Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

"Get up! Don't kneel!"

Natsuki Subaru caught a glimpse of his son, Aiko, whose legs went weak with fear, and immediately roared in anger.

That unyielding momentum pressed down along the ground, instantly giving strength to the son's previously weak knees.

Russell Ferro's gums were almost bleeding from being bitten.

Now he finally understood what Natsuki Subaru meant!

This man may appear to be stalling for time, but he's actually making amends for his future!

If this man were to actually take control of Lugnica's government, then what he just said would become common knowledge!

He and Crusch will be forever infamous as traitors!

What a cunning fellow! He's a hundred times more troublesome than the people from this organization we encountered before!

No, I have to be careful!

When he speaks again, he has to avoid the traps set by Subaru Natsuki with every word.

No matter what, we must prove that Subaru Natsuki is the traitor and persuade the Sword Saint and the Sword Demon to take action!

Kill this notorious thief right here.

If he gets out alive, the whole of Lugnica will probably be in trouble!

Russell Ferro swallowed a mouthful of bloody air.

The usual sharpness reappeared in those eyes.

Since you can't prove your innocence, proving that the enemy is even dirtier than you is equally effective!

Russell spoke up sharply:

"Natsuki Subaru, you keep talking about justice! And what about you?"

Russell kept a close eye on Subaru Natsuki.

"What do you plan to do after you claim to be loyal to the emperor?"

"How could I, an old man, return empty-handed after quelling the rebellion in the palace?"

Natsuki Subaru seemed to have heard a foolish question, and raised his sword, pointing it at the ravaged royal palace.

"Naturally, it's to escort the prime minister away from the capital, away from you and that bunch of traitors like Crusch!"

Russell was taken aback.

"You're taking Lord Myroth away?"

"Moving the capital to the border is a plan to revitalize the Great Lugnica Dynasty, a plan that will last for centuries. The capital is in darkness, the border is in light; moving the capital to the border is abandoning darkness for light!"

Natsuki Subaru flicked his sleeves, his expression one of fervent passion.

"You're clearly trying to take Lord Myroth hostage!"

"shut up!"

Subaru Natsuki interrupted him on the spot.

"You call it 'serving the emperor' when you lead troops into the palace, but we call it 'kidnapping' when we escort the prime minister to safety?"

"There's no such logic in the world!"

In short!

"The affairs of the world are in my hands; I will act now, and who dares to disobey!"

"You! You! You!" Russell could only stammer, unable to utter a single word.

Subaru Natsuki's words were full of loopholes, yet after he finished speaking, it was as if all the blame lay with him.

This person... has such a thick skin!

What a deep and calculating mind!

What incredible courage!

Where did the sex bishop find such a troublesome fellow?

He had no choice but to change his target. He looked at Wilhelm:

"Sword Demon Lord, are you really going to allow this traitor to run rampant here?"

"Lord Crusch's fate is currently unknown! And the origins of these people are also unclear... You..."

Wilhelm hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, then stepped forward, gripped the hilt of his sword, and stood between Russell and Subaru's blades.

"Subaru-kun, where is Lord Crusch?"

“Crouch? In prison,” Natsuki Subaru replied casually.

Then, looking at the sword demon facing his sword, he revealed a thoughtful smile:

"Does the old hero wish to test the sharpness of my sword?"

[Because God knows what you're going to post in the comments, He's showing it to you in advance.]

【~The Song of Guan Yu!~】

Wilhelm closed his eyes, and then slowly opened them, drawing his sword from its sheath.

A very faint ringing sound came from the sword sheath.

"Subaru, I cannot judge whether your point of view is correct or not."

"It's also impossible to discern whether you genuinely want to save the kingdom or are using this opportunity to launch a legitimate coup."

"I am but a swordsman, and I cannot understand the intricacies of power."

"But since Lord Crusch has granted my request, he has become my lord!"

"Therefore, I cannot stand idly by and watch you harm Lord Crusch."

"Good! Well said! We should drink a big toast!" Subaru Natsuki was not annoyed at all; instead, he continued to laugh heartily.

"We agreed to a real, hard-fought match, it seems..."

"Today!"

After saying that, Natsuki Subaru slowly unfastened his cloak.

She revealed her body and the Capella around her waist.

Natsuki Subaru is clearly being eyed by two of the kingdom's top fighters because of her rebellion. It's estimated that she will be blasted to smithereens soon, at which point she will have a chance to gain her freedom.

But Capela's expression showed no sign of happiness.

Quite the opposite.

She looked at Subaru with a complicated expression, and suddenly asked:

Why aren't you leaving?

"At your speed, leaving shouldn't be difficult for you!"

"Heroes cherish heroes? If we leave, won't we become a laughing stock?" Subaru Natsuki was completely oblivious.

Besides, it's not a starry night now.

Besides, he didn't feel that anything was out of his control.

Even if it gets out of control, it's just a matter of death.

Does being close to death mean the plan has failed?

That's the mindset of the weak!

And he is Subaru Natsuki, the master of Rem!

Just hearing that title tells you he's no weakling!

Subaru Natsuki slowly removed Capela's clothes.

He handed it to Clarissa, who was standing nearby.

Clarissa was startled at first, but after noticing that Capella's attention was entirely on Subaru Natsuki and not on her, she finally took Capella's head with trembling hands.

But I was still very careful and dared not tremble in the slightest so as not to anger my mother.

“That’s right!” Subaru Natsuki nodded in satisfaction.

Finally, he slowly approached Wilhelm with his sword in hand.

Subaru, don't do that.

Seeing that his grandfather seemed really about to fight Subaru, Reinhard immediately stepped forward to stop him:

"This is completely pointless. You two could sit down and have a proper talk..."

Reinhard witnessed Subaru's speed firsthand.

He knew very well that Wilhelm, who had no resurrection ability, would probably be no match for Subaru with his swordsmanship alone.

"It's alright! Reinhard! I've been looking forward to sparring with the old hero for a long time."

Wilhelm did not give his grandson another chance to speak.

His sword tip slid downwards, and his feet staggered one in front of the other.

The old man's aura also subsided, and the hesitation he had shown when facing his old friend was all suppressed into the five fingers gripping the sword.

Seeing this, Natsuki Subaru's smile became even more cheerful.

"Alright! Old hero, please!"

Before he could finish speaking, he had already slashed down with his sword.

"I hate the heavens!"

clang!

The two longswords collided in the center of the hall, sparks flying.

Wilhelm's sword was no ordinary weapon; the precious sword Roswaal gave him failed to leave much of a mark.

Wilhelm's defensive arm suddenly sank, and the already cracked stone brick beneath his feet collapsed with a crash.

His heart sank as well!

He had clearly blocked the incoming sword in advance, but the force from the sword's edge still pressed into his shoulders and back, forcing him to step to the side to deflect the force.

pressure!

A completely different kind of pressure, unlike the one he experienced when sparring with Subaru Natsuki at the mansion, followed one after another!

Only after Natsuki Subaru grasped the sword did the true danger of the Hatred Heaven Sword Technique become apparent.

When he used his hand as a sword, not only were his moves shorter, but he also had to consider whether his flesh and blood could withstand the impact; now that his sharpness had a target, all the killing moves that were originally hidden in his palm were released.

The first sword had barely lowered Wilhelm's sword tip when the second sword was already skimming along the intersecting blades, heading straight for his throat. Before the cold light could settle, the third sword, hidden behind, sealed off his escape route.

Wilhelm was forced to retreat three steps.

With each step he took, Subaru Natsuki's sword pressed in even closer.

Hatred surged along the spine of the sword, causing his hand to go numb and making it difficult for him to even catch his breath.

"Old hero, catch!"

"Last time at the training ground, I became arrogant and didn't use my sword, giving you the advantage of superior weaponry. This precious sword was originally prepared for you, and I'm going to get my revenge for that defeat!"

The fourth sword cry rang out, and Wilhelm dodged the attack by moving to the side, but a few strands of white hair at his temple were neatly cut off.

"Impressive skills! You're still going strong for your age!"

Natsuki Subaru followed with a loud laugh, his sword blade slicing along the old man's shoulder before slashing upwards from an uncomfortable angle.

Wilhelm's sword suddenly accelerated, deflecting the attack.

"Old hero, it's only been a few days, how come your sword has become so much faster again?"

Wilhelm remained silent. These days, as Crusch went around arresting people, it had indeed helped him regain much of his youthful spirit.

He never expected that even at this point, he would still be suppressed by the young man in front of him, who even had the energy to praise him.

It seems I really got a great deal at the mansion last time!