Crossover anime, starting with Hachiman Hikigaya replacing Subaru Natsuki!

But now, his hand trembled, the cup fell to the ground with a clatter, tea spilled on his shoulders and chest, and his eyes were filled with confusion.

"I...this...this...is this reasonable, Felix???"

"I...I don't know either, meow?"

The master and servant looked at each other in bewilderment.

Isn't this funny?

Count Roswaal has neither lack of strength nor funds. As a supporter of Emilia, how could he not even send a single skilled warrior to secretly protect her, and then be ambushed and killed like this?

Yes, Crusch admits the attacker was too fast, but if an attack of this magnitude can kill someone instantly, where is your protector? Or don't you have any secret treasures to save your life? At the very least, isn't Puck a legendary, exceptionally powerful spirit?

This is outrageous! If it weren't for this video, how could someone who was supposed to participate in the royal selection disappear before the competition even started? Who would believe that?

“I really am…” Crusch hesitated, feeling both amused and exasperated, “Given Roswaal’s support, I originally thought that even if she didn’t have a high chance of winning, she definitely had the confidence and resources to compete on the same stage, making her a slightly worthwhile opponent!”

What exactly did Roswaal support Emilia for? He didn't give her anything at all!

So everyone in the royal selection is a fierce tiger or lion, and you, Emilia, a husky, have snuck in? If it weren't for this light screen showing the future, everyone would think you, this husky, are a strong wolf.

"We can now cross out all the backup plans targeting Emilia."

Crusch waved her hand listlessly and sighed. Phillips, suppressing a laugh, said cheerfully, "This is good news, meow~"

"Emilia—"

"Hehe, don't worry, it'll be your turn soon."

"A glamorous and revealing outfit, a slender figure, and a crescent-shaped blade dripping with blood—an attacker more terrifying than a raging flood or a ferocious beast. Philip recognized her: 'Great, great, it's you! You're the one who hired me to steal the badge. You saved Lord Rom, so I won't take your money...'"

The sound abruptly stopped.

"Boom!"

"Rom's intestines spilled out onto the ground, his eyes were lifeless, and then he stopped breathing."

"Why?!" Felt, filled with shock and anger, was in the same state as Hachiman Hikigaya, who was so furious he was glaring at him with his teeth clenched.

"From the very beginning, I never intended to let any of those in the know go," the attacker elegantly licked his lips, "from the moment you accepted my commission. Heh, the standoff was just right, otherwise taking this girl's life would have been extremely troublesome. With this extra mission completed, the employer will surely offer a higher commission."

"Clang!"

The sounds of clashing swords filled the air as the two women accelerated rapidly, transforming into two blurry streaks of light that were indistinguishable to the naked eye.

"Can we win?"

"As soon as Hachiman Hikigaya finished speaking, a bloodied figure vanished without a trace."

"Oh dear, I'm sorry, but that poor half-elf might have had a chance to beat me. I'm sorry to disappoint you. Well then, it's your turn next~"

10. Witnessing a Changing Future (Part 1)

""Who are you?""

"Hachiman Hikigaya was on edge, cold sweat pouring down his back. Instead of begging for mercy, he glanced at Emilia, who looked like a tattered rag, with hatred and resentment, and then, with the greatest strength he had ever displayed, he raised his fist at the attacker who was slowly approaching him."

"For the sake of giving me a good show," the attacker smiled, "the Bowel Hunter, Elsa Gransilt the Bowel Hunter."

"A flash of light, a sudden glint of cold gleam."

"No doubt about it."

"Hachiman Hikigaya, dead!"

"Ah..." Hachiman Hikigaya's expression was quite subtle, with droopy eyelids and a rather melancholy look on his lips.

"Don't blame yourself," Yukino Yukinoshita comforted him, knowing his character, while also refusing to watch the video herself; the gruesome sight of four lives lost was too much for her. "This isn't your fault. Even without you, Emilia would have had a high probability of finding her way there, and..."

She stammered, "Besides, it makes no difference whether you're here or not."

In order to dissuade Hachiman Hikigaya from impulsively running out of the convenience store in a fit of anger to travel through time and tell Emilia about this future idea, Yukino Yukinoshita unleashed her long-absent sharp tongue, stating the powerless truth.

It's certainly not her style to stand by and watch someone in need die, but the premise is that she can save them, rather than needlessly taking another life.

That other world is far too dangerous for Hachiman Hikigaya.

Yukino Yukinoshita, tormented by her conscience, sincerely hoped that Hachiman Hikigaya would stay on Earth, but she had not yet received the boy's earnest reply.

The content of the video immediately intensified her inner turmoil by seven or eight levels!

"Sizzle...crackling..."

"What came into view was darkness, endless darkness, darkness that could blot out the sky and destroy the world, darkness that seemed to plunge one into the abyss with no way out if one just glanced at it."

"Thorn-"

The world's strongest swordsman, the world's most beloved son, handsome and gentle, Reinhard, who seemed to handle any enemy with ease, now had a solemn expression, his arm uncontrollably resting on the hilt of the Dragon Sword.

At that moment, he felt a threat that could defeat him!

Despair...fear...indescribable horror!

In both worlds, aside from the most determined individuals at the very top, including Hachiman Hikigaya and even Miyuki Shirogane, everyone felt their bodies stiffen, the immense pressure almost suffocating them.

Julius, his face ashen, drew his blade, yet the oppressive aura still lingered... Would a dragon soaring through the sky care about the provocation of ants on the ground?

"Not enough, far from enough! To presume to call yourself the 'best knight' is utterly laughable!"

Roswaal, the Bowel Hunter, the Sages, the Eight Arms, Crusch, and others—the powerful figures at the top of the world's battle arena, and the wise men at the top of the world's wisdom are. The inside stories they can comprehend in this darkness are far more numerous than those of the ordinary people below who tremble and wail in fear.

Even though Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's physique was among the best of normal people, he was no different from anyone else in the face of this pressure. He felt short of breath. On the contrary, his face remained calm and composed, showing no interest in anything.

For the first time in his life, he displayed an excitement that was hard to conceal with acting skills, just like Chu Xuan when he first entered the God Space!

"Sizzle..."

The camera suddenly switched.

"The sun shines brightly, and the city is bustling."

"Standing blankly, bewildered, and incredulous, Hachiman Hikigaya stood on the streets of the royal capital."

"This is, uh..." He instinctively touched his stomach, but his belly was flat, without a single mark of injury.

"How is that possible?"

"The arrogant dragon carriage on the street, the soldier rescuing the playful child, the fruit shop, and his own position. Hachiman Hikigaya, clutching his head and frowning, squatted on the ground, his brain overloaded by overly rapid thinking and excessive calculations."

"This is...not acceptable..."

"He is mature and has top-notch intelligence. Even so, when faced with a resurrection that is even more earth-shattering than traveling to another world, Hachiman Hikigaya was speechless for a while and fell into panic and confusion."

"His eyes sharpened, he calmed his thoughts, as if he was eager to verify something, and stumbled toward the alley in his memory. After searching around for a while, he soon ran into the three thugs."

Before the three could even utter their playful extortionate words, Hachiman Hikigaya, eager to find evidence, leaped up and kicked the taller one of them, swiftly reaching out and touching him before the latter could retaliate in anger.

""really……""

"Hikigaya Hachiman's murmuring connected all the clues."

"The location where the dagger was hidden was exactly the same as I remembered, and the size and style of the dagger were exactly the same. All three of them acted as if they didn't recognize me. Most importantly, the scene of the soldier saving the child was so surreal..."

"Was the anomaly caused during my transmigration? Or is it some kind of investment from a mastermind in another world? No, that's not the primary concern right now."

"Hachiman Hikigaya looked up at the sky with a blank expression and exhaled a heavy breath."

"There are three possibilities. The first is to foresee the future, but the probability is very low. That feeling is so real; I really felt the pain of my guts being ripped open."

"The second possibility is that someone cured me in time and deliberately created... but this speculation is too far-fetched and the reasoning is too weak."

"The third possibility, the most far-fetched, but actually the most likely, is this: after my death, time rewound... and I am the only one who retains the memories from before the time rewound!"

Mountain whistle tsunami!

His clear and logical self-analysis, every word and sentence, left everyone stunned, mouths agape, eyes wide with disbelief.

"So, so this wasn't a video replay?"

It was like Mars colliding with Earth; it was a miracle among miracles.

"Time travel?"

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji immediately recognized this possibility.

"This video so far contains absolutely no unnecessary content, or rather, nothing unrelated to Hachiman Hikigaya. That sudden darkness was very abrupt and inexplicable, breaking the rule of 'related to Hachiman Hikigaya,' but..."

"However, if that darkness granted Hachiman Hikigaya the ability to return from death, then it makes sense."

Horikita Suzune, who picked up the conversation, was deeply shocked, accompanied by jealousy and envy.

11. Witnessing a Changing Future

"After death, time rewinds?"

Hachiman Hikigaya's eyes lit up, and then he suddenly thought of something and became restless.

Beside him, Yukino Yukinoshita was even more tormented by her own anxieties than the boy.

Both of them are highly intelligent; what Hachiman Hikigaya could think of, Yukinoshita could naturally think of as well.

for example.

Is there a limit to the number of times this death-return technique can be used?

If there were no limit to the number of times, then no matter how much she broke through her inhibitions and overcame her limitations, and finally acknowledged her feelings for Hachiman Hikigaya deep in her heart, Yukino Yukinoshita would never again suggest that Hachiman Hikigaya shouldn't travel through time, but would respect his choice.

Hachiman Hikigaya is a twistedly kind-hearted person, and Yukinoshita can assure herself that she is not mistaken about that.

Would a kind and good person stand idly by and watch their savior face a life-or-death crisis, even if they have the ability to help?

Anyway, Hachiman Hikigaya definitely can't do it. The only thing holding him back now is the reason that he doesn't want to be separated from Komachi.

"Hikigaya-kun," a hint of relief flickered across her slender and beautiful face. She clenched her fist and then relaxed it. The stunningly beautiful girl with her eyes lowered spoke in a trembling voice, "No matter what, let's watch the whole video before making a decision, okay?"

Hachiman Hikigaya had never seen Yukinoshita, who was always so strong, with such a gloomy face, yet within that gloom, there was a resolute strength.

sparkling with light.

After a long absence, Hachiman Hikigaya felt as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.

Yes, this is the real Yukino Yukinoshita. The reason he poured special feelings into Yukinoshita is because this girl was once so radiant.

Now, he has rediscovered the brilliance beneath the snow, which is gradually sliding into the unknown, and it shines even brighter than before. The sharp tongue within her gentle strength has diminished, and she truly shines like the sun.