Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

"Does anyone have any wine?"

"Please give me some wine!"

The shout was so earnest that even the six members of the Tongue Sect, who were preparing to cast a spell, subconsciously paused for a moment.

Julius ran his fingers along the hilt of the sword.

He hesitated for a moment, then took out a slender wine bottle from his pocket.

That was a vintage wine that the Euclius family had treasured for decades.

When he came to the Hexin Chamber of Commerce today, he originally intended to bring this bottle of wine to Friguel.

A few days ago in the tavern, the white-haired youth freed him from the long wait with a large glass of wine.

That carefree attitude of not caring about death is something Julius still finds hard to forget.

He originally intended to use this bottle of wine to return the favor and, at the same time, formally request to become friends.

But Flügel has already left the Chamber of Commerce.

Since I don't need it for the time being, I might as well give it to the person in front of me who obviously needs the wine more than I do.

“Reinhard,”

Julius handed over the bottle.

"Use this."

Reinhard accepted the wine and nodded gratefully to his only two closest friends:

"Thank you, Julius."

He unscrewed the cork and brought the wine to Subaru Natsuki's lips.

Natsuki Subaru almost didn't hesitate, tilting his head back and gulping down a large mouthful.

The pungent smell of alcohol went down my throat, like a line of fire burning into my chest.

His tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and the hand gripping his hair slowly lowered.

"How about it?"

Reinhard asked cautiously.

Natsuki Subaru let out a long breath and said with considerable satisfaction:

"Excellent! What a fine wine!"

"This one cup is worth a hundred cups!"

Natsuki Subaru stood up from Reinhard and realized that he was covered in sweat without even noticing.

Subaru...you?

“I’m much better.” Natsuki Subaru nodded.

He took the bottle from Reinhardt's hand and carefully put the cork back on; this fine wine should be preserved.

"Julius, thank you too." Natsuki Subaru thanked Julius frankly.

"Huh? Hmm..."

Subaru's familiar demeanor made Julius feel somewhat uncomfortable for a moment.

He still couldn't connect the person in front of him with the white-haired accountant.

The first two times he met with Subaru Natsuki, things didn't go too well.

Surprisingly, Natsuki Subaru was still able to communicate with him openly.

However, it must be said that Julius did not dislike the other party's ability to accurately express his thoughts regardless of the occasion.

"Subaru... are you really back to normal?" Reinhard asked, somewhat worried.

Isn't this recovery a bit too fast?

If I hadn't known that Subaru had really been brainwashed...

He was starting to think Subaru was faking pain to get drinks...

"Of course, of course."

Subaru Natsuki nodded, unable to resist his craving for alcohol, and took another sip after uncorking the bottle he had just put back in.

He was thoroughly drunk now.

The wine did not make him drunk again; instead, it cleared away the chaotic fog in his mind.

The headache receded temporarily, my thoughts became clear again, and my eyes regained their composure.

Calmness beyond moments of lucidity.

Natsuki Subaru was finally able to analyze the situation properly. He glanced around the main hall and realized that his bold statement about taking Mycroft away seemed a bit too optimistic.

Among the people in front of them, Anna and Reinhard are still observing. As long as their bottom line is not crossed, the two of them should not make a move.

Russell and his men will definitely turn against me, Wilhelm might not, but he will definitely turn against the other sons for Crusch's sake.

The trouble lies here: his own injuries have not fully recovered, and although he has many beloved children around him, each with their own unique abilities.

But I could easily defeat them all on my own.

Not to mention Wilhelm, who had just utterly thrashed himself.

Do I have any other teammates?

Subaru Natsuki looked to the side.

Emilia was standing blankly in front of the throne, head down, looking completely bewildered, as if she was blaming herself for her rude behavior just now.

Alas, this lord is astoundingly wise when he is wise, and as astoundingly foolish when he is foolish!

As for Parker? He just floated quietly in the air, legs crossed, looking completely unconcerned, not considered a combat unit...

Considering Wilhelm's sudden display of combat prowess that far exceeded his expectations, Subaru Natsuki felt immense pressure.

Unless my eight hundred brothers are eight hundred Ultramen, otherwise... the difference in combat power is too great...

Subaru Natsuki thought for a moment and decided it would be safer to build up a few more "sad soldiers" (a term used to describe soldiers who are willing to suffer defeat). He then asked Reinhard:

"Reinhard, I'm about to be arrested, aren't I?"

When Reinhard saw the clarity in Subaru's eyes, his lips moved slightly, and he was almost moved to tears!

But then he stood there, stunned.

He was both happy that Subaru Natsuki had regained his senses and genuinely didn't know how to answer the question.

Because the answer is yes.

Subaru had just broken free from mind control; should he tell him now?

That's right, you committed serious crimes while you were brainwashed, so are you going to face the kingdom's judgment?

For him to say such things to Subaru now is worse than killing him.

Reinhard's expression froze again...

At that moment, Russell Ferro spoke up and answered for him.

"Do not."

Russell stared coldly at Subaru Natsuki.

"You won't get arrested."

He raised his hand, and the magic of the six members of the Tongue began to rise simultaneously.

"You traitor, you will die here today."

At the same time, the children also reacted.

The swarm of insects emerged from the shadows once more.

A fierce wind whipped up rubble, and the light of magic illuminated the ruined hall.

Clarissa shielded Capella behind her, while the other members each displayed their abilities.

The two sides were only a few steps away from engaging in battle.

Just then, an aged yet authoritative voice came from the back of the hall:

"Stop it all!"

Everyone stopped at the same time.

Another group of Aiko, who had been ordered by Subaru Natsuki to stay behind, emerged from the rear corridor.

They surrounded an elderly man with white hair, practically pushing and carrying him to the center of the main hall.

This was originally Capela's order to bring McCrotov in as a hostage to resolve the current situation.

Unexpectedly, at that very moment, Mycroft regained his senses.

His gaze first fell on Russell, a thoughtful look flashing across his face.

He then slowly turned his gaze to Subaru Natsuki in front of the throne and paused for a moment.

Then, it continued to scan past Reinhard and Emilia, finally stopping on Capella, who was in Clarissa's arms.

Looking at that familiar short blond hair and face.

Mycroft's expression became complicated...

It contains nostalgia, doubt, pain, confirmation, and a trace of sorrow that others cannot understand.

Capela met that gaze, remained silent, but a deep resentment and a hint of...fear flashed in his eyes?

McCrotoff did not immediately ask any further questions.

He simply looked at Subaru Natsuki and said in a low voice:

"Young man, may you release this old man?"

Natsuki Subaru raised an eyebrow, pondering whether or not to let Emperor Xian of Han go...

With the divine inspiration of the wine, Subaru Natsuki instantly understood the situation.

If he were to openly and publicly punish the emperor, Reinhard, who had been watching the whole thing, would probably not stand idly by.

That would actually make you more passive.

It seems the only option is to retreat another step, build up some more of a desperate force, and then launch a sudden attack later to have a better chance of winning...

So Natsuki Subaru immediately smiled and said:

"Who gave you permission to hold the Prime Minister hostage!"

"We've come to rescue the Prime Minister! How can you be so rude?"

Russell's eye twitched. How could this guy be so shameless?

This is definitely not the level of political maneuvering one would expect to see within Lugnica...

Where did this Subaru Natsuki come from?

Flacchia? Or Karalaki? What is his purpose? Is he Wreck-It Ralph?

Upon hearing this, Aiko, who was in charge of escorting the child, let go.

As soon as Mycroft regained his freedom, the members of the Six Tongues immediately wanted to protect him.

"Prime Minister, please come this way!"

"Go back."

McCrotov raised his hand to stop them.

That hand was still old, but it carried the majesty of someone who had ruled the kingdom for decades. Apart from Natsuki Subaru still drinking, no one dared to make a move for a moment.

"I am not injured."

He looked at Subaru Natsuki, who had finished his drink in the blink of an eye.

"Young man, may I speak with you alone?"

Natsuki Subaru's brows furrowed slightly.