the king asked you to explain important parts in the future."
"Of course, whenever he wants, he can take me to where he is."
Enrico got up, wanting to talk to him soon. Now that King Alaric and the Emperor of Tsuyokuni knew that he had participated in football, it was better to reveal it between the two so an alliance could already be formed.
"Can you take me there?"
"Wouldn't you like to rest, young master?"
"I'd rather pass on some information right away."
When opening the door, he came face to face with Virelle and Hao, who were about to knock. Hao looked quite surprised.
"Enrico already woke up? That was fast. Normally, it takes an hour for someone to wake up."
"It's just that I'm not normal."
"What arrogance, my disciple."
Hearing those words, Enrico scratched his neck while hoping her training was good, perhaps even above that.
"But don't I have to defeat…"
"Yes, you do, but for now, I'll train you in secret, and as soon as you defeat her, I'll make it official for the family."
"If that's the case, I'll give my best, teacher."
Enthusiasm shone in Enrico's eyes, making Virelle smile, while Hao seemed upset because he was about to lose someone who could have been a disciple with great potential.
"…I don't think it will be easy, especially since Miss Victoria won the prize in the battle between classes, so she will be trained by me."
"Well, that's a problem, but if I surpass her, everything will be solved."
Enrico's confidence was very strong. Even though he was weaker than her now, the certainty in his eyes was great, which could only mean one thing: he had seen a weakness in her in the future.
'He knows how to defeat her… seems I chose well my disciple.'
The four of them walked back to the king's chamber, arriving quickly. After knocking and receiving permission, they entered, where Elowyn was with her back to them, and Alaric was surprised to see Enrico.
"That was fast… that's good. You should meet my daughter Elowyn since you are classmates."
"Yes, I know her, sir, and it's a pleasure to meet you, princess."
"Sure, as if you believed that."
"Yes, I don't believe in my own words at all."
The two stared at each other, throwing verbal daggers, which made Alaric sigh, shaking his head at this childish dispute that somewhat surprised him, since he already knew about the enmity between the two.
'She doesn't even look like the girl from a second ago.'
He remembered Elowyn's serious and thoughtful words about seeing all the dangers of the future and about how Enrico had gone back in time.
"Don't worry, father. If it's for my kingdom, I'll do everything possible to use his information about the future."
It was difficult for her to have a conversation with him since they were enemies, but seeing them argue, she noticed Elowyn's eyes were quite calm, not seeming to carry that problem of seeing others' essences.
'How curious… even arguing, she seems comfortable with him.'
That was something he could use to finally place some true happiness in his daughter, which she only felt when mistreating others.
'My daughter won't become a good person, but Enrico can be a great vessel to contain her in case something bad happens.'
For the first time in years, he felt a small hope that his daughter might improve her attitude, but it would be difficult, since even if she felt comfortable around him, neither of them had good feelings for each other. So he would have to set something up, and as always, many plans were already in his mind.
'Besides, having someone who knows the future and with great potential can be very good.'
Focusing his vision, he would make the two stay together so that both sides would be satisfied. Of course, he wouldn't force things; he would simply give little pushes to his daughter, and the rest would be in Enrico's hands.
"If I had to tell the truth, I'd say you're quite a foolish little princess in the way you treat your subjects."
"I don't need the opinion of someone who's not even part of my kingdom."
"Very well, both of you, stop arguing… Enrico, you must have come for something important, right?"
"Yes, I will reveal about the 43 evil gods, so I ask you to keep it secret, please."
Alaric liked this boy more and more, especially since he started with exactly what he wanted to know. The first thing for him was to know his enemies in order to plan everything already.