Follow the fallen stars

Aganau Chapter 7: Defying Fate

Natsuki Subaru and Patrasche were both awaiting for the arrival of the two Sin Archbishops, having figured that they probably found them in Bisito City due to Subaru's intense witch scent given off by the authorities he held within him.

While he waited with his favorite and only ground dragon, Subaru closed his eyes and mulled over what roles he had given everyone.

'We only have one chance here... either we succeed by luck or... we'll die trying.'

As he was thinking this, he heard footsteps approaching him. He turned towards his backside to see that Elsa Grainhart was standing there, having her usual smile on her face while treating everything like it was another day on the job, which for her it technically was. Subaru scowled and looked away. He might never get used to having Elsa Grainhart as an ally, especially after all the shit she put him and his friends through.

"Have you done your part?" Subaru spoke sternly, keeping his nerves in control.

"Yes. Though I must ask, do you believe that he will help? He hasn't been active for a long time."

Subaru paused for a moment, knowing full well that the note he had Elsa deliver might not reach its intended target in time... but even so, he had a plan should he be forced to fight without this specific person against the combined might of Sloth and Greed.

'I'll have to... th-thank that bastard Pride for giving me the information he used in beating Regulus...'

Having gone through the memories of his counterpart, the Sin Archbishop of Pride Natsuki Subaru, he knew of a way to truly beat Regulus Corneas with only Elsa. Though as he was looking back into the successful loops where it led to Regulus's death in Pride's world, he had an epiphany.

'The cultist version of me had worked with Elsa a lot... this version of me had also worked with Elsa as well, considering she's here with us because he asked for help. What other version of me chose to have Elsa as an ally?'

This deeply concerned him since the only other option would be the Purge King version of him. 

He already had Cecilus and Halibel, which would explain why he never hired or tried to form some alliance with the Bowel Hunter.

For rather obvious reasons, the previous older version of him would never want to associate with such a person. 

That meant he might have to get used to seeing Elsa more often since he doesn't know how many worlds he would be sent through before returning to his.

He turned towards his right side as he noticed Al, the older Natsuki Subaru, and Beatrice return with a new ally.

"Old Man Rom."

"..."

Rom remained silent for a moment as he eyed Subaru before turning to the Older Subaru. "Hmph. Seems like you really were tellin' the truth. There really are two of you."

"The hell do you mean I'm telling the truth?" The Older Subaru questioned. Old Man Rom turned towards him to respond swiftly with:

"You have a habit of lyin'."

Despite his serious demeanor, Older Subaru seemed taken aback by what was said by Rom. "Okay, when have I lied to you?"

"Is that seriously a question?" Old Man Rom said as he gave a stern look.

"Name one." Older Subaru persisted.

"Where's my money then?"

"I told you, I'm working on it."

"Ha! Right."

The Older Subaru shook his head with annoyance, causing Subaru to chuckle a bit before turning his full attention towards Old Man Rom.