〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Was I that scary before? Ahaha."
Crusch, who was off-screen, couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Rather than being scary, it's more like he's upright and righteous, so he seems scary, right? Don't worry, Crusch-sama. Crusch-sama was full of charm in the past… Ah, of course, he has a different kind of charm now."
Ferris said.
"But, Nyaa, Felix-chan thought she underestimated Subaru back then. I never thought she'd be able to see through Crusch-sama's plan to defeat the White Whale."
"But I still put my life into it."
Otto scratched his face.
This conclusion was reached after several reincarnations and observations.
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[ Then, in the screen, Crusch did not agree or deny Subaru's words, but seriously asked Subaru how he discovered it.
Subaru explained, then spoke:
"I repeat, in the negotiations for an alliance between Emilia and Crusch, the conditions we can offer are the mining rights for part of the magic ore in the Elior Forest, as well as the time and place where the white whale appears. In other words, you have the opportunity to defeat the magical beast that has long threatened the world - the opportunity to obtain this honor! If your goals align with my expectations -"
Subaru extended his right hand.
"Come and defeat the White Whale—let's hunt monsters together."
"...I want to clarify one thing. Is it true, sir, that you know the time and location of the white whale's appearance?"
"Yes, absolutely true. I can't guarantee its absolute accuracy, but I can guarantee it with my life."
"...Although I still have many questions, it's truly remarkable that you saw through my intentions. I still have some concerns, but—"
Crusch grasped Subaru's outstretched right hand.
"You created the current situation. I trust your courage and my own vision."
To tackle the challenge of defeating the White Whale, the Emilia, Crusch, and Anastasia factions joined forces in an alliance. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Agreed to an alliance? This really makes me nervous."
Emilia said.
"But it was really urgent at the time, Nyaa~."
"Urgent? Why?"
Emilia asked curiously.
"Because..."
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[ "Well, according to the 'magic device', the white whale will appear in about thirty hours. The location is... around the Frigel tree."
Subaru said this about the tight time.
"Thirty hours?!"
Even Crusch couldn't help but shout.
It seems that this is indeed urgent.
This means that the two lineups will have to spend more than a day... no, maybe only one day, including the time for sleeping and eating.
It was necessary to gather combat forces, reorganize the army, and discuss tactics in such a short time.
..... .....
"Come on, Master Crusch has instructed that Subaru can pick whichever one he likes."
"Even if you say so... huh? I'm a little concerned about this guy."
The scene changed, and it seemed to be the next morning.
Subaru looked at an earth dragon...that was Patrasche.
"Could it be that you're the earth dragon I met at the mansion a while ago? Hmm, I think this guy is the one who suits my taste the most. Ferris, this is it. I fell in love with it at first sight." ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Ah, I didn't expect it to start from here. Natsuki-san got Patrasche here."
Otto said.
"I heard from Brother Otto that this wonderful woman, Patrasche ... Third Sister-in-law has had her eyes on Boss from the very beginning. And now Boss says he fell in love with the Third Sister-in-law at first sight. How wonderful."
Garfiel said.
"I don't think calling Patrasche 'Third Sister-in-law' would please Natsuki-san very much... By the way, why is it 'Third Sister-in-law'?"
Otto smiled bitterly and then asked.
"Look, the eldest sister-in-law is Rem, and the second sister-in-law is Beatrice...ah!"
"Be careful of ear-twisting attacks."
Beatrice reached out and twisted Garfiel's ear hard.
Fortunately, Garfiel wasn't very tall, so Beatrice didn't have to stand on tiptoe.
"Beatrice-san and Natsuki-san's relationship is more like..."
Otto didn't continue, fearing that Beatrice would be dissatisfied.
More like brother and sister.
Otto finished speaking in his mind.
—
[ "...Four hundred years."
The scene changed, and Crusch was wearing light iron armor, with his sword upright on the ground.
"Countless lives have been taken by the white whale. The fog's extremely vicious nature is also a factor, so perhaps no one knows the exact number of casualties. For four hundred years, the number of tombstones with names engraved on them, as well as those without names, has continued to grow. However, from today, these days of inaction will end."
"They will be ended by us. Let us slay the white whale, end the sorrow of countless people, and put an end to that tragic monster that, after losing its master, continues to carry out orders forever. All forces march out! To Lifaus Street, to the Frigel Tree!"
"OHHH!!!"
Crusch's call attracted hundreds of responses.
Crusch raised his arms and shouted:
"TONIGHT, LET US KILL THE WHITE WHALE WITH OUR OWN HANDS!!"
"OHHH!!!"
The expeditionary force roared even louder than before. ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"Morale is quite high... I have to admit, that clown... no, Natsuki Subaru has grown a lot."
Priscilla said off-screen.
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[ "It's very close to the estimated time."
In the screen, Subaru is sitting on Patrasche, and Rem is driving in the front.
Subaru heard Crusch muttering to himself.
At a glance, Subaru was surrounded by a huge crowd of attacking troops.
Then there was silence for a while...
Then, a strange sound rang out from the magical device "cell phone" in Subaru's hand -
"Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump—"
"ALL TROOPS, ALERT!!"
Crusch gave an order, and the expeditionary force took up their positions.
"Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump—"
Subaru's magic device continued to ring, but it seemed as if nothing had happened.
"Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump—" ]
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〜Inside, the Theater〜
"What the hell is this ringtone? It's kind of hilarious that it appears in such a serious situation."
Off-screen, Al complained.
"This... seems to be music, but the sound is so strange... What a strange, magical device."
Otto's words drew everyone's approval.
"It would be so embarrassing if this white whale didn't come out."
Felt said.
"Don't worry, Nyaa, next..."
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[ "Thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump, thump—"
"…Tsk." Crusch looked up at the sky, and then an enormous fish appeared...
"The entire army..."
"…BEAT IT UP!!"
"…ALTHUMA!!"
Natsuki Subaru shouted.
Rem released ice magic to form a huge icicle that pierced the white whale.
The audience who had not witnessed this battle focused their attention.
They wanted to know how Natsuki Subaru, known as the "Hero who defeated the White Whale," actually dealt with it.
The battle to capture White Whale has officially begun. ]
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