Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

"Reinhard, tell me, can I go?" Natsuki Subaru looked at the red-haired girl beside him.

Reinhardt's recent performance has made him feel pretty good.

He felt that the little girl had grown up a bit, which is why he asked that question.

"Pleiades."

Reinhard walked up to him, his tone still gentle, but his underlying expression was conflicted:

"Maybe...you shouldn't go..."

Reinhard glanced at the Capella around Subaru's waist with a complicated expression.

If Capela really has some way to influence Subaru's behavior, then it's hard to guarantee that no problems will arise.

"I don't want to see anything happen to you in there."

"Do you think our family is ignorant of military matters?" Natsuki Subaru's anger flared even more.

"I thought you had grown up, but it turns out you're still a timid little girl?"

Wilhelm's favorability +10.

Reinhard's eyes widened, and he was slightly stunned, but he forced himself to avoid Subaru's gaze.

Said:

"I...I was worried about you. Please rest well in the capital until we return..."

Reinhard raised his hand slightly, but ultimately did not touch Subaru's shoulder in the face of his angry expression.

Russell Ferro then took over the conversation.

"What the Sword Saint said makes a lot of sense."

He wore a polite smile, but the coldness and hostility in his words were undisguised.

"The Tower of Sages needs people who can obey orders. Your performance in the palace just now has shown that you are better at turning the situation upside down."

“If you travel with the group, we will probably have to spare some manpower to keep an eye on you. At that time, it will be unclear whether our mission is to rescue the Prime Minister or to deal with Lord Subaru.”

"You fiend! How dare you be so insolent!"

Subaru Natsuki's voice suddenly became impassioned, startling everyone present.

Julius's favorability +10.

"How dare you accuse our family of harboring ill intentions?"

"I, Natsuki Subaru, may not have any other special skills, but my swordsmanship is top-notch in this world. Don't force me to use the Heaven-Hating Sword!"

Russell's heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively took a few steps back.

Seeing Reinhard and Wilhelm not far away, he felt a little more at ease!

He continued in a cold voice:

"I just think that if you really want to save Lord Mycroft, staying in the capital for protection is the safest option."

"Lord Myrotov is very important to me, I must go!"

Natsuki Subaru stared at him and said, word by word.

Russell Ferro smiled slightly.

You are lying.

Natsuki Subaru frowned.

Russell Ferro spoke with absolute certainty.

He didn't believe that Subaru Natsuki would really value McLutov.

This guy is trying to lure Old Mai to the border; does he even care about him?

However, to prove his point, he still produced evidence:

“My blessing allows me to see the value of something in another person’s heart. No matter how sincerely a person speaks, it cannot hide it from them.”

"So what?" Natsuki Subaru crossed his arms, his face full of disdain.

His gaze lingered briefly between Natsuki Subaru and the direction in which the prime minister was led away.

"Since you won't shed tears until you see the coffin, I'll use the blessing to see if you really value Lord Mycroft."

Russell Ferro's cane tipped against the ground.

But the result of the blessing sent back the next second froze that smiling face in place.

The result is...to take it seriously?

This guy named Natsuki Subaru actually values ​​Lord Mycroft so much!

Its weight was as heavy as a treasure trove weighed down on a golden scale; its value was beyond description.

How could this be?

Is this guy really a loyal follower of Lugnica?

No, not possible!

He must have used some method to deceive my blessing!

Russell Ferro was momentarily speechless.

Subaru Natsuki raised his chin. "As prime minister, McCrotov wields power comparable to the emperor."

What is the Son of Heaven?

The emperor is the most precious of all treasures!

How could Subaru Natsuki not take this kind of existence seriously!

"How about it?"

"Do you see what Mr. Mai means to me?"

Subaru Natsuki's voice was icy.

Russell Ferro's fingers tightened on his cane, his teeth biting his lower lip so hard that he could even taste a metallic sweetness.

He did see it.

But he didn't believe it!

Russell opened his mouth, wanting to continue arguing, but couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

Felix, standing nearby, sneered and took over the conversation.

His cat ears were lowered, and his tail was stretched taut behind him, his hatred for Subaru Natsuki was palpable.

"You drove Lord Crusch into prison with nothing but sneak attacks and brute force."

"What can you do after going to the Tower of Sages, besides dragging everyone down?"

"You can't even control your own emotions, so what makes you think you can help the Prime Minister? If your recklessness causes trouble for Lord Crusch and Lord Mycroft, can you take the responsibility?"

Seeing Natsuki Subaru being attacked by everyone for offering to go to the Sage's Tower in her place, Emilia subconsciously clenched her hands and placed them on her chest.

Just as she was about to do something.

A voice came from behind.

"Felix! Shut up!"

"Stop talking! Felix!"

Reinhard and Crusch spoke in unison.

These words were really hurtful.

Reinhard quickly stepped in front of Subaru Natsuki and whispered:

"Subaru... leave the matter of the Sage's Tower to me. I will definitely bring back the method."

"You've done so much for the kingdom lately, so why don't you stay at my house and rest with Felt and Miss Rem for a while..."

Natsuki Subaru's face darkened completely.

His gaze shifted from Reinhard Felix to Russell Ferro, then swept over the group of silent nobles with their heads bowed.

Those who refused to stop him were either stern or lenient, or sarcastic and insincere!

To put it simply, I don't want him to earn any credit!

Natsuki Subaru was furious. He pointed at the person in front of him, his voice rising higher and higher.

"Go ahead and stir it all up!"

"It's causing Lord Myrotov's incurable illness to go mad!"

"It tore the kingdom apart and killed Lugnica!"

"I'll simply establish a new dynasty!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Natsuki Subaru flung off his cloak and turned to walk out of the hall.

Reinhard instinctively called out:

"Pleiades!"

The black-haired youth did not turn around.

Emilia wanted to chase after him, but the guilt she felt, believing she was the reason Subaru was attacked by the mob, prevented her from even having the courage to do so...

Reinhard took a step forward, raised his hand halfway, then stopped, and finally lowered it back to his side.

Anastasia stood at the edge of the crowd, her fingers gently pinching the fabric inside her sleeve.

She looked at the palace gate, took half a step forward, and also stopped in the same place.

Discussions continue.

Without Natsuki Subaru interrupting, the group quickly finalized their plans to depart for the Sage's Tower the next day.

"All participants, please return to your respective camps to rest and regroup. We will meet at the kingdom gate tomorrow morning."

The crowd gradually dispersed, with Anna and Julius lagging behind.

Only after Julius descended the broken steps did he speak and ask:

"Lady Anna, we originally came here today to search for Friguel. Now that the matter at the palace has temporarily come to a halt, shall we continue our search?"

Anna did not answer.

Her toes touched a pebble, which rolled down the steps, and her gaze followed it down.

Do you think a pot of wine can mend a heart you've broken?

Natsuki Subaru's words from inside the palace echoed in Anna's ears once more.

Her fingers, hidden in her sleeve, slowly tightened, her nails digging into her palms.

He still harbors resentment towards our family.

She turned her gaze to Emilia, who was not far away...

It's all this guy's fault... If she hadn't seen him harassing Flügel every day, how would she have suspected him...?

Anna's anger was followed by a sense of panic:

If Flügel turns to Emilia, how will she win him back?

Anna's eyes gradually dimmed.

But then she suddenly remembered the scene where Subaru Natsuki rejected Emilia.

Subaru Natsuki has not yet agreed to Emilia's request.

He must still be hesitating.

Anna's fingers paused for a moment, then slowly released.

It was as if I had seen a glimmer of hope...

She lifted her chin again, and the dimness in her eyes regained some of its luster.

"As long as he doesn't choose someone else, our family still has a chance."