"The Witch Cult people are planning to attack Roswaal's territory. In order to defeat them, they want to use Crusch's power."
Straight to the point, Subaru stated his wish
"I see, Witch Cult?" Crusch nodded.
Silent for a while
"What's wrong? I should have told you before, this is the time for you to speak," Crusch said with a smile.
"No, so...that's what I said just now," Subaru said
"Could it be that you just want to make a request? What's the reason for your request? What result do you want? What are the benefits of agreeing to this request? We can't talk about it without making these explicit.
"It's negotiation"
Crusch looked bored at Subaru's performance.
"I'm sorry, I'm rude. Well, I don't have any experience in negotiating like this." Subaru smiled and scratched his head.
"It is necessary to understand your own immaturity, and don't worry about it. However, the meeting is limited to dinner only. Be careful, don't forget this. In this aspect, the person next to you controls it very well."
Subaru looked at Yuexing who was standing there
"Yes..., first of all, as for the reason for wanting to borrow power, that... is simply that the combat power is insufficient. Compared with the number of witch cultists, the number here is completely insufficient. As a result, it is impossible to resist the attack."
"It is indeed very simple, but isn't it enough to have Lord Mezass there? That person's ability to annihilate groups is also top-notch in Luknica, and the Witch Cult and his like are not enough."
"It might be possible if the opponent is a group, but no, there is only one Roswaal, and he will be dead when he is attacked in two places."
Subaru was referring to the village and the mansion, the two places where the Witch Cult attacked.
"I see, it's not incomprehensible. However, isn't this the neglect of Lord Mezasas as a lord? In order to protect the territory, it is the duty of the lord to maintain force. If you believe in your own power too much and neglect this point, you must not
I won’t lower my opinion of Border Boss anymore.”
"That's exactly what I said about this. In short, this is the reason why I can't resist the attack method I got from the clues of the Witch Cult. Combat power is what I want to call the power of quantity."
Subaru glanced sideways at Wilhelm.
Sensing the meaning of Subaru's gaze, Crusch let out a deep breath.
"But, the Witch Cult seems to be making some moves as expected," Crusch said in a low voice.
"Yes, well, but when the half-elf Emilia-sama stepped onto the stage, this side's actions were already expected."
Phyllis agreed with Crusch's words
"The matter has been taken care of. Next is the reason why the collaborators chose to be the leader and... their basis."
"The collaborator chose Miss Crusch. To put it bluntly, it is because this is the most likely possibility under the current situation. Yuexing, Rem, I, and I have also been taken care of in this way. It seems that it is easier to join forces than other candidates.
"
"Is it easy to talk..." Crusch sighed
"Ah, yes, so, let's come to Crusch-san..."
"Nazuki Subaru, please make some corrections first." Crusch stretched out his fingers meaningfully.
"It seems that I have caused some misunderstandings by treating you all as guests. I would like to apologize in advance."
"...The misunderstanding is, what's going on?"
"I don't regard you as enemies, but Emilia has long been a political enemy to me. Do you understand? Emilia and I have been enemies for a long time."
"No, but receiving us like this..."
"That's because we made a contract and agreed on your treatment. It's because of that that I entertain you in the house. If it's outside, the position of fighting remains unchanged."
"In other words, there is no intention to join forces. Is this the case?"
"It's saying that that matter has nothing to do with this matter. I should have said it before. Natsuki Subaru, if we want to form a negotiation, we must at least present the interests that allow both parties to accept the agreement. So far, it has only included reasons.
It’s just confirming the prerequisites, without telling the basis and the complete benefits of lending our troops to the other side, but——”
Crusch temporarily stopped talking here.
"It can be said that there is no need for evidence. When Emilia's origin spread throughout the city, we can predict that the Witch Church will take action. Whether the source of this information is certain or imaginary,
Products are all things that are close to physical evidence."
"In this case, the focus of the negotiation will be mutual benefits. In your case, you can use the power of the master to eliminate the threat of the Witch Cult. What about the master? Please explain this point."
"Pure, purely for the joy of helping others..."
"If we can mobilize just because of this, it would be somewhat ideal."
At this time, Subaru was a little anxious.
"Ah - well, for example, if we help out in desperate situations this time, we can sell the camp here a favor..."
"——When you accept this proposal, it means that Emilia is separated from the King's Chosen. Is this a statement that understands this?"
"Eh?"
"Of course, right? To completely leave the crisis of your own territory to other lords is to talk about the previous problems of the King's Weapon. If you fail to protect the people of your territory with law and force, how can you stand up and shoulder the entire country?
, Natsuki Subaru, one more time to correct the misunderstanding."
"You are carrying Emilia's fate to carry out this negotiation. The right and wrong of your speech are all linked to her. Your speech has the weight of Emilia's speech. Your judgment should not be arbitrary. What you say should not be arbitrary.
You can’t go back on your word easily.”
"Uh...this"
"Based on this, let me ask again - if this incident is a favor, it means the defeat of Emilia's camp. Is that really okay?"
Subaru looked at Yuexing anxiously, and Yuexing shrugged helplessly.
After all, Yuexing has never stated which side he supports.
"——Even so, I still want to lend a hand," Subaru said.
"...Even if it means leaving the King's Chosen?"
"As long as you have a life, that's fine. If you die, everything will be over." Subaru sighed.
Crusch looked at Subaru and his expression became serious.
"Understood - in that case, the Karustan family will not lend any combat power to you."
"It's as expected," Yuexing thought
"What?" Subaru yelled
"I repeat, the head of the house rejects your request for assistance to the Medras Territory—furthermore, the proposal to lend combat power to Emilia."
"Why, why? Fewer opponents is enough reward for them..."
"Didn't you notice? As for Emilia's separation, it will happen regardless of my intervention."
"As you said, without anyone's help, Emilia will not be able to protect the Medras Territory as a territory. That in itself means that Emilia is separated from the King's Choice, and it has nothing to do with my intervention.
"
"Rather, it would be a problem if other candidates found out about my involvement in Emilia's removal. As we all know, in this king's election, the one who is most advantageous from the current situation is the leader, so what to do at this time
We still have to avoid the situation of kicking out other candidates and being regarded as a thorn in the side by other camps."
"Are you going to ignore the people in Roswaal's...territory and that village who were attacked by the Witch Cult?"
Crusch looked at this side with cold eyes.
"Let's correct a misunderstanding first, and don't change the topic, Natsuki Subaru."
"It's Emilia who doesn't have the power to protect her territory. It's Emilia who loses her people because of her incompetence, not me."
Subaru stood there, speechless.
"It seems that I have finished what I wanted to say."
Crusch confirmed the time of the glowing magic engraved crystal on the door of the reception room.
"It's going to be the scheduled time soon," Crusch said and stood up.
"Really, do you really want to die without saving anything? Those guys in the village have no sins and no reason to die!" Subaru shouted.
"I should have said it before, it's not me who lacks strength..."
"I know it and still refuse to save me! Isn't it right!? Are you going to show off that you don't know because you are in another territory!?"
"I just plan to wait and see for a while, you..." Phyllis said
"Phyllis, forget it"
"But, Crusch-sama! I can't say enough about what I just said."
"This is unabashed courage. If you don't respond, it will violate my creed."
Although Phyllis seemed to be muttering something dissatisfied, she still obeyed Crusch's order and quietly retreated.
"Then, let me mention one more thing," Crusch said.
"That is—your words are not credible enough for the master to take action."
"It is indeed possible that the Witch Cult will take action, but after that, why can you specify the location and date of their next sniper attack?"
"The extent of their unknown origins is so complete that it is completely incomprehensible. How much harm they have caused all this time. Even so, they have not been eradicated. The fact that they have existed for hundreds of years is excellent evidence. The next time such a group of people will do evil
Okay, why do you know?" Crusch asked back
"That's...but, isn't it the same thing as what you just did?" Subaru asked
"I just don't think it's necessary to go to this step, but if you still can't accept it, please provide the basis for acceptance. If you can't do it, there is only one possibility."
"If you are also a witch cultist, then it would be natural for you to know, right?"
"Lord Crusch, please stop your nonsense."
Rem said to Crusch politely and with the same voice as usual.
"It's impossible for Subaru to be a member of the Witch Cult or something like that."
"I can guarantee this," said Yuexing on the side.
"In any case, because these reasons lack credibility, the master cannot help Emilia - after all, you are not given the authority to be a negotiator, right?" Crusch said
"Although I threatened you just now by carrying Emilia's advance and retreat on your shoulders, in fact this was a problem before. What you are carrying has nothing to do with it now."
Yuexing shook his head and looked at Subaru
"I told you, Subaru, this is impossible, so let's do it again, that white whale."
"Ah...it seems like this is the only way to go." Subaru sighed.
"Beluga?" Crusch's expression changed.
"Well, although this has nothing to do with the Karsten family at the moment, I would like to ask Mr. Crusch to lend us a dragon carriage."
"Dragon carriage..." Crusch's face darkened.
"Rem, you are responsible for this first."
"Ah...yes, yes" Rem didn't react at once
"Well, now, Subaru, Rem, let's go out for a walk," Yuexing said.