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Anastasia Hessin, a candidate for the throne, sets her sights on defeating the monsters that have long threatened the world and achieving the glory of this feat.

In other words, reputation!

Similarly, if the White Whale is successfully defeated, Kobayashi will also share in the glory. Furthermore, she will also receive credit for the subsequent expulsion of the Witch Cult.

This was also the reward that Subaru Natsuki gave him.

Chapter 382 Licking Feet

Despite Subaru Natsuki's utterly amateurish negotiation skills, it would be virtually impossible for him to win over allies.

After obtaining crucial intelligence through three cycles of reincarnation, the negotiations proceeded smoothly, albeit with some setbacks, and they managed to get help from the three candidates for the throne.

But he was still not satisfied.

Feeling insecure, Natsuki Subaru arrived at the residence of the last candidate for the royal selection.

This is a luxurious palace.

Yes, even though it occupies a relatively small area, both the style of the buildings and the paint on the surface are much more luxurious than the Sword Saint Family and Duke Kurshu's mansion. It is practically a small palace.

Looking at it, the image of that arrogant young girl, dressed in gold and silver and exuding an air of nobility, will subconsciously come to mind.

They are, I must say, a perfect match.

In front of the mansion, where even passersby dared not stop and look up, Natsuki Subaru casually tilted his head and said to the two guards at the gate, "Hey, go and inform Priscilla that Kobayashi and Natsuki Subaru have come to visit."

"Uh……"

The two guards looked at each other in bewilderment.

Under normal circumstances, no one dares to linger. Even when Wang Xuan had many visitors, they were all very polite. I've never seen anyone as arrogant as Natsuki Subaru.

However, there have been too many visitors recently, so they dare not make any decisions on their own. They can only have the two of them wait outside while one of them goes back to report.

"I'm very sorry, please wait a moment."

"Okay, go quickly."

Natsuki Subaru waved his hand dismissively.

Xiaolin was somewhat surprised.

Last night, I was negotiating with Kurshu and Anastasia. I was not only careful and cautious, but I was also completely focused. Why did I become so arrogant like a big shot here?

Who gave him the courage?

Seemingly noticing Kobayashi's confusion, she proactively explained in a low voice, "I also came to ask for help last time, but that arrogant woman disregarded the kindness of having saved her and ruthlessly threw me out. What's worse, she even said: 'If it were Kobayashi, I might reluctantly consider it, but if it were you, you'd be like a pig, just roll aside and wait to die...' How dare she say that! We have to teach that woman a lesson no matter what."

Judging from Subaru's gritted teeth, Priscilla must have caused him a lot of psychological damage last time.

But why didn't I come last time?

"Kobayashi, you went to Reinhard for help because the Witch Cult is spreading panic everywhere, and the kingdom has ordered Reinhard to investigate the cause."

"I see, that's it."

Nod.

Before each attack, the Witch Cult spreads panic everywhere, keeping the kingdom's army busy. So even though Subaru Natsuki knows that the Witch Cult's real target is the border Count's territory, he can't get help.

No wonder I didn't ask Reinhard for help; it turns out he'd already been dispatched.

Because of the strained relationship between Reinhard and Wilhelm, Kobayashi, who lives in the Duke's mansion, hasn't seen him for some time, so it's understandable that he doesn't know.

"Oh, bro, you're here?"

A deep voice came from beside me.

Looking over, there was a one-armed man wearing a mask that the Bull Warrior never wore, and a tattered cloak wrapped around his bare chest.

"Al."

Natsuki Subaru called out the person's name.

"I was a little surprised to hear your name. What brings you here this time? You don't want to declare war, do you? Hey, hey, hey, the royal selection has only just begun, spare me."

"You've misunderstood. I'm not here to declare war, but to seek help."

"……real?"

"real."

Seeing Al's stunned expression, Kobayashi knew that the other party had misunderstood.

Yes, and who comes seeking help but looks like they're ready to fight and are covered in thorns?

"Xiao Lin, has he been traumatized?"

"I was indeed quite shocked, senior."

Knowing Al's background, Kobayashi addressed him as a senior, and Al went from initial resistance to silently accepting the situation after his attempts to persuade him failed.

"Fine, whatever you two are here for, you're both going to see my princess anyway. After all, I'm just a sword slave and have no right to make decisions. Come with me."

When Al revealed his identity, there was a hint of self-mockery and loneliness in his voice.

But there was no time to comfort him. Natsuki Subaru only had one thing on his mind: to retaliate!

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Waiting in the deepest part of the vast space was an arrogant girl sitting in a chair a step higher, elegantly reading a book without even glancing at the two of them.

She wore a brand new, lightweight red nightgown, with a matching haori draped over her shoulders.

Orange hair, as bright as the sun, adorned her crimson eyes, and her translucent, snow-white skin outlined her alluringly curvaceous figure. The aura of her beauty was thick and potent, almost poisonous. Her gaze, calmly fixed on the book, was breathtakingly beautiful, defying description. Moreover, the girl seemed unconcerned about exposing her voluptuous figure to the male gaze.

For some reason, in the silent hall, they seemed to be next to the girl, just like the steps.

boom--

When the sound of the book being closed suddenly rang out in the room, everyone's attention was easily drawn to her.

"What a boring story."

The arrogant girl rubbed her fingers back and forth on the book, then tossed it into the air. Before anyone could react, the book suddenly burst into flames.

The book was scorched by the intense heat and quickly burned to ashes, leaving only black ash scattered everywhere.

Boredom will destroy you.

As she expressed this meaning, Priscilla smiled alluringly and ruthlessly: "Well then, taking away my precious morning reading time, at least you've brought me a topic that's even more interesting than the book I was reading before, haven't you?"

Having witnessed it once before, Natsuki Subaru was not intimidated. He maintained his nonchalant and reckless demeanor and quickly recounted the story of the Witch Cult and the White Whale.

"Well, I've already allied with Kurshu and Anastasia. If you want a piece of the pie too, that's not out of the question."

He looks like a petty person.

He originally came seeking help, but now, through his rhetoric, it's become that the other party is asking to join.

Although the final outcome is the same, he now holds the initiative.

Just lower your head obediently!

Just as Subaru was thinking this, Priscilla suddenly trembled slightly on her shoulders and then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Interesting! Very interesting! I see, this is a topic that excites me even more than the book we just read!"

"Interested? Then..."

"I refuse!"

"what?"

Unlike what he expected, the result was the same as last time, which made Subaru Natsuki slightly stunned.

I thought that this would give me control over her.

Is it because you took things for granted that you handled things so smoothly with Kurshiou and Anastasia?

"Even though I've already anticipated the outcome, let me hear your reasons for refusing."

"It's simple! The fisherman reaps the benefits!"

The arrogant girl suddenly raised her head.

That's the kind of smile that ferocious carnivores would wear; a cat would certainly wear the same smile when it pounces on a mouse with its claws.

"The White Whale, which has ravaged the continent for four hundred years, and the troublesome Witch Cult—eradicating them would absolutely come at a huge cost. And you've come to me precisely to reduce that cost, or rather, to share the cost. Although you might gain a better reputation, in the end everyone benefits equally, so we're still on the same level, aren't we? And if I were to launch an offensive while I'm at it, I could actually gain even greater benefits. You're really quite foolish for not understanding such a simple calculation."

The sharp and ruthless words left Subaru Natsuki speechless.

Priscilla completely deviated from the script!

Thinking about what the other party said carefully, it didn't seem wrong. If she succeeded, Wang Xuan would probably be finished in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Kobayashi spoke up: "Don't be fooled, Natsuki-kun."

"Xiao Lin?"

“Kursh and Anastasia are not Emilia who lacks manpower and assistance. Since they agreed to help defeat the White Whale and the Witch Cult, they must have thought of this long ago. Do you think they would be as reckless as you?”

"...I feel relieved now that you've said that, but why do I still feel annoyed at being treated like an idiot?"

I subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from my forehead.

I almost fell into their trap.

As expected, they're the most uncontrollable guys! Saying that is definitely to gain more benefits! These candidates for the throne are all troublesome individuals, and their hearts are wicked!

He understood this perfectly.

The arrogant girl, her arrogance exposed, snorted coldly: "Bringing Kobayashi here was the right choice, so I'll give you a little praise."

"Yes, I'm very fortunate."

The relaxed boy completely missed Priscilla's sarcasm, or rather, even if he did, he shamelessly agreed.

"So you mean you're not going to help? Well then, goodbye."

Without saying a word, Natsuki Subaru turned and left.

Thinking you can get revenge is wishful thinking, so you'd better just slip away.

This time, it was Priscilla who called out to him.