“Jackie, a miracle happened! People came to our house to rescue survivors!”

[Dash] Really?

“Yes! Just like you always said, it was good not to lose hope. They even sorted out the issue with my parents who were locked in the basement.”

[Dash] My God… Oh, Lord Ardel, thank you…

Jacqueline Celeste was genuinely happy for Sherry’s fortune.

Wiping her tears, Sherry continued speaking.

“I’m more grateful to you than to God, Jackie. If you hadn’t been there for me during the hard times, I wouldn’t have been able to endure it. You’re a friend I wouldn’t trade for any amount of money.”

[Dash] Stop being so cheesy.

“What’s the big deal. Anyway, the people who came to rescue us also offered to take us with them. They say there’s a safe way out.”

[Dash] Really? That’s such a relief, such a relief…

Relieved, Jacqueline finally heard the main point from Sherry.

“So, Jackie… How about you, your house, the people of the Celeste Ducal estate, join us this time? You’re smart, you know opportunities like this don’t come twice.”

[Dash] …Would that be okay? It would be quite burdensome to move everyone from the Ducal estate…

Although she hesitated, I was sure. Jacqueline also wanted to escape from the isolated mansion just like Sherry.

Desperately wanting the helping hand of someone to assist her.

Zero keenly listened to the phone conversation between Sherry and Jacqueline, then whispered in my ear.

“Jacqueline Celeste had a greater desire for life. Although Sherry Damon was hesitant to talk due to the instability from her parents, Jacqueline was just as anxious.”

‘Huh? She didn’t seem like it?’

Confused, I asked Zero, who shook his head.

“You’ll see. Those blue dots that were particularly shining in the search window. They are set to shine stronger when the will to live among the surviving humans is clearer.”

‘Ah…’

Among the few blue dots, some shone like first-class stars.

Zero said the most beautiful and desperately shining dot among them was Jacqueline Celeste.

“The Celeste Ducal estate was fortunate enough to miss the wedding that took place on the Yellow Star.”

Among the three surviving noble families of Dow Street, the Celeste Ducal estate had the most survivors.

Compared to other places, I was relieved to see so many blue dots…

“More survivors mean more mouths to feed.”

‘…Their food must be running out faster.’

“Yes.”

Jacqueline, being smart, must have been horrified counting the decreasing supplies.

Unable to share even with her close friend, she must have suffered alone.

‘I suppose she couldn’t just kick out the loyal servants from her estate.’

It was as if I had appeared as a savior in a situation where she couldn’t go either way.

“Since you’ve decided to take Sherry Damon and Cloud Damon, Jacqueline Celeste will follow you even if she knows you are ‘Elizabeth Keaton’.”

Jacqueline Celeste had a role in the original work to complement the weak personality of Siena.

The strategist who calmly weighed the pros and cons and advised Siena on the best course of action was her.

“Having her as an ally will be very helpful.”

‘…Thanks, Zero.’

“If you’re thankful, make more of that ‘peaXro’. It was surprisingly good.”

‘Fine, it will be done.’

“Hmm!”

Zero was pleased and wagged his puffball-like tail.

“Ah, Sherry Damon is looking for you?”

‘Yes?’

Lifting my head, Sherry hesitated before speaking softly to me.

“Um, Duke Keaton. Do you have the capacity to take everyone from the Celeste Ducal estate? Jacqueline is worried.”
Sherry was worried. She dearly hoped her precious friend, Jacqueline, would not have to endure the same pain as herself.

She desperately wished to not be torn apart from her irreplaceable family and the loyal servants with whom she had shared years of her life.

“We have met as like-minded friends…”

She was somewhat envious.

Looking at Sherry with moist rabbit-like eyes, I spoke coolly to her.

“Of course, it’s possible.”

“!”

“Convey this to Lady Jacqueline Celeste: I will take everyone, without leaving a single person behind, so prepare yourselves.”

If Loos’ magic worked well, there would be no problem in returning to Keaton’s mansion using the secret passage.

When I shifted my gaze to Loos, he confidently spoke to me.

“Mana is more than sufficient. Even if the number of people increases from thirty to fifty, it’s easy.”

It was rewarding to have moved efficiently with the minimum amount of magical power.

Loos proudly displayed the luminous mana-recovery potions attached to his belt.

“There’s no need to worry for Lady Celeste and Duke Damon. We have an experienced mage here after all.”

Seeming as though they couldn’t lose to Loos’ bravado, both Michael and Benedict raised their feet.

“Security is not an issue. If need be, we can paralyze the zombies with divine power.”

Michael solemnly held up the water gun filled with holy water that I’d given him, while Benedict pointed to the spirits circling around him.

“…If an emergency arises, the spirits’ power should give us enough time to flee.”