The dragon car is speeding on the road, and you can't feel the shaking or wind in the dragon car which is protected from the wind.
Yuexing sat in the carriage, listening to the conversation between Subaru and deputy leader Mimi.
The expedition team has approached the big Flugel tree
A certain large-scale expedition team under Lu Xiu's command was captained by Wilhelm Van Astrea, a member of the Sword Saint family.
The expedition team of follower Veluhelum is divided into fifteen squads. The captains of each squad are served by veterans who participated in the speech in the hall. The composition of the squad is fifteen people per team. The total number of expedition teams led by Crusch
about two hundred and twenty people
At Uncle Flugel's place where the decisive battle took place, there was a baggage team that had set off first under Russell's instructions, carrying supplies and arranging formations.
Anastasia lent a thirty-man regiment of the orc mercenary group [Iron Fang] led by Ricardo. Ricardo made the overall decision here, and there were two people under him who served as deputy
The form of the leader
In addition to Mimi, the deputy leader also has Black Tarot.
Orange fur, only reaching the height of Subaru's waist. Cute facial features, and a pure white robe that just covers his head.
Yuexing listened to Subaru and their quiet conversation.
"But, although I don't have any doubts... you are really the deputy captain."
"Hmm—? Brother, have you met Mimi somewhere?"
Mimi, who had her hands folded, tilted her head, and Subaru vaguely smiled bitterly.
Meeting Mimi happened in the last reincarnation, so of course the two of them would not know.
"Don't worry about it. My name is Natsuki Subaru, um, are these two very capable?"
"Then, I don't care! And if Mimi and Black Tarot are together, they are the strongest! If Tibi is also there, they will be even more powerful! Super, the strongest! Boom!
!」
"Hey, that's right. I'll do it with my sister. Come on."
The reins of the firm and confident elder sister are barely held by the younger brother. The naughty elder sister and the serious younger brother.
"But that's really a huge amount of self-confidence. You can't be the deputy captain if you only have strength."
"Super skilled! Also, once the leader starts fighting, he will run rampant without caring about his surroundings! Black Tarot will work super hard! In place of my sister and the leader, I will give everyone instructions."
"That's it..."
"Although we will follow Crusch-sama's instructions as much as possible, we also have our own fighting methods. If we don't convey this to Natsuki-san first, it may cause confusion... Natsuki-san"
Subaru nodded.
"Is the Black Tarot an existence similar to a commander..." Yuexing thought
Rem, who was sitting aside, put his hand in Yuexing's palm.
"What's wrong, Rem? Are you a little nervous?"
"Rem will not be on the front line this time, but will be by Yuexing's side - because the regrets experienced by Ulgarum (the monster user) at that time will never happen again."
Rem's eyes revealed calmness, but were burning with determination
"Then just stay by my side with peace of mind, so that I can take care of Rem, right?" Yuexing said, holding Rem's hand.
"Yuexing..." Rem looked at Yuexing with a somewhat sad expression.
"It's okay, don't worry, I won't be the main force this time, right?" Yuexing said
"Subaru, I'll take care of you when the time comes." Yuexing looked at Subaru who was sitting aside.
"Yeah, give it your all!"
"What's wrong, little brother?——You look determined."
Suddenly, Ricardo, who was riding beside the dragon carriage, looked at Subaru and said with a smile.
Under the gaze of the dog beastman carrying a machete, Subaru changed his expression.
"Of course, it's a little late, but I made a good decision. I'm very capable of making up my mind, right? No matter what, I will never give up on the future even if I die."
"What a bold statement! I would be very happy if the lady were here! As expected, little brother, I feel that I am very suitable to be the lady's friend!"
"If that's not the case, it wouldn't be a bad idea to shake hands."
Yuexing looked at the large canine-like animal Ricardo was riding.
It can compete with large carnivores - lions and tigers from the original world, and its speed and physical strength are not weaker than those of earth dragons.
"By the way, what are you riding on? Is it also a dragon?" Yuexing asked
"This is a liger—" Ricardo replied
"Although the Liger's horsepower will be lower than that of the Earth Dragon, the relative sensitivity is at a different level. If the White Whale retreats and turns into a melee, it will be our home court. Let's see." Ricardo grinned, and then
Rubbing the liger's neck vigorously
"How about horse power? Even if dragons and dogs are universal means of transportation, they would still say that about the strength of animals' legs... So, I've never seen a horse before," Subaru said to Yuexing.
Yuexing nodded. Emilia had personally confirmed the existence of the horse, but since she had never seen it before, the popularity rate seems to be quite low.
Then Subaru's eyes turned back
"Is it because of this difference in horsepower that you use a dog sled to pull a cart with great fanfare? If you are worried about tiring the dogs before the war begins, wouldn't it be better to leave the transportation to the dragon cart as well?
?』
"You are responsible for your own luggage. There is no need to worry here. The liger used to pull trucks has been well trained for the purpose of the liger. It is impossible to ask others to do it. I think only beluga whales are
If it’s an enemy, it’s easy to fall.”
Subaru was stunned
"On the way, you might get picked up by thieves or something like that. It would be the worst if you waste time on unnecessary things and miss the opportunity. So, it's better to take care of your luggage yourself."
"...Seeing such a heavily armed regiment, a guy who has the courage to attack would not be a thief. Even if there is a guy who does such a thing, he is not brave, he is just trying to commit suicide in another way."
"That's right! Hahaha, okay." Ricardo smiled and waved, leaving the dragon car behind and chatting next to other cars.
"Master Ricardo, it seems that you go back and forth like that before the battle to ease everyone's tension."
Watching Ricardo go away, Rem whispered to Yuexing
"Yes, this is a good man."
…
The car has arrived
Arrival is five hours before scheduled time
In the night sky of the decisive battle, the bright moon has just risen
After the expedition team rendezvoused with the arranged advance team, they began to inspect weapons and armor and final confirmation of the operation.
Tsukisei and Subaru also participated in the conversation, and of course Youmu was also present. After deciding on the battle plan including their respective positions, they were free to move around until the scheduled time.
"It's time to prepare everything."
In the open space next to the burning torch stand, Yuexing took off the equipment from the car
A large rifle that is taller than a person is lying quietly in front of Yuexing in the form of parts.
Youmeng sat next to Yuexing, the orange flames and bright moonlight reflected on the silver-white armor, and her deep red eyes looked up at the starry sky, her eyes showing longing for the past.
Yuexing quietly wiped the parts and leaned against the roots of the big Frugel tree.
Place the assembled firearms next to the roots of the tree, and a faint stream of light flashes through the pitch-black exterior - that is the light that is triggered from time to time by the spell attached to the exterior.
Carefully taking off the necklace around her neck, the small pendant with Rem's mark on it kept swaying in the air, bringing Yuexing's thoughts back to the night before departure.
…
Knock knock knock——
Continuous knocking on the door broke the silence
The door was opened a crack
Squeak——
The door opened slowly, and a girl in light blue pajamas stood at the door, looking at the scene inside the room.
"Rem? Come in quickly..." Yuexing looked at Rem in surprise.
"Yeah," Rem lowered his head and responded in a low voice before walking into the room.
"It's so late, haven't you slept yet?" Yuexing said, gently placing the bracelet in his hand on the table.
"Rem can't sleep. I want to... come and see Yuexing..." Rem sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes a little dodgy.
"I see...it just so happens that I have remade this bracelet. Rem must wear it properly."
Yuexing picked up the bracelet on the table, gently opened Rem's right hand that was clenched due to uneasiness, and put the bracelet into the palm of his hand.
He took a long breath, leaned back on the chair, and took a sip of the tea in his hand, his eyes showing endless fatigue.
"Thank you for your hard work, Yuexing." Rem looked at the tired Yuexing, secretly made up his mind, and opened the left hand that he had always held.
"Yuexing..."
"What's wrong?" Yuexing looked over following the voice.
Rem shyly stretched out her left hand, a sky blue necklace with transparent crystals flashing in the air.
"Is this a gift from Rem?" Yuexing looked at Rem with a smile.
Rem nodded and said softly
"Although...even though it's a little sudden, Rem...Rem also wants to give Yuexing something..." He lost his voice as he spoke, his head always lowered.
Yuexing had mixed feelings in her heart. She walked forward, hugged Rem gently, and stroked Rem's head.
"Thank you." Tears couldn't stop pouring from my eyes.
"Eh? Why are you crying?" Rem looked a little confused and didn't know what happened.
They just hugged each other quietly without saying anything.
"Really, I have never seen Yuexing look like this..." Rem looked at Yuexing lovingly, with some relief in his eyes.
"I... I'm just a little too happy," Yuexing wiped the tears from her eyes and said with a smile.
"It's okay, Rem will always stay with Yue... eh?!"
The sound suddenly stopped
Yuexing kissed her, sealed Rem's lips, and held Rem's waist tightly with both hands.
Rem's eyes widened and his chest heaved violently.
At this moment, a thin trace of tears fell down his face, and Rem faced it with his eyes closed.
At this moment, time seems to stand still and we can feel each other's beating hearts.
I don’t know how long it took, but their lips parted, and Yuexing let go of Rem.
"Sorry, but I don't seem to want to wait any longer..." Yuexing said
Two lines of tears flowed from the corners of the blue-haired girl's eyes.
"Rem... I've been waiting... for this moment... for a really long time..." A smile appeared on Rem's face, but tears couldn't stop flowing.
Yuexing held Rem in her arms
"Rem, it can only be mine..."
"Rem...well, I will always be yours."
A cry of promise echoes in my ears
…
I can’t remember much about what happened next. I just remember that Rem was sleeping next to her bed, and when she woke up, she found that the necklace was already around her neck.
Wear the necklace carefully around your neck as a testimony of taking the first step. It is better to keep it well.
When he looked up again, Rem and Subaru were already not far away.