——Then, the situation returned to the violently shaking dragon carriage.
In the hood of the car, Emilia and the children were all crowded together. She sat on the overlapping blankets, holding the trembling children's hands, and continued to monitor the situation outside.
In order to be able to solve the problem immediately in case anything happens, the person responsible for conveying the situation outside to Emilia is——
"The soldiers outside are clashing with others behind the scenes, and now a war has begun."
In Emilia's head, the voice of the live battle situation outside sounded. With a leisurely voice, it was Parker who did not show up but was observing the situation outside.
"Do you know the number of enemies?"
"It's twice that of ours... Well, it doesn't matter at all, the soldiers' combat effectiveness is quite good."
Emilia didn't let her fighting spirit and nervousness show on her face, and agreed with Parker during the mental call.
Even if he has not materialized, Elf Parker still has a way to know what is going on outside. Emilia listens to his words and understands the situation of the battle.
"If it is materialized in a meaningless way, it will be impossible to laugh if there is a lack of energy. And if
If it is found, it may be regarded as a toy by children.”
"Including Parker's cuteness can make children forget their uneasiness, so I think that's good too."
"Don't make terrible suggestions, my daughter. In short, this is probably the situation outside."
While bickering during the mind call, Emilia thanked Parker for his report, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised and stiff, indicating that she was angry at her own powerlessness.
"……Pleiades"
After calling the black-haired boy's name softly, Emilia shook her head at her own weakness.
It's like asking for help, I don't have the right to call his name
Now, I am calling his name, not to ask for his help, but -
"Don't worry, everyone! No matter what happens, big sister will protect you!"
Just like what Subaru did to Emilia, just borrowing courage from his name
Emilia's call made the shrinking children raise their heads. The children who were huddled together in tears looked at each other after hearing Emilia's words, and then said in unison:
"I-I'm fine!" "Big sister is the one, don't worry!" "It's already been made an appointment, so it's okay! I will never let go!"
As soon as he heard it, he knew he was trying to show off his strength, and the children held on to Emilia's hands and feet.
Her hands and feet, as well as her shoulders and waist were wrapped around each other. The body temperature of others made Emilia freeze. However, it was definitely not a feeling of aversion to contact - she just noticed something strange about their words at the same time.
"Appointment...Who did you make an agreement with? Why?"
"You can't leave the promise of big sister alone" "Because big sister will get into trouble as long as we are not together."
Come-" "No one will worry him if he's not watching."
The series of answers surprised Emilia. They were simply over-protecting herself and looking down on herself.
——But it is incredible, but it is also filled with strong care.
Emilia's chest felt throbbing when she thought that she was like a certain person.
Once she noticed it, she couldn't ignore the pain in her chest. The pain asserted its existence at an accelerated pace, gently tugging at Emilia's heart, leaving her confused and confused.
Guided by the pain, Emilia asked.
"You said you were worrying him...who is that person?"
"Ah, no, we can't talk...!"
Upon hearing the question, Petra's face changed greatly. The person who shouted out was Petra. She puffed up her lovely red cheeks and tried desperately to cover up the voice, but it was too late.
"It's Subaru——!" "Subaru said it!" "He said he was worried about his lonely big sister!" "Subaru...ah, I accidentally said it..."
The children rushed to say the name, and the last one covered his mouth in panic.
"Ouch?" When she found out that everyone had said it, Petra held her head and groaned.
However, Emilia, who blinked, did not notice their appearance.
"Pleiades……?"
Emilia had a premonition, and she could feel his breath from the children's voices.
However, it couldn't be like this. The negative mood defeated the speculation. After all, I had hurt him with my excessive words and left him in the distant royal capital.
When Subaru most hoped that Emilia would lend a helping hand, Emilia turned her back to him. This was undoubtedly a major betrayal.
Then why did Subaru's name appear when Emilia asked someone for help?
It shouldn't be like this, it can't be like this
——Emilia’s life is not what she expected
Being betrayed, denied, and alienated is normal for Emilia
Being believed, affirmed, and needed is something that Emilia cannot understand.
That’s why he refuses to treat himself kindly, gentle and willing to sacrifice everything for Subaru
What Emilia couldn't believe was not the care Subaru paid for her. She couldn't believe that she was worthy enough to let Subaru do this.
Therefore, if one day you are going to be alienated, then you might as well take the initiative to alienate the other person first.
Before the decisive things that have accumulated between the two collapse.
If that's the case, then why——
"Subaru has been to the village? He's back?"
In the awkward silence of the children, only Emilia murmured stupidly
Now the dragon chariot is still shaking violently, and the knights guarding it are still fighting against the intruders. Emilia has the mission to protect the children, and now she should make this her top priority.
However, Emilia's heart was deeply shaken by the shaking of the dragon carriage.
——If Subaru had returned to the village, the villagers would have followed the instructions and left the village to take refuge, but the people in the expedition team seemed to be too familiar with this unfamiliar territory.
There are so many unnatural places. As long as Natsuki Subaru exists alone, he can easily connect to the answers.
If Subaru joins the expedition team, then Ram will not reject them. To the villagers, Subaru is the benefactor who saved the village, so naturally he will not refute his proposal.
The most important thing is to stay in the village with the expedition team to attract the enemy's attention so that the villagers can evacuate with him first. This is very similar to what Subaru would do. It's so unique to him.
That fits the behavior of Natsuki Subaru whom Emilia knows so well——
"Why……"
Talking to himself is stained with incomprehension and sadness, and his blue-purple eyes are slightly shaking due to the rising emotions.
If it was Subaru's actions from beginning to end, then his behavior was completely the same as before. Even though he hurt him so deeply and alienated him, Subaru was still like this.
"Obviously I made him hurt and sad...why, Subaru did it for me again..."
I really don't know why he would do this.
At the King's Selection venue and at the training ground, Subaru, who was seriously injured both physically and mentally, was asked this question by Emilia.
At that time, Subaru did not answer Emilia
So now, Emilia still doesn’t know the answer
Let's end it without knowing the answer. Emilia has given up on their relationship.
"Why……!"
"of course……!"
Emilia's voice was filled with tears, and Petra, blushing, said excitedly
Her reaction was as if she knew the answer to the question. Emilia looked at the girl
However, before the two of them could say anything, the dragon car was struck by a shaking that was beyond the past.
"——!?"
The dragon cart snaked at a rapid speed, and the bodies of the people inside were also shaken from side to side. Emilia immediately grabbed the side of the cart and stretched out her hands to hold the children in her arms as much as possible.
However, the dragon carriage had no stable idle time and continued to snake, as if it was escaping from something. At the same time, a voice sounded in Emilia's head.
"Liya, someone is coming from behind at a very fast speed——"
Parker urged her to be alert. Emilia raised her head and looked behind the dragon carriage.
The hood of the carriage was dancing in the wind, and something was looming outside, approaching the dragon carriage, forcing it to snake.
"I……!"
We must step forward, Emilia must take action immediately
However, when she wanted to stand up, her body was restrained by the light weight and unable to move. Lowering her gaze, she saw the children holding on to her hands and clothes and refusing to let go.
"You can't let him go!" "You can't go out—!" "I made an appointment with him!"
The children each held Emilia tightly and refused to let go.
The shackles that could be thrown off as long as they knew each other, but Emilia did not move, staring at Emilia's face, Petra shouted with an expression that was about to cry.
"Onee-chan, do you want Subaru to cry!?"
"——!?"
The girl's cry caused a violent shock, not only to Emilia's heart but also to the snake's dragon carriage.
The dragon car braked suddenly and centrifugal force struck. Emilia carried the children and swung into the air. She reflexively fell onto the blanket to protect the children from falling.
Swallowed by the shaking and blanket, Emilia shook her head and tried to hold herself up.
"What just happened..."
"Liya, coming from directly behind!"
Parker materialized next to his face and pointed behind the tilted truck bed.
Following his voice and movements, Emilia quickly jumped up, protecting the children behind her, and at the same time released her magic power. The cold air caused the temperature in the car to drop rapidly.
As Parker said, someone approached the dragon carriage, and then the hood was lifted
Then, Emilia, who was about to block the intruder, was stunned.
"Why--"
The young man, breathing heavily and shaking his shoulders, climbed into the dragon carriage.
His appearance confused Emilia, and her blue-purple pupils shook violently.
Shaking her lips, forgetting the situation, Emilia called the name in a weak voice