Wrath Chapter 5: Pressure
"There is no need for that, Subaru." Reinhard had said in a concerned voice. Subaru opened his eyes and calmly he said to his friend,
"I want you to know Rein that the Purge King knows we are coming and that he has Halibel the Admirer and Cecilus the Blue Lightining under his wing."
"What?"
"I know it sounds far fetch with Cecilus since he works under Vollachia but I know for a certain that the Purge King has him under his wings. I do not know why but I need you to trust me on this, Rein."
Reinhard looked at Subaru with a bit skeptical yet he didn't detect any lying from his friend, causing him to understand just how dire the situation has become. He took a moment to process the new information before he asked,
"How do you know all of this, Subaru?"
Subaru was hesitant at first, yet he knew that his friend should know the fate of Natsuki Subaru from this world. He closed his eyes while taking a deep breath before revealing to Reinhard:
"Because I'm not from this world, Reinhard. Me, Frederica, Petra, and Wilhelm are from another version of this world. From what you've told me about being only four candidates means that this world's Crusch and Wilhelm failed to kill the White Whale."
"..."
"This sucks because that means you don't know that Wilhelm is your grandfather."
"...what?"
"Sorry sorry sorry, I know it is a lot of information to give out in such little time but we need a new plan and fast. The Purge King...or well the other me, is preparing his own counter measures since he knows I'm coming to rescue Emilia-tan."
"...what do you propose?"
"That's the thing, I want your output on things. Maybe together we can quickly come up with a plan that can work."
"Very well but might I suggest we also involve Otto Suwen? He is vital to this operation as well."
("I know that it must suck having been on debt for who knows how long but I promise you that I will get you free from that.")
Subaru had recalled in his last loop that he made a promise to this world's Otto that he would make sure that he gets free from his debt, similar to how he freed Otto Suwen from Pride's world of his debt with Russell. This caused him to quickly change subjects:
"Before anything Rein, I want to help Otto. I want him freed from his debt with Russell with your help."
"I...I don't know if I can do anything about that, Subaru. I may be the Master Swordsman but I also have limits of what I can do."
"What? I thought you could do almost anything, Rein! Hell, you can beat anybody with all those hacks! There has to be something that you can do that'll help poor Otto."
"I...I'm sorry."
Subaru crossed his arms has he thought about what he had done in the Sin Archbishop of Pride's world. He knew that with help from Reinhard of that world, the two helped free that world's Otto from his debt.
'But why? There has to have been a reason...'
He thought and thought, trying desperately to find an answer to this problem until he came up with an idea. Not sure if it could work, he asked Reinhard:
"What if Otto takes credit in beating the Purge King? Could that help free him from his debt?"
"That is possible...it is a bit of a long shot, but it is a possibility."
"As long as there is a chance, I'll take it!"
Subaru said as he found something that could help this world's Otto with his debt issue. With a possible solution to this, he turned back to the original topic, coming up with an idea that could help take down the Purge King and those that follow him.
"Since my counterpart knows we are coming, we do a head on assault. Push our way through until we get to him."
"Th-That might be a bit reckless, Subaru."
"True but he won't expect reckless. All this time I've been trying to outsmart him but unlike the other one, this one seems to have something to help him keep himself one step ahead of me."
Subaru says this as he recalls his fight with the Sin Archbishop of Pride, viewing him and the Purge King as equal in intelligence but due to having different allies on their side, making things more on the Purge King's favor than the Sin Archbishop of Pride. Reinhard looked at Subaru with a serious facial expression at first before just giving him a nod, seeing that the only way to beat the Purge King is by going with Natsuki Subaru's plan. Just as the carriage stopped, Reinhard and Subaru got out to quickly inform Otto and the knights of the new plan. As they make their way outside, Subaru wanted to speak with Frederica in private first before discussing the plan with Otto.
"Frederica, is it okay if we speak for a moment?"
"Um sure thing, Subaru-sama." Frederica had said in a slightly hesitant tone.
"I'll join too." Petra said with an enthusiastic tone which made Subaru feel bad for what he is going to say next.
"S-Sorry Petra, but I need to talk with Frederica alone."
"B-But I want to help!" Pleaded Petra, wishing to do something rather than be on the sidelines. Subaru looked a bit sad towards the little girl, knowing that he doesn't want to let her down yet this was something that required only Frederica to know.
"I'm sorry Petra but this is between me and Frederica. I promise that we will let you know what is going on after we take down the Purge King."
"...okay."
Petra looked down sad before Otto approached the group to distract Petra for a bit, seeing that Subaru needed some help with the little maid. As Otto and Petra walk away, Subaru looked down for a moment, feeling guilt that he couldn't involve Petra especially with the sad eyes she gave him. After having a moment of getting that guilt out of his system, he could hear Frederica ask in a respectful manner:
"What would you like to talk about, Subaru-sama?"
Subaru looked at Frederica with a serious facial expression, knowing that he is going to need her help if they are going to beat the Purge King. He stood silent for a few seconds, causing Frederica to slightly worry until he finally spoke.
"Frederica, I know where your counterpart is."
"My...counterpart?" Frederica asked in a curious voice.
"The you from this world...she is not doing so well and needs help. The Purge King is...threating her with Garfiel and Ryuzu." Subaru spoke with a hesitant tone, unsure how the blonde haired maid was going to take the news. She just stood silent, unsure on how to take in the information.
"...We have to stop the Purge King." Frederica spoke in determination.
"We will but first we will need you and Petra together to get your counterpart out of the—"
"Petra should be away from that place." The blonde haired maid spoke confidently as she cut off Subaru. The boy was taken aback for a second before nodding at what she said.
"I know but every knight will be busy with the plan. Wilhelm will be helping Rein in taking on both The Purge King's guards while Otto and me go to rescue Emilia-tan." Subaru explained in a calm manner.
"...then it will be my responsibility to protect Petra-chan." Frederica said, somewhat hesitant at this yet knowing that it is her job to protect the little maid. Subaru nodded before the two returned to the group.
"Okay, we are back." Subaru exclaimed.
"Subaru-dono, I do not wish to sound harsh but this might be a foolish plan and a bit reckless."
"Hehe...I know but that is what I'm counting on."
Wilhelm and the others looked at Subaru with a confused facial expression, unsure on what the boy means by this.
"Okay, let's get started." Subaru said with the group agreeing.
The Purge King took a moment to think as he started to return back to his checkpoint. He was curious on multiple things such as why his counterpart chose to live rather than to use Return By Death and what his counterpart did to attack Puck.
'He has some kind of ability, an invisible attack...an invisible providence on his disposal. Thanks for the heads up, other me.'
The Purge King smiled for a second with satisfaction since he uncovered something that Natsuki Subaru would use on him. As he thought about this, his thoughts moved to why his counterpart didn't allow himself to die since there is Return By Death considering how he is able to change what happens in each loop. Normally he wouldn't want to use that ability either, he hates it but he knows when that ability needs to be used. Not only that but he saw the way that he was afraid of dying as if he won't Return By Death.
'Something is off by this, the way he looked...could it be that...'
The Purge King was trying to puzzle things together but his thought process was interrupted when he heard Cecilus speak to him:
"My liege, are you alright?" Cecilus asked in a calm manner.
"Huh...oh right, yeah I'm fine. Just thinking."
"What 'bout, boss?" Halibel asked in a curious manner.
"Nothing of concern...no, actually I want to ask you two if you are ready to fight the Sword Saint himself?"
"Of course I am!" Cecilus spoke out in excitement.
"Yeah, sure. Why not?" Halibel spoke in his calm demeanor, showing no signs of fear or confidence.
"Well we are going to prepare because Reinhard van Astrea is headed this way as we speak."
Both Cecilus and Halibel were surprise to hear this, with Cecilus being excited to have his fated rematch with the Sword Saint while Halibel looked indifferent about it. As The Purge King was about to give his orders to the two, they all turned towards one of the mercenaries that entered the room abruptly by opening the doors in a rather rude manner. The Purge King sat on his throne with a curious look as he knows that his counterpart is trying out a new plan while both Cecilus and Halibel were preparing their weapons in case of any hostility. The mercenary ran close to the trio before needing a moment to catch his breath.
"Hm. What seems to be the problem, minion?" The Purge King spoke calmly to which the mercenary found it scary. The mercenary took a few seconds to catch his breath before finally being able to respond to the Purge King's question:
"We have...a situation..."
"Yeah, I know. What is the situation?" The Purge King spoke with an annoyed voice, scaring the mercenary since he doesn't want to piss off his boss. He took a few seconds to calm down before finally being able to answer properly:
"We are under attack."
"Under attack?" Cecilus asked in a confused facial expression, confused by what he heard since nobody just attacks Pandamonium unless...
"By whom?" The Purge King asked with a hint of curiosity in his voice.
"Th-The Sword Saint himself with a large group of knights!"
"Wait what?" The Purge King said in a surprised tone, not expecting this.
"So Reinhard is here." Cecilus said as he got his katanas ready for battle. The Purge King took a moment to think on the new situation.
'What the hell is my counterpart up to now?! A full on attack? What the hell kind of plan is that?'
The Purge King was dumbfounded by this yet he thought of this as an opportunity to test out a theory. He stands up which catches the mercenary, Cecilus, and Halibel's attention. As he gets their attention by standing up, he takes a moment before he looks at his mercenary to tell him in a calm tone:
"Get all the mercenaries. We are going to war."
"U-Understood my liege."
The mercenary nodded at The Purge King with hesitation before quickly running out of the throne room, both in fear of the Purge King and determination since he gets to be in a battle. As the mercenary left, Cecilus and Halibel both looked at their leader to see what is his orders to them. The Purge King can see this yet he was more interested in his counterpart's foolish plan.
'Compared to last time, this one is the dumbest plan. A full assault in my heavily guarded safe heaven. And for what? To bring a whole damn crew to rescue my Emilia-tan! Like hell I will let that happen, even if you are one of four people with color.'
The Purge King had a determined facial expression has these thought rushed all around his mind, having a sense that he must protect Emilia no matter what. He looks at his two guards and says to them:
"Follow me."
"Yes my liege."
"Sure thing, boss."
The two guardians nodded at their leader before they followed him outside the throne room through the main entrance, Halibel somewhat skeptical on what is going to happen next and Cecilus excited for some combat. As the three were walking out of the throne room and into one of the large hallways, the trio could see many mercenaries making their way towards the front of their base of operations. As they watch this, they could all feel a powerful aura being emanated from the entrance to the place. Cecilus was already too excited that he turned towards the Purge King and kneeled to him out of respect while saying:
"My liege, please allow me to go on my own to face Reinhard van Astrea. I would be eternally grateful."
The Purge King stood silent for a moment, seeing how enthusiastic the Blue Lightning was in wanting to fight the Sword Saint. He took a moment to think on this since he does wish for Cecilus to help him on his plan yet he does want to keep Reinhard busy.
"You do realize that he will have all of his divine protections with him, right?" The Purge King questioned Cecilus.
"I'm well aware of that but I have a plan." Cecilus spoke with confidence.
"Go ahead then, just don't get yourself killed."
"Understood my liege." Cecilus said as he went off on his own, feeling confident in himself and excited to defeat Reinhard van Astrea. As Cecilus left, the Purge King turned towards Halibel.
"Do you wish to join him as well?"
"Nah, I gotta protect ya, boss." Halibel said in his calm manner.
"Hm. Alright."
The Purge King was fine by this and quickly with Halibel, the two went to look outside of their base of operations to see the fight between the knights and his mercenaries.
"Do you see that, Halibel?"
"Um...what do ya want me ta see here exactly, boss?" Halibel asked with a curious tone.
"All of this is unnecessary. Those knights are just sending themselves to an early grave."
"But what 'bout the Sword Saint?"
"Considering that Cecilus is going to take him out of the equation, those knights down there aren't going to last long." The Purge King said with a blank expression, something that Halibel was able to notice yet he did not question. The two continued watching until the wolf human spotted something while smoking his special herb.
"Hey boss, why is there another of ya?"
"Hm."
The Purge King looked down at the direction Halibel was looking at to see his counterpart running in the battlefield with the merchant and the old man by his side.
'Why am I not surprised? Regardless, I know where you are now, other me.'
The Purge King turned towards Halibel to signal him that they are going off now. The wolf human nodded at this before following the Purge King towards their location.
"So, are we gonna take care of yer other you?"
"Spot on, Halibel. That asshole won't know what'll hit him."
"You got it, boss."
Halibel nodded at his leader before the two made their way down to the first floor.
Subaru and his group continued on the full assault with the boy from another world looking up at the base of operations, noticing a glimpse of someone looking down at them before returning his focus on the fight. He dodge a couple of attacks before allowing Wilhelm to cut them down easily. As Subaru and his group pushed forward with everything they got, Reinhard took the lead and was able to knock down many mercenaries with ease. As the group were making their way towards the entrance, Subaru looked far into the distance to see that Frederica and Petra were making their way towards the secret entrance that Subaru remembered from the previous loop.
'Okay, they are inside. Now it's time to exact the next phase of the plan.'
Subaru turned towards Otto and Wilhelm, alerting the two that it is time. The two nodded at him before they started to work on their parts. Wilhelm approached Reinhard as the two lead the group of knights deeper into the Purge King's base of operation to deal with the large amount of mercenaries while Otto and Subaru waited for the right moment to slip away from the fight undetected to find Emilia's room. As Reinhard was able to cut down every single mercenary with ease, he eventually noticed someone familiar off on the distance.
"...is that...?"
The familiar figure smiled at him before running off onto another hallway, causing the Sword Saint to hesitate on whether he should follow it or not. As he was about to ignore the familiar figure and continue the plan, Wilhelm noticed this when he also spotted the familiar figure.
"If I may, you should probably make sure that person doesn't find Subaru-dono."
"Are you sure Wilhelm-sama? I would not like to diverge from Subaru's plan." Reinhard spoke with some doubt towards himself.
"Hm. It is understandable to want to follow Subaru-dono's plan but I fear that whoever we saw might be a bigger threat to Subaru-dono." Wilhelm spoke in a respectful manner, trying his best to not view this Reinhard in a bad light considering that this version of the Sword Saint didn't kill Theresia like his version from his world. Reinhard was still unsure but after giving it some thought, he agreed with Wilhelm that it is probably for the best to stop this familiar figure, or at the very least check who it is. The Sword Saint nodded at the old butler before going off on his own, confident that he can handle this familiar figure all on his own. As Reinhard went on his own, Wilhelm looked at the knights and began to lead them into the fight against the thousands of mercenaries. While Wilhelm and the knights continued to fight, Subaru and Otto both continued to run through the hallway with Subaru having remembered where they need to go exactly.
"Natsuki-san, are you sure this was a wise plan?" Otto asked as they were halfway, a bit uncertain of this plan.
"It may look reckless but that is the point, the Purge King would be expecting a more intelligent like plan but he won't be expecting recklessness." Subaru said in a confident tone, knowing that his plan will work for a bit before his counterpart realizes what he is doing. Otto looked at him for a moment before looking forward, seeing that this plan could work yet he was still skeptical. As the two were getting close to the giant door, Subaru felt a headache once again with memories of the Purge King's life starting to enter.
("Yo, you're here again after quite a while, is Lia the reason you came?")
("The door, open it.")
("Mmh, what is that, that tone is, if you spoil the father's mood he might not let you see his daughter you know, the feelings of a father having a daughter at such a ripe age, if you could understand that more it would make me happy..")
("Puck.")
("You endured it until you're left anxiously shaking like this again, so it can't be helped. That effort of yours is commendable, so I'll let it slide just this once.")
("Well poking at that blind spot, the idea that if there is a keyhole, then one must find a key that matches it, is usually the way. But if someone else tries to imitate this, it would become a difficult matter for them.")
("There's also a magic spell there, so if someone other than me tried something similar, immediately that news would get to you and me both, and then I would definitely be there with Lia.")
Subaru paused as the headache was a bit much for him to continue running, worrying Otto since he doesn't know what is going on.
"Natsuki-san?!"
"...don't worry Otto, I think...that's the last of the headache." Subaru said in a weak voice, still trying to shake off the headache. As he was able to get the memories to stop pouring into his mind, he did find this quite useful.
'So that's how I can get into Emilia's heavily guarded room...also this bastard is nowhere near the same like the Sin Archbishop of Pride. He is...a scared boy in the end.'
Subaru had stumbled upon a memory that shows his counterpart of this world unable to cope with the things he had done and is using Emilia to help let loose of the pain and guilt he is suffering. Seeing this caused him to hesitate on how he can beat this version of him since he can tell that the divergent point was the loop where Rem had died and Ram was trying to kill him because of it.
'Could he be reasoned with? Doubt it but it is a possibility. He isn't too insane like Pride but...he knows he is doing bad things.'
While Subaru was hesitant when thinking this, he looked around to see that they are close to Emilia's room. Once reaching the large door, both Otto and Subaru looked around to make sure there is nobody around. As they confirm that it's only them two, Otto looked at the large door and was worried since he noticed the amount of keys they would need in order to open Emilia's room.
"Natsuki-san, how do you plan to get in? We don't have all the keys at all!" Otto exclaimed in concern.
"I am aware of that Otto but those keys aren't the way to open the door."
"What?"
Subaru approached the door carefully and quickly started to knock while shouting:
"Puck! I know you are in there."
Otto was puzzled by what Subaru was doing while Subaru himself knocked a bit more before walking away from the door. There was a moment of silence with Otto getting tense while Subaru looked serious, knowing that it's a matter of time before the beast of the end will appear before them.
"Um Natsuki-san...is something suppose to happen?" The merchant asked in a nervous and uncertain tone.
"Hm...this is weird and awkward." Subaru said in a dumbfounded way to which slightly annoyed Otto.
"Seriously? We can't afford to waste—"
Otto was cut off when a bright light appeared in front of the door. The merchant was on guard by the floating cat while Subaru looked up with a serious facial expression. He was coming face to face with Puck once again though unlike the previous Puck, he knows that they are not on the same side at least for now. Puck looked at the two boys, viewing Otto as a slight threat since he notices his defensive side while he was surprised to see Subaru.
"Subaru, is it that time...wait, you look a bit different."
"I know I do Puck but right now we don't have any time to waste."
"Oh. I see. Reinhard is here. Yeah, I can see why you are in a rush but first..." Puck had a moment of pause as his expression had change from a neutral into a serious one, creating a couple of icicles all around the two boys. "Who are you?"
'Of course this would happen.'
Subaru thought to himself as he sees that the great spirit contracted to Emilia was threatening not only his life but his friend's life as well.
"Wh-What now, Natsuki-san?!" Otto said as he was unsure on what they can do to get out of the situation they find themselves in.
"Don't worry Otto, allow me to handle this." Subaru spoke with confidence to his friend before changing his attention to Puck. "Puck, my name is Natsuki Subaru. Emilia-tan's one and only knight. So let me see her."
"Lia's knight? That's a new one." Puck said in an interested tone.
"You may not believe me but I am Natsuki Subaru...just not from this world."
"Oh, this should be interesting to hear." The great spirit says this as he finds whatever Subaru says unbelievable.
"It is true Puck, even you can tell that I'm not lying or have any malice."
"That may be but an insane man would believe his own lies."
"Okay then let me prove something, I know about Emilia-tan more than even the Purge King himself." Subaru said with a smile on his face, something that Puck took notice on.
"Then start talking and quick before I change my mind." Puck spoke with an annoyed tone of voice. Subaru took a moment to think on all of the times and talks he had with Emilia during the one year of peace and bonding. He had learned many things of Emilia but there were a few crucial details that would help him prove to Puck that he knows Emilia.
"I am aware of why she joined the royal selection. It was to help find a way to help the elves in Elior Forest. I know about someone known as Mother Fortuna. Emilia-tan wouldn't talk about her a lot but she does mention that me and Fortuna share similar scary eyes. There is also the time you were there for Emilia-tan when she woke up after she was freed from her slumber."
"Okay, what are you getting at, "Natsuki Subaru" ?" Puck asked as he was on his guard, not expecting this Subaru to know this much about his daughter.
"The point is that this is wrong, Puck. Emilia-tan should be free. She shouldn't be locked up at all." Subaru spoke in a calm and respectful gesture.
"What would you know? I'm doing this to protect my daughter!" Puck shouted with anger, tempted to kill the two boys. Before he could, the three of them could hear a female voice say,
"Puck? Is everything alright?"
Subaru and Otto both looked at each other as they notice the voice coming from the large locked door. The two understood that it was Emilia herself, causing Puck to turn towards the door for a moment. Subaru turned towards the door and knew that this was now or never,
"Emilia-tan!"
"S-Subaru?"
Emilia spoke with a soft voice to which Puck gave a death stare at the boy for having said anything. Subaru noticed this and quickly he continued to say,
"Emilia-tan, are you okay?"
"Y-Yes, are you going to come in?"
"Lia, don't listen to this imposter."
"Imposter?" Emilia asked in a confused tone.
"Puck."
"Sorry but you are done here."
Puck responded to Subaru saying his name, attempting to send his icicles towards not only Subaru but also Otto. Before he could though, Subaru used his invisible providence ability to stop the cat spirit. This caught Puck off guard all the while Subaru turned towards Otto to tell him to start running. The merchant boy nodded and began to run while Subaru stayed, knowing that running isn't going to help him specifically. As Puck was regaining his composure, the room started to freeze for a moment with the cat like spirit preparing to end the life of Natsuki Subaru.
"You should've run like your friend did."
"I wanted him to run because things were going to get heated right now."
"Is that so? Then let's cool things down a bit."
Puck says this as he starts to freeze the place, leaving Subaru's body in an extremely cold environment yet the boy's strong mind and determination allowed him to stand up tall.
"Puck, I have met you in my world and in another version of this world. In both, you have shown that you trust Emilia-tan and protect her but here...you are a terrible father."
"..."
Subaru looked at Puck directly in the eyes, not afraid of the wrath he was about to get from the beast of the end. The two stared each other down with Puck preparing to kill Subaru for that statement he made until:
"Puck, open this door." Emilia spoke with a more serious voice, something both Subaru and Puck were not prepared for. Although he did not wanted to, he didn't want to disobey his daughter. As he goes to open the door, he begins to respond to what Subaru said in a cold manner:
"You are lucky she wants me to open this door, because the moment I get you alone, I'll make sure you suffer for what you said before you die miserably. I have worked hard as Lia's father to protect her, I won't have some outsider say otherwise."
"Regardless Puck, this is wrong and you know it!"
The two just stared each other once again for a few seconds, both of them thinking differently than the other before returning their focus on the door. Once it was unlocked and opened, Emilia stood on the other side with an angry facial expression.
"Wh-what's wrong, Emilia-tan?"
"You two shouldn't be fighting! Also...wait..." There was a pause as she started to notice that Subaru looked differently than she remembered. "Subaru, you look well now. Why is that?"
"W-Well Emilia-tan...how do I explain this without sounding confusing? Um...I'm Natsuki Subaru."
"Y-Yes?" Emilia looked puzzled at the boy in front of her.
"And well—"
"Oh it doesn't matter, it's just nice seeing you smile again. Happy again. Come, let me give you a lap pillow like always." Emilia had cut off Subaru as she went back into her room to prepare for his lap pillow. Subaru was confused by this for a moment until something came to mind, causing him to feel a strong fear in his heart.
"Puck...can I have a word with you in private?"
The cat like spirit didn't like this but was curious to know what the person he currently hates wanted to say. As he closes in on the boy, Emilia sits down and prepares her lap until she notices that something seemed off of this Subaru. Before she could say anything though, Puck and Subaru have their conversation with Subaru asking:
"Puck, how long has Emilia-tan been here?"
"Well let's see...over a year to say the least."
"W-Wait, she has been here all this time? Hasn't left or anything like that?"
"Nope, you should know better than anybody, if you were him." Puck said in a disrespectful manner, wanting to insult the Natsuki Subaru in front of him. Before the boy could respond, the ground starts to shake intensely.
"That must be Reinhard...Puck, we need to get Emilia-tan out of here and fast!"
Subaru spoke with concern yet determination, knowing that the fight is coming to them yet Puck just stood there, watching him with a blank expression.
"Look Puck, if you want her to be safe, we need to get her out of here!"
"I don't think so... "Natsuki Subaru"."
The room turned cold for a moment as Subaru himself realized just how screwed he was now. He slowly turned around to see that it was his counterpart, the Purge King, standing on the entrance of Emilia's room.
"Well Well, I see that you entered this place, "Natsuki Subaru" but that is your gravest of mistakes."
The Purge King spoke in a calm like manner which did put a bit of fear into Subaru, knowing that deep down this probably pissed his counterpart off. As the atmosphere of the place was cold, the two Subarus and Puck all noticed Emilia approaching the trio with a confused look in her eyes.
"Wait, why is there two Subarus? Am I dreaming?"
"Huh..."
All three somehow dropped their previous emotions they had as they didn't really know how to explain the situation without involving the two subarus having an argument. This caused them to pause for the briefest of moments until the Purge King looked at Puck with a specific look signifying that Emilia needs to be escorted out of the room. Puck understood this and quickly got Emilia's attention by saying,
"Lia, let us go somewhere private so I can explain to you what is going on."
"O-Okay Puck."
Emilia listened as she was leaving the room, having both Subarus on their own. Once Puck and Emilia left, Natsuki Subaru and the Purge King stood quiet for a brief moment before looking at each other, both thinking of a plan.
"Well then, shall we talk." The Purge King said, breaking the silence between the two. Subaru took note of this and quickly responded with:
"What about?"
"How you are a nuisance."
Author's note:
Sorry this one took a little longer to come out, I had some family stuff to deal with. So I want to update you all on a few things:
1. Since my school life will be starting soon, I will be having a bit of a hard time managing between school, work, youtube, and writing so I will take a little longer writing this and my other story but I will still try to aim for weekly uploads.
2. Regarding how long this if will take, 8-9 chapters.
3. I will start to make the chapters much longer beginning with the next if story.
Now for a little few Q&As:
1. Why didn't I went with two reinhards for this if route?
It would be overkill, even without the DP for either of them. It's like if two Gokus faced Frieza, it would just end badly.
2. How did Reinhard even survive his fight against Halibel and Cecilus without his DP?
Well that fight was left off halfway through and hadn't reached the end, so I'll let you all think on whether the Sword Saint survive the fight or not. Also Wrathbaru hadn't ordered the pair to kill Reinhard until he was leaving to deal with Canon Subaru.
3. Will Al be an ally?
Maybe, if I can get the translation of the Aganau IF (from the mobile game), then yeah, an Al and Subaru team up in a world where Subaru is dressed as Al can happen.
4. Why Petra?
Cause why not but in all seriousness, she will play an important role.
5. Which one is harder to deal with/face off, Pridebaru or Wrathbaru?
That depends on how you view the situation. Pridebaru is more dangerous and calculative yet Wrathbaru has Cecilus and Halibel by his side. So up to you which one is tougher to beat.
6. Laslty, Why is Otto a bit friendly despite being a debt slave?
Subaru just has an ability to befriend Otto, although that could also be that Otto doesn't view Subaru as a threat.