The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 250 Good Friends for Life
"Are you planning to conquer the White Whale? This is an unexpected development, but very much in your style.

Subaru, too, has quietly teamed up with Lord Crusch and Lady Anastasia, and always manages to accomplish surprising things.

Also... please be careful. If anything unexpected happens, be sure to have Fram use the communication protection. No matter where in the kingdom you are, you will arrive in five minutes! ——That's what Lord Reinhardt said."

"That guy is still as worrying as ever."

Hearing Fram's report.

Zun Zun scratched his head subconsciously.

Since they couldn't catch up with Reinhard and the others, in order not to make them worry, they asked their elder sister Fram to send a message to their younger sister Glacis.

The Gemini Maid's blessing can only be used once a day.

There are still 30 hours left before the crusade, and by then the power of the protection will have been refreshed. When Fram sees that things are not going well, she will decisively use the protection and summon the strongest swordsman of the contemporary era.

And I heard that I was going to conquer White Whale.
The Sword Master wants to come over to help.

However, considering his position, Wilhelm’s presence, and the need to escort Felt back to the territory, this idea was ultimately abandoned.

Zun Zun was also somewhat resistant to the idea of using a powerful weapon at the first strike. After all, the Red Demons all liked to be in the limelight. If the Sword Saint appeared, wouldn't he have no chance to perform?

In addition, Natsuki Subaru probably wanted to conceal something or was afraid of hurting Zun Zun's self-esteem, so his words were quite ambiguous, but Zun Zun was not stupid, how could he not notice it? It must be that something unexpected happened to him, and the white whale...

Exactly!

Let me try the quality of White Whale!
"Your Excellency, and Master Felt also want to convey something to you."

"What is it?"

“Felt-sama said that we must hang the white whale up and beat it, and then blast it to pieces. In addition, she also wants to eat the white whale meat, so please be sure to bring a souvenir when you return.”

As expected of Firut.

Even without seeing her expression, I could guess that guy must have been shouting like that with a cheerful look on his face. I just wonder if she would be so scared that she would be speechless if she encountered a white whale.

...No, I guess if the white whale encounters the Sword Master, it will be so scared that it will run away, and it may even wish it had two more legs.

Zun Zun shook his head.

Arriving at the courtyard of the Duke's mansion, it was noisy but well-managed. Kuroko was standing in front of the mansion directing the dragon carriages and personnel coming in and out.

There are less than 30 hours left until the battle to subjugate the White Whale, so everyone must prepare as quickly as possible and rush to the Frugel Tree - the Sage's Tree where the White Whale will appear, and be ready to meet the enemy.

As a matter of course

The dinner to welcome him was turned down.

“Ahahahaha——, I didn’t expect you to be Zun Zun’s knight. What’s going on? Could it be that Zun Zun actually likes your type? Not good, so I don’t have any advantages at all? By the way, I’m also a knight of Emilia, who is also a candidate for the King’s Choice. Let’s get along well.”

"Please, please don't say such horrible things. I became a knight out of necessity. I was simply sold out!"

There is a strange pair in the courtyard.

They were not busy in the courtyard with serious expressions like the others, but were hiding in the corner like gangsters bullying good students. It looked even weirder because the gangsters had fierce eyes and the good students were weak.

"Subaru, please don't bully Otto."

Zun Zun reluctantly walked up to them and greeted them.

"Oh, Zun Zun, you are here?"

Natsuki Subaru waved at him, patted Otto's shoulder with a smile on his face, and said loudly: "I don't know why, but when I met him, I felt that this guy was very kind, just like a close friend. Could this be what they call hitting it off at first sight?"

"I am actually resistant to Mr. Natsuki."

"Hey, what did you say?"

"Nothing at all!"

Otto pried Natsuki Subaru's hands apart with all his strength, and he ran to Zun Zun's side in fear, as if to reveal his identity as a knight.

In Zun Zun's opinion, Natsuki Subaru seemed to have found someone who was easy to bully.

"Subaru, your biggest shortcoming is that you have no sense of distance, which can cause trouble to others."

"Really? Sorry."

Natsuki Subaru apologized carelessly, and then asked curiously: "By the way, why did you choose Otto as your knight? I don't mean to belittle him, it's just..."

It was obvious what he was trying to say.

Compared to the other excellent knights who are candidates for the king's election, a weakling like Otto probably doesn't look strong enough from the outside.

"I, I don't want to be a knight either!"

Otto's cheeks flushed when he heard the hidden meaning.

Zun Zun patted his shoulder as a consolation and said, "Subaru, don't look at Otto like this, he is actually very strong... probably as strong as 20 of you."

“So strong!? By the way, when did I become a unit of measurement? If you use me as a unit of measurement, the numbers in the later stages will become tens of thousands!”

Natsuki Subaru was dumbfounded.

I have to say this guy is quite self-aware.

Soon, he bowed and apologized: "I'm sorry, please forgive my blindness!"

Natsuki Subaru understood one thing from several reincarnations, that is, never provoke people who are stronger than yourself, otherwise you might lose your life at any time.

Otto was shocked by his behavior.

"Eh? No, no need..."

"You don't care?"

"Do not……"

"Great, I'm relaxed!"

Natsuki Subaru exaggeratedly wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead. This guy was best at being shameless and hitting the snake with a stick when he was learning a lesson. Zun Zun looked at Otto who was wearing a knight's uniform and hunching his shoulders beside him.

"How's it going? Are you still used to it?"

"——I'm totally not used to it! There are too many big shots here! Not only is there the famous Lord Crusch of the Karsten family, but also the various big merchants of the Hexin Chamber of Commerce, and those knights... Besides, it's too much to suddenly tell me that you want to attack the white whale! That's the white whale, the white whale that makes people tremble with fear!"

"Haha, it's exciting, right?"

"It's so exciting that my heart is about to explode!"

Otto screamed.

As a businessman, the first thing he was taught was not how to make a deal to earn a profit, but the horror of the white whale. The three great monsters that have roamed the continent for 400 years all disappeared without exception when encountering its caravans. It can be said that they were terrified.

Although I know that he has this kind of personality, I still hope that he can be more calm in dealing with emergencies. Shouting and yelling really lowers his status.

"I have the same question, Zun Zun."

Under such impetus, Natsuki Subaru finally faced the problem, "Why did you intervene? I thought carefully about what you said later. If something didn't happen, it wouldn't be considered a favor. You obviously didn't have to get involved, why..."

"There are many reasons...

Zun Zun pointed his finger at his lower lip.

"First of all, do you know Mr. Will's full name?"

Seeing him nod, I asked again.

"Then do you know the relationship between Reinhard and Master Will?"

"Could it be that……!"

"Just as you imagined, there is such a relationship. No, it should be said that the relationship is more complicated."

Although Reinhard did not speak explicitly, he once felt regret and blamed himself for this matter.

Wilhelm was reluctant to return to his family to a large extent because he didn't know how to face his talented grandson who took his wife's life.

The relationship between the two was awkward and stiff, but they had not completely turned into enemies until a series of events happened later...

"What does that have to do with you, Zun Zun?"

"what?"

“After all, this is Reinhard’s family affair, right? Even if you have a good relationship with Reinhard and Master Will, you are not the type to interfere in other people’s family affairs.”

Natsuki Subaru said this with certainty.

Zun Zun expressed his approval of his ability to use his brain, and then a bloodthirsty and warlike smile appeared on his face.

"Another reason... Of course I want to see who is stronger between me and White Whale! Isn't it exciting to face a powerful opponent? Oh no, I'm already excited."

"Uh……"

Natsuki Subaru opened his mouth but said nothing. Finally, he patted Otto on the back and said sympathetically: "You are so unlucky to serve a master like this."

"Yes, I am really unlucky."

Otto said this with a sad face.

He had been unlucky since he became a businessman four years ago. He thought that meeting Zun Zun at the post station would be the beginning of a good turn for the better, but he never expected that he would become even more unlucky.

The first mission after being forced to become a knight is to defeat the White Whale!
It’s too exaggerated!
Zun Zun, however, was upset with what Natsuki Subaru said.

“Subaru, what are you talking about? It’s all your fault that things have turned out like this.”

"I?"

“That’s right. Whether it’s Crusch, Anastasia, me, or anyone else, we’re all here because of you. It’s you, Subaru, who brought us together, so…”

He patted him hard on the back.

"Stand up straight, and don't look so timid as if you want to help but can't."

"Exposed?"

"Your way of relaxing is so stupid."

In the entire courtyard, there were only three people who had nothing to do - Zun Zun, Natsuki Subaru and Otto. Even Rem and Fram went to help pack up and organize supplies. It was for this reason that Natsuki Subaru pestered Otto to chat.

“Actually, my heart is a little restless.”

"Subaru, you must have the bearing to remain calm even when a mountain collapses in front of you, and remain calm even when an unexpected event occurs."

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is that you should not lose your composure before the battle even starts. Stay calm and don't panic when things get tough."

Zun Zun rolled his eyes at the illiterate Natsuki Subaru.

Natsuki Subaru smiled awkwardly. Not to mention that what Zun Zun just said was obscure Chinese language, his knowledge level as a high school dropout was really limited.

"Forget it, it's getting late today, go to bed early."

"Are you going to rest now?"

"I know you, Subaru, will feel sorry for those who are still busy, but for us who have no idea what to do and may even make things worse, it is best to rest. Regain your energy, and there will be a time for you to vent your energy."

"Well."

Natsuki Subaru closed his mouth.

Even he knew that the next battle would be a tough one. If they did not put in their full attention to deal with the white whale, they would definitely be defeated and all their efforts would be in vain.

Zun Zun waved his hand.

Taking Otto away reluctantly.

(End of this chapter)