Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

Hachiman Hikigaya, tapping his head, made no attempt to hide anything: "Actually, I had already seen those original visions of the future before I came here."

"Eh?" Hearing this reply, Phyllis's eyes lit up. "That's wonderful, meow! Not unfamiliar, meow. How about it, how about it? Lord Crusch is amazing, right? Hachiman must really like Lord Crusch, right, right!"

Not wanting to answer, and ignoring Phyllis's follow-up question, Hachiman Hikigaya countered, "The current situation is..."

“Yes, just like Hachiman thought, meow.” Phyllis nodded and said.

"Everyone came here and started this fight just to get you, meow!"

418. Five Losers

"If I tell them to stop... it won't do any good, right?"

Hachiman Hikigaya gave a dejected, bitter laugh. "How did I become the flesh of Tang Sanzang? What kind of situation is this? There's clearly no need for me anymore."

"But the important thing is you, Hachiman, not how you can help me, meow. Even if Hachiman suddenly becomes completely helpless, as long as his personality and such remain unchanged, Firi-chan still wants to be your friend and is willing to take care of you for the rest of my life, meow!"

Noticing his gloomy mood and even the hint of regret for having transmigrated, Phyllis was startled and quickly spoke her true feelings to comfort him.

He then added, "It's actually possible to get Lady Crusch and the others to stop, meow."

"—Let me explain that method?"

Suddenly, a third party appeared, accompanied by incredibly light footsteps. Right before everyone's eyes, she had used the meteors she had collected to smuggle herself to Hachiman Hikigaya's side.

Anastasia smiled and was very amiable, but her mere presence made Phyllis's heart tighten, and she was about to call for Lady Crusch.

Mimi had already reached him from behind, and with a perfectly timed chop, she sent him into a deep sleep.

"Sigh." Hachiman Hikigaya sighed and stretched out his hands. When he saw Mimi, he had already given up the will to resist. "Tie her up if you want, but be gentle, I'm afraid of pain."

Anastasia puffed out her still-childish, adorable face, took her prime minister's outstretched hand, and turned the tables: "That's really going too far, Your Excellency. In your eyes, am I such a rude person? I just wanted to have a chat with you."

"—"

Hachiman Hikigaya instinctively withdrew his hand, his entire body arching like a hedgehog, watching the unscrupulous merchant who had suddenly attacked him warily.

“I didn’t reach out to you… never mind,” he took two or three steps back, having no way to deal with this cunning merchant who was pretending to be stupid, so he could only point to Ricardo and Julius in the distance, “Are you trying to tell me that those weren’t sent by you to kidnap people?”

"I have no intention of denying that part."

Anastasia took two steps forward and then one step back, tilting her head innocently. "But it's not what you think. Give me some time to explain, okay?"

"Hey, is it okay, big brother?" Mimi hugged Hachiman Hikigaya's leg, looking at him pitifully, acting cute and pitiful. Hachiman Hikigaya had no choice but to listen to her explanation.

They were also prepared to escape at any time.

"Because we had no idea we would get memories of the future... Given that the Prime Minister knew nothing and didn't know anyone, of course whoever gets them gets them. It would be a huge loss if we didn't make a move."

Anastasia spread her hands. "But things are different now. The Prime Minister knows everything, so we will definitely respect your wishes regarding which house you want to stay in."

"Once the prime minister's position is decided, we naturally have no reason to compete."

During this time, she remained in place with great restraint and did not attempt to intrude, which relieved Hachiman Hikigaya.

His preparation for escape wasn't to avoid being caught by Mimi, but rather to avoid being touched by Anastasia. But now it seems that this cunning merchant is quite adept at maneuvering... on the surface, that's how it appears.

In short, the fact that Hachiman Hikigaya is more inclined towards her is a calculated move he's made to improve his perception of her.

However, the trouble is that even though he saw through the trick, Hachiman Hikigaya still couldn't help but feel a little more affection for Anastasia... Who can dislike a girl who is always thinking of you?

Even if I hadn't chosen you?

"Whichever you choose, I respect your decision, but..."

Anastasia said firmly, her hands playfully behind her back, leaning forward with a sly smile, "If you choose me, I'll be very happy, okay? I won't make a move on you anytime soon, I'm not that easy."

Hachiman Hikigaya raised his left hand and shielded his eyes from view, not to cover his own eyes, but to block out the scenery in front of him, so as not to be distracted by Anastasia's lovely figure.

"They're practically useless now, yet you still value them so much. I don't know whether to be happy or not."

"Regarding this, do I share the same thoughts as Mr. Phyllis over there?"

Even if you can block the view, you can't block the sound. Anastasia's words were just too tempting. Hachiman Hikigaya skipped over her and instructed Mimi, "Help me out and tell them to stop. I've already decided where I'm going to stay."

Mimi blinked. "Actually, everyone has been paying attention to this conversation, big brother."

The next second, as if to verify Mimi's words, Crusch and Emilia, Ram and Rem, Julius and Wilhelm all stopped fighting.

The mercenaries and soldiers who were further away knew nothing because they were too far away, but when they saw the monarch stop, they all followed suit and stopped as well.

Emilia, Crusch, and the others gazed expectantly, their eyes filled with longing and tension. Only Priscilla gave a mocking snort, her Yang Sword flashing as she pointed it menacingly at Hachiman Hikigaya, her threat palpable.

If he dares not choose her, Hachiman Hikigaya will have to worry about his own safety, as well as the safety of the person he chooses.

This domineering subtext prompted Hachiman Hikigaya to stare back defiantly and declare without fear, "I want to live in the Reinhard family."

brush!

Almost within half a second, the instant he finished speaking, everyone felt a blur before their eyes, a gentle breeze swept by, and then they saw Reinhard appear beside Hachiman Hikigaya.

As Anastasia said, once Hachiman Hikigaya, who possesses the memories, makes a decision, most others will not interfere.

When the target was Reinhard, Emilia, Crusch, and Rem were both relieved and somewhat disappointed, except for Anastasia, who had known all along that he would choose this option.

And the arrogant Priscilla.

clang!

The Yang Sword struck down fiercely, but Reinhard raised the scabbard of the Dragon Sword to block it. Priscilla's eyes narrowed, and she launched a series of attacks with all her might.

Her offensive intensity was so terrifying that Reinhard, in just one minute of defense, exhausted Priscilla, leaving her completely drained of energy.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to deprive you of the opportunity to invite Hachiman to be my guest, I just wanted to respect Hachiman’s opinion. Excuse me, Lady Priscilla.”

Finally, Reinhard's earnest apology became the last straw that broke Priscilla's back.

419. Please take me away.

Both Ram and Parker were secretly suppressing their laughter, their lips curling into wild smiles.

If it weren't for the presence of Hachiman Hikigaya and Reinhard, they would definitely be laughing at Priscilla right now, taking the opportunity to kick her while she's down and mock this incompetent and furious loser.

It's rare to see this arrogant woman get her comeuppance.

"...Hmph, I'll spare your life for now!"

Sensing that she had become the butt of others' jokes, Priscilla, her face ashen, snorted coldly, sheathed her Yang sword, and stood proudly with an air of nonchalance, "You fool who disobeyed me will one day come and admit your mistakes. I don't care whether it's sooner or later."

Her words were filled with strong confidence; even after hitting a wall, Priscilla remained arrogant.

She didn't think she was helpless against Reinhard, nor did she think she would fail to win the heart of the fool protected by Reinhard.

This is at most a temporary setback. If she wants to, she will definitely find a way to deal with Reinhard.

Most people who fail end up making threats and look pathetic, but Priscilla's actions have a unique charm that further highlights her distinctive allure.

Knowing perfectly well that everyone present, including the widow, was a genuine person with a powerful allure, Hachiman Hikigaya turned his head slightly away, not looking at Priscilla and the others, but focusing intently on Reinhard.

Even with the memories of the future integrated, he has no intention of developing a relationship with these girls that goes beyond friendship.

"...I've already made a promise with Yukinoshita."

On the scales of justice, Yukinoshita is actually at a disadvantage, and could be easily overturned by Emilia and the others. However, that is under normal circumstances.

At least this time, he hasn't touched the girls here yet, but Yukinoshita has already had physical intimacy with him and made a promise that is priceless.

As if encouraging himself, he was leaning towards the scales that were overwhelming the other side, forcing himself to make a difficult choice. Hachiman Hikigaya dared not look at Emilia and the others.

He looked at Reinhard and declared in a complicated tone, "I... I've already made a promise to always be Yukinoshita's boyfriend. Everything can be salvaged now, nothing has happened yet, I don't want to, I don't want to let her down... I'm really sorry."

With his eyelids lowered, he didn't have the courage to stay any longer, even though he was deliberately avoiding observing Emilia and the others' expressions.

"Please take me with you, Reinhard."

After making the announcement, he began to run away, both to give himself peace of mind and to prevent Emilia and the others from having the opportunity to pester him.

“…I understand.” Reinhard nodded slightly, hugged Hachiman Hikigaya, and with a leap, soared into the sky.

He didn't intend to interfere with his best friend's decisions. As long as it didn't violate morality and the law, he would always support Hachiman Hikigaya, even if it made him, Reinhard, resented by many people and made him a target of public criticism.

But he was also happy to be this great villain.

"I have already killed the three bishops of lust, greed, and gluttony. Shall we go collect the witch's essence now, Hachiman?"

"Well, before that, please use your protective telepathy to convey a request to Emilia and Anastasia."

The supersonic soaring sound carried unparalleled power. Using the protection he had just received, Reinhard enveloped his beloved friend in his arms, ensuring he wouldn't be injured by the excessive speed, and charged towards the place where the three bishops had fallen.

Only then did the silent candidates react. They looked at each other, pondering Hachiman Hikigaya's announcement, feeling as if a heavy stone was pressing on their hearts.

So all that fighting just now was just to benefit someone else?

"Yukikinoshita Yukino..."

As Anastasia murmured the name, she still wore a cunning fox-like smile, but upon closer inspection, it became clear that her smile was the most stiff it had ever been.

Beneath her smiling surface, she was like a volcano about to erupt, her hands gripping the fox scarf so tightly it hurt Dona Fox.

Dona didn't shout it out this time, because she knew very well that Anna was in an extremely bad mood.

Because she saw the future in advance, Yukinoshita abandoned her reserve and confessed to Hachiman Hikigaya before he even traveled to this world, thus establishing their relationship... Anastasia had considered this possibility, but when it actually happened, a lot of gloom still arose in her heart.

I felt like killing someone.

If she lost to Emilia, Rem, Priscilla, or even Crusch, Anastasia's resentment would only be limited.

After all, everyone came together to compete for people, and Future Memory did not take the initiative. Their own prime minister was in charge of the present, and everyone present started from scratch, so the opportunities were equal.

If you fail under these circumstances, you can only blame yourself for not being charming enough, not anyone else.

But what about Yukino Yukinoshita?

"They sneaked out..."

"It was a sneaky leak..."

Their listless voices were filled with hatred, hatred for Yukinoshita's escape. A terrifying cloud flashed in Rem and Crusch's eyes, and Emilia was even more depressed.

They all knew very well how much Hachiman Hikigaya valued promises, and that he would do everything in his power to fulfill any commitment that had been made.

…This will not deter him from his ambition to seize Hachiman Hitachi, but he will inevitably be affected, knowing that his chances of winning have been greatly reduced.

Everyone looked sickly, but Priscilla was not only not dejected, but also radiated a sharper aura with a cold smile, determined to kill Yukino Yukinoshita.