"Any request?"
An expectant expression appeared on the girl's face.
"As long as it is within my capabilities, anything is possible." Roswaal smiled slightly, his tone full of confidence and composure. "Of course, as the strongest mage in the Kingdom, the things I cannot accomplish are very few."
However, what Subaru said next surprised everyone.
"Then… please hire me to work here!"
The girl's words took a sudden turn. Her cheeks were 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 expressions.
"Is it not allowed? Is the request too excessive?"
Emilia broke the silence and asked with confusion.
"Subaru, it's not that the request is too excessive. It's actually too small. 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 glanced at Carlisle, and a hint of slyness flashed in her eyes.
"Hmph. If I directly asked for that knight, I would definitely be rejected, right? Then I will just stay here, pursue him, and slowly make him fall in love with me."
She thought this in her heart, but the words she spoke were different.
"It is mainly about working here. Such a large Mansion must allow me to gain many valuable experiences. Although I also thought about obtaining a large sum of money and then leaving to live a carefree life, I think people always need to strive for progress. Next to my hometown there is a vast and powerful 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 real 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 his mouth curved slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
"Of course you can. Although I do not fully understand the saying Subaru mentioned, Subaru's ambition is quite admirable. However, since you wish to work here, I will call you Miss Subaru from now on."
"Oh. Of course you can. Please take care of me from now on, Boss!"
"What a novel title, but I do not dislike it."
Carlisle stood quietly to the side, silently observing everything. He naturally knew that the so called "work experience" was only the girl's excuse. That day he had already seen the fervent emotion in her eyes, so how could he fail to understand her feelings? However, the Royal Selection was about to begin, and as the knight serving a Royal Selection candidate, he could not remain uninvolved. Furthermore, he had lived two lives and yet had always been single since birth, so he truly did not know how to face this sudden affection.
"Sigh, never mind…" Carlisle sighed inwardly and thought to himself, "Let's take things one step at a time."
This… will I look too awkward wearing this?
Subaru twisted her body uncomfortably, her face full of embarrassment. Roswaal was clearly a man of action. As soon as he agreed to Subaru's request for employment, he immediately had Rem bring a cute maid uniform and urged her to change into it in the dressing room, leaving her no time to prepare herself mentally.
Although Subaru had shown great enthusiasm when she agreed to the job, when she saw this overly cute maid uniform she could not help but blush. She looked down at herself, her heart filled with nervousness.
"No way. Miss Subaru, you look adorable." Roswaal looked at Subaru, who had changed into the maid uniform. His tone was teasing, and his eyes were filled with appreciation.
"This kind of clothing is only suitable for cute girls like Rem, right? Is it really suitable for someone with fierce eyes like me?" Subaru asked somewhat uncertainly.
Carlisle stood nearby, his gaze falling on Subaru as he spoke seriously.
"No, Subaru. You look very beautiful wearing it."
This was not simply a polite remark. For some reason Subaru always had the habit of belittling herself, but she truly looked adorable right now. The black and white short skirt maid uniform, paired with white sheer tights and small leather shoes, appeared both playful and elegant.
Her original shoulder length black hair had been tied into a neat ponytail, and a shy blush colored her face, making her look fresh and energetic.
"Really?" Subaru's eyes suddenly lit up, and a joyful smile appeared on her face.
"For that sentence, I will definitely master wearing this outfit!"
Ram stood to the side and nodded.
"Mm-hmm, it suits you very well. After all, being cute is one of Barusu's few advantages."
"Although you praised me, I am not happy at all…" Subaru pouted. "Also, what is with that nickname that deliberately changes my name?"
"Ram is the senior here, so it is natural for a senior to give a junior a nickname. After all, Ram is so perfect." Ram's tone carried a hint of matter of fact confidence, and a faint smile appeared on her face.
"Is this malicious use of workplace authority? Also, regarding the conclusion of 'perfect,' I have several objections to raise."
"Rejected. It is merely a compliment, little Subaru should not get carried away."
"That's great. Seeing the two of you getting along so well makes me feel relieved." Roswaal said with a bright smile, his tone full of satisfaction.
"How did you arrive at that conclusion?" Subaru could not help but protest.
"Then, Rem, Ram, I will trouble you to take Miss Subaru and familiarize her with the Mansion and the work procedures." Roswaal waved his hand and gave the instructions in a relaxed tone.
"Yes, Lord Roswaal." Rem and Ram responded in unison as they led Miss Subaru, who kept looking back every few 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, Lord Roswaal." Carlisle nodded, then carefully reported everything that had 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 did not expect someone to hire the Bowel Hunter to assassinate a Royal Selection candidate." Roswaal narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.
"Although I do not know the mastermind's purpose, assassinating a Royal Selection candidate is something that will influence the fate of the entire Kingdom. It must absolutely not be allowed to succeed." Carlisle's voice was serious, clearly aware of the gravity of the matter.
"Hehe, you have truly worked hard. However, I did not expect you to entrust the fifth Royal Selection candidate to the Sword Saint." Roswaal chuckled softly.
"I am sorry, Lord Roswaal. Felt is my friend, and I do not want her to be harmed."
"There is no need to apologize. The Sword Saint's character is well known for being righteous and just, and you have also caused the Kingdom to owe you a favor. I knew that taking you in back then was the most correct choice I have ever made."
Carlisle heard this and a trace of awkwardness flashed across his face, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Lord Roswaal gives me too much credit."
"Alright, you may go attend to your matters." Roswaal waved his hand. "Although there is not much for you to do here, please continue striving to become stronger, Perfect Knight."
"…Then I will take my leave." Carlisle bowed slightly and then left the dining room as if escaping, clearly finding Roswaal's teasing somewhat difficult to endure.
After Carlisle left, Roswaal was the only person remaining in the dining room. He leaned back in his chair, his fingers gently tapping against the table as a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
A low voice slowly emerged from his mouth, carrying an elusive and profound meaning.
"Hehe, Natsuki Subaru, you have finally arrived. Will you be the one I have been waiting for? I hope you will not disappoint me."
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