I Just Wanted To Read Re: Zero, But Now I'M A Protagonist Of Eroge

Chapter 97: The Speech

"It seems like everyone has gathered."

Crusch said those words and as if beckoned, people entered the mansion's grand hall one after another. They were all wearing combat clothes and had a stern aspect. His various equipment seemed well-made, Subaru could appreciate that because he saw it from the point of view of a normal person, not something animated.

Subaru looked at the people standing in one corner, lined up, there were about ten men with a fairly high average age, likely none of them under 55.

As if paying attention to Subaru's gaze, one of the men turned to look towards him. Seeing the man looking at him, Subaru bowed in greeting, the black-haired boy knew that these men were the ones who received Wilhelm's call, the black-haired boy knew that these men were the ones who received Wilhelm's call, each of them wanted to take revenge on the White Pope.

One of the men walked over and turned his gaze to Crusch.

"Lady Crusch, we've arrived... Is she?"

"Yes that"

The one who asked Crusch in a calm voice, was a middle-aged man, with gray hair and a beard. The man nodded at Crusch and called Subaru once more, extending a hand to his shoulder. Then he spoke.

"Thank you son."

"..." 

Subaru fell silent as he felt how the man's grip began to convey his feelings, it seemed like he was about to cry. Subaru looked at him respectfully, this elderly man came here to fight the Pope for one reason...

"Thank you, our most precious wish has been granted. We've never been this happy." The man gave his full thanks to Subaru, his hands almost shaking. The black-haired boy only looked at him before shaking his head.

“You don't need to thank me, just cut off the monster's head and get rid of its existence from this world.” When Subaru said that, the man nodded his head indicating that he respected the black-haired boy.

"Thank you" said the man, patting Subaru's determined shoulder before leaving.

Subaru was a little perplexed, seeing the feelings emitted by the veterans, it felt like a battle between humans and Demon Lords. Subaru grimaced at the thought of that as he felt the tension on his back rise, Rem realized it and grasped Subaru's hand very carefully and affectionately.

"Brake..." 

The blue-haired maid looked at Subaru's eyes, she looked at all his thoughts with one glance, she always understood how she felt. Subaru smiled boldly, knowing that Rem was there to support him.

"Although Rem had a strange hobby of seeing me sleep, let alone smelling my clothes." That was Subaru's mind. As long as he lived in this world, he had always supported him. Thats why...

"Because I'm your hero, I swear I'll save them... It was a promise, Rem." said Subaru as he looked at Rem and squeezed his hand, the blue-haired maid blushed slightly before giving him a smile. 

"Yes, Subaru!."

On the other hand, Crusch stared at the time crystal above the entrance, a strange light in his eyes. He'll probably talk to the troops before they leave, some kind of motivational speech to boost morale.

As Crusch leaves, Subaru sees Wilhelm and Felix walking in from the hall. The cat-eared boy was wearing the Royal Guard uniform, which Felix had been wearing ever since he was in the plucking yard of the Earth Dragon.

Wilhelm was still wearing his black butler uniform, although he was also wearing a light and minimalist armor that only protected the most important organs. Just like in the anime, he carried a total of six thin swords, and seemed almost too ready to fight.

"Oh, so you're here too, Russell-san. You seem a little tired..." Subaru said with a friendly smile when he saw the golden-haired man, actually Russell did not seem to sleep for days when it had only been a few hours since the incident. (negotiation) 

"Haha... Actually I've used my Divine Protection to try to evaluate the medicine you gave me as a reward, I tried all night... But, the only thing I managed to get out was that it was very effective" Russell said as he scratched the back of his neck, even though he looked a little haggard, it seemed like he was still excited.

"By the way, Julius was very excited for the second duel, and now that the Witch Cult had appeared, he said this: "Let's do an epic battle after defeating the Archbishop, Subaru." I hope you can make time for that.” When Anastasia said that, Subaru was sweating on her forehead. It seems that Julius takes their competition very seriously ...

“It looks like the sightseeing of the knights should wait a little longer.” thought Subaru while sighing.

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The scheduled time came, and with those words, Crusch began to head towards the assembled troops. Subaru stopped talking to Russell and Anastasia, concentrating fully on the green-haired girl's speech.

His voice was deep and the atmosphere tense.

With a sharp sensation like pain running through his fully upright spine, Crusch stood perfectly upright, chest forward, as all eyes were fixed on him.

The people stopped whatever they were doing and focused on Crusch, who was standing with the sword, who had the mark of Karsten House embedded in it, the sword was Rampan Lion, he buried the sword. the floor as he slowly scanned the faces of everyone present and said:

"Four centuries have passed since the Witch of Jealousy, the worst disaster in history, threatened the world. During this time, the white whale born from the hands of the Witch had made this world its own hunting ground, dominating and destroying those who were weaker..."

Although Crusch gave his speech with great motivation, Subaru resisted the urge to correct him by saying that it was Daphne who created the three great beasts, although it would definitely raise a lot of suspicion if he said so.

"The life that the White Pope took cannot be measured. Perhaps it is better to say, the vile nature of the fog itself ensures that we will never know the true toll. Over four hundred years, the number of gravestones, and graves that don't even have names.just increased."

Crusch's words made some old men unable to stand it anymore, staring at the ground and clenching their teeth while holding back sobs. There are others in it harboring inexhaustible violence, emotions, the silent rage they carry, waiting for an opportunity to let it explode.

The dark emotions of the old men left the hall in a stagnant atmosphere filled with an atmosphere of depression and vindictive anger.

Subaru continued to stare at Crusch waiting for him to continue…

"But today, it will end."

....

"We're gonna end it. When we defeat the White Pope a lot of the sadness will be gone. Those who have not been given a moment will finally be given a chance to cry."

Hearing those words, Subaru could not help but remember how his sister was going to take her away, the feeling of coming home filled with her body, the feeling of going home, he would find the Goddess who brought him here and ask him to at least let him say goodbye to them.

"We will finish this miserable Witchbeast, endlessly obeying the orders of its deceased master."

Everyone, old and young. Stalled in the darkness, raised their gaze and with determination stared at Crusch.

The excitement has reached its peak.

"Prepare! To the Lifaus road! To the Great Flugel Tree!"

"YES!!!"

His entire speech made all the soldiers shout making their determination known, everyone's chest proudly pumping blood, Subaru realized that the spirit in the air had made him shout as well.

Among all of them, Crusch stood the tallest and most powerful as he raised his sword from its sheath to the sky and made a statement.

"Tonight, with our hands... The White Whale will fall!!!"

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(A/N: Because no one can answer the quiz I gave, so I will not be crazy up, for the future I am up one by one. 

This chapter has been edited, I hope you are all satisfied with this chapter.)