I like traveling the most

How on earth did he get into the city?

In addition to the surprised silver-haired half-elf girl, Reinhardt and the others were also slightly surprised. But soon, Natsuki Subaru was labeled in his heart.

——Reckless guy.

"Amelia, I..."

Subaru Natsuki, who looked unusually out of place in the palace hall wearing a butler's uniform, was also very embarrassed with his hands on his sides holding his trousers. It seemed that he also knew that he should not be here.

Unfortunately it's too late.

"The attendant who has been staring at me, what's the matter? You're half-assed."

The person who broke the silence was not Emilia or Natsuki Subaru, but the arrogant girl who came up from behind and stood in front of Natsuki Subaru like a big sister.

Priscilla's words were even a bit excessive. After all, the purpose of labeling such a targeted label as "half-hearted" on the silver-haired half-elf girl was very obvious.

At this time, the reckless Subaru Natsuki became concerned about the feelings of his beloved again. Even though he already knew that Priscilla was a candidate for the king's election and was as noble as Emilia in terms of status, he fought back mercilessly.

"Don't say such outrageous things, you guy!"

"What? I am repaying you for saving my life. You should be grateful."

"Don't you always deny it? And it wasn't me who saved you, but Xiao Lin! This is just a simple prank!"

After swatting away the teasing Priscilla, Subaru Natsuki distanced herself from her.

Seeing this gesture of rejection, the arrogant girl with her heels on the ground narrowed her slender eyes unhappily.

She was angry.

Someone who doesn't take anyone seriously and thinks that the whole world should revolve around her may do any ridiculous thing.

However, not before the sinister atmosphere spread.

"Ahem——"

A cough came from the front. The sound was not loud, but it was enough to break the atmosphere and make the two parties aware of his presence.

"Xiao Lin?"

"you……"

Natsuki Subaru and Priscilla had different reactions.

It was very touching for the reckless boy who came to the rescue in time, but it was very unpleasant for the arrogant girl who was going to go crazy. Because she knew for sure that that person would definitely stop her.

"Hmph, boring."

The girl shook off the fan in her hand.

At the same time, Roswaal, who was standing side by side with Emilia in front, also showed an ambiguous smile and deliberately said with an extended tone: "This is really rude~~~ I didn't expect that my lost servant would be captured by Puli. Sir Sheila picked it up, thank you for taking care of it.”

"You want to steal something I picked up?"

"Clothes. There should be a family crest sewn into his uniform."

"--Um?"

Priscilla's expression disappeared.

Looking at Natsuki Subaru with a confirming look, the butler, urged by his gaze, quickly rolled up the hem of his clothes, and indeed saw the embroidery that looked like an eagle inside.

It is the Mezas family crest.

In other words, Natsuki Subaru is an owner.

If Krillin stopped her from going crazy, then Roswaal killed the game and made it impossible for the arrogant girl to cause trouble again.

"It's a little trick."

Priscilla hummed softly: "Forget it. Thanks to the clowns and half-baked twisted looks over there, it also relieved some boredom on the road. Besides - you are pretending to be irrelevant on the side, too."

She finally looked at Xiao Lin.

However, Kobayashi, who was standing with Reinhardt and others, kept his eyes open and did not express his opinion. He calmly treated them as irrelevant as the other party said.

Then, Priscilla stopped looking at Natsuki Subaru and walked forward.

It turns out that she was just using Natsuki Subaru to cause trouble for Emilia, and in her words, she was just having fun.

Emilia stiffened in the face of the arrogant girl approaching, but Priscilla who passed by paid no attention to her, and the shoulders of the ignored silver-haired half-elf girl relaxed.

Then his eyes rested on the triangular-eyed boy who was out of tune with the people around him.

——Why should we break the agreement?

Her eyes showed such emotion.

Natsuki Subaru also lowered his head in guilt, but without giving him a chance to explain, he was pulled to the left by a hand.

"Huh?"

"This way."

Xiao Lin pulled him into a small group.

"They are all familiar faces."

Natsuki Subaru looked at the people who were different from him in butler uniforms, and said slightly envious words. If he were wearing the same clothes, would he be able to stand here and help Emilia?

"Look, I just said he would come. It's a shame, it would be nice if there was a prize for the winner."

"Really Meow! Amazing Meow!"

"I'm surprised, but this is Subaru."

"……reckless."

Xiaolin's words caused quite a reaction from the other three knights.

The young man being discussed was confused.

"Wait, what are you talking about?"

"It's saying that you will definitely appear here."

Xiao Lin smiled and patted his shoulder.

Different from other atmospheres of worry, doubt, or hostility, Xiao Lin did not blame or scold him, but actually agreed with his actions.

But for some reason, Natsuki Subaru felt something was wrong, and a strange feeling came to his mind.

"Xiao Lin..."

"Ah, no need to explain. You must think so - just like the protagonist in the strategy game, because you can change the wrong route, so you think it doesn't matter, and you do things recklessly with the attitude of the game, and even ignore your own life."

"I'm not, I didn't..."

"Do you dare to say that?"

The gentle smile suddenly disappeared, and Kobayashi's calm look made him feel creepy.

Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but shudder.

I remembered that when Kobayashi walked out of the first death cycle, he taught him to understand the limitations of his abilities and how to use them, and to embark on a thorny road to achieve his goals.

But after experiencing the monster attack in the Earl's Mansion, he had more ideas.

Can the death cycle be used to determine what will happen in the future? Can more information be obtained and then used?

(Note: Greed Line)

Do I really want to do that?

Because I have tasted the sweetness?

Even if I don't quite understand the activation conditions, even if it may cause an irreversible situation, I still have to blindly trust my abilities?

"Hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-"

The boy's breathing became rapid, he hunched over, sweat appeared on his forehead, and his eyes were filled with disbelief.

I don't know when he had this terrible idea!

"Nayuki-kun, I won't say you did it wrong. If it were me, it would not be difficult to have the same idea as you. However, no matter what kind of power it is, it has its limitations, even resurrection magic. So, I hope you can think first and then act, instead of acting first and then thinking. Otherwise, the people around you will definitely be hurt because of your recklessness."

The two just switched the word order, but the way of doing things is completely different, and the impact is also very different.

If Nayuki Subaru thinks before acting, coupled with the big killer like the death cycle, even Reinhard can only admit defeat in front of him.

More importantly, Nayuki Subaru is a very useful tool man, and he will also be the last insurance. If used well, it will help Kobayashi a lot.

Whether it is to help him or lay the foundation to save everyone, or guide him on the difficult thorny road, it is just to pave the way for Kobayashi's ultimate goal.

Too much?

No, he would thank me instead.

"...I know, thank you, Kobayashi."

You see, he also thanked me.

Looking at Natsuki Subaru's confident expression that his intelligence had regained the upper hand, Kobayashi patted his shoulder with great satisfaction.

The other three didn't understand, but they were very considerate and didn't ask too many questions.

Roswaal interrupted at the end of the conversation: "Oh, it seems that I don't need to educate you again~~~~"

Kobayashi bowed slightly to his nominal boss and said: "I'm sorry, Lord Earl, I'm overstepping my authority."

"No, no, no, I should thank you, Kobayashi." The Lord Earl, who was dressed like a clown, deliberately prolonged his tone and said in a strange tone: "Your words are more useful than my master, which makes me a little envious~~~~"

However, this resentment was not answered.

Because before that, a loud voice rang out in the palace hall.

"——All the adults are here. Now, the adults of the Sages' Council enter!"

The gate opened again, and Kobayashi took the opportunity to return to the queue where he should have been.

The knights in front of the gate bowed their heads and respectfully and reverently greeted the several elderly people who came in. From their clothes and behavior, one can see the corresponding majesty.

Natsuki Subaru wanted to follow Kobayashi, but he was stopped by the one-armed strong man wearing a helmet.

"Brother, we should stand here."

"It doesn't matter where you stand, but can I stand over there?"

Natsuki Subaru, who has the highest IQ, knows to ask his master.

And Roswaal said with a bad smile: "The correct way is to send you out of the city, but since it's fun, just stand over there."

"Wait, Roswaal!"

Amelia raised her eyes at his attitude, as if she wanted to say something.

"Unfortunately, there is no time to follow Lady Emilia's orders. If the correct situation is pointed out, then I will have to say goodbye to Subaru... I mean, I will never see you again physically."

"Uh...!"

Subaru Natsuki swallowed his saliva.

He was deeply aware of how much trouble his recklessness would bring to Emilia and himself, and hurriedly stood in the knight line on the left with Al.

"The parliament has begun, please look to the center."

At the reminder of the knight, everyone looked forward. The seats set up around the throne were filled with the old people of the Sage Council who entered the venue.

The only empty seat was the dragon throne in the center.

Then, standing neatly below were the beings who had the brilliance that touched others since birth.

Led by the orange-haired girl, there were four girls with extraordinary brilliance.

Standing in the center, Priscilla put her hands on her waist and proudly puffed out her chest. Even in front of the sages who run the country, her expression did not waver at all.

And to her right was a capable beauty in military uniform.

Her dark green hair reached her waist, her beautiful face looked straight ahead, her legs were together and she stood straight, her tall figure was the tallest among the four women.

——Crusius Karsten.

One of the candidates for the king election, a strong contender for the throne, the head of the Duke Karsten family, and also the master that Ferris was loyal to.

Then standing on Priscilla's left was a girl with light purple hair who gave a very clear impression.

The hair that stretched to her back was wavy and soft, giving people a cotton candy feeling.

Her dress made of a lot of white fur and the frog-mouthed small purse on her waist made her look more petite and cute.

——Anastasia Hesin.

A young merchant from the big merchant guild in the neighboring country of Karalaki, she has endless greed and ambition, and is also the master that Julius is loyal to.

On the far left is the silver-haired half-elf girl, Emilia, who is disliked by many people. I will not go into details about her.

The above is all the information sorted out by Reinhard, which was known before the king's election.

Each of them is a difficult opponent.

How to take the throne from them?

The conversation between Subaru Natsuki and Reinhard and the others did not attract the attention of others, and they were not interested in the long speeches that had already been known on the stage.

While Kobayashi was thinking, the four girls in the audience took out a badge, and instantly the throne was brightly dyed.

The source of the light was the gem on the badge.

"As you can see, any candidate is qualified to sit on the dragon throne. Then the prophecy continued, five people who can become the guides of the new kingdom, one of them will be chosen as a priestess, and the covenant with the dragon."

"Five people..."

As the knight on the stage explained, Natsuki Subaru frowned randomly.

There are only four candidates now, and the king's election has not yet begun. Could it be that the purpose of summoning them here today is--

As if confirming what he thought in his heart, the knight on the high platform said loudly with some excitement: "Today is also a day that will be engraved in the history of the kingdom!"

Hearing this, the palace hall, which was slightly relaxed just now, was filled with a sense of urgency that no one could calm down.

The one who ignited the fuse was the arrogant girl who did not know what fear was and held her head high.

——Priscilla

"You mean, history has changed."

"You are right, Lady Priscilla."

In response to Priscilla's calm question, the Knight Commander on the stage received a signal from behind, bowed and shouted to someone below:

"——Knight, Reinhard van Astraea! Step forward!"

"Here!"

As if waiting to be called at any time, Reinhard stepped forward, bowed to the four candidates, and stood in front of the Knight Commander on the stage.

"Then, Reinhard, report!"

"Yes!"

Under the gaze of everyone, Reinhard walked forward and faced the Council of Sages with an expression without any momentum.

"My Lords, please allow me, Reinhard, a member of the Royal Guard Knights, to report the completion of the mission."

"Well, let everyone hear it."

Hearing the instructions of the Council, Reinhard turned around and looked at everyone in the palace hall.

"Dragon Priestess, the King's Candidate - the final fifth person, has been found!"

The commotion began to spread among the knights, and the expressions of the candidates also echoed each other, and the strong expressions kept changing.

Fighting spirit, joy, boredom, confusion.

The stagnant King's Election is about to begin, and the new candidate will become the opponent of the others. What kind of person will he be?

"Please enter!"

Reinhard called briefly.

The gatekeeper saluted after receiving this voice, and then the door slowly opened. From the other side of the door, a person accompanied by Ryu was invited into the palace hall.

Seeing that person, Natsuki Subaru opened his mouth wide.

Shaking the light yellow dress, the posture of high heels stepping on the carpet, and the meticulously groomed golden hair shining. The girl with strong red eyes and distinctive canine teeth like a prank.

"I am a person respected as a king.

-My name is Firut."