Offer blocks to the end times

"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Senju," Riveria bowed slightly. Those around her were comparing the two, and indeed Riveria's aura was an upgraded and amplified version of Crusch's. After all, Riveria was originally royalty, and she had already stood at the pinnacle of the world after countless battles, while Crusch had just set off.

Crusch was also captivated by Riveria's heroic figure. At this moment, Wilhelm bowed to her and presented her with a sword in both hands. "I'm sorry, Lady Crusch, I can no longer serve you. I have decided to serve Lord Hashirama."

"Who are you?" Crusch finally realized what was happening. Looking at the brown-haired young man beside her, she had no memory of him at all. This wouldn't do. He was someone who had served her in the past, yet she had no memory of him. No wonder he left.

"Sniff," Felix looked at him strangely for a moment, then leaned in to sniff, and then looked puzzled. "Strange, I feel like I've smelled this somewhere before. Ah, you're Will, right..."

Will, who was standing to the side, had just been patted on the shoulder by Theresa. "Oh, who is she?!"

“Wait, Theresa,” Wilhelm, usually so serious, immediately broke out in a sweat. “This is Phyllis, my former colleague. Don’t let his appearance fool you, he’s a real man!”

"Huh? Eh!" The people around gasped in surprise, with Hashirama and Subaru Natsuki being the most confused. "She's supposed to be a cat-eared girl, but she's actually a man?!"

“Theresia? Could it be the previous Sword Saint Theresia van Astrea?” Crusch was paying attention to another aspect, and Felix nodded in understanding. “I see. She helped Lord Will resurrect his wife and then gained his loyalty. There was nothing she could do about it.”

“Indeed, not only did you resurrect the Sword Saint, but you also brought the Sword Demon back to his youth. It’s the perfect sixth act of the Sword Demon Love Song,” Crusch nodded in agreement, then picked up the sword from Wilhelm’s hand. “You need not be ashamed. You chose according to your own heart. I agree to your departure.”

"Thank you so much!" Wilhelm bowed deeply, while Felix ran to Theresa's side. "I've often heard Wilhelm say how cute you are, and now that I've finally met you in person, you're even cuter than Wilhelm described."

“Is that so?” Theresa seemed very happy, and the two of them chatted happily, while Wilhelm glared at the cross-dressing cat-eared man next to his wife.

"Could they be the protagonists of the famous song 'Sword Demon's Love Song'? I can't believe I'm actually meeting them in person," Rem exclaimed.

Natsuki Subaru was very excited, but he was puzzled. "What is 'Sword Demon Love Song'? It sounds like a dangerous name."

"Barus is still as ignorant as ever. The Sword Demon's Love Song is an immortal masterpiece that has been passed down through the ages. Any bard can sing it," Ram said sarcastically from the side, then looked at the two people over there. "I thought it was just a coincidence of names, but I didn't expect that they really are the protagonists of the Sword Demon's Love Song."

Natsuki Subaru looked indifferent. "I see. But it's quite novel to see people from stories appear before my eyes."

“Rem has heard it so many times, but I never imagined that after the fifth act, after experiencing so many tragedies, it would reappear now. We must find a bard to record these things,” Rem said excitedly, her face flushed as she looked at the Sword Demon couple.

"Has that story already been turned into a song?" Hashirama, who was standing to the side, also became interested. If it was an immortal masterpiece, he could take it home and use it as a band performance for his maids. "But as for a bard, let me calculate."

As Hashirama spoke, he began to perform divination. He then discovered that there was an incredibly powerful bard not far away. He then opened a portal and saw a wheat-skinned girl on the opposite street. She seemed to be in a hurry and unconsciously walked into the portal that Hashirama had opened.

Chapter 718 The Wandering Girl

The girl who was walking towards them seemed to be thinking about something. She was short, but had long arms and legs. Her yellow hair, tied in two buns, swayed as she murmured something. Underneath her thin cloak was a dancer's costume, and she wore ornaments made of fruit and bones. She carried a large wooden box on her back and then bumped into Emilia next to her.

"Huh?!" Everyone around looked over. "Where did this child come from?"

"Ouch," the girl who bumped into her looked up and saw Emilia's worried expression. "Little sister, are you alright?"

"It's alright," the girl replied, then stared in disbelief, "Goddess?!"

"Oh!" Emilia was a little flustered, touching the girl's forehead. "Did you hurt your head just now?"

The girl was still in a daze when Natsuki Subaru looked at Hashirama and asked, "Hashirama, who is this girl?"

“I also wanted to hear the Sword Demon’s Love Song, so I found the most powerful bard who is closest to here,” Hashirama adjusted his glasses. “His name is Liliana, he is twenty-one years old, and he has the blessing of telepathy.”

"Twenty-one years old?" Natsuki Subaru shook his head repeatedly as he looked at the slender girl, but Liliana seemed to have thought of something. "I have an inspiration. Please listen, Goddess."

As she spoke, she casually opened the wooden box behind her, revealing a pipa-like musical instrument. She stared at Emilia, paced back and forth, and then plucked the strings. "Deep and mesmerizing, jewel-like and delicate; eyes inlaid with purple gems, cascading silver hair like the tears of the moon; an exquisite face blessed by the puppeteer's fingertips; skin like falling snow, untouched by touch, and slightly slender ears...ears? Silver hair and long ears, could it be the Witch of Envy?"

“Alright, that’s enough,” Natsuki Subaru immediately twisted her arm and covered her mouth. “Although it sounds nice, it’s suspected of infringing on her portrait rights.”

“Subaru, it’s not good to be violent towards girls,” Emilia scolded Natsuki Subaru. Natsuki Subaru immediately let go of her hand, indicating his innocence. “Emilia-tan is really gentle.”

"Seriously, attacking a part of a commercial prop... what did you do to this girl's skin..." Liliana paused, then realized that so many people had suddenly appeared around her. She immediately snapped back to reality. "Where... where am I?"

But then she seemed to sense something, "So many pure hearts, such passionate love, have I come to heaven?"

“It’s a pity that it isn’t,” Natsuki Subaru said familiarly from the side. “This is the residence of Lord Borozwaar, the lord of Mezas Territory. You’re an unauthorized girl.”

"Crack, crack, crack," Liliana's body seemed to stiffen. She slowly turned her head to look around. "How...how is this possible? A country bumpkin like me, trespassing into the lord's mansion, the border count's mansion at that! I...I'll definitely be..."

“It’s alright,” Natsuki Subaru said with a smile, pressing down on the girl’s shoulder. “At most, we’ll be wiped out like a puppy.”

Liliana's face immediately turned pale, and Emilia angrily tapped Subaru Natsuki on the head, "Honestly, Subaru, don't scare children!"

"Sorry, sorry, I didn't expect it to work so well," Natsuki Subaru pleaded, clutching his head. Hashirama, who had watched the farce for a while, then stepped in. "Excuse me, are you a bard?"

“Yes, yes,” Liliana said, trembling as she clutched her instrument. “I was a reckless dreamer who challenged the world with just a Ruylire. I’m so sorry.”

"Uh, relax, I'm not a border lord," Hashirama paused, wondering if she thought he was that pervert Roswaal. "By the way, you must know about Sword Demon Love Song?"

“Phew, so he’s not a big shot,” Liliana immediately relaxed. “Of course, this is one of my favorite pieces.”

"Lord White Dragon, who is this?" Crusch walked over from the side, very curious as to why Hashirama had suddenly summoned this...

Could it be that this is the type of girl he likes? Like blonde hair, for example? Thinking about it, the hair color of royalty seems to be the same. She suddenly realized something.

Hashirama, of course, had no idea what she was thinking, and said directly, "I just heard that the Sword Demon's Love Song is an immortal masterpiece, and I was just looking for a bard to sing it, and that's how I found this little girl."

“Sword Demon Love Song, huh? It seems like the time is right,” Crusch sighed as she looked at Wilhelm. “I wonder if this little girl can pull off the sixth act.”

"The sixth act?" Liliana was quite surprised. "But Sword Demon's Love Song only has five acts. The very last act is a sword dance scene where the sword demon and the person he admires face off, captivating everyone!"

“Indeed, I’ve heard that one too, it’s truly heartbreaking,” Felix chimed in. “But now there’s a new chapter, you know. Those two over there are the protagonists of Sword Demon Love Song. Thanks to the dragon’s blessing, they’ve been reunited after being separated by life and death.”

"A new legend!" Liliana's eyes lit up, and she was about to rush forward to ask, when she saw Felix's white uniform. "Cat-eared knight girl! Could it be the legendary 'Blue Knight' Felix Argyle!"

“Felix, it seems your reputation has spread far and wide,” Crusch teased from the side. Felix looked at Crusch helplessly, “Lady Crusch still has the same wicked sense of humor. But it’s really great that you’ve recovered.”

“Well, let’s give Frieza a surprise after he’s resurrected,” Crusch smiled slightly. Hashirama, on the other hand, did some calculations out of curiosity and then learned who Crusch was talking about.

However, Liliana was stunned, and then stammered, "Could it be Duke Karlsten?! I am truly honored to meet you. I am a bard named Viviana, and I extend my sincere greetings to Duke Karlsten."

“Hmm, to be able to greet someone so calmly in this situation, that’s quite a fine bard,” Crusch nodded, then looked to the side. “But the owner of this mansion is Lord Borozwaal L. Mezas of the Borderlands.”

“Oh dear, Lady Crusch, you’re too kind,” Roswaal said casually, then looked at Liliana with a smile. “Don’t worry, I’m known for my magnanimity, and you’re a guest invited by the White Dragon. No one will do anything to harm you.”

"Lord White Dragon?" Liliana asked, puzzled. Hashirama casually remarked, "Well, in my opinion, you're all pretty much the same. Besides, this child has the potential to become a super expert."

Chapter 719 Sword Demon's Love Song

Once upon a time, there was a prince who was the fourth in his family. Knowing that he had no chance of succeeding to the throne, he got into the habit of skipping school. Then one day, he saw a girl and fell in love with her at first sight.

The shy prince eventually spoke with the girl and learned that she admired the Lion King, the king who had complete control of the kingdom before it made an alliance with the dragon, not the carefree king who now relies on the dragon for everything.

The prince vowed to become the Lion King and went through many things with the girl. Everyone around them knew that the prince liked the girl, but the girl didn't understand. Even when the prince wanted to ruin their arranged marriage, she had her best friend pretend to be the prince's lover. Her friend also fell in love with the prince.

However, neither of them expected that the prince would die in the end, and it was only then that the girl realized that the prince loved her.

"...This circle is really messy," that was all Hashirama could say, because the prince was Frieza, the girl was Crusch, and his friend was the cross-dressing Felix.

While internally complaining, Hashirama looked at Liliana. Her blessing was 'telepathy,' which allowed her to transfer her emotions to others. If used well, it could control a large number of people. If she trained as a telepath, it would be even more incredible.

"I didn't expect Lord White Dragon to have such a high opinion of her," Crusch said curiously, glancing at Liliana. The petite woman, trembling, didn't seem particularly special.

“Right now, she’s just a potential talent,” Hashirama shook his head slightly, stomped his foot, and a simple wooden stage immediately appeared on his side, with a canopy of green vines. “But I’d like her to perform for everyone, and if possible, I’ll take her back with me.”

“Is that so?” Crusch said softly, then looked up again, “Then let me hear it too.”

After a while of commotion, everyone in the castle came out. Hashirama placed a row of wooden chairs below and then pushed Liliana onto the stage. "Young lady, play the Sword Demon's Love Song!"

“Okay,” Liliana nodded after a while, not only because of the ten holy coins Hashirama promised, but also because of the new legend they were talking about. Moreover, with the Sword Demon right next to her, she had to do her best.

"Thank you so much for letting me play. I am Liliana, the singer who adorns your brief moments with songs and stories," Liliana said confidently in front of everyone.

"Now, next I will play the famous modern piece, 'Sword Demon's Love Song,' which tells the story of a young sword demon who is devoted to practicing swordsmanship and meets a beautiful girl and a flower," Liliana said, and the girls below applauded.

"Then, I'll sing it now. Please listen, 'Sword Demon's Love Song'!" (She plucked the strings of the zither.)

Liliana gently sang a song on Lire's strings, and in an instant, the world seemed to change shape. It was as if the surroundings were filled with song, making people's hearts beat faster, making them marvel, and making them reluctant to destroy it.

The first act tells the story of a sword demon who becomes a soldier and, after his first victory, encounters a girl while practicing his swordsmanship. The scene of them admiring flowers together sets the stage for a love song that begins to blossom. Hiding his unconscious feelings of love, the sword demon continues to fight on the battlefield.

Even Wilhelm and Theresa, who were standing to the side, were immediately immersed in the song. The changes in their auras echoed Liliana's singing, making everyone feel as if they were seeing how they first met.

The second act is when the sword demon, after talking with the girl, realizes that there is something comparable to wielding a sword.

The third act depicts the sword demon's acquaintance with the girl, his realization of his own feelings, his wielding of his sword to protect her, and his discovery that he has fallen in love with both the girl and the flower.

The fourth act depicts the scene where the Sword Demon's hometown is attacked by the enemy, and the girl appears to save him when he is about to die. She also makes the Sword Demon feel like he has been fooled, a scene that leaves the audience feeling very conflicted.

The fifth act is a scene where the sword demon and his lover fight each other with their swords in front of everyone, he defeats the girl, and then proposes to her.

"Thank you for listening," Liliana said with a slight bow as the song ended, and the crowd applauded. Even Beatrice and Ais smiled.

"Wow, amazing!" Natsuki Subaru looked at the little guy on the stage with great surprise, while Rem looked at Liliana with admiration. "Even though we know the whole story, it's like we're hearing it for the first time. Liliana-sama's singing is just so amazing."

"Yes, that's a wonderful singing voice," Crusch and Riveria clapped in satisfaction, while Lefia, on the side, was crying her eyes out, "Waaah, it's so touching."

“I’ve never heard such a beautiful voice before. It’s like I can see what Will looked like back then,” Felix said, wiping away tears. Wilhelm and Theresa, on the other hand, gazed at each other with deep affection, their thoughts drifting back to those days.

Hashirama noticed Wilhelm was overcome with romantic feelings, while the shy Merry was clapping enthusiastically, showing great admiration for Liliana.

"As expected of the person chosen by Lord White Dragon, her singing is truly beautiful," Roswaal clapped softly from the side. Hashirama nodded, "It's even more beautiful than I imagined. It seems we've found the lead singer for our band."

However, amidst everyone's admiring gazes, Liliana's stomach rumbled as she stepped off the stage, leaving everyone stunned, as if witnessing an angel falling to earth.

"Well, actually I've been traveling all morning and haven't eaten anything yet," Liliana said apologetically. Roswaal nodded. "Rem, why don't you take this lady to get some food?"

“Yes, Lord Roswaal,” Rem said excitedly, helping Liliana into the castle. Lefia followed. Just as the others were about to leave, Crusch called out to Emilia.

“Lady Emilia, now that Lord White Dragon is here, you must know what happened in the capital,” Crusch said to Emilia. There were four people sitting here now: Hashirama, Emilia, Roswaal, and Crusch.

Behind them stood different people: Wilhelm, Subaru, Ram, and Felix; the others consciously ran away.

“That’s right,” Emilia said, glancing at Hashirama. “The royal selection is over, and Lord Hashirama will resurrect the royal family.”

"That's good," Crusch nodded. "The members of the Sages' Council have made a decision. In three days, all the chosen kings will gather in the capital to open the royal tomb and resurrect the royal family. I hope you can arrive on time."

“I understand,” Emilia nodded gently. “I will arrive on time.”

"That's good, but the other two probably won't be so happy to revive the royal family," Crusch sighed.

Chapter 720 For Resurrection

“Reinhard should be able to solve this problem,” Hashirama said casually. “If all else fails, I will step in as well.”

"Hehehe," the people around him chuckled awkwardly, not knowing how to respond. They were all civilized people, so why did such a barbarian suddenly appear?

After an awkward silence, Crusch spoke up, "By the way, Lord White Dragon, what do you plan to do after reviving the royal family?"

"Well, we'll gather some magical knowledge and talented people, then leave this world," Hashirama said after thinking for a moment. "Originally, I just brought people here for training, but the monsters and people here are not compatible with the people I brought."

"I see," Crusch breathed a sigh of relief, then felt a little regretful, before cheering herself up. "But we can still eliminate those magical beasts!"

"That's hard to say," Hashirama shook his head, conveying information about the three great demonic beasts, the five archbishops of sin, and the three witches to everyone. "Can you really defeat them with your strength?"

"What is this?!" The expressions of the people nearby changed as they carefully sensed the information inside. After a while, their expressions changed even more. "Is it really this terrifying? No wonder the Witch Cult has been so rampant. I never imagined that every Archbishop of Sin would be so terrifying. Are there other witches besides them? What is happening to this world?"

"Phew, it seems that after reviving the royal family, it's necessary to go to the sage..."

"The Tower of Sages has been attacked once already. To defeat them, we must reassemble the 'Three Heroes'," Crusch sighed. Felix cried out anxiously, "No, no one can enter the Tower of Sages. You'll be killed by the attacks from there from a great distance."