Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

Natsuki Subaru then noticed that Rem was still lying by the bed.

He was immediately filled with guilt, while the servants were exhausted without realizing it.

So what's the difference between Subaru Natsuki and Roswaal?

"Rem, you've been watching over me all night?"

"Ah."

"How can this be?"

Natsuki Subaru said seriously:

"You are a distinguished servant, how can you delay your rest because of me, a guest?"

"Subaru, don't worry, Rem is fine."

As Rem spoke, her gaze unconsciously fell on the bed where Subaru Natsuki had just lain.

Subaru's body heat still lingered on the sheets, and a familiar scent remained on the pillow.

Natsuki Subaru followed her gaze and suddenly realized what she meant.

"I understand."

"What does Subaru understand?"

Rem was taken aback, feeling a little guilty. Could it be that Subaru had seen through her little scheme?

"You're so tired, yet you're still worried about my injuries."

Natsuki Subaru rubbed his chin, his face showing an expression that seemed to see right through people.

"Understanding the thoughts of one's servants is also an essential skill for a general of chariots and cavalry."

"So you can have this bed."

"Huh?"

Before Rem could react, Subaru Natsuki had already lifted the covers and patted the blankets, gesturing for her to lie down.

"Subaru, this isn't appropriate... is it...?"

Rem's voice carried a hint of hesitation and...urgency?

"What's wrong with that?"

"This is Subaru's bed."

"Rem, forgive my bluntness, but it's an honor for Natsuki Subaru that you're willing to sleep in the bed I slept in!"

Subaru Natsuki's tone hardened.

He stood up very gently, pressed her back onto the bed, and pulled the blanket up for her.

Rem's body sank into the soft bed, and she quickly caught the scent lingering on the bedding.

Her ear tips turned red instantly.

That's the scent of Subaru.

It felt like she was completely enveloped by his presence; Rem was so happy...

"have a good rest."

Natsuki Subaru tucked the blanket around her.

"Pleiades……"

Rem's voice trailed off.

Natsuki Subaru smiled and said, "Even if you haven't agreed to become my maid yet, don't worry. I will still respect you."

Rem's fingers suddenly emerged from under the covers and grabbed Subaru's hand.

"Pleiades."

"Ok?"

"Rem is willing."

Natsuki Subaru was stunned.

Rem lowered her head, her cheeks flushed red, but her voice was very serious.

"Rem is willing to be Subaru's... one man's maid."

"Rem is willing to serve Subaru forever, as long as he is willing."

The room fell silent for a moment.

The next moment, Natsuki Subaru suddenly gripped her hand tightly.

"Really?"

"Mm." Rem nodded.

"Did I hear that right?"

As Natsuki Subaru unconsciously exerted force with his hands, he threw his head back and burst into laughter.

"Great! Excellent!"

"Today is not the anniversary of my death!"

"This is not my day of ruin!"

"It's my maid's day!!"

Rem felt a warmth fill her heart as she watched him so happy because of her.

"You should rest first."

Natsuki Subaru patted the back of her hand.

"I'm going to the restaurant to get something to eat, and I'll bring you some later."

Rem blushed and nodded.

After Natsuki Subaru left, she slowly buried her face in the blankets.

Subaru's aura enveloped her.

Rem's head quickly became spinning.

"Rem... seems to be acting really strange."

……

When Subaru arrived at the restaurant, Emilia and Puck were already there.

Emilia's eyes lit up noticeably when she saw him walk in.

But the next moment, she lowered her head again.

Reinhardt's repeated emphasis yesterday made her realize that Subaru would be leaving soon.

The moment this thought crossed Emilia's mind, her joy was suppressed as if something had been pressing down on it.

She had already made up her mind to make Subaru Natsuki take a good look at his own camp.

She wanted him to know that Emilia was not just a candidate who needed protection, nor was she an incompetent lord who couldn't even manage the people around her.

But what has happened in the last few days has gone in the exact opposite direction.

First, Elsa attacked the mansion, and then the Archbishop of Sin broke in.

Roswaal harbored ulterior motives, Rem and Ram each had their own worries, and even she herself could only stand behind Subaru, watching him rush to the most dangerous places time and time again.

In the end, the mansion failed to demonstrate any power to be proud of.

The one who truly endured all of this was actually Subaru Natsuki, who was a guest.

It was as if Subaru had seen through his most vulnerable and least wanted-to-be-seen side.

Emilia didn't dare to look up at him, feeling that she had completely lost the right to be Lord Subaru.

If it weren't for the words Subaru had said to her before, which encouraged her to be strong, she probably wouldn't even be able to keep smiling now.

Good morning, Subaru.

Good morning, Emilia.

Natsuki Subaru noticed the dullness on her face but didn't ask any further questions.

Some sorrows cannot be laid out on the spot like a battle report.

"Roswaal isn't here?"

“Mm.” Emilia nodded.

"He went out early this morning, saying he had something to take care of."

"Where is Reinhard?"

"Still guarding Capela in the dungeon."

Emilia answered softly.

Just then, Ram walked in carrying a tray and said casually:

"Barus got up quite early."

Ram placed the tray on the table and gave Natsuki Subaru a cold glance.

"It looks like the illness has been cured."

Subaru Natsuki frowned.

Who is Barus?

"Of course, it's you, the guest."

"When did I change my name?"

"Just after the guest stole Rem's heart."

Ram's tone remained calm and normal.

"To match the guest's current status, Ram believes it is necessary to make some changes to how we address him."

Emilia was stunned.

Puck also peeked out from Emilia's shoulder, looking at Ram and then at Subaru.

Although he had noticed Rem's attitude had changed long ago, he didn't expect Ram to bring it up directly.

Subaru Natsuki was also somewhat surprised.

This maid's attitude changed as quickly as flipping a book.

Last night, Ram even aimed the bamboo skewer at himself.

Today, I was able to serve the food as if nothing had happened.

Such composure in treating a falling out as lightly as morning dew is truly admirable.

As expected of a noble servant.

Natsuki Subaru sighed in his heart.

In the past, he would probably have chosen to go with the flow and wait for things to calm down.

A petty person doesn't hold a grudge against an adult.

But things are different now.

Natsuki Subaru has servants now!

His status is no longer what it used to be.

The old General Natsuki Subaru, who used to live under someone else's roof and even had to wait for someone to give him a good sword, is no more!

Instead, it's Subaru Natsuki, the master of Rem!

ten times!

Today's Natsuki Subaru is at least ten times more heroic than yesterday's!