Subaru Natsuki, who returned from the new Three Kingdoms

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"Lord Roswaal is remarkable; he speaks the truth from the very first word."

Roswald nodded with a forced smile.

My vigilance deepened even further.

He was now unsure whether Subaru Natsuki truly didn't know or was pretending not to.

If it's the former, then the boy is just talking nonsense and spouting gibberish.

If it is the latter.

That would be troublesome.

Someone capable of altering the world... is indeed difficult to deal with...

Roswaal shifted his gaze from Subaru Natsuki to the blue-haired maid beside him.

"By the way, Subaru-kun, this is Rem."

The blue-haired maid gave a slight bow.

"Nice to meet you, Subaru-sama. Rem, like her sister, is a professional maid at the Roswaal mansion."

Natsuki Subaru was stunned.

He glanced at Rem.

Then I looked at Ram.

Finally, he looked at Roswaal.

There was even a hint of solemn respect in his eyes.

"two?"

Roswaal blinked.

"Ok?"

He almost thought that Subaru Natsuki had discovered some of his secrets again.

But then Natsuki Subaru said with an incredulous expression:

"Two servants!"

Subaru Natsuki took a deep breath.

"Lord Roswaal is truly remarkable! I thought I had already valued you enough, but it turns out I was still too naive."

"The Astreya family is a prestigious family, and their mansion is as magnificent as the Dragon Palace of the East Sea. But I only realized today that the real hidden strength is in your house."

He looked at Ram, then at Rem.

"Yesterday I thought Ram was already your camp's most important asset, but today I learned that Lord Roswaal actually has a second one under his command!"

Subaru Natsuki's tone grew increasingly solemn.

"Such a person cannot be taken lightly."

Emilia didn't react for a moment.

Ram closed his eyes.

Rem, however, maintained her polite demeanor.

However, she looked at Natsuki Subaru with a slightly more cautious gaze.

Maid.

A powerful talisman for protecting the home.

two.

She understood all the words.

But when this combination came out of the mouth of the black-haired boy in front of her, it became something she couldn't understand.

Subaru Natsuki did not immediately speak to Rem.

He is very cautious.

Since Rem is also a servant, her status is naturally equally respected.

Such a person should not be underestimated.

Especially before you've figured out the rules of Roswaal's faction, it's easy to make yourself seem impolite by striking up a conversation without understanding them.

So Subaru Natsuki took a half step back and carefully straightened his clothes.

He then bowed slightly to Rem.

"Natsuki Subaru greets Lady Rem."

Rem: "..."

Roswaal: "..."

Why does this guy treat the maid with more respect than he, the border lord?

Is there some other deeper meaning?

Is he using the respect he shows to a maid to imply that I, a great magician, am not even as good as a servant in his eyes?

Natsuki Subaru....

He's definitely not a man to be underestimated!

[Author's Note: To clarify, although Subaru Natsuki has died and returned countless times during the Three Kingdoms period, he doesn't acquire the witch's lingering scent because Satella isn't his anchor point. So far, Subaru has only encountered Satella twice: once when he died and returned to the fruit stand, and again when he tried to reveal the truth about his death at the beer can and had his heart squeezed. Therefore, his scent isn't strong enough to make Rem inherently hostile.]

Chapter 28: 028. The Seven-Day Pact

“Now that Subaru-kun has arrived at the manor, please rest here for a few days,” Roswaal said with a smile.

"Lady Emilia has always wanted to formally thank you, and I will treat you well in the name of the Border Count~"

Emilia nodded.

"Yes, Subaru, I really want to thank you properly."

Subaru Natsuki glanced at her.

The silver-haired girl had a very serious expression.

He was so earnest that he almost recalled Kuan-ren's words on the way: "I can come to see you often in the future."

"I have sensed your intention to kill me three times."

"My name is Kill Three Knives."

Emilia corrected her quietly.

Natsuki Subaru waved his hand.

“A name is just a shell; kindness is the essence. Although you haven’t visited me three times yet, you have shown great sincerity. I, Natsuki Subaru, am not ungrateful.”

Roswaal's smile deepened slightly.

"In that case, Subaru-kun might seriously consider joining Emilia-sama's side~"

"Lady Emilia needs someone as special as Subaru to help her."

Subaru Natsuki did not answer immediately.

He first looked at Emilia, then at Roswaal.

Natsuki Subaru pondered for a moment.

"Let's leave the matter of joining aside for now. After all, the overall situation is still unclear. Emilia has a kind and benevolent nature, Felt has the appearance of an emperor, and I haven't met the other candidates yet."

Roswaal's eyes flickered almost imperceptibly—he hadn't directly refused? He was bargaining!

Subaru Natsuki, however, had already extended a finger.

"Besides investigating the weather conditions in Emilia's camp, I have another important matter to attend to today."

"A precious sword."

His eyes lit up when he said those two words.

"Miss Ram previously mentioned that Lord Roswaal possesses a fine sword within his territory. Is that true?"

Roswaal turned his head to look at Ram.

“Ram~”

He lowered his voice.

"What's going on?"

Ram took half a step closer and answered in a low voice:

"Ram mentioned Lord Roswaal's collection when he invited Lord Subaru to come. Lord Subaru seems to be very interested in swords."

Roswaal looked at Subaru Natsuki.

The black-haired boy's eyes were shining, as if he was waiting to open a treasure vault.

Ram continued:

"Lord Subaru sparred with Lord Wilhelm this morning. They agreed to fight again next time. Lord Subaru believes that it would be a waste to fight such a swordsman with a wooden sword."

Roswaal's eyes flickered slightly.

Wilhelm.

Sword Demon.

The guy who had once rejected him had actually clashed with Subaru Natsuki with his sword in just one morning.

Is Subaru Natsuki also a master swordsman?

The already taut string in Roswaal's heart was gently tugged again.

He turned back to Subaru Natsuki, his smile unchanged.

"I see~"

"I do have a rather nice longsword in my collection."

Natsuki Subaru perked up.

"it is good!"

He clapped his hands suddenly.

"A great banner is given to the raging wind, and a precious sword is given to its scabbard. If Lord Roswaal truly possesses such a sword, then it is as if the heavens have delivered this precious sword to me, Natsuki Subaru."

"With this sword, I, Cai, am but a humble servant, able to pluck that old hero's head off in the blink of an eye."

Roswaal did not immediately agree.

He gently closed his fingers, as if considering the perfect measure.

"However, Subaru-kun~"

"That sword is very valuable, far beyond what ordinary thank-you gifts can offer."

Natsuki Subaru's smile faltered slightly, and his gaze gradually turned cold.

Roswaal continued:

"If Subaru-kun is willing to join Lady Emilia's side, then that sword can naturally serve as my token of sincerity."

An eerie silence fell over the room.

Emilia subconsciously looked at Subaru Natsuki.

She suddenly felt uneasy.

The next moment, Subaru Natsuki's smile vanished completely.