"Thank you Xiaolin. Without you, the consequences would be disastrous."
"Anyway, if Natsuki-kun hadn't found out the hidden witch cultists in time and found the caravan, both the villagers and Emilia would have been injured. It's all thanks to you."
"But Xiaolin, didn't you tell others about the hidden witch cultists?"
"What are you talking about? It's obviously Natsuki-kun and you asked me to tell others...hiss--"
Being stared at by others with doubtful eyes, Xiao Lin became confused, as if an abnormal memory appeared in his mind.
He frowned and couldn't help but cover his forehead.
As a master healer, Phyllis was the first to notice something strange and said, "What's wrong, Xiaolin? It was indeed you who told me to pay attention to the Witch Cult lurking in the convoy, and you even told me who they were."
Wilhelm followed closely and said: "It was only after Mr. Kobayashi's reminder that I noticed that I was not injured by the suicide attack by the dirty and despicable Witch Cult. I must express my gratitude."
"On the way to Mezas, didn't you, Kobayashi, say that Subaru would be misunderstood if he sent a blank envelope, so the warning was not attacked? There is no doubt that this is also your credit." Julius He also told what Xiaolin had done.
No, no, no, misunderstanding!
He was not being modest and hiding his achievements, but because Subaru Natsuki really told him this, he conveyed it to Wilhelm and the others.
Eh?
Did Natsuki Subaru tell him?
Something seemed to catch on in my mind, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye.
it's wired!
What's wrong?
No matter how much I think about it, I can't figure it out. It seems that there is a thin film separating the truth. No matter how hard Kobayashi racks his brains, he can't break it.
"Anyway, it's great to be able to successfully defeat the lazy Archbishop. All the hardships I endured were not in vain. What's going on, I feel inexplicably moved." Subaru Natsuki wiped his tears as if he were playing tricks, and said You have paid so much for this home.
Seeing him like this, Phyllis said with disgust: "I don't deny Subaru's contribution, but Subaru doesn't seem to have suffered any grievances. Why do you think it's so hard for yourself?"
"You don't understand Phyllis. I died several times before...ahem, it's nothing! In short, I am the one who contributes the most!"
"Eh----"
The cat-eared man spoke in a long voice.
I really can't stand it when you still ask for credit without explaining anything clearly.
Xiao Lin understands.
Natsuki Subaru couldn't tell him frankly that he had been reincarnated many times, otherwise everyone present, including Emilia, would die.
……wrong!
No, no, no!
Being interrupted by him, Xiaolin suddenly had an idea and turned his head to look at Natsuki Subaru with a burning gaze, making the shoulders of the triangular-eyed boy who was still standing proudly shrink.
"Nazuki-kun!"
"I know it's Xiaolin who is the most..."
"That's not that! Please tell me in the simplest terms, how many times did you face the Sloth Archbishop and successfully defeat the White Whale after you conquered it?"
The inexplicable question confused everyone, but these were words that only Subaru Natsuki could understand.
"How many times are you asking me? It's the first time. Is there something wrong? Having said that, if I can clear the level of Sin Archbishop in one go, I am indeed a master!"
"What is Gaowan?"
"It's a high-level player. It's the highest-level reward given to players who can clear difficult games in one go. Anyway, you, the best knight, don't understand the things of the poor."
"what is that?"
Julius and Natsuki Subaru quarreled with each other.
However, Xiao Lin could no longer hear it. There was only one sentence lingering in his mind.
"—First time...?"
He tapped his fingers lightly on the coffee table.
My mind slowly drifted away from the memories of the seminar two days ago.
Now, he is stationed at the Juggernaut Family.
After rewarding him for his merits two days ago, he left the Duke's Palace in Curxiu.
Natsuki Subaru and Emilia were going to the Sanctuary, which was the base camp of Emilia's camp. Kobayashi was not invited, so he returned from the Duke's Palace to the Sword Saint Family's headquarters.
After coming back, I kept thinking about what Natsuki Subaru said at that time.
In fact, he already had the answer in his heart, but he just couldn't reproduce the reason that didn't convince him.
How can I do.
Do you need to use divine power? But it was just a coincidence last time. In addition, divine power was not used this time, so it can be concluded that divine power is not a necessary condition.
"Xiao Lin? What are you doing here?"
During his meditation, a gentle voice reached his ears.
He raised his head and was not angry because his thoughts were interrupted. He looked at the Master Sword Master who was rushing back from the dust outside and greeted him with a smile.
"Welcome back, Reinhardt, thank you for your hard work."
"I'm back."
Reinhardt has been a little busy these two days.
The crusade against the White Whale and the Sloth Archbishop had already shocked the kingdom. Who would have thought that our Sword Master would defeat two Sin Archbishops alone, and the infamous Lust Archbishop and Gluttony Archbishop.
Even Julius couldn't help but lament that the distance between himself and the strongest on the surface was too great.
Xiao Lin said curiously: "You came back so quickly. To be honest, I thought you would have to wait a few days longer."
"That was originally the case, but with Lord Kursch's support, it ended quickly." Reinhardt said.
I need proof that I conquered the Sin Archbishop Kingdom.
For example, White Whale and Sloth Archbishop had their corpses as proof after they were defeated.
After all, you can't say that you defeated the Sin Archbishop, and the kingdom will believe it, even Reinhardt is no exception.
Kursch, who was rescued in time, patted her chest and said frankly that when the time comes, she will use her reputation and the reputation of the Duke's family as a guarantee to make the kingdom recognize that Reinhardt defeated the Archbishop of Lust and the Priest of Gluttony. Make a thank you gift.
Apparently the Duchess did it.
Thinking of this, Xiaolin curled his lips and said: "There is no need to thank you, right? In fact, Reinhardt, you successfully defeated the two Sin Archbishops."
"Where. If it weren't for your magical item, Xiaolin... called the Teigu? Without it, it would have been very difficult to defeat the two Sin Archbishops."
"Difficulty means it's impossible, doesn't it?"
Reinhardt's modesty was unacceptable.
With the strength of Lord Sword Master, after knowing the abilities of Archbishop of Lust and Priest of Gluttony, even if there is no Dimensional Phalanx Shangri-La, it will be a lot of trouble at most.
Yes, it's a lot of work, that's all.
Seeing that he was still trying to evade, Xiao Lin took the initiative to interrupt him and said: "Okay, okay, Reinhardt, haven't you heard the saying that excessive modesty equals pride? No one else can take away your credit, and the Kingdom You admitted it too, didn’t you?”
Even the self-hypnosis [Demon King’s Special Attack] won’t have any effect on Reinhardt.
His character is truly dazzling.
"No, that's not what I meant."
Lord Sword Master scratched his fiery red hair and said: "Actually, Elsa also helped a lot. Without her assistance, it would definitely not be so easy. This is true, and I do not shirk the credit."
Um……
Xiaolin held his chin and thought for a moment before nodding, agreeing with Reinhardt's statement.
When an ordinary person encounters a Sin Archbishop, let alone punishing him, it's already pretty good that he won't be killed at first sight. The fact that Elsa can still survive for a moment is enough to show how strong she is.
"Speaking of which, where did Elsa go?"
"I really don't know about this. Since I returned to the royal capital, I have been waiting for the council's orders and constantly reporting information about the Witch Cult. There is no news about where she went. But Meili is still at the station, and she will be there soon. come back."
"That's right. Forget it, leave her alone."
He waved his hand.
At present, the only thing that the Sausage Hunter can miss is the little loli Meili.
Speaking of Meili, she has gradually opened up her heart recently.
Originally a child raised by monsters, even though she was later adopted by Elsa, she was still wary of anyone except Elsa.
This is all related to the twisted education she received.
But now, with people of the same age as Felt, Meili is becoming more and more lively and childlike.
They were just a little too lively and gave the maid who took care of them a headache.
"Hey, Xiaolin! Where are you hiding?! Come out quickly!"
"Lord Felt! Sir Felt, please don't make any noise, it will affect others!"
"Xiao Lin! Come out quickly! Xiao Lin!!!"
"Lord Felt!"
While she was talking, the childish voice of the little loli Felute in question echoed in the station, even though the maid behind her who was about to cry kept admonishing her, telling her to pay attention to the etiquette of a lady.
But Felt was still the same little loli who was full of gangster spirit, and she even yelled louder to anger the maid.
"Master Felt is still as willful as ever."
"yes."
The two people in the room looked at each other and smiled helplessly in tacit understanding.
In order to prevent Felt from continuing to howl, Kobayashi and Reinhardt did not let her come looking for them, but walked out of the room on their own initiative.
"Okay, okay, I'm here."
"Xiao Lin! I caught you!"
The little blond loli's eyes sparkled after seeing him, she ran over quickly on the breeze, jumped up and threw herself into Xiao Lin's arms.
Meili, who was following her, bit her fingers with envy after seeing the two of them hugging each other so intimately.
Xiao Lin didn't favor one or the other. He picked up the black-haired little Loli and let her and Felute be held in his arms.
Felt has been particularly attached to him since he came back.
It's probably because the atmosphere in the Juggernaut family is not good, which makes the little blond loli feel uncomfortable.
But her strength was too weak. Even with Master Rom, she couldn't escape from the protective circle of the Sword Saint family, so she had to be trapped here in frustration.
"Xiao Lin, teach me magic quickly!"
Felt, who wants to order more French fries, may be the narrowest among all the candidates for the King's Choice.
"Don't even think about escaping, I will drain you dry today!"
"...Who taught you this sentence?"
"It's Lord Rom. He said that as long as I say these words, there is no man who cannot be captured by me! He also said that if Meili is added to the mix, the effect will be even stronger!"
"That old man is not ashamed!"
The little blond loli spoke with an innocent look, and Xiao Lin could already picture Lord Rom's evil and slutty smile in his mind.
What's wrong with teaching? He actually teaches this kind of thing. Fortunately, he is still the person Felt trusts the most!
Felt asked confusedly when he saw him.
"Xiao Lin?"
"Ahem...listen Felut, these words are indeed very lethal. Don't say it to others carelessly."
"Don't worry. Lord Rom said you can't tell anyone else except you, but I remember that."
"Eh?"
what happened?
In Xiao Lin's impression, Master Roma suddenly changed from the image of a stubborn old man to the image of an old father (grandpa) who worked hard for his children.
Could it be intentional?
Do you think this will be effective for me?
...There really is.
Unable to bear Felt's insistence and Meili's pitiful appearance as she kept pleading, he had no choice but to put aside what he had to do today and turn it into a happy playtime with the little lolita.
The days after that were uneventful.
He resumed his daily routine when he was staying in the Royal Capital and staying with the Sword Saint family.
In the morning, he and Reinhardt were sparring, while Felt received royal education.
After becoming a candidate for the king's election, in order to catch up with the other candidates for the king's election, her education mode became even more rigorous than before.
That's why Xiao Lin agreed to accompany her to fool around.
Otherwise, blindly heavy pressure will only crush the little loli. Only proper relaxation will allow learning to continue to advance.
So in the afternoon it was time for the two of them to play.
Of course, it is not just as simple as playing, but also the task of learning magic, but every time Xiaolin treats the task as a play and turns it into an educational and entertaining one.
Only in this way will Felt learn and the old diehards of the Sword Saint family will not say anything.
Yes, the Sword Master family is not entirely decided by Reinhardt alone. If he just patronizes the family and has fun, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction, so flexibility is needed.
Anyway, the following days were very ordinary. Felute and Meili kept smiling every day.
It's just that this daily routine is not natural at all.
——Someone's figure is missing.
Elsa hasn't been back for a week since she defeated the Priest of Lust and Priest of Gluttony.
Even when asked about Meili, she shook her head and said she didn't know where she was. The little black-haired loli even thought she had been abandoned, and burst into tears out of worry.
Fortunately, Xiaolin comforted her in time and didn't let her leave to find Elsa regardless.
Until three days later.
late at night.
Elsa disappeared for ten days before returning to the Juggernaut Family's headquarters.
Looking at the charming assassin who appeared in the room, Xiaolin said hello: "Ah, Elsa, where did you go to relax? Why are you back now? Can you please say hello in advance next time you leave? Meili is You can’t stop crying, even if you don’t tell us, at least tell Meili, she is very worried about you.”
"…………"
Elsa rarely spoke. Normally, even if she was wrong, she would tease her. Such strangeness made Xiao Lin realize that something was wrong.
This sudden departure must have something to do with it.
Xiao Lin exhaled and said, "What's wrong? What do you want to say?"
"I want to complete the unfinished mission. After accepting the employer's mission, you must complete it. This is the Sausage Hunter."
"Hey, I am your employer now."
"The same goes for your previous employer."
Elsa opened her lips lightly, and her hoarse voice sounded in the room illuminated by the cold moonlight. It was plain but decisive, as if no one could persuade her.
The Guthunter has only one unfinished task besides killing all the sisters.
——Get rid of Emilia.
However, with Subaru Natsuki around, there was no way he could kill Emilia.
You can defeat me countless times, but I only need to defeat you once!
Natsuki Subaru's flashback is so terrifying.
"You're going to die."
"If you fail to complete your work satisfactorily, there will be nothing to say even if you are hacked to death."
This is what Elsa once said to Felt, and it is surprisingly useful considering the identity of the assassin.
"Where's Meili, what should she do?"
"The employer's request is that the Sausage Hunter and the Warcraft user go out together, so I have to take Merry with me."
"Similarly, if you fail to complete your work satisfactorily, you will have nothing to say even if you die... Is that what you mean?"
"Hehehe."
Elsa didn't answer, but the meaning in her chuckle said everything.
He didn't answer.
Soon, the bright moon, obscured by dark clouds, emerged again. Under the moonlight, Xiao Lin was the only one left in the room.
At the same time, a faint sigh echoed in the empty room.
(End of chapter)
