Aldebaran

Kaji observed the situation, he wondered whether he should say something but Priscilla looked at him, and smiled. She recognized him, after all, most of the influential people of the kingdom of Lugnica knew of him. He was known as the second strongest swordsman right after Reinhard, even though neither of them had won, when fighting each other. And Priscilla could easily recognize him, from his long red hair and golden eyes, that seemed predatory from one glance.

The thugs, seeing as the girl not even paying them attention, turned around to see where she was looking, but they were met by Kaji, who was looking down at them as if a predator was hunting its prey. But in reality, Kaji was just standing there and wondering what he should do.

"Well, well, well, isn't it the famous red haired Oni." Priscilla said while ignoring the three thugs.

"Yes, nice to meet you too, Priscilla." Kaji said while still thinking about what to do.

"Are you here to tell me that you decided to become my subordinate, that would only be the natural outcome, do you disagree?" Priscilla spoke as if Kaji was already working for her, while smiling in his direction.

But before Kaji could decline the offer, or say anything else Subaru showed up. And Subaru didn't even notice Kaji standing behind the thugs, as he walked from behind Priscilla towards her. He didn't even realize that he looked more of a thug than the three who were being ignored by Kaji, and Priscilla.

"Sorry, I'm late honey! It seems like there's been a bit of trouble, but remember who I am and cut me some slack. Come let's go!" Subaru spoke while trying to grab her wrist but instead of her wrist being grabbed, he was grabbed by someone else. Subaru looked to see Kaji holding his hand while looking at him, as if he was retarded.

"Subaru, you shouldn't touch a lady without her permission, especially someone of her status." Kaji spoke, hinting to the boy to apologize quickly, before he got himself in trouble. But Subaru didn't really understand.

Priscilla frowned when Subaru was about to touch her, but Kaji stopping him made her smile. She picked up her fan and covered her mouth while looking at Subaru who was looking at her and Kaji funnily.

"How dare you ignore us!" The smallest thug who was forgotten shouted, while fuming.

"Hey….I…I…I think we should leave." The biggest hug said while looking at his friend.

"Why should we, there's only one girl, some weak-looking boy, and some show off. We can take them!" The small thugs shouted.

"But, didn't the girl say something about him being famous, and he looks really scary." The thug with a snake-like tongue said before stepping back a bit.

"Yeah let's leave it's not worth getting ourselves killed for a couple of coins." The fat and big thug agreed.

They decided to actually leave but it was far too late for that, after all the smallest thug had already got the attention of the others when he shouted. "So you want to leave just like that? Do you think I will let you go just like that?" Kaji asked while looking at the three thugs.

The thugs couldn't say anything as cold sweat started emerging on their backs and foreheads. They knew that this wasn't going to end well for them, but what could they do, they only wanted to rob Priscilla because she looked weak and rich. They didn't even realize that this could end up this bad for them, they knew that normally the three of them could rob some weak-looking people who walked alone, but it seemed like their luck ran out.

But then old man Rom showed up too, making the thugs run, while Kaji wondered whether he should catch them, and bring them to the guards. But he didn't, it seemed far too troublesome to do. Subaru was talking with the old man while Kaji looked at Priscilla who seemed as relaxed as ever.

"Priscilla, about what you said earlier, I refuse to work for you."

"And why is that?" She asked while fanning herself.

"Because I work for no one, at least I will be leaving the Mathers estate soon. And as long as one has enough strength, one can do whatever one wishes, do you not agree?" Kaji asked while looking at the eyes of the girl in front of him.

"Yes, you are leaving the useless court mage, and after some travels joining me sounds quite nice." Priscilla spoke as if she knew that he would join her one way or another.

Kaji stared at her, and wondered whether what she said was even possible. But his mussing was interrupted by Emilia showing up with another person who Kaji recognized as Aldebaran, commonly known as Al.

Aldebaran stands at five feet and eight inches tall, making him the same height as Natsuki Subaru. Al's frame is stocky and his body is covered in thick bulging muscles that give him an imposing impression. After an unfortunate incident in the Empire of Vollachia, Al lost his left forearm. Instead of resorting to a prosthetic limb, Al had the stub where his forearm used to be covered in bandages. There are various other scars scattered across his body, including a pair of claw-like marks on his right forearm and a vast assortment of scars on his face that left him disfigured. His overall shabby look, including his clothes and unshaven legs, make him look like a bandit or some other kind of lowlife. It could be said that his appearance is the polar opposite of his mistress Priscilla Barielle's.

Every piece of clothing Al wears gives a slightly different impression. His ensemble consists of a pair of green split-toe sandals with yellow buckles, sand-colored linen trousers, a bandage around his right wrist that matched the one that goes around his missing limb, bandages of the same assortment that are wrapped around his feet like socks, an open green linen vest with yellow lining and a hem of white fur, and a shabby yellow mantle that reaches down to his hips. Additionally, he wears a brown belt with a golden buckle that has a collection of green pouches attached to it with his Blue Dragon Sword usually sheathed nearby. His most defining physical quality is the pitch-black helmet he uses to conceal his scarred face. The helmet in question, in contrast to the rest of his clothing, is very refined and features a plume of neat red hair as a crest.