Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

Such a familiar way of saying no...

Emilia was starting to believe it too; this white-haired youth might actually be Subaru...

Natsuki Subaru's heart sank when he saw her expression.

Sure enough, she recognized me.

If she were to publicly shout "Natsuki Subaru" here, all the identity she had worked so hard to build would be ruined.

Thinking of this, Subaru Natsuki swallowed hard and quickly added:

“What we mean is that it is absolutely impossible to discuss matters privately here, as this would affect the work of other members of the Chamber of Commerce.”

"If you truly have something important to say, let's go outside and talk."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the Chamber of Commerce without even daring to look back to check if she was following.

Emilia was overjoyed to learn that the other party had not refused, and then quickly followed.

Julius stood still, his gaze lingering between the two for a moment.

Who exactly is this new accountant?

Not only does he have an extraordinary demeanor, but Lady Emilia also personally sought him out. What happened between the two of them?

Since he wasn't familiar with Subaru Natsuki and had only met him twice, Julius didn't immediately connect the two.

Julius suppressed his urge to ask further questions and bowed to Emilia.

"Since this is Emilia-sama's private matter, I shall take my leave now."

He made way and didn't follow.

The best knight wouldn't eavesdrop on other people's private conversations out of mere curiosity.

Moreover, he still has matters to discuss with Lady Anna.

Julius could sense that Crusch would summon him within the next day or two.

He had to prepare Anna in advance.

……

The two people and the cat arrived at the depths of the alley.

Subaru Natsuki wanted to go a little further, but Puck had already floated in front of him and blocked his way.

Emilia, who was following behind, stood at the other end of the alley, her hands clenched in front of her chest, and her eyes looked at Subaru with an unusual look.

Subaru swallowed hard, his gaze shifting back and forth between Puck and Emilia.

Both roads are blocked. This situation looks like a coup attempt.

"Hey buddy, how long are you going to keep up this act?"

Parker's voice was playful, but the tone turned cold at the end.

【Ta-da!】

Upon hearing this, Subaru Natsuki's eyes widened immediately!

Seeing his expression, Parker flicked his tail slightly, his tone still carrying a smile.

"Hey buddy, Parker has a few questions for you."

Natsuki Subaru looked at the gray kitten in front of him, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Excuse me..."

"If you are Flügel, then who is Natsuki Subaru? Or are Natsuki Subaru and Flügel actually the same person?"

With each word Parker spoke, Subaru Natsuki leaned downwards a little more.

As soon as he finished speaking, he braced himself on the ground with one hand, ready to roll over.

Just as Subaru was about to take action, Emilia beat him to it.

Emilia immediately reached out to block Puck.

"Parker, don't push him like this."

Emilia saw the white-haired youth's shoulders tense up, and Parker's interrogation became increasingly intense. Her fingers immediately gripped the hem of her skirt, and annoyance surfaced on her face.

She turned to look at Subaru Natsuki, her voice very soft.

“Mr. Freugel, I just have a few questions I’d like to ask you.”

Emilia reached out and pulled Subaru Natsuki, who was about to throw a tantrum, to his feet.

Natsuki Subaru seized the opportunity and rose to power.

Emilia looked at the white-haired young man standing in front of her, her lips moved a few times, but she stopped herself from saying anything.

Her gaze fell on the face that resembled the one in her memory, then quickly shifted away. Her fingers gripped the hem of her skirt again, tightening but not pressing harder.

"Are you really not...the person I know?" Emilia's voice trembled.

She didn't know why she was so looking forward to it...

"Um... our family is just the accountant for the Hexin Chamber of Commerce."

"It's really not the person you're talking about."

Subaru Natsuki is still putting up a stubborn resistance.

Parker narrowed his eyes, his gaze turning fierce.

Emilia looked at that posture, her fingers slowly loosening the hem of her skirt, and the dull pain in her chest sank down.

She didn't want to...

Even if she didn't get an answer, she didn't want to see this man in so much pain.

Emilia bowed slightly to Subaru Natsuki.

"sorry."

"I'm so sorry for pressing you with these questions."

Emilia was about to step back when her gaze fell on Subaru Natsuki's feet.

Subaru's shoelaces came undone.

Guilt and a desire to make amends made her purse her lips and move closer to Natsuki Subaru.

As Emilia drew closer, Subaru Natsuki swallowed hard.

Didn't you say sorry? Shouldn't the next step be to leave?

Why are you here again?

Could it be that they haven't given up? Do they want to get a final look at my face to confirm it?

Emilia is truly remarkable; her wisdom is astonishing, as she was able to see through my disguise so easily.

Alas, what a pity, my face isn't some low-level technique like disguise; no matter how you look, you can't see through it...

Natsuki Subaru sighed.

Although he was extremely reluctant to part ways, he had made up his mind to become Anna's drinking buddy.

This is an option that is equivalent to victory even if Wang loses!

Natsuki Subaru closed his eyes and swallowed back the apology that was about to come out of his mouth.

Emilia, don't blame me... It wasn't me who ruined you, it was this chaotic world that ruined you!

Blame your Grand Admiral Roswaal for being such a heartless man!

Natsuki Subaru closed his eyes even tighter, deciding to remain unmoved no matter what Emilia did next.

Emilia stopped in front of Subaru Natsuki, but her next move was not as Subaru expected, reaching out to check his face for any disguise.

Instead, the person's entire body bends downwards.

what!

Seeing this familiar movement out of the corner of his eye, Natsuki Subaru's mind was instantly struck by lightning.

...Could it be that...?

...My shoelaces!

His gaze followed Emilia's movements to her feet, and sure enough, he saw the silver-haired half-elf, whose beauty was unparalleled in the world, gently tying his shoelaces, which had become loose at some point.

Natsuki Subaru's legs froze on the spot, and he even forgot to take a step back.

As the shoelaces tightened little by little, Natsuki Subaru felt his eyes well up with tears.

He instinctively reached out to touch it.

Huh? Why am I crying?

It's fate...it's fate!

Subaru looked up at the sky, trying to stop his tears from flowing. But the more he tried, the more tears he shed.

In the end, only one sentence remained in Natsuki Subaru's mind.

O benevolent Lord!

Emilia straightened up, her head bowed, and solemnly instructed:

"Be careful, you can easily fall if you walk like that."

After saying that, she turned around and prepared to leave.

But as soon as she took a step, her hand was grabbed from behind.

Emilia turned around and found that Subaru Natsuki had grabbed her hand at some point.

Natsuki Subaru also belatedly looked at his hands.

Is it an instinctive reaction...?

Natsuki Subaru swallowed hard, his gaze fixed on Emilia's face, and for a moment he forgot to look away.

Emilia was the same; she was instantly captivated by those eyes.

Staring intently at Subaru Natsuki, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face once more.

"Love..."

"Having drifted through half my life, I only regret..."

The two spoke at the same time, almost revealing their true feelings.

Realizing what he was about to say, he abruptly shut his mouth.

Parker, who was standing next to him, couldn't stand it anymore and covered his eyes with his paw pads.

What kind of melodramatic act are these two putting on here?

Furthermore, things are getting increasingly bizarre.

Why does Friguel look like he has all those memories back then?

Natsuki Subaru gazed into Emilia's deep purple eyes, his thoughts churning within him...

What a kind and benevolent ruler...

I really want to be her…

Just then, a refreshing aroma of wine wafted from the direction of the Chamber of Commerce.

This finally brought Natsuki Subaru back to some of his senses.

Do not!Can't!

I, Natsuki Subaru, was already a traitor to three masters during the Three Kingdoms period; I cannot continue like this here…

Although one can use power to change foreign trade, wouldn't that be no different from those puppets of fate?

Although reason was still struggling, looking at Emilia's purplish-blue eyes and recalling her bending down to tie his shoelaces, Natsuki Subaru's fingers tightened even more.

Her gentleness still resonated in his heart, but the aroma of wine wafting from the direction of the Chamber of Commerce also held him firmly in place.

Emilia asked cautiously: