Re:Regulus Restarting From Zero With My Worst enemy ( Continuation)

Road to Pristella

* 1 year has passed since the sanctury event *

3rd person POV

—He breaks into a sprint, launching himself forward.

Air breezes over the sweat that drips from his brow to his eyes. He blinks it away, ignoring it. His lungs ache with every breath. His innards twist into knots.

He grits his teeth and dispels all his pain. The only thing left in his mind is the world 'goal'.

"—!"

Someone is yelling far in the distance. Their voice draws ever nearer, closing in on Subaru as he runs. He sprints forward , and more forward-

"—!"

The frantic voice draws him in. Heedless of the white light swamping his vision, he runs. And,

???:"Goal, in fact!"

Subaru: "Bhaahhh! Auhhg! Everything hurts! Everything stings! But it's over! I did it!"

Breathing breath after ragged breath, he still finds it in him to shout. He complains as he does to invigorate his faltering heart. He mustn't feel that his fatigue is simply wear, or that his effort is simply exertion. He must remember that this is not the end, and there is still more to come. Every time he tries to dictate where the finish line is, to give himself that satisfaction, Subaru puts his hand to his chest and thinks of that night.

Beatrice: "Good job, Subaru, I suppose."

Her fluttering dress looks out of place in the meadow as she presents Subaru with a towel. He accepts it and vigorously towels his head dry.

Subaru: "Ah, thanks. Was looking to cool down so this's perfect."

Beatrice: "I'll tell you that Petra cooled it before you go pinning this on me, in fact. Go thank her and she'll jump for joy, I suppose."

Subaru: "Petra's really considerate that way. But man, weird to see you out here, Beako. Something putting you in a different mood than usual?"

Subaru swings his arms as he sits up and slides over to Beatrice. She puts her hand to her hip, averting her gaze.

Beatrice: "Just whimsy, in fact."

Subaru: "Oh wow so it was whimsy huh."

Beatrice: "...And I wanted to personally see what you're like when you're putting in your best, I suppose."

While keeping her gaze averted, Beatrice easily unveils her hidden intentions. She's so much more honest once again. 

Subaru- ( Ah! Man, It feels good to see her being like this. But, now all of this will be soon over as we have to go to Pristella, and fought those witch cultists once again...)

Remembering that, Subaru's  face had a more serious look with his looking even more scary than ever. Seeing that Beatrice speaks-

Beatrice- What happened to make your face have a serious look, I suppose? You're eyes really become more scary when you are like that.

Hearing beatrice's voice, Subaru looks at her and-

Subaru- C'mon beako, don't be like that-

And he immediately scoops   her in his arms and swings her around-

Suddenly a voice rung out-

???- Master Subaru and beatrice-san

The person was Petra-

Petra- There are guests at the mansion-

She said along with " Lady emilia wants you both to come there"