Subaru felt a tapping on her shoulder as she slowly opened her eyes.
Vendor: [You alright, kid?]
Subaru got up standing straight.
Subaru: [I'm sorry about that! Natsuki Subaru is back in her A game!]
Vendor: [Hey kid, take it slow. You just fell unconscious, ya know.]
Subaru: [Nah I'm fi...]
Then she saw it. "Luna" walked past the stand.
Subaru: [Lu...]
Subaru: (No, that's not his name... what do I do?)
Then Felt rushed through the crowd.
Subaru: [Look out! Pick Pocket!]
"Luna" looked surprised as he turned around, as Felt still managed to steal the insignia and ran off.
Felt: (Damn her. I almost got caught.)
Luna: [What the? My insignia!]
Subaru: [...]
Subaru sulked.
Subaru: (I should have told him she was coming from behind him. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!)
"Luna" was about to run off when Subaru ran to him.
Subaru: [Wait!]
"Luna": [Thank you for the warning, but I have to go and...]
Subaru: [I know where she'll sell it.]
"Luna": [How do you know that?]
Subaru: [Um... uh... I've been there.]
"Luna's" gaze focused on Subaru's face, who blushed slightly, when Puck came out.
Puck: [No worries. She's not lying. No malicious intent either.]
"Luna": [Take me there.]
Subaru: [Wait!]
"Luna": [Why?]
Subaru: [It's really dangerous over there.]
Puck: [Oh? She's telling the truth.]
Subaru: [We should get help before going there.]
"Luna": [Just tell me where it is. I'm a Knight Of Lugunica. I can handle it.]
Subaru: [I'm telling you it's dangerous! You'll be killed!]
Puck: [She's really serious about it. Whatever she's saying, she thinks it's the truth.]
"Luna": [We need to go there.]
Puck: [I'm against it. I think we should listen to this young lady.]
"Luna": [We have to go. Please tell us where it is.]
Subaru: (He was caught off guard. He should be fine if he knows to keep up his guard.)
Subaru: [There's a dangerous woman. She uses knives. She's really sadistic too.]
"Luna": [I see... I'll keep an eye out. Where is the location?]
Subaru: [The... the Loothouse.]
"Luna": [Alright.]
He smiled at her before taking a small bow.
"Luna": (I don't know why she decided to help me. Even though I'm a half-elf, but...)
"Luna": [Thank you for your kindness and for your help. I will make it up to you if I meet you again at some point, but for now I must get going.]
"Luna" left in a hurry as Subaru stood there.
Subaru: [Back then, I died. There's no doubt about it anymore. It makes sense that a loser like me would get the ability to go back in time, but only after dying.]
She sighed.
Subaru: [I couldn't stop him from going there. But since I've warned him, maybe he'll be able to fight...]
Subaru clasped her hands to her mouth as she recalled Elsa.
Subaru: [I want to help him, but... I'm scared. I should really just let it go and live lavishly using my knowledge of the modern world.]
Subaru paused, remembering how "Luna" died. Then, how he saved her in the alley.
Subaru: [When I know that someone I know is going to die. I just can't let it go!]
Subaru ran towards the alleyway.
Subaru: (Right now, we need someone strong enough to resolve all this. Maybe "Luna" can fight Elsa, but he's been caught off guard and killed at least once by Elsa, so... I should get another knight to help as well!)
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Subaru found herself in the alley as she waited.
Subaru: (Come on, hurry up!)
Then she heard those same three voices.
Thin Thug: [Hey there, pretty lady.]
Small thug: [Just drop all your stuff and we won't hurt ya.]
The Fat Thug laughed.
Subaru: (If they have Knights, then... they probably have guards too!)
Subaru: [Guards!!!]
Small Thug: [What are you doing, you bitch?]
They looked panicked.
Subaru: [Someone! Please help me!!!]
Thin thug: [Hey! Shut your trap!]
Subaru: [I'm being mugged! Please help me... huh?]
Fat thug: [Don't scare me like that. I might have freaked out a little bit.]
Thin Thug: [Just a little bit.]
Small Thug: [Just a tiny little bit.]
The Thin Man drew his blade.
Small Thug: [Don't even think of runnin' away now. To make up for that shit, we're gonna have some fun with ya.]
Subaru cringed.
Subaru: (I might have to use Mace-chan again. Well, at least this time Mace-chan will be used for her intended purpose.)
???: [That's enough!]
Everyone looked stunned as they turned to see a man in a Knight's uniform with blazing red hair and blue eyes.
Fat Thug: [Red hair... A knight's sword with scratches made by dragon claws... It can't be... ]
Subaru: (Huh?... this guy is hot!!! Holy crap, am I not in an Isekai fantasy but a dating sim?)
She shook her head.
Subaru: (No! No! No! I have to focus. I'm here to help, "Luna-Kun.")
Fat thug: [Reinhard? The『Master Swordsman』, Reinhard?!]
They looked terrified.
Reinhard: [Looks like I don't need to introduce myself. Though that nickname is a bit much for me. Even still, with the strength I have, I'll assist this lady as best as I can. So if you go about using extreme methods... as I knight, I will have to defend this young lady and myself.]
Reinhard reached for his sword.
Fat Thug: [S-screw this! It's not worth it!]
The three ran away as Reinhard turned to Subaru.
Reinhard: [I'm glad to see you're unhurt.]
Subaru: [They got a bit too excited at the end. I was afraid I might have to use my last resort.]
Reinhard: [Is that so?]
Subaru: [Unfortunately, my last resort won't last long if I use it for every little thing.}
Reinhard: [Then I'm glad I was able to help you.]
Subaru: [I thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my life, Reinhard-Kun.]
Suabru bowed while saying this when Reinhard raised his hand to stop her.
Reinhard: [Ah, there's no need to worry, and there's no need for such formality. Between me and your last resort, they didn't stand a chance.]
Subaru: (Is this guy some sort of saint? His good guy index is off the charts. Hm... not as high as "Luna-Kun's" though.)
Subaru nodded to herself, somewhat confused, Reinhard.
Reinhard: [Um... might I ask your name?]
Subaru: [It's Natsuki Subaru. Nice to meet you, Reinhard-Kun.]
Reinhard smiled.
Reinhard: (She's so friendly.)
Reinhard: [You can just call me Reinhard, Subaru.]
Subaru blushed.
Subaru: (He closed the distance in an instant. And again, there's another handsome boy using my first name.)
Subaru inwardly sobbed, trying to process it.
Subaru: [Um, right... um... Reinhard.]
Then she realised.
Subaru: [They mentioned you were the『Master Swordsman』?]
Reinhard looked at his sword.
Reinhard: [My family is a bit unique. Every day, I feel I'll be crushed by their expectations.]
Reinhard looked to Suabru.
Reinhard: [Anyway, Subaru... You have quite the unusual hair, apparel and name. What nation are you from?]
Subaru: [Well, um... It's not somewhere you know.]
Reinhard: [I see.]
Despite his confusion at the answer, considering he knew most countries on the map of the world, he decided to let it go since Subaru wasn't triggering his『Divine Protection Of Doubt』and so it was likely she wasn't up to no good.
Subaru: [You're a knight, right, Reinhard?]
Reinhard: [Why yes. I am.]
Subaru: [I was wondering if you could come with me to a loot house. One of your fellow knights was pick-pocketed, and I thought you could help.]
Reinhard: [Oh? Well, I'm sorry, but I have duties to attend to currently, but I'll try to make it there after finishing my duties.]
Reinhard: (Speaking of those duties, could she be the one that I...)
Subaru: [I'll be going then. I'll repay you someday.]
Reinhard: [Oh... alright.]
Subaru left.
Reinhard: (It seems like I won't be able to test that out.)
Reinhard shook his head with some regret at that fact.
Subaru hurried towards the loothouse.
Subaru: (I have to get there quickly. Even if Reinhard won't come, I can still help "Luna".)
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Subaru walked towards the loothouse as she saw "Luna" waiting outside.
Subaru: [Hey!]
"Luna": [Oh, um, why are you here?]
Subaru: [I'm here to help.]
"Manager": [Help?]
Subaru: [Yes. I tried to get help from another knight, but they couldn't make it here.]
"Luna": [I see.]
Subaru: [Since no one else is going to help, I might as well try.]
"Luna": [But why?]
Subaru: [Um... cause well... cause you're a nice person, so I didn't want you to go through this alone.]
"Luna": [But it's dangerous here. You said so yourself. And you're not very strong either.]
Subaru: (He did it again. It feels like Deja vu vo... wait! This literally is Deja vu!!!)
Subaru: [But that woman isn't here yet. She will be in a while, though, so we should hurry up.]
"Luna": [Hmmm...]
Puck floated out.
Puck: [It seems my son has charmed a fair young maiden. It makes sense since you are my son.]
Subaru and "Luna" both blushed.
"Luna": [Puck!!!]
Puck smiled.
Puck: [Thanks a lot for being so nice, though.]
Subaru: [Let's just get the insignia and go.]
"Luna": [Alright.]
"Luna" kicked down the door as Felt and Rom looked stunned before getting ready.
Felt: [Huh? How'd you find this place?]
"Luna": [Give me back my insignia and I'll forgive this.]
Subaru: [Or all the knights outside will rush in and arrest you!]
Felt: [Knights?]
Felt: (Old Man Rom... I can't let him get arrested for my mistake.)
"Luna": [But we're the only ones here.]
Subaru: [...]
Felt: [...]
Rom: [...]
Subaru: [Why did you say that?]
"Luna": [I mean, you lied just now. It's not good to lie.]
Subaru: [Why are you treating me like a kid?!]
Felt: [You!!!]
Subaru: [Hey, no hard feelings, right?]
Felt: [Very hard feelings.]
That's when Subaru looked behind them.
Subaru: [Puck protect him!]
Puck then appeared, forming an ice shield as Elsa's blade was knocked off course.
Elsa: [Oh?]
Subaru: (Hold on... why is she here already?)
"Luna": [Huh?]
He turned around, drawing his sword.
"Luna": [Is this the one you were talking about?]
Subaru: [Yeah, she's a psychopath! She'll kill everyone here. No witnesses.]
Felt: [She'll what?!]
Elsa: [Oh my. Do you know me, young girl?]
Subaru: [Um... Elsa... um...]
Subaru: (She's some kind of killer, right? Uh... she always went for the stomach even now. She must have some kind of nickname...)
Subaru: [The stomach gouger?]
Elsa: [Eh? My nickname is much nicer than that. It's the『Bowel Hunter』.]
She said this, rushing at "Luna" who blocked her blade with his own.
Elsa: [Oh? Such strength.]
His face seemed to become serious as he swung his sword, knocking Elsa back from the sheer force.
"Luna": [I am a Knight Of Lugunica. I suggest you surrender and turn yourself in, or um... what was in the manual? Um right. I'll be forced to end your life!]
Elsa: [...]
Subaru: [You're so adorable! Just so cute!!!]
"Luna": [I'm not sure how that makes me feel.]
Elsa: [Now, if you've finished with that, let's have some fun, okay?]
Elsa rushed at "Luna" who parried her attacks. Elsa was surprised as she jumped back.
Elsa: [You're more impressive than I thought. I think I'm actually going to enjoy this. I'm going to enjoy... gutting you.]
"Luna": [You're suddenly saying scary things.]
"Luna" raised his hands.
"Luna": [But you shouldn't underestimate a Spirit Arts User!]
Elsa: (Eh?)
"Luna": [Huma!]
"Luna" fired off several ice crystals at Elsa, who dodged quickly.
Subaru: ("Luna-Kun"... is actually really strong.)
Elsa: [To think a knight could make me this excited.]
Subaru: (Wait... is she... getting turned on by this?)
Puck: [Sorry, but I can't let bad girls who don't truly love my son near him!]
Puck said this as he fired several icicles at Elsa, who jumped around the building, dodging attacks.
Elsa: [Then I'll just have to win his heart through the good old method. Through his stomach.]
Subaru: (Eh? Am I the third wheel in this situation?!)
She said this as she ran along the walls, dodging Puck's attacks.
Puck: [I must say you're quite skilled for a girl.]
Elsa: [Oh my, it's been a while since I've been regarded simply as a girl.]
She jumped back. Just as she was about to land, "Luna" rushed towards her, slashing at the area she would land, but Elsa barely blocked it, causing her to get blown through the wall.
Rom: [Felt what were ya thinkin' stealin' from a knight? Especially one as strong as 'im?]
Felt: [15 Royal coins!]
Rom: [Both of us arrested.]
Felt: [Uh...]
"Luna" looked to Elsa, who was trying to get up.
"Luna": [You should just stay there and be a good girl.]
Elsa got up.
Elsa: [You want me to be a good girl?]
Subaru: (Why does this feel so explicit?)
"Luna": [Yes, if you would be so kind...]
Subaru: (No, don't trigger that kind of flag!)
Elsa: [But I think that being a bad girl is one of my charms.]
"Luna": [How is being bad charming?]
Puck raised his hands.
Puck: [Huma!]
Puck fired icicles at Elsa, who slashed them down. "Luna" rushed in as Elsa tried to jump away, but felt her foot stuck on the ground.
Elsa: [It seems I've been had.]
"Luna" slashed Elsa fatally.
Subaru: [It's... over...]
Subaru sighed in relief, holding her hand to her face.)
Subaru: (Wait... that's not how it's supposed to go. Where that sound? That sound that haunted me... Where's the thud?)
Subaru dropped her hands.
Subaru: [She's not dead!!!]
"Luna's" eyes widened, but before he could turn around to see Elsa smile as Suabru rushed forward, pushing him to the ground as they avoided a slash, and Elsa clicked her tongue in annoyance. "Luna" slowly got up.
"Luna": [You're healing? From that injury?]
Elsa licked her lips.
Elsa: [All so I can have fun with you a bit longer, handsome.]
Subaru: (She's not even going all out. She's... just toying with us!)
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To Be Continued
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