Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

Ram spoke calmly, as if he were talking about something trivial.

"Lord Roswaal has a large collection of weapons. Among them is a sword that Ram knows nothing about swords, but he has heard is a very fine one."

"A precious sword?"

Subaru Natsuki's eyes lit up.

"How many treasures are there?"

“This would be more suitable for Subaru Natsuki than these gifts.”

"I'm telling you," Ram said.

"Lord Roswaal is always generous. If Lord Natsuki Subaru is willing to visit the territory, I think Lord Roswaal would not be stingy with a sword."

Natsuki Subaru turned to look at her.

“Ram”.

"Yes."

"Listening to you speak is like drinking fine wine, it's intoxicating."

Ram watched him quietly.

She wasn't sure if it was a compliment.

Judging from Subaru Natsuki's expression, at least those words shouldn't be considered bad.

Ferut immediately became alert.

"Hey buddy, she's trying to lure you with a sword, isn't she?"

"I know."

Subaru Natsuki looked serious.

"This is an open conspiracy."

Ferut: "Then why are you still tempted?"

"The reason why a conspiracy is a conspiracy is because even knowing it, one will still be tempted."

Natsuki Subaru stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Fine sword.

Old hero.

Let's have a friendly competition next time.

These three things together are quite significant.

He originally intended to stay in the capital, observe all the candidates, and then choose a lord to serve.

But now that I think about it, Emilia was one of the candidates all along.

Going to her territory to take a look wouldn't be a bad thing.

As the saying goes, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

How can one know the lord's magnanimity without entering his camp?

What's more, there's also a precious sword.

"Good~"

Natsuki Subaru finally nodded.

"I go!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt as if he were hearing some kind of narration.

From that moment on, history underwent another dramatic change.

Emilia suddenly raised her head.

In that instant, the disappointment in her eyes was almost immediately replaced by surprise.

"really?"

"of course."

Natsuki Subaru raised his head and said:

“Although Emilia has not visited us three times, you have shown your sincerity; and Roswaal is willing to invite us with his sword, then I, Natsuki Subaru, will personally go and see what kind of spirit your camp has to offer.”

He paused, his expression solemn.

"If I could obtain a good sword, I could meet the old hero in the backyard again in the blink of an eye."

Ram bowed his head slightly.

"Lord Roswaal will welcome Lord Natsuki Subaru."

Ferut was unhappy.

"Wait, are you really leaving?"

Subaru Natsuki looked at her.

"I'm just visiting."

"Easy for you to say."

Ferut frowned.

"You went to that Roswaal territory, what if they don't let you come back?"

Emilia quickly said:

"I wouldn't do that kind of thing."

Ferut glanced at her.

That's why she was afraid; it was a woman's intuition...

The young girl's intuition told her that the woman in front of her was a formidable enemy!

Reinhard also spoke at this moment:

“Felt, you’ll need to come with me to the Knights later.”

Ferut's expression immediately turned even more sour.

"I knew it."

"It's just to verify identity."

Reinhard said gently.

"The matter of being selected as a candidate for the throne cannot be delayed. Your identity needs to be officially recorded and also needs to be made known to the Wise Men Association."

Ferut gritted her teeth.

Of course she didn't want to go.

But I already agreed yesterday.

Moreover, Subaru Natsuki is also leaving now.

She looked at Subaru Natsuki.

"Hey, buddy."

"Ok?"

Are you really coming back in a few days?

Subaru Natsuki smiled.

"I, Natsuki Subaru, keep my word. If I say I'll come back, I will."

Ferut stared at him for a long time.

"Well."

"When you return, I will make you understand that I am the most suitable person to be your lord!"

Ferut proudly raised her head.

"Impressive! Such high aspirations right from the start!" Natsuki Subaru exclaimed in admiration.

Emilia, standing to the side, couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Even though she'd known Subaru Natsuki longer, she...

Emilia once again felt inferior because of her amnesia and appearance...

The back-and-forth between Natsuki Subaru and Felt sounded like the commotion from last night had returned.

As Reinhard watched this scene, he suddenly felt a sense of relief rise in his chest again.

This time, however, he knew they would be separated for the time being.

"Pleiades."

Reinhard spoke.

“Take care on your journey. Lord Roswaal is one of Lugnica’s finest mages, and his territory is some distance from the capital. If there are any problems, you can send a message to the Astrea family.”

As he spoke, Reinhard glanced at Ram, and these words weren't just for Subaru Natsuki's ears.

It was also meant for Roswaal's ears.

He always felt that Roswaal's enthusiastic invitation to Subaru Natsuki to visit his mansion was strange.

However, trusting in Subaru's abilities, he simply offered a brief reminder and didn't say anything more.

Natsuki Subaru patted him on the shoulder.

"Don't worry, Reinhard. I'm only going to scout the camp, not to die."

He finished speaking and then thought about it again.

"However, if there is really good wine and a good sword, I might stay a few more days."

Ferut snorted.

"You'd better come back soon. If you're too late, other people will come to join me, and there won't be a place for you in my camp."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely go and come back as soon as possible."

Natsuki Subaru looked at her, unusually not joking.

"When we get back, Reinhard, let's go for another drink..."

"Uh..." Reinhard gave a troubled smile, but did not refuse outright.

He knew that if he refused outright, Subaru Natsuki would probably launch into another long-winded explanation...

"Felt, you should also be careful. There are definitely a lot of bad rules in the Knights. Don't get angry, anger will lower your wisdom."

Ferut paused for a moment.

She originally wanted to refute it.

But the words were on the tip of his tongue, and he didn't say them immediately.

In the end, she simply turned her face away.

"Okay, I know, this is so annoying."

……

Before leaving Astrea's house, Natsuki Subaru took with him the gold coins, magic ore, and small items that seemed easiest to exchange for money from the thank-you gift.

The rest will remain in Astrea's possession for the time being.

According to him, this was a "temporary storage of military funds".

According to Reinhard's understanding, Subaru didn't actually care much about these possessions.

According to Ferut, the young man was smart enough to know that carrying too many valuables made him vulnerable to theft.

Ram did not comment.

She only kept it in her heart: