The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 221 Cat Ears...Male
"I'm telling you, it's normal to be stunned by a beautiful woman, but it's very rude to stare at someone like that."

The person with the cat whispering habit is a girl with flaxen medium-length hair trimmed neatly and a pretty and cute face.

She was tall for a woman, almost the same height as Natsuki Subaru, more than ten centimeters taller than Zun Zun, but her figure was incomparably slender. Every move she made was full of feminine charm, or perhaps it should be said that she exuded feminine cunning and intelligence.

Her flaxen hair was decorated with a white bow, and her large pupils sparkled with curiosity.

"I can understand the magical charm of cat ears."

"Meow meow?"

As if in response to Natsuki Subaru's mumbling, the animal ears that were the same color as his hair twitched, and Natsuki Subaru made a move that clearly showed he was trying to curb his impulse. It seemed that he also knew that he couldn't be rude.

The one who came out with the cat-eared girl was a maid with blue hair. If I guessed correctly, she should be Rem.

The blue-haired maid bowed respectfully to Zun Zun. Even though they were Subaru Natsuki's friends and there was no need for her to do so, the guests of the Sword Saint family were of higher status than them. She really hoped that Subaru Natsuki could be aware of this.

However, it is probably impossible to see Natsuki Subaru being respectful to me.

The 'Cat-eared Girl' tapped her cheek with her finger, tilted her head slightly, her cat-eye pupils narrowed, and stared at Natsuki Subaru.

"I see, you are the boy that Lady Emilia was talking about."

She examined him from top to bottom, then placed her hand on the disheveled Natsuki Subaru's neck and pressed her slender body against him.

"Huh!?"

"Don't move, I need to check it now."

The soft touch and the wonderful fragrance made Natsuki Subaru stiffen all over, and he tried his best to stay calm. But his weak and steady defense was completely broken after the cat-eared girl bit his earring without knowing it.

Zun Zun asked the blue-haired maid beside him.

"I say, aren't you jealous?"

"...No, I won't be jealous over such a small matter, and I also believe in Subaru."

Rem looked steadfast.

Honestly, Zun Zun is a little jealous of Natsuki Subaru. If it were Huihui, and she saw him getting close to other girls, she might be hit by explosive magic.

Laughing at Natsuki Subaru's cute scream, the 'cat-eared girl' contentedly released the hug, causing Natsuki Subaru to stagger back and fall to the ground.

“W-What are you doing!?”

"What a cute reaction. Don't worry, I'm just checking your body a little bit, and the nibbling is a courtesy."

The 'cat-eared girl' winked at him playfully.

Natsuki Subaru still looked very confused. Even though he knew he was being teased, he couldn't complain in such a situation.

Still Zun Zun.

"Please stop, you're taking your joke too far."

He pulled Natsuki Subaru up from the floor and expressed his dissatisfaction with the cat-eared girl. Wilhelm, who was trying to stop her mischief, stopped after seeing this.

“Oh, you are…? Ah, sorry, sorry, it was Ferris who was at fault.”

'Cat-eared girl'... No, Ferris clasped his hands together, apologetically.

The attitude was as if she had seduced someone else's boyfriend but pretended not to know, putting herself in the disadvantaged group to gain sympathy. It was really disgusting.

This is it.

This is why Zun Zun is unhappy with Phyllis.

Phyllis turned her eyes and noticed the carriage parked on the other side out of the corner of her eye. She also clearly saw the family emblem on the carriage.

“Are you Reinhard’s friend? What a coincidence! I know Reinhard as well. Didn’t he tell you about little Felice?”

"Unfortunately, no. It seems that you and him are not really good friends."

"How sad! I guess I'll have to complain to Reinhardt later."

“I don’t know if he’ll listen.”

Although the two men were smiling, one could feel the tense atmosphere. Everyone held their breath, knowing that the next battle might be between the two.

then--

Ferris was the first to speak up, “Reinhard… No, could it be that the Sword Saint Family wants to pledge allegiance to Lady Emilia?”

Normally, this would be something that would be speculated and conjectured, but he was incredibly bold and said it out loud.

"Although I really want to respond to your expectations, Subaru, it's a pity that this is impossible." Zun Zun shook his head, disappointing Natsuki Subaru, and then said: "I came here only because of Subaru. After all, I haven't even met Emilia."

"Where's Emilia..."

"Since we are friends, I don't think honorifics are necessary."

Zun Zun spoke again.

——A difficult guy.

I knew it would arouse the other party's suspicion. After all, the news that Emilia lost the badge and brought back Natsuki Subaru had already reached the Council, and the information about the badge phenomenon that night and Reinhard taking away three people must also be known to the other party.

The Crusch camp is different from the Emilia camp that is isolated from the news. The Duke's intelligence network, which has its headquarters in the capital and controls a large number of troops, is very terrifying.

“… Never mind. Let’s just leave it at that.”

Phyllis backed off instead.

In just a short moment, everyone understood his true nature. Just when they were wondering why he gave in, Phyllis said with a smile, "Anyway, the little brother will be staying with me for a while, and I will interrogate him then."

After saying that, she blew a kiss to Natsuki Subaru, gave him a seductive look, and gave him a provocative smile. The simple-minded Natsuki Subaru couldn't control himself at all.

"Wait a minute, why did it suddenly become a Shura field?"

Natsuki Subaru said this shocking thing belatedly. Not only that, he also put his hands in front of his chest in a defensive posture and spoke righteously. "Although this situation makes people happy, but... I'm sorry, I'm devoted to Emilia-tan, I'm sorry I can't respond to your feelings!"

"Subaru, shut up." X2
"--in unison!?"

Natsuki Subaru yelled and screamed, he just felt that he was being used as a tool in the dispute.

Zun Zun also secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, I didn't tell Subaru Natsuki my real intention just now. If I told him that the Firut camp was interested in forming an alliance with Emilia's camp, Subaru Natsuki, who would not be able to keep a secret, would be exposed soon.

In fact, Phyllis should have caught some clues.

Zun Zun's excuse was very clever, and it was reasonable for him to visit as a friend. As he said just now, he didn't even meet Emilia.

But at such a critical moment, any disturbance would alert others, let alone someone as smart as Phyllis.

What I said just now was a signal to him.

——I will look at Natsuki Subaru.

But there is a good saying.

Things that didn't happen don't count, so Zun Zun had a clear conscience and looked straight at Phyllis who was constantly exploring, without any avoidance in his eyes.

"…It seems I misunderstood."

Phyllis nodded.

At this time, Wilhelm intervened and said, “That’s enough, Ferris. It’s almost time.”

"Master Will, you're such a jerk. I want to play for a while longer."

After the polite conversation, Wilhelm bowed. He looked deeply at Zun Zun and then at old man Green beside him.

Nothing was said, yet it seemed as if everything was said.

Although Ferris looked dissatisfied, she changed her mood and winked at Natsuki Subaru, saying apologetically: "I'm sorry, although I want to play with you for a while longer, but I don't have time. Let's stop here for today. If you don't return to your beloved Master Crusch soon, I will be worried and unable to sleep at night."

“Crusio! Who is it?”

"You'd better remember this, because that's the man who will rule this kingdom one day."

Only the last sentence was not frivolous as before, but extremely serious. Phyllis even looked at Zun Zun as if declaring war, but Zun Zun did not comment.

"Well, if we are destined to meet again in the capital, Ghana~"

"Hello……!"

With nowhere to turn to, Natsuki Subaru could only watch Ferris disappear in the dragon carriage with a smile on his face. Realizing that he was being led by the other party, he instinctively understood that the other party was his natural enemy.

"Farewell."

Wilhelm's words didn't seem to be addressed to Natsuki Subaru, but more to Zun Zun. After taking a look at old man Green, he swung the reins in his hand.

The earth dragon roared and the car body made a friction sound.

The wheels started turning.

In the blink of an eye, the dragon car increased its speed and passed through the road, moving away while raising dust.

Natsuki Subaru's gaze was still following the other person.

“…Subaru, I really don’t want to disappoint you, but I have to tell you the truth.”

"what?"

"Phyllis is a boy."

“…Boys…boys…boys…boys!?”

Natsuki Subaru, who was still savoring the moment, suddenly changed his expression, and it was obvious that he was also very confused.

He looked at Rem beside him for help.

The blue-haired maid nodded and said, "Yes, Lord Ferris is indeed a boy. He is a famous knight in the kingdom, and he is also the one who took the title of 'Blue' from Lord Roswaal."

“Is this true?!”

Natsuki Subaru looked at Zun Zun, then looked at the dragon carriage going away, and shouted in pain: "Why do I always attract beautiful boys with this kind of attributes? I'm really fed up with it!"

Somehow, Zun Zun felt offended.

Ignore the crazy Natsuki Subaru.

Zun Zun jumped onto the dragon carriage, followed closely by Fram and Old Man Green.

“I’m relieved to see you’re still alive and kicking, Subaru. I’m sure we’ll meet in the capital soon. I’ll go to Reinhard’s house. Felt will be looking forward to your visit.”

"Oh, I will."

"Also, tell Emilia I'm sorry that I can't catch up with her."

"Don't worry, Emilia won't care about such a small matter."

Seeing Natsuki Subaru's heartless grin, Zun Zun couldn't help but hold his forehead and sigh.

Although Subaru Natsuki died many times because of his own fault, his passion for Emilia is also very touching. I hope he can die less often in the days to come.

"…Stay strong and live on, brother."

"Again!?"

As Natsuki Subaru screamed in shock, the dragon carriage with the emblem of the Sword Saint family started slowly, and then disappeared into the border earl's mansion in the blink of an eye.

(End of this chapter)