"The people coming over there are my mercenary group and the other half."
"Half?" Yuexing asked confused.
"The so-called half means literally. Originally, when the Iron Fang of the Sa family attacked the White Whale, only half of them came because the remaining half had other things to do."
"It would be bad if someone else broke into the street and got involved in the fight, right? So, their mission is to block off the other side of the street. Since they set out last night, they didn't have a chance to meet me.
"
After listening to Ricardo's explanation, Yuexing nodded to express his understanding.
Considering the possibility of a failed crusade and total annihilation, Anastasia's risk-averse judgment was not wrong, although she was a little bit disgusted with this behavior.
"So, are the remaining friends coming now? Who is leading the team over there?" Subaru asked
"It's Mimi's younger brother Tibi who is leading——! Just like Black Tarot, he can use the combined technique with Mimi——! It's very powerful——!"
Mimi raised her head and straightened her chest, answering Subaru's question with a proud look on her face.
"Wait a minute, but the other brother is very serious, so which brother is he like?"
"Although there are some things that make people feel uneasy, Tibi is a very talented child. She can do everything from valuation to negotiation. She is the lady's right-hand assistant. She is also good at dealing with Mimi. She is an upgraded version of Black Tarot!
"
"Don't say that, I feel like Black Tarot is pitiful..." Subaru said
"Huh?" Subaru made a confused sound.
Yuexing turned around and saw Julius on the blue earth dragon.
"Yo" Yuexing said hello
The group stopped
"Nice to see you again" Julius said
"Why are you meeting in a place like this? Julius is really leisurely, but here he was working hard just a few hours ago." Phyllis shook her ears.
"I can only express my shame at being said like this, but can you correct me a little bit? Phyllis, I am not the person named 'Julius'. By the way...my name is Yuri."
"Please explain it more clearly," Yuexing rolled her eyes.
Julius smiled awkwardly
"Suppose, just suppose, that a person with knight status joins a mercenary group and becomes a mercenary. This is absolutely not allowed. The knight Julius Euclius did not join the Iron Fang. Here
It’s just a man named ‘Yuri’”
"So, meow, it's still the same. The knightly rules of the old family are really troublesome - it's great that little Phyllis is a fallen noble~"
"It's not troublesome to be a knight, but it's a bit troublesome to have to worry about various things just to help my friends - although it doesn't matter, the confinement punishment of Julius Euclius is
It was lifted at midnight last night, let me explain this first.”
"What a boring pre-explanation... In this case, does the pseudonym still have any meaning?" Subaru curled his lips.
Yuexing turns his sight elsewhere
Phyllis and Ricardo watched as if they were watching a show, while Mimi also ran to the opposite team to find her brother.
At this time, Wilhelm drove the earth dragon close to the moon star
"I'm very grateful for this assistance. The combat power here has been greatly depleted due to the battle with the white whale... As a person who allows you to accompany me, I feel a little sorry."
"Old man, it's nothing..." Yuexing waved his hand
"Your expression has become better, Lord Wilhelm," Julius said to Wilhelm calmly.
"It's really different from the previous meeting... In this way, Reinhardt can also be redeemed."
"Yes"
Wilhelm stroked his chin with his hand and lowered his gaze
The people around watching their conversation had different expressions, including sympathy and peace of mind. Those who knew the facts mostly reacted like this.
Of course, only Subaru is completely confused about the situation
"I can't muster up the courage to face him. Although I understand that in his eyes it is not a fault and it is not out of malice, I still can't forgive myself - one day, I will be punished."
"Even if he just knows that you think so, it must be enough for him to feel at ease."
Wilhelm's answer was full of bitterness, but Julius still affirmed it.
Julius then looked at Yuexing
“I have to say thank you.”
"What?"
Julius jumped off the earth dragon lightly, then he raised his head, looked at Subaru and Yuexing sitting on Patrasio's back, and bent down
"This white whale crusade was originally a long-cherished wish of the Kingdom Knights. You have put an end to the disaster that countries have ignored for many years. I am grateful for this."
Julius thanked him with grace
"Thanks to you, people have been able to put aside those years of being afraid of fog - Lady Anastasia will surely be very happy."
"And, my friend's regrets for many years...can also come to an end."
"Hmm, are you referring to Reinhardt?" Subaru asked softly next to Yuexing's ear.
Yuexing nodded helplessly
Julius pondered for a moment and then looked at Subaru and Yuexing.
"Do you understand the current situation? The Iron Fang, which has a contractual relationship with Anastasia-sama, was originally only lent to Crusch-sama during the expedition against the White Whale... No, it was lent to you, do you understand?"
"Huh? Is this - like -? But what the lady said is clearly..."
"Sister, please be quiet for a moment."
A voice interrupted the former
Yuexing looked at Mimi. She heard what Julius said just now and wanted to interrupt, but was stopped by the kitten orc with the same face next to her. Probably, that was the capable younger brother they said.
"So, what do you want to say?"
"It's a simple matter. The moment the White Whale crusade was successful, we no longer had any reason to assist you. The so-called work was over - but now, where do you want to take them?"
"Ah ha ha ha ha! Julius is really forgetful. Didn't the lady say a lot of things before setting off, even though Mimi also forgot about it?"
"Please be quiet"
The voice was interrupted again
"Do you want to make a choice here whether to increase the reward for Iron Fang or refuse to accept reinforcements and continue fighting?" Yuexing said after thinking.
"After all, did you receive an instruction from someone to "raise the price as much as possible", or is it that our power is no longer needed?"
Showing the power behind him, Julius urged Subaru to make a decision
Wilhelm and the others beside him looked at Subaru who fell into silence without saying a word.
Subaru raised his head and looked at Yuexing
"Think about it again, Subaru," Yuexing reminded
Subaru's anxious eyes flashed with clarity, and an expression of sudden realization appeared on his face.
"If the White Whale's crusade is not over yet...then what can we say?" Subaru looked at Jusius and spoke solemnly.
I immediately felt that the eyes of the people around me changed.
"That's really interesting, let's take a look," Julius said
"Beluga, this thing comes from the Witch Cult. I know a guy from the Witch Cult, and he said this."
"There is a guy who knows the inside story and calls the white whale Gluttony. If that is gluttony in the sense of the Witch Cult, the reason why that monster appears must be related to the guy we are looking for next."
"Do you dare to gamble with your future?"
Sacrifice does exist, and the system has given a clear answer
After being silent for a while, Julius sighed deeply
"I'm qualified for now," Julius said.
"ah?"
"What's wrong? Don't worry, Iron Fang will continue to assist. The reward has already been paid by Lady Anastasia, is it absolutely fine?"
"What, such a reasonable attitude! You..." Subaru fell silent as he spoke.
"Well, even if the reward is gone, it's impossible to quit. If it's an idiot with a bad brain, it can be solved with just one blackmail, but if it's a powerful opponent, it will take more opportunities to blackmail it, right?
"
"In the end, we have to blackmail no matter what..." Ricardo interrupted the conversation.
"What, the liver's merchant mentality?" Yuexing couldn't help complaining.
Julius waited for Subaru's answer without saying a word.
"It's my fault, I'm sorry, I... apologize," Subaru said in a deep voice.
Hearing this apology, Julius closed his eyes and nodded slowly.
"This is where I want to apologize for being rude. Although I cannot take back all my words and deeds at that time, I sincerely apologize."
Julius responded to Subaru’s apology
Yuexing leaned on Dilong and watched this scene with relish
Subaru jumped off the dragon's back, stood in front of Julius, and opened his mouth slightly.
"I'm sorry, but! - I hate you so much. Although I feel sorry and thank you for coming here now, I still hate you so much. Really, from the bottom of my heart, I hate you so much!"
When Subaru said the last words, he shook his head from side to side at the same time, not hiding his inner disgust.
Julius looked confused, but suddenly his expression changed.
"That's good, because I don't think I can be friends with you either."
Julius raised his hair and said with a smile.
"After working together for a long time, these two people still haven't changed much," Phyllis muttered to the side.