Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

"Although our combat strength has made a leap forward, don't forget what our prime minister has relied on to get to where he is today. The fact that he bids farewell to Crusch on this morning and is determined to leave on this night means that there must be some connection. Well... I can roughly guess. Although I'm a little annoyed, it's still much better than being killed by the Bowel Hunter."

"Why are you here?"

"Oh dear, that's purely your bad luck. I wouldn't come all this way for a three-year-old request. I just happened to be doing some other jobs nearby, and then I heard you had a falling out with the new emperor... Tsk tsk, how wonderful, how lucky! Today is my lucky day."

"His gaze swept over Hachiman Hikigaya's stomach. Erza, with her legs clasped together, seemed to have her eyes glazed over. One could imagine how excellent his intestines must be."

"She flashed a seemingly charming smile, yet it exuded a chilling, hellish aura of murderous intent."

"Under this torrent of murderous intent, Hachiman Hikigaya still had the leisure to threaten, 'I had long forgotten about you, but it seems keeping you around is a huge threat, Erza... Yes, today is indeed a lucky day, my lucky day, the lucky day to nip this threat in the bud!'"

"I don't sense any danger of death coming from you."

"If it were just me, perhaps so."

"The moment Hachiman Hikigaya finished speaking, Elsa suddenly seemed to smell something, her body jolted, and she trembled with excitement. As if she were practicing a dance, she suddenly jumped and rolled to the side."

"The next second, the spot where she was standing was torn apart by a roaring sound, accompanied by the clanging of iron chains, and a solid meteor hammer crashed down heavily, filling the air with dust, and the grass turned into a large, sandy-yellow crater."

"In the dust, lightning flashed, and a beautiful girl in a maid outfit gripped her weapon tightly. Her steps were heavy, and her killing intent was even more terrifying than that of Elsa, the cold-blooded assassin who had killed countless people over the years."

"Get—away from Hachiman, away from me!!!"

"With crimson eyes and a furious voice, Rem's aura was so overwhelming that even Elsa felt her scalp tingle!"

"Rem!"

"We had already arranged to meet in our correspondence a few days ago. It's been a long time since we last met, but the appearance of Erza has unexpectedly led to this situation. Hachiman Hikigaya called out, a little worried that Rem might lose her mind like she did during the Sloth Extermination Campaign three years ago."

"—Yes! Rem is here! Hachiman's Rem is here! It's alright, I'm fine! But anyone who tries to hurt Hachiman is unforgivable!!"

"The instant his call reached her ears, Rem, who had been filled with murderous intent just moments before, immediately revealed a sweet and adorable smile, tilting her head cutely towards Hachiman Hikigaya, radiating happiness from head to toe."

""yes…""

Relieved, Hachiman Hikigaya smiled with relief and nodded to the adorable Rem. "I'm sorry to have worried you, Rem—but let's go together, you and me, together, Rem!"

"To be honest, he really doesn't want to take his eyes off this girl who loves him wholeheartedly unless it's absolutely necessary... So hurry up, hurry up and kill this troublesome gut hunter!"

"Yes! Rem will definitely do her best!"

"Oh dear, I've been underestimated. Let me taste the intestines of the demon race, too."

"Hachiman Hikigaya draws his sword, Rem wields her meteor hammer. The final battle of the Bowel Hunters, three years in the making, is about to begin!"

"Let's not discuss who benefits in each timeline for now, but the gut hunters have to die, right?"

Kyosuke Kosaka was speechless. "You were living a perfectly good life in this timeline, and you still came all this way to deliver it, huh? Fine, I'll grant your wish!"

Seriously, that's a living, breathing Rem! A Rem who can talk and move! Heaven knows how exciting and moving it is to see a living, breathing Rem after experiencing the tragedy of the official canon.

But Elsa ruined this exciting reunion.

Originally, because Elsa was so unjustly hunted down by Roswaal in the previous two timelines, Kyosuke Kousaka couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated, which slightly diluted his hatred.

But as it turns out, Elsa really deserved to die, there was no turning back—that bastard who stood in his way of seeing Rem and Hachiman Hikigaya deserved to be ground to dust and reduced to ashes, he should just die!

As for whether he could win, Kyosuke Kousaka didn't even consider it. Perhaps Elsa was very strong, but even three years later, Hachiman Hikigaya or Rem would still be no match for her in a one-on-one fight.

But don't forget, this is a mixed doubles match between husband and wife!

"Fine! Kill her!" Kirino Kousaka shared the exact same opinion!

"Ah, sure enough, it was her who came to meet us."

Anastasia, who had expected this, pouted, looking aggrieved. While she didn't dislike Rem, she absolutely hated any other woman getting close to her Prime Minister!

224. Crusch Line - Sacrifice

If Elsa's sudden intrusion caused an uproar, then when Rem appeared, cheers erupted almost everywhere in both worlds. Some sentimental girls even burst into tears, unable to suppress their excitement.

Come to think of it, how long has it been since they last saw a living Rem?

From the moment Hachiman Hikigaya entered the Sanctuary, he was separated from Rem. Three cycles, each lasting fifteen days, plus the special time of the past and present trials, brought a constant stream of overwhelming new information and crises.

In both Felt and Anastasia's timelines, Rem is nowhere to be found.

It feels like three autumns have passed; truly, a day apart feels like three autumns.

"Great! Rem, it's Rem!"

Fumino Furuhashi choked up a little, so excited that she hugged Yuiga Nariyuki next to her and bounced her around vigorously.

In the official storyline, Rem is still in a coma, and she certainly has no idea how much horrific torture the person she wants to protect has suffered in such a short time.

However, at least Rem can continue to act as a hero in this timeline, which is the greatest consolation.

"That's incredible."

Nanami Aoyama murmured, her blood boiling with the appearance of Rem, "Just a second ago I was really worried about Hachiman, but as soon as I saw Rem and saw her protecting him, I felt like I didn't have to worry about anything anymore."

Because she is the hero who protected Hachiman Hikigaya.

Because, before Rem dies, Hachiman Hikigaya will absolutely not suffer the slightest harm.

Because she is Rem, she is such a reliable, loyal, and powerful Rem. When Hachiman Hikigaya stands beside her, she is a guardian deity who can make all those who come to covet her tremble with fear!

"Ugh..."

Rem suppressed the urge to sob. It wasn't easy, it really wasn't easy—Hachiman, it had been so incredibly difficult for him.

"There is so much pain and so many difficulties in the Sanctuary. The weak Rem can't help at all. She even fell into a coma and lay in the mansion, forcing Hachiman to save the mansion."

She was just enduring it, but seeing her own helplessness in the Sanctuary, and how she, who had always vowed to become Hachiman Hikigaya's hero, had instead become a burden, the sadness and disappointment she felt kept settling in.

"That's great... This time, Rem can finally keep that promise, that vow...!"

At this moment, Rem was sincerely grateful to Lord Crusch.

Ram stopped and hugged her relieved sister, whispering softly, "Rem, you did a great job. You don't need to feel burdened or guilty... You're the best, Rem."

"Ok!"

Rem, who was sobbing for her beloved who had suffered so much, nodded emphatically. Because Hachiman trusted Rem wholeheartedly, loved Rem, and thought Rem was wonderful.

and so.

"Go for it, Rem!"

At the same time that the adorable twin sisters were encouraging each other, in the convenience store, Hachiman Hikigaya bit his lower lip and pursed his lips. Even though he made this gesture to suppress himself, his heart was still pounding fiercely.

She saved one life... and then Rem saved her own.

That magnificent, foolish figure... Whether it's my future self or my present self, how many times will that fool make my heart flutter!

Yukinoshita, nestled in his arms, clearly knew what he was feeling, but she remained silent.

Yukinoshita had long seen through her own weakness: she was too weak to be a hero like Emilia or Rem!

"Rem..." Yukinoshita closed her eyes and sighed wearily. Even now, she still didn't know how to deal with this girl, this girl who was perfect in love.

If she had the power of a demonized Rem or Emilia, she would definitely have followed Hachiman Hikigaya through time without hesitation. But the truth is, her frail body would only have been a burden in the past.

She could only let Hachiman Hikigaya leave as many of his marks as possible before he set off.

"It's Rem!"

On the main street of the capital, Emilia stroked Puck's fur and exclaimed in delight.

"Yes, it's that little maid." Parker spat with disgust, crossed his arms, temporarily abandoning the idea of ​​killing Anastasia, and plotted how to get rid of the troublesome sisters quietly.

"Phyllis's attempts to dissuade him were ineffective, Lord Wilhelm went along with it, Reinhard defected at the last minute, and Lord Rem came to his aid."

At the Karlsten mansion, Crusch let out a deep sigh, her exhaustion impossible to hide. She gave a bitter laugh, "I never imagined that the one who would unintentionally stand on half the same side as me would be the Gut Hunter. Compared to Anastasia, am I such a failure?"

My loyalty to you will never change.

Wilhelm bowed deeply, and Crusch waved her hand, showing no sign of blame. She also believed that if it weren't for Hachiman Hikigaya, Lord Wilhelm wouldn't have disobeyed her.

In fact, Lord Wilhelm, who was going along with the flow, was also following her orders.

Because she is Crusch.

She is the Crusch whose virtues command the respect and even admiration of Lord Hachiman, the Crusch whom Lord Hachiman praised as "very handsome".

She is not Anastasia; she could not possibly do something like twisting Hachiman's will and forcing him onto a path he initially did not want to take.

He said he would lock up Hachiman-kun, but if he really wanted to imprison him, it wouldn't be that simple.

"My future self is just making a final attempt... I hope that because of my kindness and sincerity, Lord Hachiman in the study can calmly think for a day and finally decide to stay."

The door to the study was unlocked.

If Hachiman Hikigaya is willing, the door is effectively locked tight. If he is not willing, the door simply doesn't exist.

This was a tacit hint between her and her Hachiman-sama.

Lord Wilhelm understood this intention, which is why he let them leave so readily and directly. The one who truly disobeyed orders was Phyllis.

"However, it was all in vain."

Crusch's gaze sharpened. "Since Lord Hachiman thinks this way, I will naturally respect his choice. As a close friend, Julius's attempt to stop him is understandable, but Bowel Hunter—you should die by Lord Hachiman's blade!"

She didn't give up... not only in the present, but also in the future.

There's absolutely no need for the gut hunters to cause trouble!

"Whoa whoa whoa—kill her!!"

Felt was incredibly excited, waving her fist. If you asked who hated the Bowel Hunter the most, it would definitely be her. She and Rom had been killed by the Bowel Hunter.

Now, the Bowel Hunter is caught in a pincer attack, and the one making the move is none other than her favorite Rem!

This is absolutely fantastic!!

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225. Crusch Route: A Bloodstained Reunion

"The light wind suddenly shifted, and the nimble Elsa moved much faster than the meteor hammer. Her graceful and casual steps propelled her body in all directions, and Rem's fierce attacks could only barely touch the hem of her clothes."

"With each step she took, dodging attacks while closing the distance to the enemy and reducing the distance between herself and Rem, Elsa focused her gaze on the glowing demon horn. She pulled her left hand behind her back, ready to precisely throw her dagger to smash that weak point."