Ruthless Fighting Style

Catching Emilia's familiar scent, Subaru Natsuki gently wrapped his arms around her, no longer knowing what else to do with his hands.

They held each other for a moment, each sensing how the other had changed during their time apart.

Subaru gently let Emilia go. As he had held her, there had been nothing indecent in his heart—only a profound sense of peace and comfort.

He had never loved Emilia out of desire. He loved her for the ray of salvation she had brought into his life.

"Emilia, the manor is in danger. I came back this time to save you!"

Emilia had only just begun to set aside her worries. At Subaru's words, her expression changed at once.

She did not doubt him. Ever since she had met him, the things Ang said had come to pass, even when she could not understand them at first.

"Ang, what should we do? Do we need to leave?"

Resolve flashed in Subaru's eyes.

"Don't worry, Emilia. I'll protect you. This time, I really do have the power to keep you safe!"

The utter confidence on Subaru's face left Emilia staring, her cheeks flushed.

It was not the hollow arrogance he had once forced himself to display.

His confidence had a solid foundation. Without her realizing it, it spread to her too, and she felt reassured from the bottom of her heart.

For the first time, Ang seemed to have become someone she could truly lean on.

Only then did Emilia notice Julius and Will standing outside the door. Before she could ask, they came forward.

"Good day, Lady Emilia. On behalf of my lady Crusch, I have come to form an alliance with you. I hope you will agree."

"Good day, Lady Emilia. On behalf of Lady Anata of the Hoshin