Is this really just an RPG? !

As long as I don't stay up all night, I can still get up early.

After listening to Lilith tell the story, I refused to continue the game and took Roger back to my room. I wanted to talk to Emily and Lilith about the bell tower, but I felt that it would be better not to involve too many people in such an event related to time magic, so I gave up this plan.

Yvette City belongs to the northern city and is close to the sea.

The morning was colder than I expected.

This time I got up earlier than Lilith and the others, so I didn't meet the waiter who always asked me "Would you like to go to Warren's Mansion" with a little emotion? Instead, I met a receptionist who went to the restaurant Maid at breakfast. Some wanted to try the hotel's breakfast, but considering what was to come, I thought it would be better not to eat.

What if you encounter a strange scene again?

Say hello and say "wait a second for me to throw up"?

"If Your Highness and the others come to find me, tell me that I have something to go out and will be back at night."

"Understood."

Just in case, I still specially asked the maid.

Although they shouldn't worry about such things?

Rather, Emily would be happier not seeing me, because of the "won the bet" kind of thing.

"Meow?"

"Go to the clock tower, but before going to the clock tower, I plan to find someone first."

"Meow!"

"Ah... I guessed it, I'll leave it to you when the time comes."

I want to find Roy.

Although he concealed a lot of things during that exchange, I have a feeling that he seems to have concealed it on purpose. The purpose is to wait for me to come to the door, so that he can receive more money... Yes, because Roy is a money-making maniac, even with a child's appearance, he can't change his nature as a profiteer.

Really bad guy.

What's more troublesome is that finding Roy itself is not an easy task. The hotel named "Dongsheng" is always open in a very strange place. Fortunately, for some reason, Roger has the ability to directly pull that hotel over. As long as he can see himself, the rest of the matter can be dealt with slowly.

Walking on the street with Roger in his arms, he was surprised to find that there was no one there.

Am I going out too early?

"Meow?"

"Well...it's a little uncomfortable."

Because when walking on the streets of Yvette City several times, I can see all kinds of pedestrians. It is rare to see such a quiet street, which is another feeling. If I didn't have something to do, I would probably walk around the entire Yvette City in a leisurely manner, looking for something to eat by the way.

But I have very important things to do now.

And, although I don't dislike lively places, this kind of excitement is not included.

When I habitually passed through the alleyway, I encountered those gangsters again.

There are no substitutions.

"Roger, get in my hat."

"Meow?"

"I'll set off a firework first."

Let Roger go back behind the hood, move his hands a little, and put on the look of fighting with the gangster.

"Oh! Brothers, take a look, there is a handsome young master here who wants to fight with us."

"Take it lightly, after all, you are an eldest young master who has never seen the world."

Before I finished speaking, these gangsters surrounded me, ready to block my retreat.

However, although flying spells are not allowed in the city, space spells are not prohibited.

Opened the backpack and dropped a lot of flammable and explosive potion bottles, activated [Flash] to escape from the crowd, and then heard a "boom" explosion.

Because it is Emily's special blasting potion specially made for human use, while limiting the lethality to buildings and the destructive power to the human body, it will also make the blasting target feel an indescribable pain.

This potion is commonly known as..."Emily's Tricky Blasting Pepper Water".

It is said that a patent has also been applied for.

I don't know how to complain better.

After completing the daily task [Get rid of the little bastards who came to make trouble 4/4], I was led by Roger to a remote alley, and then Roger jumped down and grabbed the wall with his claws. After a while, the gray-white wall turned into a wooden door, and the sound of "da da da" running came from inside.

The door was opened, and I saw the store manager Roy who looked like a child again.

"Can't it be changed? Don't you know that the sound of a cat scratching the wall is super harsh?"

"Yeah, so I prepared earplugs."

I took out the cotton that plugged my ears and waved it in front of Roy a few times, feeling quite ostentatious.

Maybe I really hate this guy.

"I really can't do anything about you, come in first."

"excuse me."

"If you know it's disturbing, please go out!"

"Then don't bother."

"Hello!"

Sitting skillfully in front of the bar with Roger in my arms, I felt more and more thick-skinned.

"Is there anything you want to ask me?"

"Don't talk so much, just give me the hammer."

I decided on the topic without even thinking about it, lest the other party get involved in the money issue.

"...That's only one."

Roy replied like this.

I obviously don't believe it.

While going back in time, it also makes many things go back to the state before the event happened, just like the gangsters I met on the way here, no matter how many times I go back, they will be at the same place, as long as I don’t change the course of action, They will definitely meet, and then deal with them in various ways.

In the same way, although I once gave the hammer to the girl, it was close to the evening. I got the hammer at one o'clock in the afternoon, and found the hammer in the basement of Warren's mansion at two o'clock in the afternoon, so I will come in the morning If you were looking for Roy, he must still have the hammer in his hand.

Although what happened in between I can't guess at all.

"Why are you so sure! After all, it's possible that the hammer hasn't reached me yet at this time..."

"Would you believe it in your place?"

"Of course I don't believe it!"

"..."

"..."

There are always some people who like to slap themselves.

Also played very loudly.

For example, the profiteer in front of me is probably the most representative figure.

"Okay, okay, I admit, the hammer is with me, why did you come to ask for the hammer all of a sudden?"

"I want to use that ancient clock for a while."

The first time was because of hearing a bell, the second time was probably hit on the head with a hammer, and the third time was stabbed by a strange teddy bear. Every backtracking point is in the hotel room, and it is in the room of Lilith and Emily, at the time when I was playing board games with them, that is to say, the recorded moment is when I came to Evie When I heard the bell on the first night in Techeng, I had a strange feeling at that time, probably because my "concept" of the bell tower was not as strong as others, which led me to perceive something.

Although I woke up in my own room for the second time, I should have returned to the same time as the first and third times when I got in touch with the "fever" that Lilith said different. Because of my fever, Emily and Lilith not only interrupted the game, but also did not leave early the next day, and waited until I woke up before saying "going to visit the manager", which gave me the opportunity to propose "going together" .

So, I just go back to a time earlier than that point.

It was the afternoon when I met Roger... No need, just the night, enough time for me to get to the bell tower and find out why it all happened.

It is now 10:47 in the morning, and the maximum backtracking time of the clock tower is 12 hours, which is definitely in time.

As long as this profiteer doesn't just waste time.

"As long as this profiteer doesn't procrastinate... Ah, I accidentally said it, but forget it, what I said is the truth."

"I'm so sorry, I, a profiteer, seem to want to delay your work."

"No, no, you gave me this job, I'm just going to do a full set."

"Including allowing the other party to conceive a child? For such a thing, even a brave man will be sentenced to a minimum of 3 years in the Alexander Empire."

"...Why are you so bad?"

"Probably because you can't have fun with me, Neil."

When Roy said this, his face was expressionless, as if he was talking about something that everyone knew.

But why do I have to make fun of him... fun?

Wait, so to speak.

"Detailed story, in exchange, give me the hammer."

"Huh? The hotel really needs some stories to attract guests. It's a good deal, and this one is for you."

Roy said so, pulled the drawer open, and then hit the hammer directly at my face. Fortunately, my reaction speed was not too bad. I was relieved after I grasped the hammer firmly and put it on the table. At this time, I could vaguely hear a smacking sound similar to "tsk tsk". It should be that Roy missed the hammer. I'm deeply sorry about this.

Then let him fall into infinite regret!

Anyway, I won't fight with him because of this kind of thing.

"Roger, it's time to go."

"Meow!"

"Are you leaving now? Don't you want something to drink? Even milk for cats is fine!"

"No! Keep it for yourself!"

After speaking, I left the hotel.

The wooden door gradually disappeared and turned back to the gray-white wall, as if the hotel he stayed in before did not exist at all, but Roger still held a fish-shaped biscuit that came out from Roy's side. He seemed to like eating this kind of thing very much. If Yi didn't find out, just pretend it didn't happen.

You won't say that he will pursue the price of this biscuit and ask me for money the next time we meet, right?

…………

etc! It seems really possible!

"Meow?"

"Ah...it's nothing, it's just that it's better for you to be more smooth next time. I have enough space here for you to store all kinds of food."

"………Meow."

"How is it possible? I am full of kindness towards Manager Roy!"

Does anyone believe it?

Anyway, I don't believe it myself.

Taking Roger with the hammer, I went directly to the gate of the clock tower. Instead of looking for the key, I directly blasted the chain with magic, and then opened the door to enter the clock tower. The same as when I entered the previous two times, there was nothing but old wooden chairs, and this time I climbed halfway up the stairs and did not see any sudden portraits. It feels like someone is following behind.

I didn't specifically confirm the other party, but asked Roger to help me keep an eye on the unknown guy behind.

Finally, I climbed to the top of the building and saw the old old clock. Such a facility can't tell that it is part of a magical weapon anyway, because I can't feel any mana fluctuations on the ancient clock, but when I bring the hammer closer, it begins to resonate faintly.

The footsteps below became louder and faster.

That person probably sensed that something was wrong and started to worry.

"Eh? Don't worry, I just plan to use this thing for a while."

I yelled downstairs.

Even though I couldn't see anything, I knew someone was there.

Not the girl who asked me for the hammer, but someone else.

I have never seen the appearance of this person, but I can judge it based on some clues.

"It's about 12 strokes."

"..."

"Then I knock!"

"...!!"

"Time! Go back to 12 hours ago!"

Before the man could catch up, I struck the bell hard.

The 12 bells echoed throughout Yvette City, and at the same time made me feel an indescribable dizziness. After this disgusting feeling disappeared, my sight and hearing recovered. At this time, I was no longer on the top of the bell tower, but standing in front of a door.

From inside came the conversation between Lilith and Emily, and from time to time, Qiuqiu's voice could be heard.

The hammer that was in his hand disappeared.

It was dark outside the window.

It is 23:14 now.

"Meow!"

"It's a pity that I can't play games with Lilith and the others...Let's do what needs to be done first."

"Meow!"

Get to the top of the bell tower before 24:00.

Then, I can find the source of all this.

End this never-ending day.

It is difficult to see pedestrians walking on the streets of Yvette City at night.

Of course, you can still meet some guys after all, such as... gangsters.

I don't know if it's because the economy of Yvette City is so developed that the gangsters are also flourishing. I think I have encountered this foursome many times, although they met at different times within two days, and after each encounter The events are also different, for example, this time I was going to smash it.

After all, I still have an iron rod from the robber's den in my backpack. This is the second weapon I have encountered in my life that I have enough strength to pick up. Even though there is a sentence in the system introduction that "it can only be used to beat unarmed ordinary people", it can finally make me feel the good feeling of using weapons to smash people.

But I failed.

Surprisingly, the group of four didn't make trouble, they just looked at me with strange eyes, and then waved their hands to signal me to leave quickly.

"Which family's young master still sneaks out at this time, going around and staying aside, didn't the adults in the family tell you not to walk in the alleys at night? You are lucky to meet some brothers today."

"..."

It turned out that he wasn't the kind of guy who was too bad to be saved.

The other party didn't come forward to find trouble, so I didn't bother to do anything. I hugged Roger tightly, bypassed the four people, and continued to run towards the clock tower. It’s not that I have to take the alley, it’s just that this road is the one I’m most familiar with and the fastest way to reach the bell tower. If you take the main road, you’ll be easily confused by the messy shops.

The time was exactly 23:27.

I have half an hour to go to the top of the clock tower.

But now there is a big problem, how do I unchain the gate. Exploding according to the previous method is not an appropriate choice. If anyone is alarmed, it will be troublesome, not to mention that there are patrolling guards at this time, and the guards from the entire city may be attracted here.

But if you look for the key...

"Roger, can you try to find the key to open the chain around?"

"Meow!"

I can only hope that Roger can pick up something this time too.

The magic lamps used for lighting were turned off, and the streets were completely dark, except for some light that could be seen when the patrolling guards passed by. I stood in front of the gate of the clock tower waiting for Roger to return, checking what I had discovered during this time, and getting ready to escape.

In case those soldiers really ran to the clock tower to inspect, I could only run first.

At worst, go to Roy and ask for a hammer again.

Think about it carefully, although the maximum backtracking time is 12 hours, if you keep using it, wouldn't you be able to go back to a very long time ago?

There may be some kind of flaw.

As recorded in that book, this clock tower is an incomplete magic weapon.

"The magic of manipulating time is really scary."

I couldn't help but sigh like this.

"Meow!"

Roger suddenly jumped on my shoulder and threw a silver-white metal object to me.

is the key to the chain.

"I know you can find it, let's go in."

The moment I opened the lock with the key, the chain was broken into several pieces and scattered on the ground like being cut off. After I opened the door and walked in, I came to this clock tower again. Same old wooden chair, rotting armrest, slammed and locked door.

And, the portraits that inexplicably appeared on the wall.

I took Roger up, and when I walked halfway, I heard a strange "creaking" sound from below. Something seemed to appear on the wooden chair, and there were "da da da" footsteps behind me, like Who is behind me, he deliberately keeps a certain distance, as long as I speed up, he will also speed up, and similarly, when I slow down, he will also slow down.

The only difference is that even if I stop, the footsteps will continue.

The top of the bell tower is still the old bell.

But there was a bright red liquid flowing on it, as if warning me of something.

Without a hammer, I can't try to ring the bell again. I can only wait for the guy who followed me to come up and confirm who he is.

but……

"No one."

With the help of the moonlight, I looked down the stairs, but found nothing.

Obviously the footsteps sounded like they were approaching, but there was still no one in sight.

"No one, footsteps...Roger, if this is the case, what probably unfolded?"

"Meow."

"Huh? Invisibility? Transparent people? Magic can do it too... Ugh!"

I wanted to ask a few more questions, but I suddenly felt something was wrong, and I dodged to the left subconsciously, and then I heard a heavy object hitting the floor with a loud sound, leaving a big hole where I was standing. Potholes. Under the moonlight, I could vaguely see faint ripples in the air, but I couldn't tell what it was.

It's kind of like a creature called a hidden snake.

It will change the color of its surface to be similar to the surrounding environment, and start from the place where the prey cannot detect it.

It seems... there really is such a type of magic?

"Meow!"

"I know! But I don't know how to hide if I can't see it!"

I took a few steps to the left, and then I saw another dent in the floor.

Even if he could detect some strange guy, he still couldn't confirm who it was and what weapon he was using. Judging from the traces on the floor, it should be a kind of strike weapon. Could it be a hammer? But this hammer is too big! In other words, is there no way to deal with the trouble in front of me?

"Meow meow meow!"

"Sprinkling things? Even if you say so! I only have the explosive chili water made by Emily in my backpack! It's still a special product that is colorless and odorless and can only make you feel pain all over your body!"

"Meow!"

"You ask me who I ask!"

I'm running around the old clock.

The other party seems to have no thinking ability, and will only keep attacking where I stand. As long as I run around according to the rhythm, I can ensure that the invisible guy can't hit me.

But there is no fundamental solution.

"Meow!"

"Oh, yes, just blow it up, then..."

At Roger's prompt, I remembered the magic scrolls for blasting in my backpack, and when I was about to take them out for indiscriminate strikes, one hand grabbed me and dragged me into the wall. It happened so suddenly that I didn't react at all. When I came back to my senses, my mouth was already covered.

"Hush."

The man motioned for me to be quiet.

The knocking sound outside disappeared, only the footsteps of "da da da", after a long time, even the footsteps disappeared, and the hand covering my mouth was released.

"It should have left."

The man who saved me seemed relieved.

I don't know what this place is. Judging from the items placed there, it may be a bedroom, but I have studied the structure of the clock tower, and it is absolutely impossible to put down such a place. The only explanation is... space magic, in the clock tower A door was opened inside to connect it to this bedroom.

Then the owner of the bedroom found out what happened to me and pulled me here from the clock tower.

"You don't look surprised?"

"...Well, I can sort it out a little bit, and I can probably understand it."

"That would be wonderful. Oh! Almost forgot, I'm so sorry for involving you in this dangerous incident."

The one who saved me was a ten-year-old girl. Although she was dressed very ordinaryly, I could still feel that she was a descendant of a noble family.

"Then, let me introduce myself first. I am Nancy, Nancy Warren. Please give me your advice when we meet you for the first time, Mr. Brave."

"Um……"

So stiff.

Every time someone starts with the words "Master Brave, please give me some advice when we meet for the first time", I don't know how to answer it well. Self introduction? Anyway, everyone knows that I am a hero, so they will only call me a hero, and the name is meaningless. Please give me your advice? Forget it, generally speaking, looking for a brave is to let the brave do things, and after finishing the work, you will never see it all the way.

What a cruel life.

"...Brave, what do you seem to care about?"

"Ah, it's nothing, I just think you should have something to do with me."

"Yes, I need your help right now."

Nancy didn't hide anything, and directly stated her purpose.

Even stiffer.

I can't even say no, even though I wasn't prepared to say no in the first place.

"Tell me about it."

Although I already know a lot, most of the speculations are baseless, and what I need most now is someone to provide enough information for me to confirm these speculations. The girl named Nancy in front of me is obviously the person I am looking for, and she is likely to be the important person most directly related to this incident.

Roy wouldn't dump this on me for the fun of it.

Although he really loves to make money.

Also really super black hearted.

Generally speaking, it is more reliable at critical times, right?

"Sit down, I have some tea."

"Thanks."

As soon as I sat down, Roger in my arms jumped to the ground, swayed around my feet a few times, then turned around and fell into Nancy's arms.

"Meow!"

"Eh?"

"...Suddenly, I feel that I understand a lot."

"Ah, sorry."

"No, no, let's get back to the topic just now."

I reached out for the teacup Nancy offered me.

"Aren't you going to tell me something?"

"Are all brave men so talkative? I thought they would be rejected directly."

"Ask me a little bit, what will happen if I refuse?"

"Ah... there's nothing I can do about it."

"That's it."

I tilted my head and glanced at Roger.

He seems to be laughing.

Suddenly understood Roy's words.

"Everything is set, but in order to make events happen earlier or later, then a little bit of small steps have to be changed."

From the moment of entering Yvette City, it was decided that things would develop to the present situation.

But is it early or delayed?

Probably only by figuring out all the inside information can we know.

"Just a little bit..."

"Well, please wait a moment."

Nancy cut me off and put Roger on the ground.

"I have something to attend to."

"Eh?"

For some unknown reason, the young nobleman blushed violently, and his body twisted slightly, as if he was enduring something.

I probably guessed it.

"Ah, it's okay, I happen to be a little hungry."

"I am so sorry."

Nancy said so, and then suddenly shy.

"I should have taken that thing out if I knew it earlier. It's really impolite to accidentally [beep] in front of the first-time guests."

"..."

Hello!

It's not what I expected at all!

I seem to have heard something terrible!

"It seems that my concentration is still insufficient. How did senior manage to [beep] three times during the trade conversation without being noticed?"

"..."

Nobody wants to know about this!

By the way, who is your senior?

Could it be that nobles all have such a subtle hobby? !