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 - How was it? She just got on your nerves, didn't she? 

- And you would be surprised. We heard a little from her," Subaru replied, surprising Al. At the same time, he admitted in his spirit that the man had been right to warn them about this conversation. It had been an exhausting experience. However, the effort was not in vain. 

- Really? The Archbishop told you something? No way! 

The girls looked at each other. Finally, Emilia nodded. 

- Yes, although it was dangerous... - She replied with a disgruntled look on her face. 

- Yeah, I heard something bang. You didn't kill her, did you? I don't care, but you'd get mad, and I can't let that happen. 

- We didn't do anything to her, but not for Priscilla's sake. Although I have a feeling I'll have to explain myself for torturing prisoners... - Subaru added. 

Actually, I don't know if there are any standards for dealing with prisoners of war here, but there's no denying that we hit a woman tied to a chair and then left her on the floor. We should be ashamed of ourselves. 

- Well, I'm glad it worked out. You seem to be getting along well with those crazies. Maybe you're on the same wavelength, Al suggested. 

For Subaru, such a thought was terrifying. 

- Don't say things like that, it makes me cold... There's one person I'm on the same wavelength with, and that's Beako. She is enough for me! - said the boy, stroking his partner's head. - What, Beako? 

She surprised him. He expected her to rejoice at his words and hug him, but Beatrice looked at him with a serious expression. 

- Enough of this show. Let's go somewhere else," she said firmly, pulling him by his sleeve. 

- Okay... - He replied and glanced at her uncertainly. - We'll go to the hospital. Al, what are you going to do? 

- I'm staying here. After all, I have to keep an eye on the Archbishop, don't I? Besides, my presence will contribute nothing. I'm just a loyal servant of my lady. She ordered it, so I stand. Well, I'm sitting. 

Emilia looked at him with a smile. 

- Take care of yourself. Keeping an eye on the Archbishop is very important. Good luck! - she said, assuming a brave pose. 

- Yeah, I'm trying. I'm glad you're okay. 

It wasn't until they were outside that Subaru decided to question Beatrice about what had just happened. 

- What's the matter? You don't like Al? 

- No, I... Betty has nothing against him. You are imagining things! - said the girl, turning her head. 

The boy, however, did not give up. 

- Come on, you can't fool me. I'm not Emilia-tan. 

The half elf tilted her head uncertainly. 

- Hmm? But what is it? Is something wrong? Something with Al? Is it related to Beatrice not sleeping? 

- Eh, default, and just now... - muttered Beatrice displeased. 

- So I am right! - exclaimed the overjoyed Emilia. - Al did something to make you wake up? 

Now she had no choice but to confess. She reached into her pocket. 

- What is it? 

- The magic stones that were the purpose of our coming to Priestella. He had them. 

Subaru looked at the pale shiny stones. They looked extremely valuable. He quickly put the facts together. 

Kiritaka was supposed to have magic stones that were suitable for a new home for Puck. That's what we came to Priestella for. I thought they were lost with the GHM headquarters... 

- So Al got them back? How? 

- Betty doesn't know... He said not to ask. 

- Al said that? - Emilia was surprised. - He asked you not to ask? 

- I doubt he'll be that nice... - muttered Subaru. - Shit, I don't know what this guy's up to anymore! 

He's overreacting to these mysterious activities. Ever since we've been in Priestella, I keep thinking he's up to something. We have to watch out for him... 

Subaru and Beatrice turned pale, stressed by the idea that one of their friends might be a disguised enemy. Only Emilia did not give in to the gloomy mood. 

- I don't think Al is bad," she interjected. She put a finger to her lips with a thoughtful expression. 

- Uhm. - Beatrice grunted. - You say that, but you have no basis for it. And he's acted suspiciously more than once... He had rocks, he woke up Beatrice... 

- He's the reason you were able to save Otto and Felt, right? Plus, he gave you the stones we so desperately need? 

- Maybe... - Beatrice capitulated. 

Emilia's right. Al is up to something, but I don't think he has any ill intentions towards us, Everything he has done has worked in our favor and he has contributed greatly to our victory. 

- 'And as for those stones,' the half elf continued, 'we'll ask Kiritaka later where Al might have got them, and then what he wants for them. It should be done right! 


- But we are foolishly honest; after all, we got them for free," replied Beatrice in a whisper, but she did not object. 

Subaru smiled absentmindedly. 

They're good girls. It's so nice to hear! All right. We'll hold off on any consequences for Al for now. We'll start by talking to Kiritaka. We need to get back to the hospital, because there are a few more people I haven't seen with my own eyes. Only when I see them will I be sure no one's hurt. 

Squeezing between the Priestella residents, they walked back into the evacuation point where a field hospital had been arranged. Subaru looked around the crowded room for familiar faces. He immediately spotted Wilhelm, who seemed to exude an unearthly calm in the hectic atmosphere of the place. For some reason, everyone avoided him, as if an invisible wall separated him from the hustle and bustle. 

- Subaru... - whispered a concerned Emilia. She also noticed the swordsman. 

- Excuse me, but I'd like to talk to him myself. Okay? 

Emilia nodded her head. Subaru let go of Beatrice's hand and mingled with the crowd. As he approached Wilhelm, he hesitated. He didn't know how to start. Fortunately, the Sword Demon spoke up first. 

- Subaru... 

He fixed him with a look of blue eyes in which the boy saw a superhuman calm. He immediately understood what the answer to the question he wanted to ask was. 

The man looked as if he had just fought a fight to the death. He was haggard and hunched over, wearing a torn, bloody shirt. Among many cut wounds, the one in his groin looked deadly. Next to him on the ground lay something neatly wrapped in a jacket. 

- William, this... 

The man glanced at the bundle. He was silent. Five seconds, ten. 

- Yeah. That's my wife. 

- Ah... 

The boy was stunned, though he had expected such an answer. The swordsman lowered his gaze. 

- Her body turned to dust. I decided I didn't want her blown away by the wind. It would be too sad. I took her with me to bury her in the family grave. 

Subaru didn't know what to say. He was at a loss for words. Someone unbelievably cruel had used the corpse of William's beloved, causing the old man to watch his wife pass away for the second time, and in such a horrible way. The boy was unable to comprehend it with his mind, 

- I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I should not show weakness like that. Sentiments are unnecessary," the swordsman whispered. 

- No, not at all! - protested Subaru, feeling himself blushing. He looked Wilhelm straight in the eye. - I already knew when we fought the White Whale that you were doing the right thing. I still think so. I think you are a great man and I admire you very much. There's nothing wrong with taking care of your dead wife. It's nothing to be ashamed of. And if anyone thinks otherwise, they're wrong! 

- Subaru... 

- Yeah, you're great. You're doing a good job of burying her. I can't put it into words, but... you're great. 

The boy spoke frankly. He believed that fate had been exceptionally cruel to William. First the Sword Demon had spent years tracking down the White Whale to avenge Theresia, and then he had met her alone as a macabre puppet. He didn't give up, he didn't lay down his arms, he persevered towards his goal. All this time he believed in love. Perhaps he had not been rewarded for his efforts. Perhaps he had only regrets left, yet he had done the right thing. 

- There's nothing wrong with that. Bury her. And if you don't mind, I'd like to attend the funeral. 

Wilhelm was silent. 

- I wish I could do at least that much. And I think I should... - he explained awkwardly. In a flurry of emotion, he couldn't find the right words, and he was terribly stupid. that he was going so wrong. 

Shit, now I've definitely ruined everything! I just invited myself to a funeral! How rude of me! 

After a moment, however, Wilhelm smiled. The tense, sullen face brightened a little. 

- I'm inviting you. I'd like you to say goodbye to her, too. 

- That’s... good! It will be my honor! 

Wilhelm sighed briefly. Subaru felt that the swordsman wanted to be alone, but he had to ask him one more thing. 

- William... Your wife... 

He wanted to ask if she was just an empty shell or if she had something of the old Theresa in her. 

- She... - he paused. He lowered his gaze slightly. He was now looking at the ashes wrapped in his jacket. His blue eyes were filled with emotion. - Yes... We managed to exchange... a few words. We said goodbye. 

He said "words," but Subaru understood that this was the old man's way of talking about the duel they had fought. 

If one has a Sword Saint for a wife, they probably have the best conversations in battle. Something feels like it was a great way for Wilhelm to explain things to himself. And the final push was a goodbye... 

- I love her. I told her so," he confessed. 

Behind the quiet words was a fiery passion. Subaru seemed to feel the heat on his own skin. He sighed deeply and nodded. He was pleased to see that Wilhelm was smiling. 

- You look tired," said the boy with concern. - The cult may return soon, but for now please rest. We will talk more later," he added quickly, trying to hide his embarrassment. He turned away. 

- Subaru... 

- Yes? - He stopped. 

- No, nothing. - Wilhelm shook his head - Sorry. It's not important, we'll talk about it later. 

- Hm? - Subaru was confused. - Well... Uh... Bye, then... 

He walked away, wondering what it was all about. He returned to Emilia and Beatrice, who were waiting for him at the entrance. When they saw him, they breathed a sigh of relief. 

It must be obvious from me that what I heard from William made me very happy. He went through hell, but he succeeded. It's not much, but I know it meant more to him than we can imagine. 

The Sword Demon looked at the distant boy with squinted eyes. He pressed his lips together as if he was struggling with something. Only now did his emotions take control of him until now he had managed to mask everything from Subaru. 

What didn't he want to tell him? 

- Subaru, you... - whispered so quietly that the sound didn't reach anyone's ears. - You are my... - he stopped. 

He felt that no one should hear this. He couldn't let himself allow it. 



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