No matter how far you want to achieve it, once you add the word "conquer", it will have a clear purpose, and the actions will become more agile.
As she declared, Anastasia rushed around the capital to collect all the weapons and items she could, and Cursch also summoned a subjugation team that had been prepared.
In addition, there are dragon carriages as a means of transporting people and materials as a guarantee, so there is no free time at work.
"I see. Is this what makes it difficult to return to the earldom?"
Natsuki Subaru looked at the large number of people and objects entering and exiting the house, thinking about things that happened in his previous reincarnations that he did not know about.
It seems that even in the first few weeks of his reincarnation, Kursch and Wilhelm were preparing to fight the white whale.
Now that you've noticed it, you can't just sit idly by.
"Even I can do something... It's not appropriate to say such things now."
Infected by the hectic atmosphere, my offer to help was thwarted.
He has little confidence in himself.
Because I already know that taking unauthorized actions will cause trouble to others, I have become restrained now.
"This is not like you, Natsuki-kun."
"Xiao Lin?"
"Shouldn't you be someone who wants to get involved no matter what, regardless of good or bad, regardless of other people's feelings?"
"Am I as extreme as you say?...Hey, am I really that extreme?"
The young man is not aware of his excessive behavior.
His idea is also very simple.
The incident was caused by him. Others were preparing for the battle, but he stayed out of the incident and silently waited for the result. Isn't that too strange?
"But whether it's the preparation of supplies or the organization of the expedition team, these are not what Natsuki-kun is good at, so I can't help you."
"That's true, but... wait, following the atmosphere just now, Xiaolin, weren't you here to comfort me? Why did you suddenly change your words?"
"I'm sorry. Thinking of your discovery of incompetence, it would be better not to comfort you."
"why is it like this?!"
Kobayashi rubbed his ears to express his resistance to the sudden scream, and Natsuki Subaru himself bowed and apologized to everyone who stopped busy because of his actions just now.
"Why, what happened, meow~"
At this time, a cheerful voice came from behind.
A man with cat ears came over.
After seeing him, Natsuki Subaru pretended to be aggrieved and cried: "Listen to me, Phyllis, Xiaolin actually said that I am not suitable to help. Don't you think it's too much?"
"Hmm... Kobayashi is right, Subaru always inadvertently gets in the way of everyone's work."
"Don't say it's a hindrance, I just want to help!"
Phyllis just pretended to be cute and stuck out her tongue in response to his complaint, not apologetic at all, even though what he said was true.
"You two don't know how to read the atmosphere."
"It's not Natsuki-kun's turn to say this."
"That's right, meow~"
The three of them complained to each other.
After a brief look at each other, they smiled knowingly.
"But Subaru has done his job, nya."
Under Natsuki Subaru's puzzled gaze, Felice, who looked satisfied, smiled and said: "It's the same for challenging the King's Chosen, and fighting the White Whale. In fact, everyone is not doing it for Lord Cursch, but someone doing it for everyone." That’s what it does.”
Obviously, he was talking about Kurth.
"The crusade against Moby Dick was Wilhelm's long-cherished wish, because when his wife was killed by Moby Dick, the old man seemed not to be around. In order to take revenge, Wilhelm frantically chased Moby Dick's footsteps. Only then did he Like [fog], in the unpredictable future, I found the place where the beluga whale left records. I even ran around to test various hypotheses, and finally caught something like a law."
Even though Phyllis's tone was light, you could still feel the emotion contained in his words.
It is a powerful enemy that is feared as a mist monster, an existence that no one understands, and whose entire ecology is completely unknown.
The old swordsman looked at the books and documents with scarlet eyes, and his heart for revenge spanned countless nights. Just alone, chasing that existence and constantly struggling.
Touching obsession.
"However, I finally found out about the situation, but no one listened."
Even if the obsession bears fruit, it is still not enough to persuade others.
Subaru Natsuki knew very well the despair caused by this feeling of powerlessness that he wanted to defeat his enemy, but he couldn't even touch the soles of the object of his hatred.
Because of the sin of being weak, he will never let himself go.
Abandoned by everything, it seemed that he had even considered challenging the white whale alone.
It's more humiliating to not have fought than to not win.
That's what Wilhelm thought.
"Phyllis."
"Meow?!"
The cat-eared man who was pouring beans jumped slightly in shock when he heard the voice coming from behind.
He turned around timidly, and there stood the old gentleman with his hands behind his back.
Wilhelm squinted his eyes and stared closely at Phyllis, who was starting to feel guilty, and said, "Don't you think it's a bad idea to tell someone's shame?"
"It's not a shame, meow! From Xiao Feili's point of view, the old man is very powerful, meow!"
The cat-eared man entangled his index fingers with each other and pouted his mouth in flattery. He seems to be misled by his cute appearance, like a cat-eared girl, but he is actually a man.
Of course, the beauty trap itself doesn’t work on Wilhelm.
"Anyway, it can't be spread without my permission, right?"
"Yes... I'm sorry, nya."
Being slapped mercilessly, Phyllis dropped her shoulders and retreated in frustration. However, he still stuck out his tongue before leaving, and the grimacing cat-eared man still retained his true colors.
Seeing him like this, Wilhelm shook his head helplessly.
"I'm very sorry for letting you two hear something unpleasant. This is just old bones' boring stubbornness and inaction. Please forget about it."
The old gentleman tried to pretend that what just happened had not happened, but seeing his wry smile, Natsuki Subaru decided to remain silent and respect this will.
Ask nothing, this is what the other person expects.
but--
"I love my wife deeply."
"Xiao Lin?!"
Natsuki Subaru lowered his voice and tried to stop him.
Pay attention to the old man's self-esteem for a moment. You are not such an upright person to step into the minefield with one foot. That is obviously my job!
I am anxious that my best friend, who used to understand the atmosphere well, has now taken away my job.
Ignoring Natsuki Subaru's anxiety, Wilhelm raised his eyebrows and answered slowly: "Well, I love my wife. More than anything, more than anyone else, no matter how much time passes, I still love my wife." Deeply in love with my wife.”
With such a weighty confession, it is easy to hear how much he misses his wife.
Although Wilhelm always conveyed his thoughts about his beloved wife, once he knew that it was his thoughts about the deceased, he would have other emotions.
He is even more persistent than Keel.
"Speaking of which, I would also like to thank you for giving me the opportunity to defeat the monster that took away my beloved wife. I am truly grateful."
After speaking, Wilhelm bent down.
"How come, no need..."
"I receive your thanks."
Unlike Natsuki Subaru who waved his hand and refused, Kobayashi accepted his thanks as a matter of course.
That's right, Wilhelm hopes they can accept his gratitude for being able to complete his obsession.
Natsuki Subaru was stunned.
He felt that he had learned a lot again.
"Thank you." Wilhelm thanked him, straightened up, turned his back and said, "There are still preparations for tomorrow, so the chat is over. You two, please have a good rest tonight."
"etc."
When he raised his feet to leave, Xiao Lin stopped him.
The old gentleman turned around, and under the doubtful looks of Natsuki Subaru, he asked Xiaolin: "Is there anything else you can do?"
Xiao Lin smiled, very mysteriously.
"I'm sorry to stop you, but no matter what, I have a question I want to know - old man, do you want to see your wife again?"
"Thinking about it all the time."
"No matter what form it takes, even if she is reincarnated as an old woman and you are still young, you are not even a lover but you still want to see her?"
"That's right, no matter what form it is, even if she is reincarnated as an old woman and I am still young and not even a lover... I still want to see her again."
Well, indeed, this love is worthy of respect.
Wilhelm stared at the man who asked the question and said solemnly: "Is there any special reason for asking this question?"
The swordsman's keen intuition told him that Xiaolin's inquiry was by no means aimless, and there must be some special reason.
The heart that had been silent for many years began to beat.
It must feel strange to say this, after all, a person will die if his heart does not beat, but he, who can already call himself an old man, actually feels nervous that he has not felt in a long time.
"What if I can allow you, old man, to see your wife again?"
"……Huh?"
The first person to react was not the old gentleman, but Subaru Natsuki. He opened his mouth to subconsciously retort, but seemed to think of something and closed it silently.
Wilhelm remained silent, but a terrifying aura slowly emitted from his body.
When Subaru Natsuki's legs were trembling and almost unable to hold on, he slowly said: "Isn't this a deliberate attempt to tease the old man? Even Your Excellency cannot say such ridiculous things."
It's obvious that he's denying it, but why is there some expectation in his heart?
Is it because he misses his wife so much that he has some kind of fantasy that he shouldn’t have, or is it because the other party’s vowing tone has infected him?
The old gentleman lowered his eyes.
Don't believe it?
really. Saying this sentence would usually be regarded as nonsense, because not even a witch can do such a thing.
but!
What does it have to do with the goddess if the witch can't do it?
"Let's make a promise."
"Promise?"
"When I finish defeating the White Whale, if you are not dead, old man, I will tell you how to see my wife again as a reward."
"Well……"
Wilhelm mused.
When Xiao Lin felt that there seemed to be a misunderstanding, the old man added: "This should be the so-called agreement before the expedition. The purpose is to make the people who are going on the expedition have concerns, to stimulate more of their own potential, and to make it possible to make the original possible The ability to turn around the situation of a failed battle. I appreciate your kindness and am grateful."
He really misunderstood!
Is it the wrong time to say it?
Or should we say that unclear explanation is the fate of the expresser?
"I was serious."
Xiao Lin said solemnly: "I have a way for you, old man, to see your wife again, but in what form, I can't guarantee it."
"This is not something to be joked about casually."
"I'm not kidding."
Wilhelm wanted to believe it, but his subconscious told him that it was impossible.
At this time, Natsuki Subaru said: "It doesn't cost any money anyway, just trust him. Mr. Wilhelm, you should know that Xiaolin is not the type to joke around at times like this. Anyway, I believe in him."
He took out the words Xiaolin had used to kidnap Felice.
But Subaru Natsuki was right.
Anyway, it doesn’t cost any money, just have some faith.
"It seems that the old man is still immature, and he actually harbors feelings that he shouldn't have. In this case, please allow the old man to look forward to it a little bit."
Wilhelm was finally convinced.
He was not persuaded by Kobayashi or Natsuki Subaru, but by his overwhelming desire to see his wife again.
——A stupid man who loves his wife deeply.
This is Phyllis's evaluation of Wilhelm, and it is also the highest level evaluation.
Even a goddess would be moved by such obsession.
The corners of Xiao Lin's mouth raised crazily and he said, "Ah! Just have your hopes up for me, I will never let you down, old man!"
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The next day.
There are still twenty hours left to defeat the white whale.
There was a breeze blowing in the Duke's mansion in the morning. Natsuki Subaru was led by Felice to the courtyard and stood in front of a row of ground dragons.
"This is Lord Cursch's order. Subaru can choose the child he likes."
"Even if it's my favorite child..."
Natsuki Subaru had a troubled expression on his face.
Whether going to the battle site, subsequent battles, or going to the earl territory, you need to ride an earth dragon as a means of transportation.
Since most of the soldiers participating in the battle brought their own mounts, he was given priority to choose the Earth Dragon from among the candidates.
But he doesn't understand the good or bad of Earth Dragon at all.
A rare right is wasted like this!
Considering that this trip is related to his own death, Earth Dragon's choice must be carefully considered.
"No matter how you look at it, you can't give me a cool and unexpected impression. Xiaolin, do you have any good suggestions?"
"Well... all you need to do is meet your eyes. Just like you fell in love with Emilia at first sight, you can choose which earth dragon you have feelings for."
"Hey, hey, hey, don't compare Emilia to Earth Dragon, okay?"
Natsuki Subaru couldn't help complaining about Kobayashi who used Emilia to make subtle conversion equations.
But then I thought about it, and it seemed like it wasn’t too bad?
He entrusts his life to the earth dragon, and he is a companion similar to Emilia.
In this case……
Natsuki Subaru walked in front of the array of earth dragons, and then stopped in front of an earth dragon.
This is a beautiful earth dragon with dark skin.
It's not like other earth dragons holding their heads high and boasting about themselves, nor waiting quietly to show loyalty, but leisurely waiting for the moment when they are chosen.
"You...couldn't you be the Earth Dragon who met me before at the Earl's Mansion?"
Suddenly, Natsuki Subaru stretched out his hand towards it.
Rem on the side was slightly startled and quickly tried to stop his hand.
But before the maid could stop him, the reckless boy's hand touched the tip of Earth Dragon's nose faster.
Seeing this scene, Phyllis was surprised and said: "It's unbelievable. This earth dragon has always been famous for being arrogant and arrogant, and he still wonders if Subaru's hand will be eaten, meow."
"It's true that I was careless just now."
But this worry is no longer needed.
Should we say that the wavelength is right?
Natsuki Subaru touched the tip of its nose and decided to entrust his life to this black earth dragon.
"Phyllis, this is the guy, I fell in love with him at first sight."
He found another great love.
Even though the opponent is just an earth dragon.
(End of chapter)
