ᴿᵉ:ゼロ 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒

S1 E13: A Warrior in the Making

-RECALL-

After these past three days inside the castle, the horrible dreams of Subaru faded away. Finally able to rest, there was some moments whilst training with Reinhard where he would appear... falling back asleep, the voice in my head stopped for a brief time until...I was able to hear screams and utter laughter...more like if someone was driven mad by misfortune...

???: Why? Why don't you trust me? Re---

Jiro: S-Subaru? I'm sorry...

Fake Subaru: WHAT HAVE I DONE TO MAKE YOU HATE ME?!!! ANSWER ME!!!

Jiro: (Apologetic) I don't have an answer...because I will never hate you, Natsuki Subaru. 

Forming around the area, I was only able to spot a define detail what's happening to him? Is this truly a hellish dream or am I perceiving something that may occur? While looking down to my wounded friend, he is bleeding...so I tried moving my feet but it seems to glue beneath the ground...helpless...there's nothing stopping the assassin, huh. Carrying a chain ball, the female physique appeared in front of me. Everything I seen was completely fuzzy when I stared at her. Hearing the girl grunt in anger, she swung the weapon and mercilessly ended Subaru. 

???: The deed is done...The Witch's scent is extinguished. 

-AWAKENING FROM SLUMBER-

Jiro: (Screaming) SUBARU!!! <exhaling in panic/fear> 

-Listening to the shattered pieces of exquisite plates....the maid was terrified by my shout-

Maid: OH MY! MY APOLOGIES, MR. REN.... 

Jiro: (Exhausted) It's alright, miss. Sorry if I made you drop the food... <falling off the bed, he crawls over to pick up the broken pieces>

Maid: Mr. Ren. Let me help---

Jiro: I should be the one to clean up my own "mess". If you don't mind, this is the least I could do. Allow me...

-Scouring throughout the floor, I was able to snag all the parts and place them on top of the food cart- 

Maid: Thank you, sir. 

Jiro: Not a problem. <bowing> 

Maid: (Thoughtful) Are you alright, Mr. Ren?

Jiro: Please call me Jiro.

Maid: Alright, so Jiro. Wanna tell me what's bothering you these past few days?

Jiro: I-I <froze in torment> it's difficult.

Maid: (Places a hand on his shoulder) I have a little time. You wanna talk about it.

Jiro: I suppose, if you don't mind.

Maid: Absolutely not, in case you're wondering I dealt with these problems before with children...

Jiro: Your "children"...

Maid: (Blushing) How old do you think I am, Jiro?

Jiro: Late 20's...

Maid: Wow, I seriously look that old to all these men. Amazing <disappointed huff>