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

Chapter 117: Unwelcome Guests Abound

Chapter 117: Unwelcome Guests Abound

The talk with Roswaal went surprisingly smoother than it had before, if not, quicker at the very least. There was still some yelling of course, and YN took an entirely backroom role due to it. And without so much exposition as last time, things were left on a much more successful note.

Subaru had managed to win over Roswaal's support nonetheless in convincing him of letting the villagers of Arlem return, as well as being granted special permission to return the Mansion the very next day. Yet, that was only under the reasoning that Frederica was a potential enemy, something YN still not agree with.

In the end though, all of this was accomplished with but one catch—

Ram: —To babysit Barasu while Roswaal-sama is still bedridden. How selfish of you. Do you have no shame?

As it was now the morning of departure, the pink-haired maid who was set to go along with Subaru, as was the condition that was levied unto them, voiced her personal disapproval of the arrangement.

Subaru: I'm really sorry Ram, but it's just in case Frederica is—

Ram: —Yes, yes. 'An enemy.' Ram understands why she is to come along. However, what she doesn't understand is why he's staying behind.

Gesturing to her flank, Ram's thumb pointed to YN, who had come to see them off.

YN: Well...

Subaru: I'd like someone here to protect Emilia-tan if need be. From anyone in the Sanctuary, or someone from outside it...

Perhaps worried Elsa may even go as far as coming to the Sanctuary if she didn't feel like waiting for them at the Mansion, Subaru had asked for YN to stay behind.

After speaking to Roswaal the night before, Subaru and YN had been awake until very late discussing what they hadn't had time to before. Now with each of them fully up to speed, YN did indeed see the use of staying behind once more.

Ram: Are you this dense? Or just foolish?

Putting her hand on her hip and scowling at his fellow wayward traveling companion, YN listened as Ram went on.

Ram: Had anyone here wished to harm Emilia-sama, they would be incurring the wrath of not only Roswaal-sama, but also of all those here whom still so wished to be freed. And does Barasu really feel the need to be concerned with outside threats? With as short tempered and vigilant as Garf is, you'd need someone of considerable might to come along.

Thwarting his argument on all fronts, Subaru did at least have one ace up his sleeve still.

Subaru: You may be correct considering all that... But that doesn't change the fact Patrasche's saddle only has two seats.

Finding the excuse weak still, Ram rolled her ruby-red eyes at the black haired boy, but nonetheless didn't protest further.

As the moment moved on, the topic changed back to Ram wishing she hadn't been tasked to go along with Subaru, primarily out of concern for Roswaal, and—

Ram: —If Garf were to lose his temper with YN, there would be no voice of reason to stall him.

Professing a wish to be able to defend YN, the notion and its depth seemed lost on Subaru.

Subaru: I think if push came to shove, YN could hold his own against him.

But while Subaru had written off Ram's words so easily, YN couldn't help but attribute them to something Rem might have said.

YN: I don't know about that... If Ram hadn't stepped in—

Ram: —Exactly. Had Ram not stepped in, YN may have been injured just as bad, if not worse then Roswaal-sama when you all first wandered into the Sanctuary.