Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

"You old rascal, you're really wicked!"

"Why are you spouting nonsense?"

"It's made our mount angry."

Natsuki Subaru supported Capella with one hand and stroked her head with the other through the cloak, his voice softening as he spoke to McCrotoff with a cold glare.

"Good boy/girl, let me pet your fur, you won't be scared."

Capella, hidden behind the fabric, flinched again.

What's with this tone of voice, like you're coaxing a child or a pet...?

This young lady would never...

She didn't curse, nor did she show any disgust at the hand that landed on her head as usual; she simply buried her face a little deeper into the cloak.

Looking at this outrageous scene...

McCrotov stood frozen in place, as if struck by lightning.

"you you......"

The old man raised his finger and pointed at Subaru Natsuki, his lips trembling for a long time, but he couldn't get the rest of his words out.

Natsuki Subaru was still preoccupied with coaxing Capela inside the cloak, completely ignoring him.

McCrotov could only helplessly lower his arm.

"Fine."

He turned the breath he was holding in into a long sigh.

If he weren't such a crazy man, probably no one would have wanted to keep Princess Capella by their side.

Moreover, McCrotoff still remembered the speed at which Subaru Natsuki entered and left the prison that night.

The magical seal did not stop him, nor did losing his sword confine him.

If that young man really wanted to leave, there probably wouldn't be a single door in the entire capital that could shut him out.

This power is enough to change the political landscape of Lugnica.

McCrotov had to use his remaining rationality to figure out how to resolve the tense situation in the main hall outside.

......

When the side hall door reopened, the two groups of people inside the main hall were still facing each other with swords drawn.

Russell Ferro immediately looked at Subaru Natsuki.

The black-haired boy still held his head high, as if he had never felt that he had been forced into a disadvantageous position.

Russell frowned slightly.

Why does the atmosphere between the prime minister and this traitor seem...harmonious?

A bad feeling crept into his mind.

McCrotoff walked to the center of the two sides, and without even glancing at the magic that was about to be unleashed, he raised his hand directly towards Russell.

"Russell, make the Six Tongues put away their magic!"

Russell's brow furrowed suddenly.

"Your Excellency, they..."

"Put it away."

The old man didn't raise his voice, but Russell's remaining words were swallowed back down his throat.

He could see through the protection that the McCrotov in front of him was the real McCrotov, and had not been replaced.

Seeing that he did not object for a long time, the six tongues had no choice but to dispel their magic one after another, and most of the flickering light in the hall was extinguished.

McCrotov then turned to the other side, his tone softening slightly.

"Lord Subaru Natsuki, please also restrain the people behind you."

"Alright, we'll do as the Prime Minister says."

Natsuki Subaru waved his hand gently, and the swarm of insects flying all over the sky immediately retreated into the cracks in the rocks, and the gale that was swirling around the broken pillar also subsided.

The children, however, did not truly relax. Instead, they all crowded around Subaru Natsuki, as if only by being around their father could they feel at ease.

Clarissa bit her nails again, her eyes darting between Reinhard, Wilhelm the Sword Demon, and Subaru Natsuki.

How can Dad remain so calm? Does he have some other source of confidence?

After Natsuki Subaru's recent verbal battle with Russell in the main hall, easily turning black into white and accusing Russell of being a traitor, leaving the sword saint Reinhard silent.

Let them be sure that their father is definitely not the kind of person they previously thought he was, someone who would do anything out of arrogance!

He must have his own ideas!

At this moment, Subaru Natsuki's plan was to wait and see.

He felt that his army of sympathizers was still not piled up enough.

And it's not nighttime yet.

If they continue fighting, they probably still won't be able to get past Wilhelm.

Moreover, now that Mycroft has regained consciousness, Reinhard will definitely listen to him.

If the invincible warrior were to make a move, the military principles of "arrogance leads to defeat" and "desperation leads to victory" would be useless, like a male gourd meeting a female gourd!

Natsuki Subaru already had a plan in mind, but his hand holding the sword hilt remained motionless, and his chin was even raised a little higher than before.

The greater the disadvantage, the more we must go all out, mobilize all our forces, and leave no one behind!

This is the unparalleled military strategy that Cao Cao taught him and Cao Ren!

And he naturally learned it even better than Cao Ren!

Seeing this arrogance, McCrotoff became even more certain of his judgment.

We absolutely cannot fight anymore.

Even if Reinhard and Wilhelm could suppress Subaru Natsuki, who possesses incredible speed, it would be impossible for them to protect everyone in the Great Hall at the same time.

Moreover, the organization left behind by Capella has already infiltrated all over the kingdom, and killing these people in front of us will only allow the remaining members to slip back into the shadows.

And without Subaru's restraint, Capela could also make a comeback at any time.

Lugnica cannot afford the consequences at this moment.

"Lord Subaru."

McCrotov faced Subaru Natsuki and presented his prepared solution.

“You led your men to storm the palace and took me hostage. According to the laws of the kingdom, you should be tried. However, considering that you exposed the forces lurking within the kingdom and allowed the real me to see the light of day again, today’s matter can be temporarily waived.”

He paused for a moment and glanced at the cells on the side.

"Please release Lord Crusch, Felix, and Marcus, and then lead the rest of you out of the palace. As for the fate of Capella and the others, the kingdom can discuss that later."

This offer is already quite generous.

For Subaru Natsuki, who is currently unable to use [Starry Night], this is an ideal escape route.

But he didn't agree immediately.

They will either suffer a crushing defeat and be left devastated, or they will return in triumph!

What's the point of winning half and losing half?

This is not in accordance with the Cao family's military strategy!

"Good strategy, but I'd like to make some modifications."

Natsuki Subaru held his sword horizontally in front of him, his laughter growing even more unrestrained.

"Our eight hundred brothers have risked their lives for us, and Emilia and the other candidates' thrones are still being suppressed by that traitor Crusch and Russell. You think you can just let us go with a simple 'let bygones be bygones' and leave us empty-handed?"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Russell, who was already unable to accept McClotoff's concessions, finally lost his temper when he heard this.

"Your Excellency, if we allow him to leave safely with these people today, it would be tantamount to releasing a tiger back into the mountains!"

He pointed to Aiko behind Natsuki Subaru, his arm trembling slightly with anger.

"And that white-haired half-elf, she's clearly in cahoots with this man. She looks so much like the Witch of Envy, no one can guarantee she's not a member of the Witch's cult."

"If we let her continue to maintain her status as a chosen one, there will be endless trouble in the future!"

After Russell finished speaking, Emilia's face paled slightly, and her existing inferiority complex became even heavier.

"I suggest that Lord Myrotov immediately order the Sword Saint Reinhard to kill them all!"

Upon hearing Russell's words, Reinhard gripped the hilt of his sword slightly, and his breathing became a few steps more rapid.

"Lord Myrotov, please give the order immediately!"

Russell finished speaking.

The smile on Natsuki Subaru's face vanished.

"Zhou Cang... Clarissa!"

The girl who was biting her nails shuddered and immediately looked up.

"exist!"

"Take my sword! Cut this traitor down!"

The magic that the children had just unleashed flared up again. The six tongues behind Russell also stepped forward at the same time, and the atmosphere that had just calmed down instantly tightened again.

"Lord Subaru, please have them stop."

McCrotov stood between the two sides.

"How dare you! Are you ordering me around?"

Mycroft's lips twitched. "Can't I, as the prime minister, give you an order?"

"This person is extremely disrespectful to our family; keeping him around will only cause trouble sooner or later."

Subaru Natsuki's sword tip veered slightly toward Russell.

"If we don't deal with him today, what will become of our family's reputation? What will become of Emilia's reputation?"

Circumstances dictate that McCrotov had no choice but to comply.

Russell.

McCrotov didn't turn around, but his tone turned cold.

"I apologize to Lady Emilia and Lord Subaru."

"Your Excellency, what I said was all..."

"Are you asking me to apologize, or do you really want to be a traitor?"

McCrotoff wished he could just rip Russell's tongue out right now!

When Russell was chosen as the leader of the Six Tongues, he seemed like a clever person. How come he seems so stupid today?

If Natsuki Subaru is really angered, everyone present except Reinhard and Wilhelm will probably be killed.

Russell's chest heaved a few times. The six tongues around him awaited his command, but McCrotoff, in front of everyone, shut him down any further argument.

He finally lowered his head.

"I apologize for my inappropriate words just now, please forgive me, Lady Emilia and Lord Subaru."

Emilia was about to speak when Subaru Natsuki snorted coldly.

"An apology cannot make up for the injustice our lord has suffered, nor can it make up for the crime of treason you and Crusch committed!"

"The matter of Russell and Crusch's rebellion will be investigated by the kingdom."

McCrotov turned around and looked at Subaru Natsuki with an almost stern gaze for the first time.

"Lord Subaru, what exactly do you want? Why don't you make it clear now? Continuing to argue with swords will only lead to more deaths here."

I just acted a little tougher, and this old man actually backed down?