I love time travel the most!

Xiaolin wasn't afraid.

After all, no matter how many thugs gather, they are still just thugs and pose no real threat.

They had already wasted enough time in the alley, and if they were to get entangled any further, Emilia would definitely get anxious, so Subaru was very worried.

In this regard, Xiaolin chose to be understanding of him.

"At first I thought there could be something to see in such a dirty and messy place, but after getting used to it, nothing attracts my attention anymore, and it can't console my boredom."

Priscilla whispered.

The hem of her pulled-up dress swung wildly, making no attempt to hide her displeasure.

In this respect, she is very similar to Ferute.

Kobayashi picked her up and, between the girl's kicking and fussing, gave her a hard slap on the buttocks, which silenced her completely.

"The designers of the capital city probably never imagined it would be considered boring."

"Who cares about them! The world exists because of me, so everything in this world should exist to please me. The so-called royal family is nothing but a bunch of ignorant fools. Recently, they've almost become extinct because of this."

I will not comment on the first half, but I agree with the second half.

On the issue of dissatisfaction with the royal family, Kobayashi and Priscilla are on the same side, sharing the same view. However, to a large extent, this dissatisfaction stems from the recent chaos in the capital.

"Oh dear, I thought you were just like that ordinary mortal, making useless worries. You're really becoming more and more interesting to me."

"That's a real honor."

Xiao Lin laughed heartily.

Subaru Natsuki, an ordinary mortal, was annoyed and instinctively retorted, "I know I'm just an ordinary mortal, so whatever you say is fine. I don't want to waste any more time with you, or the person waiting will get angry and annoyed."

Even now, he still cares about Emilia.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that only that silver-haired half-elf girl could make him so eager to return to her side.

“Foolish. It is impolite to think about others when you are by my side, and now that I have companions with me, I have not even thought about getting lost.”

"This is completely different. From your and Natsuki's perspective, your companion should be the one coming to find you."

"No, listening to her seems even worse."

Given the other person's willfulness and arrogance, spending more time with them would definitely be suffocating. Natsuki Subaru secretly felt sympathy for the colleague who was taking care of the girl, whom he hadn't even met yet.

"Well, it doesn't really matter."

He uttered those words.

We were just strangers passing by, and now we don't even know each other's names. We just walk down the street like this, and we'll never contact each other again after we part ways.

Even if he deliberately suppresses his unpleasant emotions, he doesn't have the spirit of universal love to get along with everyone. Moreover, trying to like things he hates is the most taboo thing for Natsuki Subaru.

Even so, the fact that he didn't abandon the girl shows that he still has a shred of humanity.

...and Kobayashi's relationship as well.

Thinking about this, he wanted to slap himself.

I'm overthinking things again. The person who became involved with the girl is Kobayashi, so thinking about these things is just wishful thinking.

While I was lost in thought, I finally saw the street bathed in the bright glow of the setting sun as I turned the corner.

A smile appeared on Natsuki Subaru's face.

But soon, the two extremes reversed again.

Because guarding the exit was none other than the familiar silver-haired half-elf girl.

Judging from her appearance, she seemed to have just happened to be passing by!

We could have avoided it by going earlier or later, but we just had to run into each other at this time!

What a terrible day!

"—Finally found it!"

Unlike Subaru Natsuki, who was flustered and tense, Emilia suddenly relaxed from her panic.

Subaru, are you alright?

"...No, it's nothing."

The realization that regret is unsettling is also accompanied by a sense of relief.

Because Emilia cares about him!

The unexpected but expected reunion brightened Subaru Natsuki's face, but there was an awkwardness when he tried to strike up a conversation.

—Beside Emilia, who was breathing heavily, appeared a strong man.

"Wait a minute! Don't try to chat up Emilia while I'm gone!"

Natsuki Subaru suddenly rushed over and squeezed between the two.

Because this man looked very ominous.

Like the bull warrior who never takes off his mask, this man also wears a helmet.

Completely obscuring his face was a jet-black helmet-like object resembling a motorcycle helmet, from which extended a tattered-looking cloak, followed by a linen top and trousers that resembled those of a bandit, and at his waist was a magnificent, heavy sword.

If Natsuki Subaru's attire in a sweatshirt was merely odd, this man's clothing was beyond the realm of common sense, and only after a closer look did Natsuki Subaru notice that the man was one-armed.

"More than the joy of reunion, is the worry of a philanderer the first thing you feel? Men's hearts are too complicated; just looking at them makes you want to stay away."

Because of the helmet, the man's voice was muffled and barely audible.

Subaru Natsuki retorted, "Your taste in fashion is terrible too, isn't it?"

"The way you spoke to your senior was quite rude, but I'm just a simple old man, so I'll forgive you. Besides, compared to me, your side was the one that went too far. How about you put my young lady down for now?"

"Miss?"

Upon hearing his words, Natsuki Subaru slowly turned his head.

The person the other person was referring to was the arrogant young woman who had been traveling with him earlier, while the tasteless middle-aged man in front of him was the person he had just sympathized with.

No way? !

He was immediately dumbfounded.

Priscilla, who had been put down, straightened her disheveled clothes, seemingly not angry about how she had been treated.

At this moment, Kobayashi said, "Alright, now that everyone has found the person they were looking for, it's about time to call it a day."

"That's right, that's right, let's all go home now!"

Subaru Natsuki nodded quickly.

He really didn't want to get entangled with this bizarre master and servant couple any longer.

Another strange thing is that Emilia has been hiding behind him in silence since the beginning, as if she is trying to hide her presence.

This bothered him a lot.

"Well then, we'll head this way... What about you?"

"Then I will also come this way."

"...In that case, let's go the other way."

“Then I will walk on the other side.”

"you……!"

"Don't forget, I lost."

Priscilla interrupted Subaru Natsuki first, stating that the person she was looking for was not him but Kobayashi.

She lost to her opponent.

Natsuki Subaru, his shoulders slumped, asked listlessly, "What do we do, Kobayashi?"

"Of course, I'll shake her off."

Xiaolin said such scumbag things.

Priscilla's blessing is too evil, so to avoid sudden death, it's best to take advantage and run.

"Young man, you seem to have said something interesting just now."

"Well, we can ask your young lady for the specific reasons later."

Kobayashi bypassed Al, the helmeted man blocking her way.

Priscilla raised her head slightly and said haughtily, "What, do you want more? Even though we're on the street, I don't care."

Why does she seem to be looking forward to it?

Are your skills really that good?

Thinking about it carefully, it's only natural that someone with ten fingers that are a hundred times more dexterous than the average person would feel comfortable.

"Although I really want to, I won't do it."

"Humph."

The girl gave a soft snort, seemingly certain that Kobayashi wouldn't dare. It seemed the bet from earlier was indeed true.

"That's all for now. I'll come find you when I'm in the mood. Also... don't get me wrong, I didn't mean to tell you to take better care of yourself because I don't like others touching my things. So, don't go following bad people around so easily in the future."

"You're really assertive. And calling me an object is quite audacious, I'll remember that. But I wasn't entangled with those guys for such a stupid reason."

Priscilla tilted her head back, her expression full of confrontation.

Hearing this, Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but ask, "Speaking of which, why were you entangled with this?"

"Living with such a poor face and appearance, don't you feel ashamed before heaven and earth?... After I asked that, they got angry."

"Regardless of the nature of the crime or the reason, it's your fault no matter how you look at it!"

The girl's behavior was more egregious than imagined.

Indeed, I shouldn't have gotten involved with her.

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