Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

"Living in a world like this, you must have had a tough time growing up."

"Wh-what?"

Ferut instinctively took a half step back.

What's with that look, like someone's looking at a pitiful person?

What world, what hardship?

Following Subaru's gaze, she looked down and saw her old clothes, faded from washing and with several tears.

Could it be that this guy...?

Is it out of pity for being born in a slum?

Ferut had also heard of famous poets who used the word "world" to refer to the various things they had experienced.

For example, something like, "It's not my fault, it's the world's fault."

However, most of those people were noblemen, and their poems were merely expressions of their own sorrow and lamentation about life.

How could this man in front of her feel sorry for her living in the slums?

What a strange person.

It's like they're attacking themselves, yet they're saying all sorts of nonsensical things.

Ferut bit her lip, feeling a little embarrassed and... softened.

But this didn't stop her mind from working quickly.

Should I continue pretending...?

If that knight actually searches you, you still won't keep your medal.

Rather than ending up with nothing,

It would be better to hand over the items voluntarily.

Perhaps this will save you some suffering.

In any case, most of the prisons built by those noble lords were used to imprison their political enemies.

Even if a petty thief like her were caught, she'd only be locked up for a few days.

Thinking of this, Ferut sighed inwardly.

"It's just a pity about all that commission..."

She couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Natsuki Subaru didn't hear it.

Reinhard, though only a few steps away, heard the whisper clearly thanks to his blessing.

commission……

Reinhardt's eyes flickered slightly.

really.

There's more to this girl than meets the eye.

He subconsciously looked at Subaru Natsuki.

From the moment he started, it was as if Subaru was deliberately keeping her by his side.

Is it...

What had he discovered long ago?

Or perhaps, he started walking in the opposite direction from the stolen goods warehouse because he was after this girl.

Reinhard instinctively felt that this shouldn't be the case.

After all, Subaru Natsuki had always acted like a very sneaky and crazy person.

If it really was all part of his plan, then it's just too...

Reinhardt felt a chill run down his spine for no apparent reason.

But then, uncontrollably, I started replaying those memories over and over again.

Subaru's every word and action is unexpected, making it impossible to tell whether he has a deeper meaning or is simply doing whatever comes to mind.

The more this is the case.

The more unfathomable it is.

In order not to affect Natsuki Subaru's performance, and also to observe this man named Natsuki Subaru more closely,

Reinhard decided to remain silent and observe for the time being.

Just as Ferut was about to reluctantly hand over the medal,

Natsuki Subaru suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahahahahaha!"

"It's all fate!"

"Since you can't find your parents, young lady, come with us for now. We'll continue to help you find them after we've finished our business."

"To be honest, we're planning to go find a guy named Mr. Rom, who runs a warehouse for stolen goods."

Do you know where it is?

Ferut froze on the spot.

Mr. Rom?

Are they looking for Lord Rom?

Her mind went completely blank for a moment.

Considering that these two people had clearly apprehended her, yet still didn't make any arrest moves...

original……

Their real target isn't themselves?

Felt instinctively looked at Reinhard.

The knight simply stood there quietly.

But the more she realized this, the clearer it became to her.

If this man really comes knocking on our door.

With Rom's limited abilities, he definitely wouldn't be able to escape.

Mr. Rom once revealed while drunk that he had several lives on his hands when he was young.

This is completely different from the nature of a petty thief like her.

Once Lord Rom is arrested...

A severe sentence would result in beheading.

Even with a lenient sentence, he'll probably never get out of prison for the rest of his life.

No.

We absolutely cannot let them find Lord Rom like this.

Ferut's mind raced.

Escape now?

You can't outrun them.

Continue lying?

If they try to find it themselves, or even turn the entire slum upside down, it will only cause more trouble.

That being the case...

It would be better to lead the way myself.

At least you can decide when to arrive and which route to take.

Perhaps we can find an opportunity to remind Grandpa Rom in advance.

Thinking of this, Ferut's stiff expression gradually turned into her usual smile.

"I know."

“I’ll take you to Lord Rom’s stash of stolen goods.”

Natsuki Subaru, seemingly oblivious to her little scheme, laughed heartily:

"Okay, hahaha, little girl, you're really my... uh, what's your name again?"

“Felt,” Felt said with a smile.

“Well done, Felt, you really are my Han Xin, Bai Qi, Zhou Ya…” Natsuki Subaru laughed heartily.

Reinhard stood to the side, his eyes filled with even deeper doubt.

They took the initiative to seek out Grandpa Rom.

And yet, they insisted on having this obviously problematic girl lead the way.

Pleiades……

What are you thinking?

Chapter 7: 007. The Terrifying Subaru Natsuki

Felt strolled around the slums with Subaru and Reinhard.

On the surface, Ferute pretends to be very lively.

But at this moment, her palms were already sweaty.

What to do? She still hasn't found a chance to send a message to Grandpa Rom, telling him to hide in advance.

She could clearly sense that Reinhard was looking at her more and more frequently.

What to do, what to do...

Just as Ferut was in despair, she suddenly saw a familiar man walking towards her.

He's a regular at the stolen goods warehouse!

The other party happens to know me and Lord Rom. If he sees me with the Sword Saint and that I've been captured, he'll definitely go and inform Lord Rom.

Ferut was trying to figure out how to approach the other person in the tone of a lost little girl, and how to make the other person realize that they were in danger and quickly go to tell Grandpa Rom.

Natsuki Subaru spoke first: "Oh, isn't this the Great General who just gave me directions? Hello!"

"Tsk!" The man made a disdainful sound, then deliberately distanced himself from Natsuki Subaru as if he had seen a lunatic.

They were terrified of getting infected.

“!” Ferut was filled with despair once again.

The three of them continued walking forward.

Natsuki Subaru sensed that Felt might be feeling a little down.

This skill wasn't learned during the Three Kingdoms period.

Rather, it was an ability he possessed even before his first time travel: he could easily perceive children's emotions and was very good at storytelling and games.

With these abilities, he became the undisputed king of the kids on their street.

But after so many years of time travel and so many deaths, Natsuki Subaru is no longer the boy he once was.

His repertoire of stories to soothe children has also changed.

Suddenly, Natsuki Subaru stopped.

Ferut, who was being led by the hand, suddenly felt resistance from behind and stopped.

A deep voice came from behind: "Felt, I have a question for you."

"What?" Ferut turned her head in confusion.