Natsuki Subaru had already explained the whole sequence of events to Emilia, clearing up the misunderstanding between them.
Although Felt had stolen Emilia's property at first, considering she didn't know the inside story and the lost item had been recovered, Emilia ultimately decided not to hold her accountable.
"Lord Natsuki..."
"Just call me Subaru!"
Standing before Emilia, Natsuki Subaru was practically bursting with energy, his eyes nearly beaming with light.
"I'm very grateful to you and Lord Itadori for helping me recover my lost item this time. It is something very important to me! It's getting late now, so if the two of you don't mind, why don't you accompany me tomorrow to see Margrave Roswaal? He's a friend of mine and will surely treat you as honored guests. If there's anything else you need, please don't hesitate to ask."
Emilia wore a smile on her face. Natsuki Subaru rubbed his head a bit bashfully, yet he eagerly nodded in agreement.
"What about Senior Itadori?"
"I don't think I'll be going," Yuji Itadori said slowly.
He helped others not for the sake of a reward.
Besides, he recalled the Group Announcement saying that without spending Points, he could only exist in this world for a maximum of twenty-four hours.
By tomorrow, Yuji Itadori would be returning to his original world.
If other people were to watch him suddenly vanish into thin air then, it would be difficult to explain.
"I have some other matters to attend to, so I won't trouble you."
"I see. Then if Lord Itadori ever needs anything in the future, please feel free to find me!"
Emilia bowed very sincerely to Yuji Itadori.
A short while later, the guards and members of the Knight Order arrived at the scene to take away the unconscious Elsa.
After Reinhard finished arranging matters, he immediately walked over to express his gratitude and respect to Yuji Itadori.
"Lord Itadori, I shall report your contributions to the Council of Sages."
A smile played on Reinhard's face.
"I wonder... if you have any intention of joining the Knight Order? If you're interested, I would be more than willing to act as your recommender."
"I appreciate the offer, but I have no such plans. I'm more suited to being a carefree person," Yuji Itadori replied.
He wouldn't be staying in this world for long.
Furthermore, Yuji Itadori had no intention of joining any other organization.
Just like the Jujutsu World of the past.
Even the former Satoru Gojo was inevitably hampered by meddling busybodies.
Yuji Itadori didn't like that feeling at all.
The current Jujutsu World seemed a bit better than before, but Yuji Itadori had no intention of serving them either.
Even when conflict broke out between aliens and humans, Yuji Itadori remained neutral.
"Well, Natsuki, I'll be heading off now."
"Thank you so much, Senior Itadori!"
"No need to thank me. I just did what I should've done. If you need help again later, just call for me."
Yuji Itadori waved his hand and prepared to take his leave.
This was a completely different world.
Yuji Itadori was actually quite interested in his surroundings.
Since he had nothing left to do for now, he might as well wander around.
Speaking of which—
Yuji Itadori stopped the pace he had just started and walked over to Old Man Rom and Felt, who were letting out sighs of relief.
"Lad, is there something you need?"
"Excuse me, do you have any arcades here?"
"What is that?"
"Oh, nothing. Just asking."
"Lad, is this your first time in the Royal Capital?"
"You could say that."
Several hours later.
"Well, I'm heading off then. Thanks for everything!"
Yuji Itadori held all sorts of delicacies in one hand and waved to Felt and Old Man Rom with the other.
Upon learning that it was Yuji Itadori's first time here and that he wanted to look around, Old Man Rom had Felt act as a guide to show him around.
The latter had bought quite a few local snacks and treats in the town center.
These were things he couldn't buy in other worlds.
"This means we're even now!"
Felt folded her arms across her chest and pouted slightly, though she wasn't actually angry.
After all, as far as she was concerned, she had certainly come out ahead.
She wasn't being held accountable for stealing Emilia's things, and she had pocketed all those holy gold coins Elsa and Natsuki Subaru had brought out during the bidding.
Most importantly, both she and Old Man Rom had escaped unscathed from Elsa Granhiert.
Though she was a bit reluctant to admit it, it was truly thanks to Yuji Itadori.
While Felt was showing Yuji Itadori around earlier, she seemed to glimpse another side of him; he wasn't the type to keep a stiff, serious face all day long.
Spending time together, he actually felt like someone very easy to get close to.
At the very least, Felt didn't dislike the guy.
"But I'm saying, you bought so much, can you really finish it all!"
Felt looked at the snacks Yuji Itadori was carrying, feeling a bit speechless. This was enough food for four or five people!
"Since I don't know if I'll have another chance to come back, I figured I'd buy a bit more. Plus, I can let... my friends try some."
Yuji Itadori lowered his head, looking at the various snacks in his hands.
Friends.
He didn't have many friends left by his side now.
Over the past few years, Yuji Itadori had actually been deliberately avoiding meeting old acquaintances.
He didn't want to endure the sadness of watching his friends gradually pass away anymore.
If he also...
Forget it, don't think so much.
Since he possessed such a long life, it meant he could do more things.
Moreover, he now had this strange Chat Group.
Perhaps...
He could still achieve things he couldn't do before.
Group members could travel to each other's worlds.
This also meant that Yuji Itadori might be able to see his former companions again.
"I'm heading off then. Goodbye, Felt."
"Yeah, goodbye, lad."
After bidding farewell to Felt, Yuji Itadori walked to a deserted spot and opened the Chat Group.
[Time Remaining: 7:34:21]
Natsuki Subaru should be fine for the time being, so he could head back.
[Would you like to leave this world?]
'I wonder if I can take these snacks back.'
Yuji Itadori clicked confirm, and a white light instantly enveloped him.
The next second, he was back in that familiar arcade.