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Because I learned my limits.

【…】

[No matter how hard I study, I will never be the first. There are always people around me who have achieved results in various fields that I can only envy. Even if I try my best, I can only see their backs in the same field, and I can't be the first. After realizing this, I can't become "a man like Natsuki Kenichi" - as a son, I am different from that person, not a genius... This makes me feel desperate. ]

【…】

Kushida Kikyo: ...

【Then I started to go astray.】

Natsuki Subaru smiled and continued to speak in a self-deprecating manner:

【Fortunately, I was still a child at that time. As a child, if you want to be the center of the crowd, you don’t have to be better than everyone else. As long as I am more conspicuous than others, that’s enough! Thinking this way, I kept doing all kinds of stupid things to attract the attention of my companions. In the eyes of my companions who were either happy or contemptuous, I felt excited and approached the man. As a result, this approach made me drift away from my original goal, and when the gap was wide enough, my heart was broken.】

[They were broken into pieces and trampled on the ground... I thought I could never pick them up again, so I started to avoid everything and hid in the house and never went out again.]

[…Subaru-kun~]

Ishida Shoya:......

[Then, something really extraordinary happened. I can say that I have changed my ways, right? I wondered if I could try again in a completely different place, in an environment where no one knows me.]

Here I will add the process of Subaru's own editing.

[Then, I met Emilia! ——A real one! Not fake! Kind and considerate, and most importantly, an elf! White hair! Super pretty face! Her heart is even kinder than her face! ]

[It sounds like appearance plays a big role~]

[Because humans are visual animals after all~! Anyway, I'm obsessed with him! Although I've read many stories before, in which the protagonist changes for love, I always think of it as a setting, but of course when love actually comes to me, I know what it feels like! ]

[I feel like I have endless energy! I can look at myself more calmly, and I am even willing to tell the maid who has not known me for a long time about things in the past that no one else knows! I will work harder! I will be more focused! By the way, in the words of my hometown, this is like having help from a demon! ]

[Like... a ghost helper? ]

[As if a ghost is helping me...]

Rem lowered her head.

The hair that looked particularly shiny in the dim candlelight fell down. For Subaru, this action made him feel a little sense of crisis. He wondered if there was something in his words that touched Rem's sore spot?

[Why is it that it is like a demon's helper... Subaru-kun knows demons, do you like demons, fairy-tale creatures like demons? 】

[Ah! I love it the most! ]

Subaru tried his best to make his voice louder. [Compared to the gods who respond to prayers based on their mood, don’t you think it’s easier to get along with ghosts who express their likes and dislikes directly and do good or bad things openly?]

Hoshiguma Yugi: Oh, that's a good point! Here's a toast to you, kid!

Xingxiong: So the ghosts in other worlds are characters in fairy tales?

Chen Huijie: No, Rem and Ram are ghosts, right? It's just that they don't have horns as conspicuous as yours.

Horned Ghost: They will appear suddenly, right? When they are angry and furious. You see, I noticed that Rem in the last round had a small bright red horn on her head when she attacked Subaru.

Ibuki Suika: So small~

Rem: Are you all ghosts?

Ibaraki Douji (Nura: The Great Grandson): Ahhhhhh!! You abominable sinners! How unfortunate! How arrogant! You act recklessly without knowing your own sins, and even steal the name of Hoshiguma Douji! ? Ibaraki Douji will never forgive you! Right? Father!

Ibuki Suika: What? What's wrong with this guy whose head is half blocked by a coffin? Ibaraki Douji? Huashan, your relative?

Ibaraki Hanaou: How could I have a relative with such poor taste?

Ibaraki Douji (FGO): I am the leader of the demons of Mount Oe - Ibaraki Douji!

Ibaraki Douji (Nura: The Rise of Nura: The Rise of Nura: You hateful sinner! You stole my name from my great father, Shuten Douji! Come here! I will tear you into pieces in the name of God!

Ibaraki Hanaou:? !!! Who are you saying is your father? !!!

Ibuki Suika:Pfft~

Ibaraki Douji (FGO): This, this is also good, isn't it?^?ω?^?～

Shuten-doji (FGO): Father...my concubine?!

Hoshiguma Yugi: Suika, take care of your household affairs! Hahahaha!!!

Rem: It sounds very complicated.

[Are ghosts easier to deal with than gods? ]

Rem raised her head slightly, and there was a light in her eyes that Subaru could not understand. [This is simply because Subaru has never encountered a ghost. ]

[Eh? Are there really ghosts in this world? ! ]

[Yes. As a rare subhuman race, they were persecuted by humans. Because of their excessive strength, they were also rejected by the subhuman race. In the end, they had to hide in the mountains and forests and live a secluded life. They are proud and closed, stubborn and blind. -]

[It sounds like Rem has seen a ghost - but this kind of thing is fine, don't you think it would be convenient to get along with someone with a fixed personality template? ]

[Ghosts don't think so. They look down on weak humans. For someone as weak as Subaru, ghosts definitely won't want to hear what you have to say, nor will they be moved by your enthusiasm.]

【At that time, I will just keep pestering you! 】

Subaru said this without any hesitation.

[Anyway, you've already said that I'm so weak in front of ghosts that I'm ignored, which means I'm not a threat at all, right? In that case, I'll pester them and tell them what's in my heart without reservation! Maybe the other party will feel annoyed and think: Ah~ Instead of letting this annoying guy continue to nag in my ear, I might as well listen to what he says and then decide whether to send him away casually! ]

[Is this okay…]

[That's good, the first step of communication has been completed! The rest depends on whether your personalities are compatible, right? If your personalities are compatible, I will help you, and if they are not, I will simply refuse - I just like this part about ghosts~. And I also like this part about people. ]

[Wouldn't it be better to rely on your own efforts to gain recognition from others and ask for their help, rather than having the illusory gods send down miracles based on their will, and those who are blessed by the miracles are grateful? ]

[So, I would say it is like the help of ghosts! Not only pray to the heavens, the earth, the gods, or the Buddhas, but also work hard to become someone who is willing to let others help you! ]

[As if a ghost is helping me...]

Rem lowered her head again. Her voice did not change to Subaru. [This is such an irrational statement that even a real ghost would not be satisfied.]

Fujimaru Ritsuka: No, no, no, I think a real ghost would be happy to lend their power after hearing this, right? I've changed my mind about you, Natsuki-kun!

Hoshiguma Yugi: Hahaha, indeed, this man is much more interesting than those boring guys in my era. If this man found me and I have nothing to do, I would definitely be willing to lend him a hand.

Ibuki Suika: How much strength does Yugi have?

Goto Ichiri: I am very touched! This communication ability is——!!

RUPA: It's really rock.

Gu Jian Whistle:↓↓（=°ω°=）↑↑

Kawaharaki Momoka: I wonder if someone in our team can learn it~

Yasuhiro: Yeah, who is that person? It’s hard to guess.

Jing Qin Rencai: So annoying! You guys!

[That’s hard to say~ After all, this is me after I fell in love with Emilia! A new Natsuki Subaru! A complete Natsuki Subaru! I understand what love means, and as long as I work hard, there is nothing I can’t do! ]

[After all, it’s still Emilia-sama…]

There is something subtle in Rem's words. [However, if Subaru really thinks he can do everything now, then Subaru should learn to read and write as soon as possible. Rem has a lot of work during the day, and she has to teach Subaru at night. Don't you think Rem is a little pitiful? ]

[… This is a bit difficult. After all, there is a saying: Anyone in the world can lie to you, except learning. If you can’t learn, you really can’t.]

[Perhaps Subaru is not working hard enough. Let's change the learning method and start with history and fairy tales that Subaru may be interested in. In this way, as long as Subaru can read the content of a book fluently, Subaru's writing level should be close to that of a small merchant's son at around 8 years old.]

【8 years old?! 】

Subaru's subsequent studies did not encounter any other setbacks.

With the permission of Ram, Roswaal, and Emilia, Subaru took time during the day to train with Goblin Slayer, and at night, after the alumni gathering, Rem taught him characters.

After a few days of living like this, Subaru felt that he had established good relationships with everyone in the mansion, and then, the fateful day arrived.

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Chapter 174 The attack and defense of the mansion begins.

The day has finally arrived...!

On the sixth day at the mansion, Goblin Slayer gave Natsuki Subaru a day off for the first time during the day.

Rem and Ram, who were used to Natsuki Subaru being tortured half to death by Goblin Slayer during the day, felt a little strange, but when Subaru took the initiative to come to them and asked them to help with the work since there was no training today, they were still happy to accept the labor.

——Today they will deliver supplies to Aram Village at the foot of Gongguan Mountain.

Subaru also found it a bit strange that all matters in this mansion seemed to be handled by this pair of maid sisters.

However, this development was the same as the previous round, which made him feel at ease.

There would be no problem during the day, the attack would happen at night - after determining this, Conan suggested that Subaru bring Emilia, who had been busy with her work as a lord, to inspect during the day.

As an acting lord, she has no understanding of the residents of the land she manages. Regardless of whether she is disqualified or not, as long as Emilia still wants to become the king of the Kingdom of Lugnica, she must improve her perhaps kind character.

So, after listening to Conan's analysis and thinking it made sense, Subaru persuaded Emilia to put aside her government affairs and leave the mansion.

Conan also suggested that Subaru use his social skills in the process of getting to know the villagers and provide some help to Emilia in breaking the ice with the villagers.

Natsuki Subaru readily agreed. There is nothing more wonderful in the world than being able to help the person he loves with his own efforts.

Emilia: Ugh...

Parker: Face it, Leah. That guy really likes you.

Emilia: But this is weird, why me? There is no reason at all.

Natsuki Subaru: No no no no no no! You can have as many reasons as you want, right?! Emilia-tan is kindhearted, incredibly helpful, and she's also a super beautiful girl!

Emilia: I haven't done that...and calling me a beautiful girl is too much of a compliment.

Natsuki Subaru: ...Hey, I'm talking to you, father-in-law.

Parker: What? There is one more thing I want to tell you in advance - Leah will not give it to you~

Natsuki Subaru: Let's put this sad thing aside for now - isn't Emilia-tan too lacking in self-awareness? For her super-national treasure-level beauty?

Parker: It's a complicated matter to explain this. You've also seen the reaction of the villagers of Aram Village when they saw Leah, right? In our world, silver-haired half-elves are just that kind of existence~

Natsuki Subaru: But that has nothing to do with Emilia, right?!

Parker: Well, I like to hear that. You are indeed a good boy. 486. But even I can't ignore this reality. Most humans are stupid and blind.

Humans are mostly stupid and blind.

They would be afraid to vent their anger on an innocent person who was only similar to the legendary figure who they had never seen 400 years ago - even if this person was their nominal lord. When Emilia took off the cloak embroidered with the "devil bird" at Natsuki Subaru's persuasion and faced the villagers with her true face, the adults still showed vigilance and the children quickly ran behind the adults.

...I don’t know what their parents read to these children when they were at home.

[Hey, hey, hey, there's no need to be so nervous. Weren't we just chatting happily? ]

Before Emilia took off the cloak that Roswaal had cast the "cognitive impairment" magic on, she did get along very well with the villagers.

The children were very happy that there was a big friend who looked like he could be "bullied" in the small village where not much had changed. The adults also had no objection to the idea of a noble person walking out of the Roswaal Mansion, which had a good reputation - until they saw Emilia's silver hair and pointed ears.

[Please forgive our rudeness——]

The old village chief, leaning on a cane, walked tremblingly from behind the crowd.

His voice hadn't changed from when he'd communicated with Subaru before, and his kind and amiable face was still as kind as ever.

But for some reason, seeing him speaking in this environment, Subaru could feel an invisible sense of rejection.

[We know that this gentleman is the master appointed by Lord Roswaal, but the villagers in the countryside do not know etiquette. If they offend you due to their lack of education, the old man is afraid that the wrath of the nobleman will fall on these children.]

[Emilia would never do such a thing!!]

[Is that so~. If you say so, Lord Subaru, then perhaps that is the case.]

The old village chief knocked his cane on the ground. [I believe what you said, Lord Subaru. Besides, we, the rough men, don't have the guts to offend you. You are the acting lord of Mezas Territory, and we are its citizens. You can walk freely in your territory, and please feel free to give us any orders.]

[Various opinions——!]

[Subaru, that’s enough… that’s enough. ]

Emilia bowed to the old village chief. [Thank you for your trust. I will not do anything bad, nor will I do anything to disturb you. So please act freely. We will return to the mansion after finishing our work.]

「Is that so~? Thank you for your understanding, Emilia-sama──」

The old village chief bowed slowly, and the villagers around him stopped what they were doing when they saw Emilia and all looked at her. Emilia's eyebrows were raised uncontrollably, and the air fell silent for a moment.

Emilia already wanted to go back.

She knew that Subaru had called her out out of kindness, and she herself knew that if she wanted to aim for the throne, then winning the hearts and minds of the people in the territory would be an essential task for her.