Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

""Thanks.""

"Having resolved this long-standing worry, Hachiman Hikigaya felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders. Then he noticed someone tugging at his clothes. Turning around, he saw Rem expressing her unusual displeasure."

"Hey, Parker... this can't be..."

Even someone as naive as Emilia, after watching Hachiman Hikigaya for so long, could vaguely guess his thoughts.

This person is so kind. Any action of Hachiman Hikigaya that isn't a scheme or plot, if you look at it in a positive light, is absolutely right.

“Yes, that’s right, it’s probably it… a suicide note.” Puck’s eyes were complicated. Looking at Hachiman Hikigaya, who always thought of his daughter, she felt a sense of inferiority. “Even though he couldn’t say ‘Return from Death’ directly, with his intelligence, he probably wrote something like ‘I won’t really die, I’m still alive’?”

"He came up with this way to put Ria and Rem at ease in less than an hour after learning about Crusch's blessing. He's truly something else."

"Speaking of which... Leah."

"Speaking of which?" Emilia tilted her head in confusion.

Parker waved his fist at the air, exasperated: "Shouldn't you be more concerned? Even the younger sister of the maid sisters has already surpassed you! Behave yourself, my silly daughter!"

Even in front of guests, Rem couldn't suppress her emotions. As she pondered Hachiman's dying words, a wave of sorrow washed over her, prompting her to unusually reprimand the man: "You can't say such ominous things."

Hachiman Hikigaya shook his head silently, stroking Rem's hair as he whispered, "If that day ever comes, you and Emilia will read this letter together."

Crusch, who is rather oblivious to romantic feelings, saw the scene where the atmosphere of romance was practically overflowing and immediately took her leave, saying, "I won't bother you any longer, see you tomorrow."

"When it was time to leave, Anastasia wisely went back with her."

"See? Everyone outside thinks he and Rem are a couple."

“Well, even if you say that, Puck…” Emilia blushed and lowered her head shyly, “But who Hachiman likes is his own business… If he really likes Rem, then there’s nothing I can do about it…”

Parker sighed deeply, "Alas!"

If she weren't currently at odds with her maid sister Ram, she would really like to ask Ram for advice on how she raised her younger sister to be so proactive and so good at pleasing men.

Fortunately—from his daughter's shy voice, Parker could hear a hint of resentment, a subconscious tone, and a voice that envied Rem.

She hasn't realized it yet, but it's not that it doesn't exist.

Meanwhile, at Musashino Company, while eating lunch prepared by the president, Aoi Miyamori pouted, really wanting to replace Hachiman Hikigaya and help him win over Rem, who was in love with him.

"Does this guy really not know how to please girls?"

Erika Yano, who had more experience, dismissed her idea: "I think it's not that Hachiman Hikigaya doesn't understand, he just doesn't want to... This guy is a pessimist."

"Hachiman Hikigaya doesn't think he can guarantee he'll never die again. This world is too dangerous. Instead of saying unrealistic and impossible things, let Rem face reality sooner rather than later."

"If one day he were to confess his feelings to Rem, he would definitely first analyze the pros and cons, and clearly tell the girl about his shortcomings and uncertain future."

"This is him, Hachiman Hikigaya."

"..."

"In her anxiety, Rem also came to realize this."

She glanced at the envelope, then resolutely uttered a single sentence.

"Rem will never see that letter inside. She will absolutely protect Hachiman, absolutely!"

In the hospital, as he strokes a photo of his deceased lover, Nakano Maruno reveals a genuine smile of healing.

"Yes...that's love. I didn't manage to hold onto my love, but you guys can. Good luck, Hachiman and Rem."

"What's going on... Suddenly, I really want to be in a relationship... I'm curious, I'm so curious... What would it feel like to fall in love with someone, boldly tell them you love them, and then be loved in return?"

In the Classics Club, Chitanda Eru brushed her fingertips across her lips, murmuring softly. She glanced furtively at Oreki Houtarou beside her, suddenly feeling flustered, her fair face flushing.

Houtarou Oreki pursed his lips, pretending to be engrossed in watching the video, but his throat involuntarily twitched, and he didn't know what to do with his hands.

In reality, Rem is completely focused on the future, her passionate heart pounding, oblivious to her sister Ram's red-eyed jealousy of her brother-in-law.

"Hachiman Hikigaya didn't sit idle. He called Otto and wrote another letter, listing all the intelligence he had, the alliances, and the plans he wanted Emilia to make in the territory."

“Give this to Emilia,” he instructed Otto. “Remember, give it to Emilia in person, tell her to burn it after she reads it, and don’t let anyone else see it, not even the red-haired maid at Roswaal’s mansion, and not even Roswaal himself.”

"Understood, leave it to me!"

Otto seemed brimming with confidence. He didn't know where Hachiman Hikigaya's trust and friendship came from, but given such trust, Otto naturally had to repay it with all his might!

"Hachiman Hikigaya tore off half of the clothes he often wore when he appeared in the villages of his territory and gave them to Otto as a token."

"It's worth mentioning that the fastest earth dragon seemed unwilling to let Otto ride it alone, and stubbornly moved to Hachiman Hikigaya's side. This earth dragon was one of the earth dragons that Hachiman Hikigaya specially went out to buy, and it was very close to him back then."

"Watching Otto ride the second fastest earth dragon away into the distance."

"Hachiman Hikigaya still has a lot to do."

77. Rem, the Abandoned

"The next day, the three parties met again. After confirming the exact time and location of the white whale's appearance, Crusch and Anastasia quickly assembled their troops."

"The combat force that Crusch has deployed includes not only himself, Felix, and the three high-end combatants Wilhelm, but also a large number of elite soldiers, elven sorcerers, and strategic weapons."

"Anastasia mobilized her Iron Fang Mercenary Group, which, apart from ordinary mercenary members who are no less capable than ordinary knights, included the three siblings of the Palbatton family who look like children, as well as the group leader Ricardo and the best knight Julius."

"Hachiman Hikigaya's mercenaries were too embarrassing to show off, so they were sent to maintain order with the few villagers who stayed in the capital to help him—and incidentally to spread the word that [the half-elf Emilia's faction participated in the extermination of the White Whale].

"With the help of his subordinates, half of Anastasia's original force that was supposed to stay in the capital also joined the main group, but she herself did not have much combat power and stayed in the capital."

"The allied forces, with their overwhelming momentum, were outnumbered and outmatched. Hachiman Hikigaya and Rem rode together on that agile and very affectionate earth dragon."

"But far from showing the slightest cowardice, he even took the initiative to talk to the members of the Iron Fang Mercenary Group, subtly conveying psychological suggestions in his words."

"He deliberately spoke in a humorous manner, and then, as the conversation went on, he would occasionally throw in a few words of probing and trying to win me over."

"Even someone like me, Emilia can wholeheartedly entrust me with all external affairs. If a true general were to swear allegiance... well, I've seen quite a few, but a monarch who trusts his subordinates so much, provides them with a stage to showcase their talents, and gives them money and power as they wish, is truly very rare, almost nonexistent."

"Curly and Anastasia both coveted him, little did they know that he also coveted their subordinates and wished he could poach them all."

"Unfortunately, just as he cannot abandon Emilia for someone else, he has not yet won over any of these people."

"Is this... everyone turning into Cao Cao's traitors?"

Fumino Furuhashi and Nariyuki Yuiga exchanged a glance, feeling both amused and exasperated.

However, what this actually demonstrates is the high quality of these knights and mercenaries from another world.

“Once they choose a monarch, they offer their lifelong loyalty… At least morally, the upper echelons of this kingdom are absolutely ideal. Except, of course, the Council of Wise Men.”

"The vast army arrived at its destination and waited for the beluga whale to appear under that iconic tree."

As time passed and darkness fell, Hachiman Hikigaya's alarm clock rang, and a colossal flying beast suddenly appeared in the sky!

"The barrage of artillery fire, magical strikes, and saturation bombardment rose and fell, deafeningly loud as if they were going to crush that legendary monster into dust in one fell swoop. Unfortunately, the white whale had extremely high defense and was only slightly injured after the attack."

"Then came the knights' battle – with Rius and Wilhelm leading the charge, leaving numerous wounds on the white whale's body."

“Finally…finally!” Wilhelm trembled, his eyes gleaming with a bloodthirsty light. “So this day has come for you, White Whale!!”

Crusch, however, remained worried. "But can a magical beast that has ravaged the kingdom for four hundred years really be killed so easily?"

Her concerns were valid.

"The true white mist; if you are hit by it, you will cease to exist after death."

"A wide-range sonic attack can cause even the most elite soldiers to suffer from splitting headaches and excruciating pain."

"It split its body, one head became three, and its size and weight were still breathtakingly enormous."

"The white whale unleashed three terrifying, previously unknown attack methods in succession after its main body suffered a setback."

"Hmph..." Anastasia's eyes flashed coldly. Seeing the casualties in her Iron Fang Mercenary Group, her heart bled. "Now that we have all the intelligence, we won't be as flustered as we were in the future! Just wait, White Whale!"

"To ensure the safety of the soldiers and buy them some time, Hachiman Hikigaya suggested that he go and attract the white whale himself."

"Unlike your two families, I haven't contributed as much to this battle. If I don't make some contribution, I won't have the face to claim this honor."

"Wait!" Julius blocked Hachiman's path as he was about to depart, his voice sharp and unyielding: "I'll go with you."

Rem paused for a moment, then said, "Rem will protect her—"

"When it comes to protecting Hachiman-kun, my feelings are no less than yours." Julius shook his head. "And, I'm sorry... but to be frank, my strength is perhaps slightly greater than yours. I, Julius, will absolutely not allow myself to stand by and watch my dearest friend venture into danger alone!"

Hachiman Hikigaya hesitated for half a second, then quickly abandoned Rem, saying, "You may leave, Rem. This is an order."

Julius gave a reserved, apologetic smile—which, in Rem's eyes, was clearly a peacock's display of its plumage!

"But she knew that this wasn't because Hachiman Hikigaya was fickle, but because he was thinking about his own safety... and his opponent was the White Whale."

Even so, Rem, who had just been subdued by the earth dragon, still hung her head in resentment.

"Rem will definitely... definitely... she'll become even stronger in the future!"

"Compared to Hachiman Higashiya, it doesn't matter whether it's Rem or Julius who protects me, since both of them are Shining True Objects and I don't mind either of them."

He just sighed and reminded himself that he must work harder in his training whenever he has time, and it would be best to have enough strength as soon as possible.

"Here we go, Julius!"

"I'm ready—let's go, my friend!"

"The brilliant strategist Hachiman Hikigaya and the incredibly brave Julius, this duo who charge into battle, these two men, their size is so small compared to a white whale."

"However, they rode the earth dragons and charged toward the white whale. Despite being overwhelmed, they still resolutely raised their blades toward the legendary monster. Their radiant courage and will pierced the sky."

Those two figures were forever etched in the eyes of the bewildered soldiers behind them, becoming the pillars that supported them to stand up again!

"El-Shuma!!"

"Rem was behind, chanting magic, watching over and protecting the man she loved at all times."

""hiss--""

"After catching her breath, Crusch took a deep breath and looked at the two friends standing between heaven and earth."

"All troops, attack!!"

78. A man burdened with sin

"Wow! Hachiman x Julius, I'm in love! I'm totally in love!"

So excited that her nose bled, Ebina was even more thrilled than during the New Year. Her breathing was rapid, and countless ideas flashed through her mind in an instant.

Ye Shan gave a wry smile, looking somewhat lost.