(Rem x Reader) Re:Reader - Starting YOUR New Life in Another World

Chapter 86: A Disturbance

A/N: Hello friends! I want to start this week's A/N by saying this chapter contains a mild Arc V spoiler, namely there being a character from it in this chapter. But also I have a really big announcement! Using the power of AI generated art, I was able to get some good concepts of the four OC characters I introduced in the "Endless Eight" mini-arc series of chapters, namely, chapters 54, 55, 56, and 58. So if you're on WP or A03, please check those out!

Without further ado though, here's this week's chapter!

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Chapter 86: A Disturbance

Parking awkwardly along the side of a bricked wall just across the street from their destination, Rem and YN entered through a white iron gate and approached the ornate double doors of the Juukulius Manor.

Unsure of how to proceed, YN had begun to turn Rem, seeking advice on this world's customs.

YN: Um, should I knock or—

*Knock* *Knock*

As Rem took initiative, YN was startled by how confident her actions were. Staring at the door, awaiting a response, Rem was the strength YN lacked, emotionally, and now physically as well.

With some muffled rustling coming from the other side, YN stood up straight as a familiar looking person answered the door.

???: Hello? May I inquire who you— Ah, that's right.

At first only noticing Rem, a man who looked a lot like Julius had answered the door.

???: Nii-san was expecting... guests.

Hesitant to use the word, this man's tone had changed upon looking over to YN, standing to Rem's immediate left like he always did, enabling him to see her one visible eye.

With a single monocle, and not nearly as physically defined as Julius, by his words, Rem and YN could only ascertain one conclusion to whom this was.

Rem: 'Nii-san.' Would it be Julius' younger brother that is the one to so kindly greet us?

Joshua: Yes, I am my wonderful Nii-san's younger sibling. Joshua Juukulius.

Bowing as he introduced himself, Joshua readjusted his monocle as he stood back up straight.

Rem: Please pardon our intrusion. Rem is the head maid of Margrave Roswaal L. Mathers, and to Rem's side is YN-kun, groundskeeper for our Master's Mansion.

Bowing with her response, YN did so as well, but only in a delayed fashion.

Joshua: Yes, I am familiar with your... colleague?

Standing up straight, Rem quickly wrapped her arm around YN's.

Rem: YN-kun is Rem's YN-kun.

Joshua: I see.

While he was unsure just what their relationship was, the ardent and honest answer had caught him off guard, somewhat tarnishing the "stone walled butler" impression it seemed Joshua wished to have at this moment.

Joshua: Well, it was Nii-san who had told me there was a chance we'd be having visitors, so I had made sure to be ready to receive them. After all, Nii-san is currently training as much as he can given he cannot leave the premises.

Once more giving YN a glare of contempt.

Joshua: —I am aware he has you to thank for that.

Being off put by his comment, Rem corrected the younger brother.