12 Chapter 11 - A Straight Be (1/2)

Masquerade : ”How serious?!?—”

Raven : ”Wait—”

Jens didn't even move and this loop was already different from the former one. Raven stopped Masquerade from ending his sentence.

Raven : ”He already returned... The Witch Miasma is relatively recent, it smells exactly like him.”

Raven kept her hands on the sheet case of her sword.

Hearing those words, Jens became nauseous as he knew that Raven had some kind knowledge about his ability. 'Return by Death' the ability which allows him to die over and over again to make things right was not a secret anymore, atleast to Raven.

Raven : ”We surrender, but I want to have a talk with Jens. Come here and we stop this attack. Beatrice and the others, if you make a move, we'll have no choice other than destroying this mansion and killing everyone. Allow me to talk to Jens and everything is gonna be okay.”

Beatrice : ”Surrendering? You're just a coward, I suppose. In fact, you didn't change at all.”

Masquerade : ”Come now Beatrice-sama, don't be so harsh on Raven. After all, you only blame others because of your lack of usefullness, I mean, you're the one that allowed Echidna die, remember? Hahaha, what am I even saying?! I suppose— No HAHA that's not my line. I mean, if you were just a little bit faster, Echidna would still be alive right now.”

Masquerade looked at Beatrice. His tuxedo was still as clean as ever but his words didn't leave Beatrice mind. Beatrice collapsed and bursted out in tears.

The name ”Echidna” also didn't leave Jens' mind. It was familiar. He remembered hearing stories about a giant monster called Echidna, or something like that.

Jens walked towards Raven. He walked down the main hallway where at the end he saw a giant door with Raven and Masquerade standing in front of it. Ram, Rem and Beatrice stood in front of them and Yang and Emilia followed Jens.

12 steps, it took 12 steps to reach Raven. Jens finally stood in front of Raven, but a twist of mind occurred—

Raven : ”Jens...”

Jens : ”Raven. What's important?”

Raven : ”Are— your memories gone?”

Raven said those words with anxiety in her voice. She didn't look so prideful right now compared to a couple minutes ago. She didn't sound scared, but rather sad.

After hearing those words, Jens didn't know what to respond. He knew that he was breathing heavier than normal and he felt a slight headache in his head.

”She knows about my Amnesia. If I say yes, I won't gain any knowledge of them. But pretending to know about my past is ridiculous. This is insane. It's a bet I cannot afford to lose. If I return again, she will know it, at least, that's what I assume...”

Jens : ”No.”

Those words left everyone in shock. Masquerade didn't move at all and —

Masquerade : ”Ha—Hahaha! HAHA! This is truly amazing, I knew it!”

Masquerade : ”How cruel?! You are even scaring me Raven! Are you sure of this action?”

Beatrice : ”I'm done with this crap! You won't leave this mansion! I'll kill you!”

Beatrice pointed her hand towards Raven. That moment, Masquerade grabbed Jens and stood in front of him, acting like a living shield. It was as if these two knew who the former Jens was.

Beatrice : ”Jens... You... BETRAYER!”

Hearing her cute voice, it echoed inside of Jens' skull and couldn't think of anything except the fact that he truly... betrayed Emilia. He stood at the side of Raven Branwen and Masquerade. He was unable to move, as he was in a quite shock.

Yang : ”Mom stop thi—”

Beatrice : ”It's too late Yang! Ex Shamak!”

Beatrice summoned thousands, if not more black needles. The needles released a cold aura and were pointy.

Beatrice : ”I'll dance on your grave, Raven...”

Beatrice made her hand a fist and then, the needles were fired. However, Uta, Mask, Masquerade, whatever his actual name is, ran towards the needles recklessly and—

Masquerade : ”Ex Barierre!”

The man created a shining barrier of light. Both Raven and Jens were in that barrier.

Beatrice : ”Ram, Rem, finish this! I've to summon Master myself!”

Raven : ”Running away huh— I thought that I was the coward. Masquerade, deal with Emilia. Leave Yang unharmed. I'll deal with these three fools.”

Masquerade : ”Raven-sama?! You're so dangerous?!”

Masquerade snapped his fingers and disappeared.

Raven : ”No. Let me fight you Beatrice, let those two demons summon Roswaal.”

Ram started to get irritated and—

Ram : ”Don't call me a demon you bitch! Fura!”

The maid with pink hair, Ram, released a hyper speed shockwave of wind and fired it towards Raven.

Raven : ”—”

Raven grabbed her sword and blocked the attack. She actually sliced through the shockwave. Jens still, stood next to Raven and did nothing.

Raven : ”Activate your Authority Jens!”

Jens : ”—Uh..”

Beatrice : ”I'll deal with you myself then! Ram, Rem, Al Minya!”

Beatrice teleported both Yang, Emilia, Ram and Rem away. The location was unknown, but it wasn't important as Jens' mind couldn't proceed the things that were happening anyway.

He collapsed and kept looking towards the two. Beatrice and Raven Branwen.

Raven : ”You know Beatrice... I used to wish we could have a tea party... But wishes make you weaker.”

Beatrice : ”Save your breathe Raven, I suppose. In fact, enjoy your last breathe.”