The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 350 I like the current Crusch

Among the five candidates for the royal election, Anastasia is the most suitable for the kingdom at the moment, and the others have some flaws to varying degrees. It should be said that she also has flaws, but she has the least, and brings the greatest benefits.

"Of course, this is just a suggestion. Ultimately, it depends on your choice. No matter what, I will stand firmly by your side."

Finally, Miklotov expressed his loyalty.

"By the way, Master Zunzun." He looked at the dragon standing on Zunzun's shoulder and asked, "Is this your magical beast, or is it..."

"The fairy spirit I contracted... well, it should be called a spirit here."

"Ohhh! How could it be!? Not only does he have the qualifications of an elven warlock, but he is actually a great elf comparable to the four great elves, and he is also a dragon... Your Excellency, you are truly favored by the dragon!"

"...Don't compliment me without even trying to compliment me."

This person seemed to think that the immortal spirit turning into a dragon was some kind of symbol, but in fact it was just a coincidence. It was just that in the eyes of some people, there was a connection no matter what.

"Okay, I'll go first."

"Please go slowly."

Miklotov did not stop or keep the guest, as if he knew Zun Zun's next itinerary... Since he had informed Anastasia, how could he not know that he was going to Watergate City?
Leave the royal city under the escort of the guards.

"My Lord, are you alright?"

"it's okay no problem."

Zun Zun opened his hands and allowed Otto and Fram to examine him. The two thought that Zun Zun was summoned for punishment or something like that, but Miklotov loved Zun Zun very much and even wanted to be his matchmaker.

"I didn't expect it to come out so soon. My Lord, shall we go to Watergate City next?"

"...No, go to the Karsten mansion."

He wanted to go check on Crusch's condition.

According to the letter from Natsuki Subaru, after the White Whale Suppression War, Crusch and Rem were attacked by the Archbishop of Gluttony, and one of them lost his memory and the other fell into a coma. This was the main reason why Crusch gradually lost his competitiveness.

At the same time, the other candidates for the king's selection all knew about her amnesia. Although they tried their best to block the news, how could such a thing be concealed?

Arrive at Karsten House.

The first person I saw was old man Wilhelm, who hurried over to greet me after hearing the guard's message.

After not seeing him for a year, his appearance had not changed much, but his aura had declined a lot. Perhaps it was because of his revenge, his anger and resentment had all dissipated, even though his sword skills were still superb or even better, but the name of Sword Ghost was probably gone.

pity.

Zun Zun's profession is a great mage, but he is also proficient in some swordsmanship. A year ago, the situation was urgent, and the threat of the Witch Cult was like a thorn in the throat. It was a pity that the two did not have a chance to compare.

"It's been a long time since I last met you, sir."

Wilhelm saluted respectfully.

Zun Zun also returned the greeting, but his words were very intimate, "Master Will, there is no need to be so polite. The one who came to visit you today is not Zun Zun, the candidate for the King's Choice, but Zun Zun, your comrade who fought bloody battles with you."

"Comrades who fought bravely... These are truly nostalgic words. Although less than a year has passed, I still can't forget them."

The battle against the White Whale is still vivid in my mind. It is something worth savoring for a lifetime, and it is also the revenge for my wife, which I will never forget.

"Thank you very much for your help, sir!"

"No, I am sorry that I didn't let you, Master Will, kill our enemy in the end."

In the end, the white whale was cut into two pieces by Zun Zun.

Wilhelm did avenge his wife, but unfortunately that could not be considered as killing his enemy. Even so, he felt content and shook his head to indicate that he did not care about it.

The revenge he had received made him more open-minded.

Then he asked doubtfully:

"My Lord, you came here to see Master Crusch this time, right?"

"Yes. I came to visit her after a year. Although I have a good reason, I don't know if she will mind coming so late."

"Of course I would mind!"

A cute voice came from behind.

Turning around, I saw Crusch in casual clothes and a cat-eared...man. The person who just spoke was the latter.

“Crusio and Ferris, long time no see. I feel relieved to see that you haven’t changed.”

"It's been a long time. I haven't come to see you for a whole year. It really makes me sad. I'm so lonely, so lonely that I can't live anymore, wuwuwu~~"

Phyllis was crying.

His feigned resentful expression, like that of an abandoned and neglected girl, made Zun Zun appear to be a scumbag.

Crusch was also stunned. She looked at Zun Zun and then at Ferris, and subconsciously asked: "Felice, are you two in that kind of relationship?"

“…That’s not the case. You misunderstood Master Crusch!”

Phyllis shot herself in the foot.

If it was before, he would definitely not rush to explain, because Crusch knew his little devil's personality inside out and allowed him to make some harmless jokes, but now it means...

Wilhelm nodded slightly, acknowledging this fact.

Zun Zun let out a breath.

"It's a little late to introduce myself. I'm Zun Zun. Please take care of me since this is our first meeting."

“Yes, yes! I… No, I’m Crusch Karsten. Please give me your guidance!”

You can see that she tried hard to imitate the original Crusch, but both her movements and expressions were soft, more like a gentle beauty. Take a closer look.

Crusch was wearing a skirt, with her eyebrows slightly bent, which made her look a little weak and restrained. In addition, she looked a little shy because of being stared at by Zun Zun, which was even more different from the impression she had, and she had completely lost her former charm.

"What, what's wrong, Your Excellency."

"…No, sorry for staring at you."

"No, I'm not angry, you don't have to mind it."

She shook her head.

"As expected, she doesn't remember it. This isn't the Crusch I remembered." Zun Zun pulled her hair and said, "If it was the original Crusch, she would definitely not be shy or restrained because of this. Instead, she would let me look at her."

"……Eh?"

"After all, Crusch said in public that he wanted me to fall in love with him completely. He was very bold in expressing his love for me."

“Eh——————!?”

Crusch's cheeks flushed.

The shy woman didn't seem to have expected that she was so bold before, and actually proposed to someone who was much younger than her, and in public!

“Wait a moment! Master Crusch never said that!”

Phyllis stamped her feet in anger.

Zun Zun crossed his arms and said provocatively, "Oh, do you think Phyllis dares to say no? Were you listening nearby at that time? And Master Will was there too, wasn't he?"

"Yes, I heard it for sure."

"Master Will is like this too!?"

The cat man expressed his dissatisfaction with Wilhelm’s rebellion, and finally he shouted excitedly: “The current Lord Crusch would never say such a thing! ... Ugh!”

But soon, he covered his mouth again.

Crusch’s expression became sad, and Ferris’s expression became sad as well. Wilhelm closed his eyes and remained silent, and the atmosphere gradually became depressing and heavy.

This sentence is no less than saying that the current Crusch is not the original Crusch. They do not recognize the current Crusch, and invisibly deny her as a person.

The amnesiac Crusch is innocent, not stupid. After a year in the Duke's Mansion, it is impossible for her not to know the impact of her amnesia.

The loss of memory meant the loss of previous style and abilities, causing the development of the territory to stagnate. Even the previous Duke who had retired to assist behind the scenes was mobilized.

If it were normal times, there would be no impact, but it happened during these three years of the King Selection Ceremony.

While everyone else was developing rapidly, only the Karsten family was stuck in a quagmire, and many of the affiliated nobles were worried that their future was bleak. Some nobles who were not loyal supporters even secretly defected and looked for other ways out.

Zun Zun felt a little headache when he saw the atmosphere becoming increasingly depressing.

Such a development must have happened before, and maybe it lasted and was resolved several times. However, my appearance ignited it again, making me look like a bad guy.

"No other way. I will take responsibility for marrying Kuer Xiu."

"Eh!?"

"wishful thinking!"

Crusch covered her mouth in surprise, and Ferris decisively stood in front of her, glaring at Zun Zun who came to steal the chicken like a furry cat.

“Felice, why are you so excited? Isn’t it great that Crusch and I are in love?”

“You are talking nonsense, sir. You rejected Master Crusch with all your words, and several times.”

"That's because I don't like Crusch's tough personality. I like the current Crusch very much, so if it's her, I'm willing to marry her."

"So everyone says you are wishful thinking!"

Ferris stood in front of Crusch firmly and said, "The current Lord Crusch doesn't like to respect you at all! So I respectfully decline!"

"... Well, I didn't expect that."

Zun Zun scratched his head awkwardly and said to the somewhat bewildered Crusch: "I'm sorry for ignoring your feelings. I apologize to you."

"No, it's okay..."

Crusch shook her head, her slightly red cheeks seemed to indicate that her heart was not so calm.

Ferris hurriedly took Crusch away. Before leaving, he grinned at Zun Zun, as if he was on guard against a thief who stole his heart, and his expression was quite unfriendly.

This guy, could it be that he doesn't realize that he is trying to ease the atmosphere?

Wilhelm, who had been silent until now, bowed deeply to Zun Zun.

"Thank you!"

"No, no, no, you're welcome."

Zun Zun quickly stepped aside and helped him up.

Wilhelm did not stand up, but bowed and said, “Thank you very much for defusing the tense and difficult atmosphere just now. Master Crusch has always wanted to recover her memory, and Ferris still has some grudges in her heart, so the two of them…”

"I understand."

Zun Zun smiled.

One decided that he was not taken seriously, and the other was unable to speak his mind due to grudges. After this, the two will surely understand each other.

It seems that Crusch's condition is far more serious than imagined. The situation is unclear and the internal division is obvious. Restoring his memory is imminent.

(End of this chapter)