A Hundred Girlfriends Who Really Love You... In Another World! 45 (Patreon)

"Ah...! Why am I stupid!?" I can't help, but scream out in frustration as we are pursued. As expected, once the shock of my revelation ran out, I became silver haired elf prey again, Frieren running... flying behind me.

Thankfully she's the only one. I do not know what happened to Fern, but I assume Bukororii is involded considering he isn't chasing me as well. MMT is probably chasing me, but she was running moments ago, and she isn't exactly known for her stamina so...

The only thing we need to worry about is the ancient silver haired elf, but she's also clearly the most dangerous of the bunch anyways. Seriously, who the hell allowed flight!? Being a mage must be way cooler than being a swordsman if you can do stuff like that!

While I try to think of a way out of this, Emilia reassures me. "I-I don't think you're stupid Subaru!" She's defending my self-esteem even as we run! There's no way this is Witch of Envy behavior! "I mean, you're only around twelve right? Whem you grow up, you're gonna get smarter!" Hah?

I'm so shocked that I stop running, almost causing Emilia to fall. With this opportunity Frieren lands right behind us, but I pay her no mind. "Um... What do you mean twelve? You know I'm an adult, right?" Did I suddenly become a shota?

Emilia tilts her head. "Well... really?" She then gasps. "Oh...! I'm so sorry, it's just that you look so~ young Subaru!" Since when!? Is this an elf thing or something!? "Also, shouldn't we be running?" Oh yeah, there's that.

Frieren's voice cuts through our stupidity. "End of the line Witch." She's pointing her staff at us, and I have no doubt that she can kick my ass... And even if I could hurt her, I don't want to do that, for obvious reasons.

Emilia frowns, though she does not go back to crying. "A misunderstanding has occurred Miss. I am not Satella." There's a newfound confidence in her voice, I think it's because she now had time to regain her bearings.

Frieren squints her eyes. "Well, it is true that the Witch of Envy wasn't exactly known for her... manipulations." Oh!? She's coming to our side!? "But you were summoned by that ritual, and you do possess large amounts of mana." Apparently enough to match Rudeus.

The silver haired granny elf continues. "Enough mana to control the mind of an innocent man..." She looks at me. "I know Subaru Natsuki is strong enough to resist the temptation of a beautiful young woman, who just needs to exercise a bit more, throwing himself at him. He wouldn't just start defending you for no reason like he did." I ended up causing more problems!?

I raise a hand. "Actually, as I was screaming about it as I ran, I really am just stupid." I then shake my head. "Not that it's stupid to protect Emilia! Since she's clearly not the Witch of Envy!" Bukororii must have summoned the wrong person!

Emilia quickly nods. "Yes, Subaru is very smart and handsome!" Please don't randomly compliment me, I might die! "And... I can't control the amount of mana I have! And it's not like I use it much, I'm a user of spirit arts!" For some reason, it feels just right for an elf to use that type of magic.

Frieren raises an eyebrow. "Really...? Is is true that the Witch of Envy had no spirit magic, and I don't have an affinity towards spirits, so I couldn't have taught her." We are making progress...! Also, if Satella was your student, please realize Emilia isn't her already!

Emilia takes a step back. "W-wait, you knew the Witch of Envy and... Are you the legendary hero Frieren?" In response, the silver haired elf just nods, and Emilia seemingly enters in shock.

I guess my cute granny teacher is a big deal, though I sort of already knew that. And it also only makes sense that someone like Emilia would have specifically searced for people like Frieren in history books.

But this isn't time for that, so I take her attention out of this topic. "Emilia, you can talk about this later. For now, can you do some spirit magic to prove that you're not the Witch of Envy?" That should finally put an end to this.

Frieren nods. "Yes, that would be most wise... Though I will still keep an eye open if she can do that, the Witch has been sealed for four hundred years after all, she could have simply learned new tricks." The power of a NEET!

Though the Witch of Envy can't just google or watch YouTube videos about whatever she wants to learn. That's why, I imagine she probably didn't really raise her abilities a lot, or at least I hope so.

Emilia stutters, but accepts our proposal. "O-okay...! I'll prove that I'm not the Witch of Envy, Lady Frieren!" Oh, so she added honorifics now? Please don't be so nice to the woman who wants to kill you.

The totally not Satella, clasps her hands together and starts muttering something I can't quite make out. For a few seconds, my confidence does leave me, and I start worrying if she is really the Witch, and if she's about to make some super spell to kill us all.

Thankfully my worries quickly disappear, as Emilia starts glowing and... Frieren visibly calms down. I can't recognize spirit magic just by looking at it, but judging by my teacher's reaction, this is it.

Frieren lowers her staff. "That's enough. Satella could not communicate with spirits, that was something that he... You have proved you are not her, probably." That probably isn't very reassuring!

The glow around Emilia disappears, but thankfully we still have the moon to illuminate us. "G-good! I told you I wasn't her..." She puts a hand on a crystal on her neck, and grips it tightly. I don't know what's the meaning of the crystal, but it does make her happy.

I sigh out of relief. "Ah, we finally got that misunderstanding out of the way..." And to think I was worried about some dumb prophecy, and a dumb prophecy made by a Gumin at that. It's very likely that the diviner just really embellished everything to make it more dramatic.

Well, I don't know what the draw all Gumins in shadow is supposed to be, but whatever. Since the problems are over I... Actually, the problems aren't over at all, are they? I mean, Bukororii is probably gonna start trying to summon the Witch of Envy again once he realizes Emilia isn't her.

Crimson Demons really can be troublesome, but it's not like me and my friends can just stay here watching over them forever. Hopefully Frieren gives him a big scolding and that's it.

Frieren puts a hand on her chin, and hums. "Still, I wonder why Emilia was summoned... I suppose that child was just firing at the dark and the ritual just brought whatever silver haired elf it could find?" That makes sense to me.

After all, Emilia does qualify as someone like the Witch of Envy, and she's not sealed as well, so she was probably easier to bring. Still, I doubt my agreement will mean much to Frieren, I'm a novice at magic after all.

So... "Maybe you should discuss this with Wolbach later?" She's a master magician too, so she can probably help Frieren. In fact, instead of wasting her time with family meetings, I should have probably have brought her to the ritual in the first place.

Also, it feels strange to refer to Wolbach as Wolbach in front of Frieren, instead of calling her Red, but... "Ah, yes, the Dark Goddess..." The silver haired elf finishes those words with an eye roll.

In essence, she doesn't believe my fiancee to be the person we claim her to be, probably because sometimes she adds nyah's to her sentences. I'm just glad Frieren doesn't think... or know that she's a Demon General at least, I have a feeling that would have went horribly.

Frieren continues on her train of thought. "I must wonder however, why bring Emilia here instead of me? I was right next to the ritual, and I meet all the qualifications... Though I suppose I have less mana." I don't know, sorry but I basically understand zero about magic!

Emilia raises a hand, she seems to be calmer now. "Excuse me... But everyone keeps talking about rituals and stuff, but I don't even know where I am yet, and I'm rea~lly confused..." Right, I can't forget about that.

I look at her. "Sorry Emilia, just give a minute for everyone to arrive and then I will explain anything. We will need to clarify to the others that you aren't the Witch of Envy after all." MMT, BMT and Fern should be here at any moment now. Also, Bukororii gets the MT treatment solely due to his race.

Frieren waves me off. "Don't worry about that, I told Fern to run away, so she's not coming back any time soon." Won't she be panicking though!? "Also, the foolish lovesick child started laughing at the other's child tattoo and got punched in the face for it. I believe they are currently brawling." Berserkergumins!?

I scratch the back of my neck. "Well, I guess there's no reasom to leave Emilia in the dark anyways." She must be terrifying after all, being summoned from... wherever she's been summoned. That's right, I don't even know from where she's from.

I sent her and apologetic look. "My bad Emilia, I'll explain everything to you." The way I'm saying almost makes me sounds like I'm the one at blame here, but... for some reason I just feel like taking this girl's burdens. Weird.

She smiles, it is as pretty as one would expect from a silver haired elf! "It's fine Subaru... You actually look pretty stressed as well." I do? I guess today has been crazy. "Still, I can't believe I got... summoned...? Everyone is gonna get mad at back home..." It's not your fault though, so they will probably get worried instead.

I wave her off. "I doubt they're gonna get mad, specially with a pretty face like yours." A dark truth of this world is that pretty people can get away with everything...! You want proof? We still haven't executed Aqua, there you go, proof.

A light blush appears on her face. "Geez, don't say stuff you don't mean." Oh!? Is this a half elf insecure about her appearance!? Cute...! Though the reasons for it are both sad and obvious. Well, I'll just compliment her a bunch.

We are soulmates after all... And isn't that a weird thing? I don't even know how I should act. I obviously have to talk with Eris though, she is my fiancee... Actually I have to talk with Wolbach as well. Oh, and Darkness, even if she's a sex slave. Oh, and maybe Yunyun since... My life is getting way too complicated!

But nevermind that! "I'll admit, I didn't mean to say people will forgive you, just because you're pretty. That was a joke, a Subaru joke!" A grin appears on my face. "But I did mean when I called you pretty." Ah, I'm trying to flirt with a silver haired elf, while another silver haired elf watches. I had dreams that started like this.

Emilia giggles. "Are you a knight or something Subaru? Saving me and then showering me with praise... Well, even if you aren't one, I'm really glad to have met you." I got called knightly by a pretty girl...! Is this the return of the forgotten Lancelotbaru!? But he went away so long ago!

Our conversation is broken by a sob, not one coming from me or Emilia however, instead it's Frieren...?

There is a single tear descending from one of her eyes, as she whispers to herself. "What's this...?" Her gaze is solely focused on Emilia and I. Shit, did I say something to offend her? Did calling a silver haired elf pretty offend her or something?

I'm immediately filled with concerns. "H-hey are you okay?" Not only is she my teacher, but she's also a silver haired elf, so it's only natural my heart feels like it's about to break right now. Okay, maybe it's not natural and I'm a weirdo, but that doesn't change the situation.

She slowly nods. "Yes, I am... fine. Just reminiscing, now continue your conversation, I wish to watch." Eh...!? Well, if she's fine... Still, reminiscing? I guess she's super old, so this could be about anything, but I have a feeling that due to the current situation, this is about Satella.

Actually, no one in class ever asked her how she feels about the Witch of Envy in the first place. I know she was her student, but that's about it... Did Frieren like her? Hate her? Was she apathetic about her? Why did she even take her as an apprentice in the first place?

I guess that's just something I'll have to ask her in the future, just like the stuff with Hitogami. Though... well, Frieren did kind of let it slip that she was helping BMT subconsciously, so I guess she did like the Witch of Envy after all.

Emilia looks cutely confused. "Erm... What did you mean by watch Lady Frieren? Feel free to join the conversation..." Wow, she so nice...! There's also boundless respect in her tone, which is weird considering Frieren was about to kill her a moment ago.

The granny elf shakes her head. "No. You two should keep talking however." W-what kind of weird response is that!? "I feel like... the more I hear it, the more I'll remember that... Though I apologize for being a bit forceful." I... don't even know what to say to that.

I shrug. "You know what? Whatever. I have stuff to explain to Emilia after all." I look at the elf. "First of all, if you're wondering where you are... You got summoned to the village of the Crimson Demons, it's located on Belzerg, which is located in the Dragon Continent." I'm being very specific, since I don't know how much geography she knows.

Emilia let's out a small gasp. "O-oh...! I can't believe I got summoned to a wholly different country...!" Sorry, feel free to kill Bukororii later. "At least I'm still in the Dragon Continent..." Great, we didn't pull her from the side of the world or anything.

She lightly smiles. "By the way, if you're wondering, I'm from Lugunica..." That's the place with the Reinhard guy right? It would have been really embarrassing if we called him here just to fight this poor sweet Emilia. Thankfully we avoided that.

Still, the fact that she lives so closely is good. "Really...? That will make it easier to send you home at least. Though later on I might have to ask for more specific coordinates." I have a genius plan! "We have someone who can do teleportation magic here, so no need to worry." My plan is to beg my fiancee for help!

Emilia's smile widens. "Rea~lly? That's good news! I have some real important stuff to do back home...!" And then she pouts. "And a dummy little father who's probably real mad." Huh, I don't think I ever met an elf guy.

Anyways, now it's time for the embarrassing part. "S-so... the reason that you go summoned was..." How do I even explain this!? Normal people aren't used to Gumins! "So remember that guy that said he loved you, and thought you were Satella?" Thankfully Emilia is my soulmate... and also not Satella.

I continue once she nods. "Well, he... this whole ritual was made by him. He wanted to summon the Witch of Envy because he fell in love with her... somehow." I don't think... I'm pretty sure the two never even met.

Emilia blinks in confusion. "That's... Is this some sort of mean prank? I'll get mad if it is. I mean, I won't get mad, so you can tell me the truth Subaru." Your true intentions came out a while ago!

Not that I can blame her. "This is not a prank... that guy... Bukororii... he's a little weird..." How does one explain Gumins to a innocent, clueless person? Well, I'm sure Emilia recognizes the Crimson Demon race, what I'm worried about is her unfamiliarity with their culture.

Emilia nods. "Yes, he was icky too, and creepy. The type who forces women into kissing them, and then get sent to jail." I don't think he's that bad, but thank you for your honest thoughts...! Please say it in front of him next time though, so he gives up on his dreams.

I chuckle, that's the only thing I can do really. "He's not... He's not an evil guy, I swear. It's just that... Every Crimson Demon is really passionate, that's the best way to describe it. He's also really young too, so..." Honestly, he probably shouldn't just be getting a slap on the wrist.

He did try to summon an anciel evil after all, so I feel sort of awkward defending him. Also, he's not even getting that slap! He's basically getting away with this without suffering any punishments at all! I hope MMT gives him a black eye...

Emilia scowls. "Anyone who... who... could love that thing is...!" Ah, I should have respected this reaction. "Well, nevermind. You seem reliable Subaru, so I'll follow your lead... Since Puck isn't here." That name again...

I nod, with what I hope is a charming expression. "Great! Then let's take you back to the village... I'm sure they will welcome you, specially since Frieren can vouch for you." Actually, even if she was the Witch of Envy, they would accept her with open arms.

The granny elf nods. "Indeed, and do not worry Emilia, the Crimson Demons are above petty things such as judging one by their hair color." She scowls. "Sometimes their niceties even enter the realm of foolishness." Huh...? Is this about the Superds again?

Emilia claps her hands. "T-that sounds nice! Wonderful even!" And then she mutters while looking down. "T-this will be like a little vacation... before that starts..." That what? I guess I shouldn't pry, at least not now.

I have to take this elf out of the darkness and into my bed after all. I mean, into a village after all. "Okay then, let's go! We can pick up everybody on the way there." Hopefully Fern hasn't started evacuating people.

Frieren smiles. "Okay, I'll lead the way... Also, you two should kiss." Sure! Wait what!?

Emilia takes a step back, her face red with embarrassment. "I'm a bit too young for that!" You look older than Frieren though! Also, while this is embarassing, it is also just a kiss! Ah, I want to kiss you...

I look down, my face just as red as Emilia's. "D-don't say stuff like that...!" I might lose myself if a silver haired elf cheers me into kissing another silver haired elf... In a perfect world both of these girls would be my soulmates, and not just one...!

Frieren sighs. "But..." But what!? "You two are correct, sorry." She nods to herself. "You already picked a side, so stick with it...!" What do you mean by that!? Are you secretly cheering on Eris or something!?

Ah, why do I have a feeling she won't tell me if I ask...?