Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

After carefully considering all the strange and eccentric people that Hikigaya-senpai had encountered along the way, Shirogane Kei realized that the second possibility was probably true.

"...Send an urgent order to the Nine Gods to speed up the process."

When Vincent saw Priscilla die, he knew that his timeline counterpart was doomed.

When he discovered the rebellion in Anastasia's timeline, he had already ordered the Nine Generals to come to the capital to join him. The fact that the rebels were powerful enough to overthrow him was enough to show that some of the Nine Generals must have been involved in the rebellion.

Now it has been proven that quite a few people were involved, and the danger involved in killing Priscilla is unimaginable—his younger sister, besides her incredible luck during the day, is also a first-rate person in terms of strength!

Vincent glanced at the restless courtiers in the hall, feeling a heavy weight of pressure.

"This humble servant—"

Priscilla was shrouded in a sinister aura. First, she lost three times, then she was verbally abused, her face was slapped, and now she was dead, along with Arachya.

In all her years, she had never felt so furious.

At this moment, Anastasia, Crusch, Emilia, and Rem were all feeling just as bad.

If it were just Priscilla who died, that would be a cause for celebration, but the fact that she also took Hachiman Hikigaya's life before she died is quite painful.

Knowing how soft-hearted Hachiman Hikigaya is, they immediately knew what would happen next when they saw him begin to grasp the ability of Return by Death in this timeline.

"Pfft... Schulte, go find Priscilla, I have something to say to her."

"It's Lady Priscilla!!"

Schulte looked at Hachiman Hikigaya with disgust at his lack of respect for Lady Priscilla. He really wanted to keep this guy away from Lady Priscilla, but he had no choice. Knowing that Lady Priscilla valued this guy, he had to go and convey the message.

Time passed by, and after about an hour of being exposed to the cold wind in the living room, the half-dead Hachiman Hikigaya finally heard that familiar, incredibly arrogant, rhythmic footstep.

"He looked up and saw that Priscilla, who was now dressed neatly, had completely recovered her face and was no longer bruised and swollen. He wondered what special method had been used."

Priscilla looked down at him, her expression cold, contemptuous, and disdainful.

"Bark, you dogs."

"She stepped on the spot where Hachiman Hikigaya's foot was broken," she said.

246. Priscilla's Route: A Unique Persuasion

"Priscilla, who had returned, seemed to think that Hachiman Hikigaya was going to admit defeat and back down. Her attitude was extremely arrogant, and there was a visible sense of glee on her face. At the same time, Hachiman Hikigaya's treatment was also declining sharply."

"What is your relationship with the Emperor of the Holy Flacchia Empire?"

"——"

"Hachiman Hikigaya's sudden question completely caught Priscilla off guard. She was momentarily surprised and immediately glanced towards the hall entrance, where Al, who was guarding there, shrugged innocently and said, 'The only firsthand information I received was what I just told you, Princess.'"

"Are you just unwilling to tell me, or do you simply not want me to know? *cough cough*"

"Hachiman Hikigaya's question drew Priscilla's attention back. She kicked the pitiful, crippled man with displeasure and said scornfully, 'A domesticated dog should just obediently eat shit, yet you dare to dream of eating human food. It's a wonder that a piece of trash like you, so lacking in self-awareness, has survived this long. Perhaps I've been too merciful.'"

"Other people's relationships and past stories are dog food, but hers are human food. All things are equal, and Priscilla is above them. To this day, she still holds such an arrogant and haughty belief."

"The insults were much more severe than before... The fact that she was beaten black and blue not only brought the two of them to a freezing point, but also shattered and destroyed the faint affection they had built up over a year together."

"Under these circumstances, if Priscilla were to say anything that displeases her, she would surely kill her without hesitation."

"Even so, the options of remaining silent, escaping alone, or standing by and watching someone die have never crossed Hachiman Hikigaya's mind."

"You are free to not tell me about your relationship with the Emperor, but I hope you will not get involved in the Imperial Rebellion... unless it is absolutely necessary."

Seeing Priscilla's expression of utter disdain, as if she were looking at a clown, Hachiman Hikigaya remained silent for a moment, then, as if using all his strength, struggled and resolutely added, "This is my... request."

"His words were like a bolt from the blue, startling Priscilla's hand. Her fan slipped down with a snap, her eyes widened slightly, and she froze for two seconds, displaying an expression of disbelief—when Hachiman Hikigaya suddenly punched her in the face earlier, she didn't freeze for a second and immediately accepted reality."

"A clown spouting nonsense..."

Priscilla bent down, her slender, white fingers resting on Hachiman Hikigaya's chin, lifting his head to meet her gaze. "Your disgraceful behavior and alarmist pronouncements, no matter how hard you try to please me, will never atone for your sins—but, this merciful woman will grant you three sentences."

"Don't go."

Priscilla didn't react to his first words.

Seeing this, Hachiman Hikigaya sighed deeply, utterly exhausted. He found an unwavering spirit in Priscilla, and thus immediately changed the content of his second sentence.

"I'll go with you."

"How dare this quadriplegic clown make such a shameless, pig-like request before me?"

"Have Phyllis come to treat me tomorrow morning."

"If Priscilla wants to, Phyllis will arrive nearby tomorrow for all sorts of reasons; her incredible luck makes that possible."

After those three sentences were finished, the hall fell silent, with Hachiman Hikigaya and Priscilla staring at each other for a long time.

"Um... Puck, why didn't Hachiman just tell Priscilla that she would die if she went?"

On the main street of the royal capital, Emilia tilted her head, looking quite puzzled. "Although the source of the information is hard to explain, it doesn't matter because it's Priscilla. She should be the least concerned about this. Just look at Hachiman's aura, and she should know that it's true."

"So you're just too naive, Leah."

Parker lay on his daughter's hair and analyzed, "When Hachiman said that, Priscilla, with her intelligence, had already understood the unspoken implication that she would die if she went. So Hachiman had already said it."

"The reason he used this tactful approach was because Priscilla arrogantly believed that she would be fine no matter what she faced. Such people are the hardest to persuade. If you tell her she can't do it, she will absolutely not listen."

“If it’s just a hint, there’s still room for negotiation. But if she actually said it, she would die. Priscilla would definitely turn around and leave on the spot, refusing to listen to anything. That’s how willful these arrogant, self-centered people are.”

"When it comes to negotiation, Hachiman knows a lot more than you do, Ria. You can learn from him."

"Hmm?...Yes."

At the Hexin Merchant Guild, Anastasia shook her head in disdain, "As expected, they'll go to save her."

Anastasia was extremely dissatisfied and annoyed by the fact that her own prime minister was too kind.

“Once he comes, we’ll definitely change that about him.”

"The familiar Hachiman-senpai, no matter what different experiences he has had, his core thinking will not change, repaying evil with good... How should I put it, seeing Hachiman-senpai like this, I feel a sense of relief, although I hate Priscilla and think it's good that she's dead."

At the Shirogane residence, Shirogane Kei's words made Shirogane Miyuki nod repeatedly, as the brother and sister shared the same viewpoint.

Compared to his naive and clueless younger sister, Shirogane Miyuki is more able to get to the heart of the matter:

"Because people as idealistic as Hachiman are extremely rare, it would be a great pity if the harsh reality erased all the admirable qualities in him."

"It is a great pity for anyone who loves beauty to see something beautiful lose its beauty."

Miyuki Shirogane clenched his fist. "I think it would be good if Priscilla died, but for the sake of Hachiman's beauty, I'd be willing to pray that she lives—because that's Hachiman's wish."

"..."

Inside the mansion, Priscilla's Yang Sword had been hidden away at some point. Her face was expressionless, and her mood was something that neither Al nor Schult could fathom.

"Hmph...a clueless idiot."

Her soft whispers contained contempt and anger, but to Al, they could hardly be described as pure insults or venting of displeasure... although that part of it was significant.

Al couldn't imagine what she was thinking, but he was certain of at least one thing:

Watching Hachiman Hikigaya save others, and watching him save you, amplifies the emotion; the feeling of being moved and close to him naturally surges and grows in an instant.

"Right, bro?"

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247. Priscilla Line: Intertwined Pride

"Licking my feet, smelling my scent, willing to give anything to stay by my side and see my face—even the most rebellious dogs will eventually submit to me."

"After hurling such a contemptuous insult, Priscilla left the heavily injured Hachiman Hikigaya lying on his back in the hall, exposed to the night wind all night. By the next morning, when Al brought Phyllis to treat him, he was already in a daze, his limbs were numb, he had a high fever, and he was muttering something incoherently, like the most shameful beggar."

"That posture was Priscilla's special revenge, as a way for Hachiman Hikigaya to make her lose face."

"After recovering, Phyllis gave Hachiman Hikigaya, who had regained his health, a warm hug before leaving, feeling some pity for him for being abused by the monarch time and time again."

"Not a monarch."

"Hachiman Hikigaya said firmly, 'I have not assisted Priscilla. I haven't before, I don't now, and I never will.'"

"I have never been one to accept just anyone. Foolish dogs only need to make a foolish spectacle of themselves and do their best to please me; they have no right to stand by my side."

Priscilla stepped into the hall and retorted sharply. Hachiman Hikigaya glanced at her, not wanting to put Phyllis, who was caught in the middle and knew she had misspoke, in a difficult position. He did not retaliate fiercely, thus igniting an even more heated atmosphere.

After Phyllis left, Al immediately led out the prepared dragon carriage. Priscilla was about to arrogantly belittle Hachiman Hikigaya into being just a coachman, but Hachiman, who could tell what she was thinking just by looking at her expression, preemptively retorted sarcastically, "Some things are better thought out before you speak."

"Although he has been in this world for over a year, he has mostly been wandering around Priscilla's territory and hasn't encountered earth dragons much. While he can be considered to know how to ride one, his proficiency is definitely far inferior to Al's. Now, we need to travel day and night to the Holy Flacchia Empire, and Al is the only choice."

Priscilla, who only wanted to vent her anger and never intended to actually replace Al, was filled with resentment and had nowhere to vent it, so she could only curse him with words like "incompetent dog".

"Hachiman's aggressiveness is always surprising, no matter how long you watch him... It always gives you the feeling that his character is collapsing, but living around someone like Priscilla, this is the only way he can become."

Houtarou Oreki couldn't help but sigh, "If I don't engage in a war of words with Priscilla, then I'll just be subjected to one-sided insults."

“Being insulted once or twice is no big deal, and Hachiman can tolerate it, but if you are insulted for years without fighting back, something terrible will happen.”

"Something's wrong?" Chitanda Eru tilted her head in confusion.

“Yes.” Houtarou Oreki gave an example, “Just like how children who are abused by their parents from a young age will grow up to be timid, if someone is constantly insulted and belittled without fighting back, even the most determined person will eventually develop a sense of inferiority.”

"Therefore, Hachiman did not rebel out of anger... While it cannot be said that this was not the reason, it accounted for a very small part. More importantly, he did not want to make himself overly inferior."

Ibara Mayaka, standing to the side, pouted, "But he's always been insecure, isn't he?"

“That’s different.” Houtarou Oreki shook his head. “His self-deprecation is a form of humility, a way to avoid arrogance and remind himself to be careful at all times; but forced self-deprecation is difficult to control, so it must be eliminated.”

"The news that Emperor Vincent was overthrown by the rebels was kept very secret. The people of the entire Holy Flacchia Empire seemed to be completely unaware of what had happened. They believed that their emperor was still sitting comfortably on the throne."

"This was a secret rebellion limited to the upper echelons."

"But before Hachiman Hikigaya could gather more information, he arrived at his destination with Al and Priscilla."

"That is a forest that is said to be inhabited by a powerful warrior race called the Shudrak. According to Al, Emperor Vincent fled here, wanting to subdue them and use them as the foundation for his comeback."

"However, what came into view was a scene of charred remains."

"That night, before the hastily arriving imperial carriage reached the edge of the forest, the three men could already see the flames shooting into the sky. The soldiers laughed and cheered, celebrating the completion of their mission in a drunken frenzy. They were completely unaware that they had silently burned the emperor of this country to death."

"Hachiman Hikigaya did not try to persuade her at all... He just watched as Priscilla, her face ashen, took out the Yang Sword and slaughtered an entire army, leaving the bodies of those cut in half lying all over the field."

"From the moment he stepped into the empire, he received all sorts of information about the country, and thus it became very clear that the moral character of the army of the Holy Flacian Empire was more like that of the bandits of ancient Earth than that of the noble knights of Lugnica. They were not worth fighting for justice for."