The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 360 Square Table Meeting
Zun Zun was slightly stunned when he saw the girl appearing in front of him. She was wearing a gorgeous light yellow dress, her golden hair was tied up, and her red eyes revealed a cunning and smart look.

“Isn’t this Firut?”

After not seeing her for half a month, she still hasn't changed much, no, she has become more ladylike. The girl who dresses more elegantly is no longer as rough as a gangster.

"Ah, this skirt is really hard to move in. It's so troublesome."

Soon she failed.

“Feit, you’re here? … Where’s Reinhard? Isn’t he with you?”

Zun Zun did not see the sword master burning like fire beside the girl, nor did he even see the three gangsters. She seemed to have run over by herself.

"Why does that guy's name appear?"

Felt snorted in dissatisfaction.

She had managed to escape from Reinhard's control with great difficulty, and even the three gangsters were left far behind her. Of course, she didn't want them to follow her.

"You're not going to say anything dangerous?"

“No. Considering how powerful Reinhard is, if you just shout, he’ll definitely be here within five seconds.”

"Ugh, you better stop talking."

Recalling what happened in the past year, Felt covered her mouth and almost vomited. Reinhard was so strong that it made people feel sick. Although it was offensive, it was an indisputable fact.

"Then, were you entangled by strange people?"

Felt looked at Liliana who was standing beside him.

“That’s too much, Master Felt, that’s too much!” Liliana cried exaggeratedly, “We just met half a year ago, but we didn’t feel the emotion of a long-awaited reunion, but rather we felt as distant as strangers!… Please listen to my song, A Stranger We Met.”

"Shut up!"

Firut covered Liliana's mouth with his hand, rolled his eyes and said: "It's because I know your true nature that I say you are a strange person!"

"Isn't this even more excessive!?"

The two seem to have a good relationship.

Otto explained in a low voice that when Liliana came to the territory half a year ago and didn't see Zun Zun, she became entangled with Firut and was surprised by his life experience and actions. In addition, Firut was in his rebellious period at that time, and the two of them caused a lot of trouble.

“So, Felt deliberately threw Reinhard off…”

"Isn't this natural? Let's go sightseeing!"

Firut bared his little fangs.

She had finally gotten rid of Reinhardt with the sole purpose of sightseeing in the Water City. If she didn't have a good day, she would be at a great loss.

"But this dress is so inconvenient to move around in."

"Please leave this question to me! I know where there is a clothing store. Follow me!"

Liliana took the initiative to act as a guide.

Although she is not as reliable as Joshua, she often sings in Watergate City, so she is familiar with every place.

On the way, Zun Zun told Firut that Liliana had become a city singer. She said that if even Liliana could become a singer, the city was doomed, which greatly hurt Liliana.

Come to the clothing store.

Firut chose a piece of clothing that was light and easy to move around in, and sold her dress to a clothing store. Not only did she not spend any money on the clothes, she also made some money.

...That being said.

“The difference in value is too great. Master Felt, you should have let me raise the price a little earlier.”

Otto held his forehead and sighed.

From what he said, Feruto's dress had lost at least half its value, which made Otto, who was originally a businessman, feel that it was not worth it.

Zun Zun is not sensitive to prices, but the fact that she sold the clothes would definitely give Reinhard a headache.

"What does it matter? Time is more important than price, right?"

Firut waved his hand indifferently.

I don’t know what kind of deal she reached with Reinhard, but she can go out and play alone, but the price is to arrive at the agreed hotel before dusk, otherwise the Sword Master will call her name while searching for her in Minato City.

Having Liliana as a tour guide didn't seem like a good choice.

This guy is always bursting with inspiration.

She sang when she saw the bell tower, when she saw the water flowing, when she saw Zun Zun and Firut playing around, and she sang all the way. And she sang so beautifully that no one could blame her.

The lyrics are a bit dark and unreasonable.

There is a sense of transformation towards darkness.

Fortunately, Otto seemed to have been here when he was a businessman. With him as a tour guide, the group had a great time, enjoying the dragon boats, clock towers, and delicious food, all the special features of the Watergate City.

As it was getting close to evening, Firut and Zun Zun were heading to the hotel.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

Liliana waved happily to the three of them.

“…Wait a minute.” After a brief thought, Felt showed his evil little fangs and said, “Come with us too.”

"Eh?"

"Is that all right, my Lord? This is a gathering of the candidates for the King's Choice. Wouldn't it be a disappointment if there were no corresponding performances? Since Liliana is called a diva, isn't she qualified enough?"

“Hey hey——”

Liliana exclaimed, then looked at Zun Zun with a particularly expectant look, as if to say "take me with you".

The King's Chosen candidates gathered together, so there must be something important going on. She really wanted to join as a witness, and maybe she would record something worth celebrating. For example - the Knights of the Round Table.

After a brief thought, he nodded slowly. "Okay."

"May I!?"

Liliana herself was surprised.

What follows is a troublesome meeting. Anastasia might have secretly taken control of the overall situation. If there is a variable, it might trigger other changes.

"That's great! Love you, my Lord!"

The girl made a clumsy ogling gesture, and it was obvious how much she was forcing herself.

Otto sighed helplessly.

The four of them came to the hotel together. Firut was surprised when he saw the unique shape of the hotel, but he soon calmed down.

Thanks to the connections of the respected master, they were not stopped and were quickly welcomed in. The receptionist Joshua expressed his highest respects to Firut for his presence.

Felt waved her hand indifferently, asked where the other candidates for the King's Choice were, and was led to a room. At the same time, she saw Lazhens, one of the three gangsters.

After just two simple words.

"--Hey, isn't everyone here? Didn't Lazhens say that there were only the half-elf lady and Anastasia on both sides?"

She opened the sliding door with great momentum, and everyone's eyes were focused on the girl who appeared without any scruples. However, she did not show any timidity but grinned and looked around carelessly.

The one that caught my eye was Anastasia sitting on the main seat, with Crusch, Ferris and Wilhelm on her left, followed by Reinhard; on the right were Emilia, Natsuki Subaru and Garfiel, and at the end was the honorable maid Fram.

She closed one eye in disappointment.

"Even though we haven't seen each other for a year, I feel like nothing has changed. I'm the same though."

“——Master Felt, please interrupt me.”

Reinhard looked at Felt and frowned. “I think I should have prepared social clothes for you. What’s going on here?”

"Huh, who would cooperate with your interests? Sightseeing should be convenient! Right, Zunzun?"

"...So be it."

She dragged Zun Zun in as well, and Zun Zun really acted as a competent shield as she thought. Reinhardt could only show a pathetic expression when he saw this.

Felt strode into the room with her head held high, as if she had won a battle, and introduced herself with extremely elegant manners.

"I sincerely thank you for your hospitality today. As fellow candidates for the royal election, let us have a meaningful conversation. - Well, let's stop with the formalities and let me join in!"

After saying that, he sat down next to Reinhard, isolating him from Wilhelm.

Such a careless behavior not only caused headaches for the people present, but also caused headaches for Zun Zun.

Was I just abandoned like this?
There was no choice but to make a formal self-introduction, and then sat next to Fram with Otto.

After that, everyone's eyes fell on the last person.

"Oh, it's really embarrassing to be stared at by such passionate eyes."

"Ah, you—"

Natsuki Subaru was the first to slam the table. He pointed at the giggling Liliana and almost couldn't hold back his anger. In the end, it was Emilia who held him down.

"Uta-sama...?"

"Yes, it's me!"

Liliana cheered, "Seeing so many candidates for the King's Choice with their trusted knights, I am really moved! So, please listen to my song - The King and the Knight!"

Then he started singing in public.

Such abrupt behavior is extremely likely to cause other people's disgust, and being kicked out is no exception.

But just as a certain empress once said, she was so beautiful that no matter what she did, she would be forgiven. Just like that, Liliana also won the forgiveness of the candidates for the royal election with her excellent performance and captivating songs.

"As expected of a diva, as expected of a respected one."

“…What does it have to do with me?”

"Because he only went out for one day and brought back the singer, shouldn't he be praised?"

"Hey!"

After being told this by Anastasia, Zun Zun felt like he was being blamed. He had originally intended to add variables to make things difficult for her, but he had not expected that this would be used as a handle for condemnation.

"I want to solemnly declare here that I like quiet beautiful girls like Miss Crusch, and I have no interest in Dianpo!"

"Eh!?"

Liliana fell to her knees, injured.

At the same time, Crusch, who was standing beside him, lowered his head with a slightly rosy face for some reason.

"...Otto, did I accidentally say something bad?"

"I really hope that you, sir, will be more self-aware in this regard. By the way, don't you already have two childhood sweethearts?"

Can't refute.

Regarding Zun Zun's silence, Ferris quietly approached Crusch and whispered, "Look, Zun Zun is the kind of scum who takes advantage of his good looks to wantonly sway his hormones. He is the same to everyone, so you can't care about him."

"Yeah, I'll be careful. Whew, I got a fright."

"I can hear you over there!"

Crusch took a deep breath and gently stroked the unexpectedly large chest. Compared to before, it looked like a little woman, which was a cute contrast.

　When there are many characters, there is more to write and the pace will slow down.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)