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Chapter VIII "Vincent Volachia"
Chapter VIII.13 "Each Wound"
I didn't know Lem was here too.
Lem looked up quietly as a voice called out to him from the side.
At the coupling of the coupled dragon car, a silver-haired girl - Emilia - who opened the door
of the next car called out to Lem, who was leaning her back against the wall of the car there.
She has a beautiful face, softly lowering the corners of her eyes, and a girl holding her hand by
her side. It is Beatrice, who rushed to the scene with Subaru during the chaos in the imperial
capital.
It is a funny sight, but REM's feelings toward these girls are extremely complicated.
This is, of course, partly because these women have something to do with Lem's lost
"memories" that he himself does not know, but that was not the only reason.
Unlike Ram, who I was sensibly convinced was my sister, and the other people who called
themselves my friends, these two are special. --They are special in that they are deeply involved with SUBARU.
The situation surrounding the Imperial City, both during the retreat and while visiting the
unconscious Subaru afterwards, were the two that I felt especially connected to him.
I don't know why it bothers Lem so much - but it does.
"To Emilia, Beatrice, ......"
I wonder if Lem is worried about the outcome of our discussions."
"Worried ...... yes, I am. Worry could be."
When asked by Beatrice, who called his name, Lem turned his head slightly.
The reason Lem is standing in the empty passageway is to keep an eye on a room a short
distance away - the room assigned to Natsuki Subaru for his sleeping quarters.
Subaru and Abel are now confronting each other in a room where many visitors have left and settled down.
Abel had a rugged face, and when we saw him, he was often wearing a demon mask, so it was
refreshing for Lem to see his true face.
However, as far as Lem knew, Abel always had a frown on his face when he was unmasked.
Today, however, his face, which was even stern, looked even stiffer than before.
'Lem, you saw Subaru and Abel ...... er, Emperor Vincent together the whole time, didn't you? How did
they get along? Did they get along?"
I'm not used to calling him "Emperor Vincent. And I don't get the impression that the two of
them got along. I would say that they were not on the same page, even though they had the same
ideas. ......"
Ugh, I knew it. ......"
Well, it's a predictable story," he said. Abel's way of thinking is like oil and water with Subaru's.
Betty likes Subaru's way of thinking better. Betty prefers Subaru's sweeter way of thinking.
Beatrice spoils Subaru so easily. You have to listen to what Abel has to say.
...... Oh, and Emperor Vincent has a point!"
Emilia's shoulders slumped at Lem's answer, but her lips twitched at Beatrice's subsequent insistence.
In front of Lem, who I thought was a person with a colossal change of expression, Emilia looked at
me with an added surprise, "Oh.
And, Lem. I'm Volakia, so I have to be Emily. ......"
...... Um, does that make sense?"
Yes, of course there is. No one thinks of me as Emilia. Right, Beatrice?"
Betty has a soft spot for Emilia, too, so I guess it's kind of her not to answer any questions."
What? What do you mean!"
Emilia rolls her eyes at Beatrice's gentle misdirection as they hold hands.
The two were not hateful to each other, and while Lem enjoyed the feeling of being tossed
around, he soon found himself liking Emilia and her friends.
In the first place, if what I had heard was true, the girls had risked a great deal to come to this
country to look for Rem and Subaru. There was no way I could dislike them.
Unlike that man, I have no reason to doubt him."
Subaru was clad in a stench that inspired a fierce, instinctive alertness. A large part of Lem's
hostility was due to it, but Emilia and the others showed no sign of it.
So, like Louis, "Shudrak's people" and the flops, there is no reason to bite the
bullet. Although - I'm not sure,
I'm also afraid that ...... suddenly that guy's smell is fading."
Subaru was also concerned about the disappearance of that strong stench while we were apart.
Since we don't know what exactly that is, and it is definitely better to have it than not to have it, I
would say that things have improved.
That's what I was thinking.
Oh, my God! It's Rem, Emily and Beatrice!"
The door of the car on the opposite side from where Lem and the others were standing was
opened, and the other party who appeared called out the names of the three in a loud voice.
Waving her hands vigorously, a tall woman comes strolling toward us - her long golden hair is
freely arranged, her skin is exposed like a dancer's, and above all, she has fully grown arms and legs
appropriate for her age.
It is--,
Mr.--Ms. Medium.
I'm not sure! Are you worried about Abel and Subaru, too?"
Yes, I do. And you, Medium?"
Yeah, right! You see, I'm finally back in my big body, aren't I? Now, unlike when I was little, I can stop adults
from fighting, so I thought I could be useful.
Medium answers with a heaving chest - I didn't see her for very long, but like Subaru, she is one
of those who had her appearance changed from an adult to a child.
The young medium was also very lovely, retaining her sprightly, sprightly nature, but her charm
does not change with the length of her limbs, so Lem is more at home in her familiar form.
Medium, too, seems to be enjoying the joy of being back in her big body as much as possible, as
she had a lot of itchiness when she was small.
In any case--,
To stop a fight...... that's that guy and Mr. Abel?"
I'm sure you're right. It's been a while since the two of you have talked to each other properly, and you're not
going to go wild, are you?"
I can't imagine Abel, let alone ...... that man, going on a rampage." With his
rugged face and stern voice, I get the impression that Abel is the one who
says painful things.
However, unlike Rem, who frowns at Medium's concern, Emilia and Beatrice are more like Midia
It seems to be the opinion of the "M" side,
Betty agrees with Medium. At the very least, Subaru has a lot to say to the emperor, so I doubt he'll
bite."
I'm a little worried about Emily, too. I'm a little worried about Emily, too. Fighting is not only about hitting each
other, but also about hurting each other with words.
"...... that's how it is?"
Certainly, it was not likely to turn into a hand-to-hand combat, since there was no impression
that Abel would raise his hand, but it was quite possible that Subaru would become emotional and the
argument would intensify.
Rem feels that Subaru was relatively often rounded up because of Abel's rationality, but Abel may
not have the luxury of time right now. Although he has not exchanged many words with Abel, who
has regained his position as emperor, the mediums' concerns are understandable.
And that speculation was correctly and immediately corroborated.
'--Are you ready? Anyway, we're going to sneak out to Garfield's. He'll understand what we've got to do. I'm
sure he'll understand our inevitable situation.
"The ugly tale of the knight of the kingdom who raised his hand against the emperor of the empire."
"I'm telling you, don't forget that if we go to court, I have the last resort of telling you how you've
been ......!
The door to the room opened, as we exchanged hushed conversations such as the following.
The eyes of Lem and the others, who were waiting for the discussion to be settled, met with
the black eyes of the two men as they peeked out to see if there were any figures in the
passageway.
Subaru opened his mouth, "Ah," and Abel frowned, "Mm.
However, the reaction of REM and the others when they saw the two was far from satisfactory.
After all, both Subaru and Abel were covered in blood.
"No way. ......"
You two are having a much bigger fight than I thought!"
Oh, my God! Beatrice! Quickly, heal magic ......!"
I know what I saw! I knew Betty should have been there!"
Subaru and Abel looked at each other as the flurry and flurry of women welcomed them. Then
Abel sighs and Subaru raises his hands as if in contemplation.
Then,
Um, I'm definitely going to get mad at you, so I'm going to say this before you do, but ...... we've made up."
He chuckled with a pitiful look on his face and said so as if he was going to tell a good story, even if just a little bit.
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-After all, their injuries were nothing spectacular, just a little cut on their hands.
'However, the room is a mess, and we can't afford another ...... room,' he said.
No, I'm not going to tell you to get another room or anything great like that. He said he's properly
sorry. ...... Oh! Mr. Medium! You're back to normal!"
Heh heh~, that's right, Subaru-chan! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! I'm mad
at you too for saying such a happy thing. We both can't help it!
With that, Medium, with her hands on her hips, scolds Subaru for his poor attempt to change the subject.
Subaru's shoulders slumped in remorse, but it was Abel who got into trouble with Subaru, rather than
Subaru who was depressed, who received Medium's more forceful scolding.
Abel-chan, Subaru-chan, don't act so grown up when you're so tiny, okay?"
"...... you, do you know what you have done? You raised your hand against the emperor."
I think that's why you grew up like this, Abel-chan, because you're so high and mighty that no one ever scolds you."
"----"
Abel crossed his arms with a reluctant look on his face, and Medium glared at him with her eyes.
As you can see from the exchange just now, to Abel's surprise, Medium hit him on the head.
Looking at the devastation in the room, it is reasonable to want to scold Abel, who seems to
have wrestled with the visibly young Subaru, but Lem is impressed by the outrageousness of the
situation.
If it's okay with Mr. Medium, can I tap in too?"
Don't take a flight. We don't have time to deal with each and every disrespect now. Don't add to
the hassle of deciding whether or not to punish someone after the war by comparing them to
their accomplishments."
I'm sorry."
Of course, he did not expect to get permission, but for Lem, hearing the word "postwar" from
Abel's mouth seemed to be a boon.
At least Abel is looking forward. I don't know what was discussed inside, but his eyes seemed to
light up and his complexion looked better than it had before I visited the room.
I'll be fine now. But you need to change your clothes, or people will worry.
I can't take care of her at all. I wonder if she'll ever let Betty feel at ease at all.
Sorry, sorry. But it's been a while and it's fresh. It's been a while since I've had a guy, other than Tanza,
who's worried about me."
Wiping the blood from Subaru's face and hands with a hand towel she was carrying, Emilia pats his head.
Beatrice, who held out her hand and apparently tended to his wound, shrugged her shoulders, but
seemed not only relieved but also pleased.
I got the impression that they were both happy to be able to
take care of Subaru or take care of him. Seeing this made
Lem's chest tingle, too.
Hey, hey, Abel-chan, can you hang in there?"
The medium tilted her head and asked Abel, "What is it that you want to do
with your life? Abel narrowed his dark eyes and nodded after a beat.
It doesn't matter. It is foolish to question me about the merits of my struggle. I am no more
qualified to do things at random than I was when I decided to take the emperor's throne.
"--? Does that mean I'm going to do lots of hard work as an emperor?"
"--. . a bit of a mindless chew, but broadly, yes."
I see! Then I'm all for it! Let's work together!
Medium's face lit up and she held out her raised hand to Abel. Abel stared at the medium's hand and
then turned his face away.
In response to Abel's unenthusiastic attitude, Medium put his opposite hand on his own hand, which
he raised, and made a snapping sound,
Then, shall we go to the others? Anchan wanted to talk to Abel, too."
I don't have time to talk to them, but Selina Dracroi's flying dragon ship should be back any day
now. In any case, I'd like to talk to some of the key players."
Oh, wait.
Medium urged, to which Abel pulled his chin.
Abel, who likes to get things done quickly, knows that from this point on, important discussions
will be held to deal with the problems that have occurred in the imperial capital.
Naturally, Subaru and Emilia would be present at the event as important figures, but before that,
Rem had something to say.
Half the reason Lem was standing here was out of concern for the sullied relationship
between Subaru and Abel, and the other half was because of it.
Abel, I have some ...... things I need to do before I go to you guys. So let me go there first."
Oh, ......."
Rem tried to stall the exchange and tell them his purpose. Subaru interrupted him and turned his
gaze toward us.
The look in his eyes made him understand that what he had to do was the same thing Lem was
about to say. So Lem knotted his lips and nodded.
And then--,
Lem, take me to Mr. Katya.
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"Hey, kid. This is no place for you.
When he visited his intended room, Subaru rolled his eyes when he was greeted by a churlish voice.
Standing behind the open door was a man with an eye patch and a face that matched the rough tone of his
greeting voice.
-For a moment, I struggled to open my memory drawer, but then it hit me.
I believe it's Jamal ......?"
Oh? How the hell do you know my name? I don't know you.
You're alive. ......
'You're one hell of a rude kid, ah!
The name of the man who opens his surprisingly clean-toothed mouth and growls in his throat is Jamal.
He was one of the first Imperials Subaru encountered when he was sent to the Volakian Empire
- and the man who was Todd Fang's partner.
As far as Subaru knew, he was supposed to have been captured as a prisoner of war in the
castle city of Guaral, as I recall, for remaining in the palace when Todd escaped a general who
had once captured him.
After that, due to the many things that had happened to Subaru, his safety had honestly
slipped my mind.
Why are you in this room?"
What would be funny is if I were in my sister's room.
"My sister ......"
Hearing the ice-breaking sound of doubt in the answer, Subaru remembered.
Speaking of which, Todd told me that his fiancée is Jamal's sister. That means that Jamal and that
Katya in front of him are actual siblings.
That fragile Katya and the rowdy, rough-and-tumble Jamal are brother and sister.
"Is your hair color similar to your habitual hair condition ......?"
I don't know, but I know what you're saying pisses me off. Kid, if you don't want to get hurt, get off your ass and go
to ......."
"--Brother! Stop!"
Perhaps annoyed by Subaru's attitude, Jamal rolled up his sleeves and made a gesture of trying
to force him out. But before he could do so, a high-pitched voice from behind Jamal stopped him.
If you look inside the room through Jamal's side, you will see the same room layout as the one in which
Subaru was laid out, and a woman lying on a bunk at the back of the room.
It is--,
Mr. Kachua."
You finally woke up ......, you've slept too much. Really, really ......"
He looked at Subaru over his brother's disturbed body and saw Katya raising herself up on the
bunk. Then Jamal quickly headed over to him and said, "Hey, hey, hey,
Don't take it easy! You don't know when you're going to die, so just move like a big boy."
'I'm not that fragile! Don't compare me to my brother who is dead but not dying: ......"
"I ain't dead in the first place, but you guys were killing them on your own ......!"
Jamal, who has had his concerns ignored and is now stigmatized as a dead man, shudders slightly.
It is assumed that there was a lot going on in this sibling reunion, but it is not Subaru's main topic
to delve into that. There is another reason for visiting here.
"--. Are you okay?"
Subaru, who looked down slightly, saw that his feet were not going very far from the entrance
into the room, and it was Rem, who was with him, who asked me that.
Apologizing to Emilia and Abel, Subaru visited this room with Rem.
As Katya's friend, Rem is qualified to be present here. --because I want her to hear the story
that Subaru is trying to tell from here on out.
Yeah, I'm fine."
Nodding, Subaru stepped into the room.
On the bunk, Katya and Jamal are still arguing about something, but when Subaru arrives with Rem,
Katya shuts her mouth.
As it was, she kept her blue eyes, framed by long lashes, downcast,
"......, you're not in shape anymore."
Even if that is a pillow talk before getting down to business, she is kind in her concern for Subaru's body.
Her tone is blunt and brusque, but there is no doubt that she is a beautiful woman at heart, and that is
why she befriended the unreliable Rem.
Subaru has to tell her that.
I'm fine. Thanks for worrying about me."
I was just worried about the girl." It's just that the girl seemed anxious."
"----"
Subaru glanced at Lem, who was standing next to him, her expression hard.
I knew approximately what was going to be discussed, so I didn't overreact to Katya's words as I
usually do.
Subaru took a deep breath in and out, warning himself that it was his own weakness to expect it or to
want to postpone the main issue.
And then--,
I'm sorry I couldn't bring Todd home. I didn't bring Todd home."
Yes, I reported on that decisive breakup with Todd in the Imperial City.
"----"
With a clench of his small fist, Subaru lets the cruel fact be known with pain.
At the end of the battle in the Imperial City, Todd and I helped to break through the siege of
those zombies, but we still had to clash.
Subaru decided not to kill Todd, who hated and abhorred Subaru's way of being, and set out to
finish him off, but Subaru stood up to him and fought with him.
But at the end of the day--,
Um, it was swept away by the flood that came into town and nothing more."
"Uh-oh."
But I was fighting zombies, so I took the bait and got a few scratches here and there. So ......"
Subaru's report is followed by Katya's grazed exhalation. As if overlapping that exhale,
Subaru tells Katya what he saw, but in a way that is not as he saw it.
If he wanted to, Subaru could have given Katya hope.
In fact, the last Todd that Subaru saw was swallowed by that muddy river and disappeared. If his
body had not been found, it would have shown hope that he had survived.
But Subaru did not.
"----"
The last thing Subaru saw of Todd was that he was swallowed by the muddy waters.
But that is an accurate description missing. To be precise, the last Todd that Subaru saw was
in the form of a werewolf, who was engulfed in the murky waters by a deep axe blow to its
chest.
--I was surprised that he survived - deeply wounded, unconscious, and swallowed by the muddy waters.
"--"
The sound of Jamal biting his teeth hard echoed through the room as he heard Subaru's story.
For Jamal, too, Todd was his partner, but more than that, he was his future brother-in-law
who decided to entrust his sister Katya to him. He was hurt by Subaru's report as well.
It was a terribly strange feeling, but Subaru also wanted to hope that Todd would survive if possible.
The relationship was one in which he was severely betrayed and even his life was threatened,
and in fact, in the world where he had "returned to death", he had lost his life many times, but still....
But I know this because of the history of how I've had to deal with Todd on many occasions.
Todd is nothing but an ordinary being with no special powers. The fact that he is a werewolf is
also not an advantage that can turn the situation of a fatal life crisis upside down.
In a situation where Subaru would die and not be saved, Todd would also lose his life.
Todd Fang died in that flood.
That was the answer of Subaru, who was closest to him and witnessed the burst of his life for the last time.
"----"
Silence falls over the room.
The silence that seemed to burn his forehead and the nape of his neck, was something Subaru
decided to carry with him, and it was a heartache that he had to take in stride.
So I continued to enjoy the sensation of being roasted on my skin, and after a while.
I'm sure you didn't see ...... or the important part, did you? Then you might not
be dead," a faltering, cracked voice spun, and Subaru looked up.
Subaru as well as Rem and Jamal stare at Katya in bed. Katya fingers her own braided hair.
The blue eyes shook from side to side as he fiddled with them in the
"If, if, you know what? If you'd seen Todd's head get smashed in, or his body cut in half, or burned to
a crisp, you know? If you'd seen it, you might think, yes, but ......"
Ms. Kachua, ......."
But you see, he's a great, great dirtbag. And he also said when we broke up. He said he'll be back ......
soon, he'll come back to me ......, he won't lie, he won't tell me. He never lied to me about my brother's
death! I just misspoke!"
Mr. Kachua!"
Katya raised her voice and began to scratch her own hair. Calling to her strongly at the sight of her,
Rem leaned over the bunk and held Katya's head.
Cradling Katya's head in his own chest, Rem pats her back.
Breathe slowly, slowly, slowly. I will be right beside you. ......"
"No, no,...... he's not,...... he's that easy,...... isn't he? Isn't it, Lem ......?"
Ms. Kachua, ......."
Katya's eyes were streaked with tears, and they soaked Lem's clothes as he hugged her. Rem did
not care, but continued to stroke his sobbing friend's back.
Subaru was strongly moved by Katya's honest response.
I knew that.
That Katya would be hurt this way if I told her about Todd. It is a really, really difficult relationship,
but Todd's feelings for Katya must have been genuine. Katya was also really cherished by Todd.
That's why these tears.
So Subaru did not mention the crueler facts.
It's something Lem is not even aware of. -It was Lem who finished off Todd, who had turned into a werewolf,
with an axe.
In order to protect Subaru, Lem put a toddy on Todd.
Todd was in his werewolf form at that time, and since he did not break his beastification until the
last moment of his submersion, Lem did not know this fact. Subaru, too, had no intention of
letting him know.
Subaru doesn't think the truth is worth it.
Todd loved Katya and so did Katya. That's what's worth it. There is no reason to destroy those
memories and dwell on what really happened.
Todd really cared about Ms. Katya. Right up until the very end."
That was the only untrue motive that Natsuki Subaru could convey to Katya Aurelie, who had
been targeted with Todd Fang's bare murderous intent.
"--"
I see Katya, sobbing, put her arms around Lem's back as he hugs her and claws her hard. It was painful,
but Rem took it in silence.
In a room filled with sobs, Lem glanced at Subaru and shook his head.
This included his intention to leave Katya to me, and his gratitude to Subaru for stepping up to
the plate and preparing for this to happen.
I'm sorry I put you in this position, kid. I'm sorry you had to do that, kid."
Jamal said this to Subaru as they left the room, leaving Lem and Katya behind.
When Subaru raises his eyebrows at Jamal's surprisingly straightforward words, he grimly wrinkles
his nose in a grimace.
It's a tough role to tell the family of a dead person. No matter how heroically and bravely he died, some
people still want to cry.
"What about you, ......?"
"Uh huh?"
To you, too, Todd's guy is your buddy, your sister's fiancée, and he's
special, right?" Jamal's cheeks contorted as he pondered Subaru's
question.
After a moment of silence, he touched the eye patch that was blocking his right eye with his finger,
I don't know. If the bastard had survived, I would have laughed it off, saying that we both lost our
lives, but I skipped that step. Well, if he died fighting, then he had done his job as an Imperial soldier.
You made fun of me for that a lot."
"----"
As he said it, Jamal gave a small snort and laughed at the last part.
I don't know whether he was smiling at the thought of Todd's uncharacteristic end, or whether he
was smiling in the manner of the empire, which is difficult for Subaru to understand.
Whichever it is, Subaru does not feel that he can greet someone's death with a smile.
It's okay.
In front of Subaru who thought so, Jamal suddenly continued.
The tone of his voice caught Subaru's attention. It was because what was in Jamal's continued
voice was not anger or loneliness, but something like expectation.
And that impression was correct. Says Jamal.
I don't think that son of a bitch is going to die easily. Katya's right. I haven't seen ...... him
actually die."
It was ......."
Shut up, kid. That's the only hope for Katya, if not for me.
Unexpectedly, Jamal's finger popped Subaru's forehead as he was about to argue. Subaru was
silenced, and Jamal shuffled the door behind him with his chin and told him so.
Subaru could not distinguish whether the hope Jamal spoke of was a bright one or a cruel
one. But he knew that he was not qualified to interfere.
Only those who were invited and allowed to participate in Katya and Todd's lives had the right to
meddle in their feelings. -Subaru was not entitled to do so.
He was a bloodthirsty son of a bitch who didn't want to fight. He's a bloodthirsty son of a bitch, and
he's taken more risks than me because of it.
Looking up at the ceiling of the aisle, Jamal described Todd as.
Subaru was still not qualified to point out that Jamal did not show his face, nor that his voice was
trembling.
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Subaru-kun, you are looking very healthy, aren't you? You've looked younger and younger after not
seeing you for a while, thanks to the food from the empire, I guess?"
"That's amazing. Only Rozwal could look at me like this and make a joke that harsh.
Oh, I see you all can't afford to be so generous. And, for the record, I go by Dudley here.
--I'll take care of it from here on out, okay?"
He winked at me, closing his blue eyes and leaving his yellow ones, and Subaru lost his composure
after a long time of not seeing him - Rozwal.
It was indeed Rozwal who was unfazed by the sight of the shrunken Subaru, but Subaru also
chose not to mention his different style from his usual clown costume. It was a little frustrating and
the difference in tone when I reminded him that I had left out the deliberate explanation.
After reporting to Katya about Todd's final days, Subaru had come to the middle of the continuous
dragon car, to a larger coach that had been prepared for him.
The "chain-dragon car" is similar in structure to a train or tram, according to Subaru's
knowledge, but it is a vehicle that is only possible in the Volakian Empire, where there is more flat
land than in other countries.
Essentially, the kingdom of Lugnica is the one that has a full complement of earth dragons,
so I will keep in mind that it would be possible to prepare something similar if the terrain is chosen.
The "chain dragon wheel" is actually a part of the imperial secrets. I heard that it was invented
by the 'Nine Divine Generals' who were known for their wisdom. ......"
I knew it. I've never seen anything like this in the kingdom. ......When you think about it, we're pretty serious
about seeing a lot of the depths of the empire."
'Ha ha, it would be terrible if I were prevented from returning to Japan because I looked too much
into the dark side of the empire. Perhaps it would be wiser to spend some time with my eyes closed,
even now."
That's no laughing matter either. ......
When Subaru muttered sullenly to himself, Rozwal laughed and agreed with him, and it was Otto who
looked disappointed at the story.
The coach in question is a so-called dining car with many tables, designed to accommodate roughly
20 people. However, the purpose of having so many tables is not for eating, but for discussions such
as meetings and military discussions.
In fact, it is not only Subaru, Roswal and the others, but also a gaggle of faces.
Of course, there was also Emilia and Beatrice, who had gone to the carriages earlier, and Ram at the
same table with them. Ram looked at Subaru, who had come alone,
What's wrong with little Valls, Lem? He's supposed to be with you."
'You definitely don't need that crown. ...... Lem is at Mr. Katya's right now. I don't think he'll be
available for this discussion.
"--. So."
Spilling an exhale, Ram did not go further into Subaru's answer.
Finally, Ram has met his sister Rem, but apparently they are not as goofy together as Subaru
thought they would be. Subaru's hope is that the two sisters will hold hands all the time, since he has the
impression that they were originally quite close.
Ram and Lem are both human beings. Don't impose your selfish feelings on young Baruth. It's disgusting.
Don't read people's minds! Don't be nasty!"
I'm sure it was the people around him who supported him while Ram couldn't be there for him. I
don't want to belittle those relationships. You are brazen, undeveloped Valls.
"Let's see when you run out of variations on what to call me, sister ......!"
Subaru exhaled heavily, his cheeks twitching at Ram's words and actions in that manner.
Ram has a good point and we should not be too hasty. First of all, the joining of the sisters has
been accomplished, so we should not rush and take things slowly.
Don't worry, there is a bond between Ram and Lem that others cannot break into.
I was able to believe this in itself because of the atmosphere I felt when the two of us showed up
together to visit Subaru.
But are these the only members present? Petra, Frederica and Garfield?"
Petra and Frederica are taking care of the soldiers who are fighting. Garfield is also busy tending
to the wounded. ......"
Fighting, that's an ongoing thing, isn't it?"
'Hmm, yes. I think I saw a lot of Subaru in the Imperial City, too. ......"
Emilia, who answered about the whereabouts of the missing members,
hesitated slightly before continuing the conversation. Subaru could guess
what she was about to say.
Zombies or ......"
What is it with you and your curious name?"
Dead people who move around. Where I'm from, we call them zombies. I thought it would be better
to have a name for them, so I called them that for convenience.
Isn't there just too much of everything in your hometown, Natzki?"
Otto looked at Subaru closely, and Subaru's mouth curved into a smile.
In this case, it is a dimensional issue that I am not sure whether I should argue that this
world where zombies actually appeared is stranger than the world of Subaru, which produces
many fictional works on the subject of zombies that are not really here, or whether I should think that
Subaru's world is stranger than the world of zombies.
I see. That's good, zombies. At least we don't have to call them dead soldiers.
And so it was Roswal who interrupted the conversation between Subaru
and Otto. At the word he uttered, Subaru ruminates, "Corpse soldiers .......
Seems to be a direct link to some bad memories, doesn't it?"
It's one of those memories you don't want to remember. It's one of those memories you don't want to remember.
As I told you in the capital, I think it's safe to say that this is the result of the Sacrament of the
Immortal King. The last time it was used in recorded history was during the civil war in the
kingdom.
So you have a bad memory."
At Subaru's gaze, Roswal avoided a clear statement with a vague smile.
L'Oswal has a deep knowledge of past history. Even if he did not participate in the civil war, he
may have had a bad experience related to the "Miracle of the Immortal King" or something like
that.
But as far as Betty knows, the magic is supposed to be more unstable than that. It's impossible to
create that many zombies and have them reproduce so well.
But people were actually moving and talking, so there must be a reason for that."
I wonder if ...... Betty is scratching her head too. Dudley, you shouldn't slack off either."
I'm sorry you think I'm slacking off," he said. I'm a party to this, too, so there's no reason for me to cut corners
here. Your lives are at stake, too.
"I don't know how much more I can believe ......"
I understand. Because your life is on the line, too."
What did you find out? I guess it's just more shenanigans!"
Beatrice blushes and yells at Rosoir's answer, who puts her chin on her crossed hands.
Beatrice was not happy that she was being teased, but even Subaru was not sure what Roswaal's
true intentions were. However, Beatrice is Subaru's partner, so he just gave her a "akkambee.
I don't know much about it, but I'm wondering if it's okay if I call it what Subaru said, 'living'?"
It's good, isn't it? It's shorter than the Kabanehei.
In favor of Otto's typical perspective: ......"
And so, when the Subaru and others' side of the story comes to a close,
'--Mr. General, I have just received a report from two generals Kahma that they will temporarily
remain in the Gailahar temperate zone to check on the followers as long as possible.
General Orvald also told me that he and the Shinobi under his command would use delaying
tactics! However, the less they need to supply water and food, the less they can do!
Tell both Kahma Ilulx and Orvald Dunkleken to continue with the operation as is. Selina Dracroi,
where is the flying dragon ship?"
We're not back yet. I just hope the fact that it's taking a little longer than planned doesn't mean
the citadel has fallen."
If ...... it did what it was supposed to do, the Citadel should not be unprepared."
Yes, it was Abel and his followers from the empire - an old man, a big man, and a beautiful
woman - who came to the carriage with a flurry of important stories.
All of them, though, were people whose names Subaru did not know.
The old man is Prime Minister Berstetz Vondalfon, the tall shoulder is General Goz Ralfon, and that
woman is Senior Count Selina Dracroi.
'Thank God. ...... Goz is, I think, the guy I heard about who got caught letting Abel go."
Otto guessed the reason and annotated Subaru's profile with a raised eyebrow. The name he
told me was supposed to be one of the "Nine Divine Generals" whose survival was
supposed to be in jeopardy.
In fact, I can honestly say that I am glad to be by Abel's side in this way, since he would have
been someone I could have judged to be on Abel's side if he had lived.
"Are you all here? Just as well, we will begin the war council."
Hey, are you guys good, Mr. Flop?"
If there was a manpower shortage at the time of the fortified city, what good would it do to have a peddler
join the military council at the present time?"
'I know. Why am I here ......?"
Beside Subaru, who tilted his head, Otto tilted his head as Abel said.
However, the reason for Otto's inclination of his head is not known by everyone in the Emilia camp,
including Subaru. It would be natural for Otto to be here.
Ram, for example, snickered at me, saying, "Ha!
Taritta and Miselda and the others will be stationed in the back of the coach, so they won't be
participating in our discussions over here, is that correct?"
Yes. Yes, that is what I have heard from the Shudrak people. They have reassured me that when the time
comes to wield their power, they will do so to the best of their ability.
I never thought that I would have the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Shudrak,
who were known for their bravery and valor! I would have been more excited if it had not been an
opportunity to fight for the existence of the empire! O, you!"
You're making too much noise. Keep your mouth shut."
Abel silences Gozu, who is clenching a fist the size of a child's head and exerting himself in
such a way. It is a heartless remark, but since no one else pays attention to it, it is probably a usual
exchange.
Anyway, I understand why the flops and the "Shudrach's people" are not present.
"Subaru, your friends in the empire are at ......"
I've already told the group that I'll speak on their behalf. I've got some things I want to discuss with them.
Especially to Bearko."
Betty?" I don't have a very good feeling about ......."
Well, well, well."
We asked our friends from the Pleiades to refrain from attending the event for the time being.
After all, Subaru and Abel were in the same room. If he made a mistake, Weitz could have attacked
Abel and tried to hand over the throne to Subaru.
The lie that Subaru is the illegitimate son of Abel Vincent Volachia, the "black-haired crown
prince," is ongoing. This must also be resolved.
I thought we could at least have a tanza. ......
Subaru was the only person from the group to attend the meeting.
As was the case with the visit, I will definitely have to talk to Tanza later as well.
And I haven't seen Louis around. ......
He's at Medium and Flop. He seems to like her a lot. What are you going to do with her?"
"--. We'll all talk about that later, too."
Ram's light red eyes narrowed, and Subaru had no choice but to reply.
I remember Louis being there at the Pleiades Watchtower, just before Subaru and Rem were sent to the
Empire.
It's Ram who knows. Of course, everyone will have shared Louis' identity, both from Ram's mouth and
from Abel.
Still, I would like to know, too, whose and what kind of work and effort is responsible for her being
on board this articulated dragon car.
On top of that, we have to find the best of Louis' drop-off point.
If you've finally broken your laps, let the war council begin once again, Natsuki Subaru."
'Hey, you remember I'm holding a ridiculously big scandal, don't you? And that's not true, either."
Abel's attitude on the surface showed no sign of change, even though he clearly
remembered bowing his head in a quiet manner. Subaru then waited for him.
There is still one party whose movements
have yet to be confirmed. It is--,
'--Where's Priscilla? I think she was in Guaral, and I think she came to the imperial capital as well. And
Tanza said that Jorna was there.
There must have been, Subaru asked, looking at Abel's face.
For whatever reason, Priscilla and her merry band of friends went to the Volakian Empire. Al even
went with them to the magical city of Chaos Flame, so it is certain that he was involved in the battle
for the imperial capital of Rupgana.
As for Yoruna, Subaru and his team had also caught information about her giving to the rebels.
Tanza also sensed Yoruna's presence in the imperial capital.
Naturally, such faces must also be on board this RENKAN RYUGAKU.
Speaking of not seeing his face, I haven't seen Cecilus either, but Cecilus' moodiness has been
that way since before he left the Swordsman Isle, so I'm not worried about that - I'm not worried,
Hey?
However, when Subaru asked this question, Abel fell silent and closed one eye.
Subaru wondered about the reaction and frowned as he looked around to see that Abel was not the
only one who had such a reaction.
For some reason, no one has said anything about what Priscilla and the others are up to.
If Priscilla and her family had returned to the kingdom out of thin air before the imperial siege,
that would have been a surprise to Priscilla's name from Emilia and her family.
It doesn't. And the answer to this disgusting silence is - no,
Subaru, I wonder if I've been keeping this from you so as not to confuse you."
Bear cub?"
Beatrice, who had stood up before he knew it, was holding Subaru's hand. Subaru's cheeks
hardened at Beatrice's preamble.
Then, Emilia looked at Subaru, who unconsciously gripped Beatrice's hand tightly,
I'll tell you what," he said, "you need to calm down and listen, Subaru. It's Priscilla, and it's Jorna. ......"
A pause is given.
Emilia continued to unravel it while it felt long-winded to the impatient Subaru.
It was--,
When we were all running away from the Imperial City, we didn't find those two. --I want to believe that
they are safe.
--It was proof of the wounds inflicted on our side during the siege of the Imperial City.