“Any request?”
An expectant expression appeared on the girl’s face.
“As long as it’s within my capabilities, anything is possible.” Roswaal smiled slightly, her tone full of confidence and composure.
“Of course, as the strongest mage in the kingdom, the things I cannot do… are few and far between.”
However, what Subaru said next took everyone by surprise.
“Then… please hire me to work here!”
The girl’s words took everyone by surprise.
Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes sparkled as she proposed her “reward.” However, as soon as she finished speaking, she noticed everyone around her looking at her with strange eyes.
“Is it not allowed?
Is the request too high?”
Emilia broke the silence, asking in confusion.
“Subaru, it’s not that the request is too high… it’s too low.
Besides, if you wanted to find a job, couldn’t Carlisle have arranged one for you in the Royal Capital back then?”
“The reward I want is certainly not just a job…”
The girl thought to herself, her gaze unconsciously glancing at Carlisle, a hint of slyness flashing in her eyes.
“Hmph, if I directly asked for that knight, I’d definitely be rejected, right?
Then I’ll just stay here, pursue him, and slowly make him fall in love with me!”
She thought this in her heart, but the words on her lips changed.
“It’s mainly about working here!
Such a large mansion must allow me to gain many valuable experiences.
Although I also thought about getting a large sum of money and then leaving here to live a carefree life, I think people always need to pursue progress.
Next to my hometown, there is a vast great nation, and there is an ancient saying there: ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.’ What I want to learn are true skills.”
After speaking, she secretly glanced at Carlisle, her eyes filled with a trace of anticipation and nervousness.
Roswaal noticed Subaru’s small movement, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
“Of course you can.
Although I don’t understand those words Subaru said, Subaru’s ambition is truly remarkable… But since you want to work here, then I will call you Subaru from now on.”
“Oh!
Of course, you can.
Please take care of me from now on, Boss!”
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Carlisle stood to the side, silently watching all of this.
He, of course, knew that the so-called “work experience” was just the girl’s excuse.
That day, he had already seen that fervent emotion in her eyes; how could he not understand her feelings?
However, the Royal Selection was about to begin, and as a knight of a Royal Selection candidate, he could not stay out of it.
Moreover, he had lived two lives, yet had always been single from birth, and truly did not know how to face this sudden love.
“Sigh, never mind…” Carlisle sighed in his heart, thinking to himself, “Let’s take it one step at a time.”
This… won’t I be too flustered wearing this?
Subaru twisted her body uncomfortably, her face full of awkwardness.
Roswaal was clearly a person of action; as soon as she agreed to Subaru’s job request, she immediately had Rem bring a cute maid outfit and urged her to change into it in the changing room, giving her no time to prepare mentally.
Although Subaru showed great enthusiasm when agreeing to the job, when she saw this overly cute maid outfit, she couldn’t help but blush.
She looked down at herself, her heart full of trepidation.
“No way~ Subaru, you look adorable.” Roswaal looked at Subaru, who had changed into the maid outfit, her tone teasing, her eyes full of appreciation.
“This kind of clothing… is only suitable for cute girls like Rem, right?
Is it really suitable for a woman with fierce eyes like me?” Subaru asked somewhat unconfidently.
Carlisle stood to the side, his gaze falling on Subaru, and said seriously, “No, Subaru, you look very beautiful in it.”
This was not a polite remark.
Subaru always habitually belittled herself for some reason, but she truly looked adorable right now.
The black-and-white short skirt maid uniform, paired with white sheer tights and small leather shoes, looked both playful and elegant.
Her original shoulder-length black hair was tied into a neat ponytail, and her face had a shy blush, making her look both fresh and vibrant.
“Really?” Subaru’s eyes suddenly lit up, and a happy smile appeared on her face.
“For this sentence, I must master this outfit!”
Ram stood to the side, nodding.
“Mm-hmm, it suits you very well.
After all, being cute is one of Barusu’s few advantages.”
“Although you praised me, I’m not happy at all…” Subaru pouted.
“Also, what’s with that nickname that deliberately messes up my name?”
“Ram is the senior, so it’s natural to give a junior a nickname, right?
After all, Ram is so perfect.” Ram’s tone carried a hint of matter-of-factness, and a faint smile hung on her face.
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“Rejected.
It’s just a compliment, little Barusu shouldn’t get carried away.”
“That’s great.
Seeing you two get along so well, I’m relieved~” Roswaal said with a beaming smile, her tone full of contentment.
“Why would you come to that conclusion?” Subaru couldn’t help but retort.
“Then, Rem, Ram, I’ll trouble you to take Subaru to familiarize herself with the mansion and the work procedures.” Roswaal waved her hand, giving the instructions in a relaxed tone.
“Yes, Lady Roswaal.” Rem and Ram responded in unison, leading Subaru, who kept looking back every three steps, out of the dining room.
“Alright, Carlisle, can you now report to me about your search for Lady Emilia in the Royal Capital?”
“Yes, Lady Roswaal.” Carlisle nodded, then reported everything that happened in the Royal Capital to Roswaal, including Subaru’s appearance, the Bowel Hunter’s attack, and the discovery of the fifth Royal Selection candidate.
“Interesting… I didn’t expect someone to hire the Bowel Hunter to assassinate a Royal Selection candidate.” Roswaal narrowed her eyes, her tone carrying a hint of amusement.
“Although I don’t know what the mastermind’s purpose is, assassinating a Royal Selection candidate… something that will affect the fate of a country must absolutely not succeed.” Carlisle’s voice was very serious, clearly aware of the gravity of the matter.
“Hehe, you’ve truly worked hard, but I didn’t expect you to entrust the fifth Royal Selection candidate to the Sword Saint.” Roswaal chuckled softly.
“I’m sorry, Lady Roswaal, Felt is my friend, and I don’t want her to get hurt.”
“No need to apologize.
After all, the Sword Saint’s character is famously just, and moreover, you’ve made the kingdom owe a favor.
I knew that taking you in back then was the most correct choice I’ve ever made~”
Carlisle heard this, a trace of unnaturalness flashing across his face, but he quickly regained his composure.
“Lady Roswaal, you praise me too highly.”
“Alright, you may go about your business.” Roswaal waved her hand.
“Although there isn’t much for you to do here either, please strive to become stronger, ‘Perfect Knight’~”
“…Then I shall take my leave.” Carlisle bowed slightly, then left the dining room as if fleeing, clearly finding Roswaal’s teasing a bit too much to handle.
After Carlisle left, only Roswaal remained in the dining room.
She leaned back in her chair, her fingers gently tapping the table, a meaningful smile appearing on her face.
A low voice slowly emerged from her mouth, carrying an elusive, profound meaning.
“Hehe, Subaru, you’ve finally arrived… Will you be the one I’ve been waiting for?
I hope you don’t disappoint me.”
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