Elsa licked her lips as "Luna" took a stronger stance. Elsa rushed in as "Luna" fought her, he sustained several cuts.
"Luna": [Ugh...]
Elsa kicked him into the bar table as it broke.
Suabru: (Damn it, I have to do something! But the last time I tried to use Mace-chan...)
She remembered her arm being severed. Old Man Rom grabbed his club.
Felt: [Wait! What are you doing?]
Rom: [You heard the kid. She's playin' with him. If I don't help out, we're all gonna die.]
Felt nodded, taking out her knives as Elsa's gaze fell on her with intense bloodlust and sickenning joy.
Felt: [What the...]
Subaru rushed in between them and threw something that Elsa slashed the object in half as the liquid inside splashed on her eyes, and she felt a searing pain in her eyes.
Subaru: [Now Felt. Get out of here.]
Felt: [Huh? You want me to tuck my tail between my legs and run?]
Subaru: [Yes! You're the youngest person here, so it makes sense that we try and make it so you can get out of here, so Tuck your tail and run!]
Rom: [Get out of here, Felt. We'll be fine.]
"Luna" rushed towards Elsa, slashing at her as she jumped back, receiving a cut in her arm that quickly began to heal. Felt ran through the opening and out the door.
Subaru: [Now let's finish her off.]
Puck: [I think it's time for her to go to sleep now.]
Suddenly, there was an unsettling sound of squelching as the four looked to Elsa, horrified.
Subar: (She's insane.)
She had gouged out her own eyes. They then began healing as new eyeballs replaced the old ones.
Elsa: [That wasn't very nice.]
Elsa rushed towards Subaru, who took a step back, falling onto her ass as Rom got in between them, swinging his club, stopping Elsa from rushing in.
Rom: [Thanks fer lettin' Felt get away kid. I owe ya.]
Subaru: [Let's just try to stay alive for now.]
Subaru looked at the broken Mace on the ground, its liquid pouring onto the wood.
Subaru: (I'm sorry, Mace-chan.)
"Luna" managed to cut off Elsa's arm as Rom bashed her with his club, sending her flying into the wall.
Rom: [Keep your wits about ya. We got no idea how much she can heal.]
"Luna": [Alright.]
"Luna" stood at the ready, his sword in front of him.
Elsa: [Oh, you have your sword ready for me? Are you ready to penetrate me with it?]
Subaru: [Stop saying explicit stuff to him! This guy is too innocent to understand any of it!]
Elsa tilted her head.
Elsa: [How cute.]
"Luna": [Again, I'm not sure how to feel about being called cute.]
Elsa rushed towards "Luna" who blocked her slashes, jumping back.
Subaru: (He can fight so well, but when he's caught off guard, he's helpless...)
Subaru took a deep breath.
Subaru: (Then... I'll be the one to make sure he's not caught off guard!)
Subaru saw a throwing knife.
Subaru: [She's got a throwing knife!]
"Luna" blocked the throwing knife as Elsa clicked her tongue in annoyance.
Elsa: [Annoying woman. Stop getting in the way of my advances!]
Subaru: (I've heard that before.)
Subaru: [Too bad for you! I'm well known for being the most annoying person anyone has ever met!]
"Luna": [Eh? That's not true. From what I've seen, you're reaaally a kind person.]
Luna said this, blocking another slash, but then got kicked into the wall as Rom charged in.
Rom: [Here I come!!!]
Rom swung his club as she saw Elsa grip her blade.
Subaru: [Look here gut gouger!]
Subaru mocked her as Elsa's anger flared up for a second, causing her to get blown through the wall by Rom's attack.
Elsa: (That woman. I'll kill her!)
Elsa got up, healing her injuries.
Elsa: (No more playing around.)
Elsa rushed through the hole in the wall.
Subaru: [Batter up, Old Man Rom!]
Old Man Rom swung his club, hitting Elsa back out of the building. Elsa got up again, healing her injuries, and jumped onto the building. She cut her way in from above, jumping down as she rushed towards Subaru.
Subaru: [Now Puck!]
Subaru jumped to the floor, "hitting the deck" as Puck fired a huge pillar of ice at Elsa, who just barely dodged to the side, as her arm and leg were torn off.
Subaru: [Holy crap!]
Elsa's arm and leg then regenerated.
Subaru: [What the... is there anything that can kill you?]
Elsa smirked, licking her lips.
Elsa: [How about we have some more fun and find out?]
Elsa took out another blade.
Elsa: [I want to gut you so badly.]
Elsa glared at Subaru.
Elsa: [Especially you.]
Subaru: [...]
"Luna": [She can even heal back her arms and legs?]
Rom: [Her healin' ain't anythin' to scoff at.]
Elsa appeared in front of "Luna, who held out his sword in front of him as he got blown backwards into the wall by her attack. Elsa then rushed at Rom, who looked surprised.
Subaru: [Look out!!!]
Elsa slashed Rom across the chest as he fell back.
Rom: [Argh!]
Subaru rushed towards Rom as "Luna" rushed over and got in between her and Elsa. He had cuts all over his body and pieces of wood sticking in his skin. He was tired but still standing.
Subaru: [Thank god. He's alive. And Old Man Rom. He's also alive, but... he's losing blood and fast too.]
"Luna": [I could help him but...]
Subaru: (He has to fight Elsa.)
Subaru: [Puck, can you?]
Puck: [I can buy some time, but I'm running low on Mana, so I'll have to disappear soon.]
Subaru: (Damn it. What do I do? Puck could freeze the area around the wound... but would that make it worse?)
Subaru: [Puck. Just try to freeze the area around his wound. That's the best we can do for now.]
Puck floated over as "Luna" fought with Elsa.
Elsa: (He's starting to slow down. His innards are going to pour out. His... guts...)
Subaru: [Does anyone here have some kind of special attack that might be able to take her down?]
"Luna": [I do, but... it'll take everything else around here out as well.]
Subaru turned to Puck, who scratched his head awkwardly.
Puck: [It's about the same for me, sorry.]
Subaru: [What are you two? Living AOE Bombs?!]
"Luna": [I won't use it. Not while you're here. Without you... I'd already be dead.]
Subaru grabbed Rom's club.
Subaru: (It's heavy.)
"Luna": [Don't Subaru...!]
Before he could finish, Elsa kicked "Luna" away and rushed at Subaru, changing her target when something crashed through the ceiling, landing between them, causing Elsa to stop and jump back. The man has red flaming hair and a sword with scratched made from dragon claws. It was a knight. It was Reinhard.
Reinhard: [So you were the one who Subaru was talking about.]
"Luna": [Reinhard!]
Reinhard looked to Subaru.
Reinhard: (I think she is the one I've been searching for.)
Reinhard: [I'm glad you're well, Subaru.]
Reinhard then looked to Elsa.
Elsa: [You're...]
Reinhard: [And you. Black hair, black clothes, and a blade unique to the northern provinces. There is no mistaking those characteristics. You are the『Bowel Hunter』. Your name is known even in the capital as that of a dangerous individual.]
Elsa: [Reinhard.... Yes, a knight among knights, born to the『Master Swordsman's』line, correct? How remarkable to have all my opponents be so fun!]
Subaru: [As soon as another handsome guy shows up, you switch to him? No loyalty! You tramp!]
Elsa: [Hm? Don't worry, I'll express my love to everyone here.]
Reinhard: [Since your idea of love is disturbed, I can't allow you to do such a thing. I strongly suggest you surrender.]
Elsa: [You expect a starving predator to resist such choice, juicy prey?]
Reinhard: [Subaru, stand back.]
"Luna": [I can help...]
Reinhard: [No. You've clearly pushed yourself too much. You barely have any mana left, and you're tired.]
"Luna": [I can...]
Subaru walked over to "Luna".
Subaru: [Jeez, you're pushing yourself too much. Just sit down for a sec.]
"Luna": [But...]
Subaru: [It won't help if you get hurt and Elsa catches you off guard.]
"Luna" then focuses on Rom unfreezing his injury and starting to heal him.
Subaru: [But if you...]
"Luna": [It's okay. I have enough mana for it.]
Meanwhile, Elsa rushed at Reinhard, who kicked her in the stomach, sending her flying back.
Elsa: [You're as good as they say. No. Even better.]
Reinhard: [I'm not sure I'll meet your expectations.]
Elsa: [Aren't you going to use that sword at your hip? I'd love to experience its legendary sharpness.]
Subaru: [I can't tell if she's taunting him or flirting with him.]
Reinhard: [This sword can only be drawn when it's needed. The fact that it hasn't left its sheath means this is not one of those times.]
Elsa: [I do believe I've been underestimated.]
Reinhard: [It's an unsettling judgment for me, as well.]
Reinhard walked towards a sword on the ground.
Reinhard: [Therefore, I will take you on with this instead.]
He picked up the sword.
Reinhard: [Do you object?]
Elsa: [No, it is wonderful. Wonderful!]
She smirked manically.
Elsa: [Do entertain me, please!]
Elsa rushed at Reinhard, slashing at him when Reinhard swung his blade, breaking it.
Reinhard: [You've lost your weapon. Now give up.]
Subaru: [You can't reason with her, Reinhard.]
Elsa ripped her other blade tightly as she showed off her speed, attacking Reinhard from every angle as Reinhard easily blocked the attacks without much effort.
Subaru: [Whoa... Reinhard's dealing with her on his own.]
"Luna": [Reinhard can't go all out right now, though.]
Subaru: [Eh? He's holding back?]
"Luna": [If he went all out, I wouldn't be able to heal this old man. I'm almost done, so please tell him when I'm done.]
Subaru nodded as Reinhard continued to block Elsa's attacks with ease. Then the injury sealed up completely healed.
"Luna": [It's done.]
Puck quickly dispersed and entered the gemstone on "Luna's" uniform.
Subaru: [Reinhard! I don't really get it, but do your thing!]
An aura formed around Reinhard as Elsa stood not too far from him.
Elsa: [What are you going to show me?]
Reinhard: [The swordplay of the Astrea Family.]
Reinhard held the blade in front of him with both hands as it glowed, and Elsa held her blades in front of her.
Elsa: [The『Bowel Hunter』Elsa Granhiert.]
Reinhard: [Reinhard『van』Astrea of the『Master Swordsman's』line.]
Magic seemed to gather on Reinhard's blade as so much gathered, creating a blinding light. Reinhard then swung as it seemed like Elsa was erased from existence.
Subaru: [Eh?!!!]
She struggled to stay upright after that as part of the building was blown away.
Subaru: [What the heck was that? Are you a knight or some kind of deity?]
Reinhard aughed a little.
Reinhard: [I don't deserve such praise.]
Subaru: [It wasn't praise. I'm just confused as hell!]
The blade in Reinhard's hand crumbled away.
Reinhard: [I'm sorry for asking too much of you. Rest well now.]
"Luna" slowly got up.
"Luna": [It looks like everything is over.]
He pulled out the bits of wood stuck in him as Subaru helped him.
Subaru: [You really fought hard.]
"Luna": [Thank you.]
Subaru: [Just try to sit down on that seat.]
She helped him to the seat as he sat down.
Reinhard: [I'm glad you're both okay.]
Subaru: [Yeah. Thanks a lot, Reinhard. You saved me again. Maybe you secretly have some kind of compass that lets you find me when I'm in trouble?]
Suybaru fell out of her hands in front of her.
Subaru: [Are you stalking me?]
Reinhard: [I did come looking for you, but I wouldn't have been able to find you this soon if not for...]
Reinhard gestured to Felt, who was nearby.
Reinhard: [She was running around desperately for help. She ran into me.]
"Luna": [You're...]
Subaru: [Hold up. If she hadn't brought Reinhard, we'd be dead. I think we should forgive her as long as she gives back the insignia.]
"Luna": [Alright. That's fine.]
Suddenly, there was a sound as Reinhard noticed.
Reinhard: [Subaru!]
A dark figure rushed at her as she pulled the club between her and that figure, and Elsa slashed, but her attack was blocked by the club. She clicked her tongue.
Elsa: [Again and again. You interfere!]
Reinhard made it there.
Reinhard: [That's enough, Elsa!]
Elsa threw her knife at him, only for it to veer off course.
Elsa: [Soon enough, I'll disembowel everyone here.]
She jumped back onto a broken perch.
Elsa: [Take good care of your bowels until then.]
She jumped away, and Reinhard turned to Subaru.
Reinhard: [Are you alright?]
Reinhard: (I almost failed in my mission.)
"Luna" rushed to Suabru's side, ignoring his own pain.
"Luna": [Are you okay?]
Reinhard sighed.
Reinhard: (I see... so you've completed your mission... Mine will have to continue for a bit longer, it seems.)
Subaru: [I'm fine. The club was really hard to lift, but I'm okay.]
Subaru: [A lot of this was pretty difficult, but I managed it seems.]
Subaru lifted her hand into the air.
Subaru: [My name is Natsuki Subaru! I helped you evade death from a heinous villain. Are we okay on that?]
"Luna" tilted his head in confusion.
"Luna": ["Okay?"]
Subaru: [It means "Are we clear on that?" So... Okay?]
"Luna": [O-okay.]
Subaru: [I helped you find this place, too, right?]
"Luna": [Oh yes, you did. I owe you a huge favour. I'll offer you anything within my power to repay you.]
Subaru: [Then I only have one request.]
She clicked her fingers.
Subaru: [Please tell me your name.]
Reinhard and "Luna" looked stunned. For a young girl like Subaru to risk her life and then ask for such a small favour. They couldn't comprehend it for a second. Then "Luna" laughed. He didn't understand anything, but he thought the way she said it was funny.
"Luna": [Emilo. Just Emilio.]
Subaru looked surprised at her laugh.
Emilio: [My name is Emilio. Just Emilio.]
Reinhard smiled.
Reinhard: (I'm happy for you, my friend. I have no doubt that Subaru will be eligible for it. You've found her.)
Emilio: [Thank you, Subaru. For everything.]
He offered his hand as Subaru took it and shook it. Felt was with Rom, looking over him.
Felt: [He's alive!!! He's alive! Thank god!]
Subaru: [Um, Felt. Not to tear you away from Old Man Rom, but could you return the insignia?]
Felt looked to Subaru and nodded.
Felt: [I'm sorry for stealin' it. It was dumb of me. But Mr. Knight. You should keep it hidden so no one can steal it again.]
"Luna" pouted in his seat as he waited for Subaru to retrieve the insignia and return it to him.
"Luna": [I don't want to hear that from you.]
Felt held it out to him as Reinhard's eyes widened. Felt dropped the insignia into Subaru's hand as Reinhard grabbed her arm.
Reinhard: [It can't be... two of them... on the same day?]
Felt: [Hey! Let go of me!]
Reinhard: [What's your name?]
Felt: [It's Felt.]
Reinhard: [And your family name? Your age?]
Felt: [I don't have anything as fancy as a family name! I'm... about 15, I think. I don't know my birthday. Now let go of me.]
Subaru: [Reinhard, what are you...]
Subaru looked concerned. Then suddenly, blood gushed from Subaru's stomach as they all looked in shock. Puck and Emilio began desperately healing her.
Subaru: (He's so cute looking, all worried about me like that.)
Eventually, Subaru's condition stabilised.
Emilio: [Her condition needs more healing, but she should be stable now...]
Then he saw it.
Emilio: [The stone... it's glowing.]
Reinhard: [I thought so.]
Felt: [What's going on? Let go.]
Reinhard: [I'm afraid I can't. You are a top priority in fulfilling my mission.]
Felt: [What?]
Reinahrd: [Emilio-kun. She's the one you've been looking for.]
Emilio: [I never expected... for the one I've been searching for... to find me.]
Emilio looked to Felt.
Emilio: [And Felt?]
Reinhard: [She is the one I've been looking for.]
Reinhard: (So I was right. I would find the person I was looking for... I thought it was Subaru, but it was...)
Reinhard looked to Felt.
Reinhard: [You must come with me for now. I'm afraid I can't let you refuse.]
Felt: [Huh? Hell no!]
Reinhard then drained her mana as she fell unconscious.
Emilio: [Reinhard!]
Reinhard: [I had no choice. I'll explain it to her when she wakes up.]
Emilio looked down at Subaru.
Emilio: [I'll do the same for her.]
Reinhard looked up at the moon.
Reinhard: [Today may be the last chance we have to gaze calmly at the moon.]
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To Be Continued
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Rating Out Of 10 For This Part:
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