The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing

#220 - How rude, we are pure love

Hiring is a two-way street. Just as talent needs to consider whether employees can bring them benefits, Zun Zun also left a test for Otto.

The next day, early in the morning, Zun Zun embarked on the journey to the Mezarth Territory. After a bumpy ride of five hours, they finally arrived at their destination around noon.

"An eagle...?"

"Yes, that is the family crest of Count Mezarth."

Fram replied respectfully.

Arriving at the edge of the territory, there were several flags planted, with a monster resembling an eagle drawn on them, seemingly warning others.

As an aside, the Astrea family crest is the hilt of the Holy Sword.

After entering the territory, the road became smooth. Judging from the surrounding scenery, Roswaal managed the territory very well.

Along the way, they also passed through a village at the foot of the mountain, but Zun Zun didn't see the need to build relationships with the villagers, so he didn't stop and went straight to the Border Count's mansion.

"Riding in a carriage is tiring."

Zun Zun stretched and couldn't help but complain as he got out of the carriage. Just as he was about to say something, he saw the old butler, Grimm, staring straight at the parking space on the other side of the mansion.

There was also a carriage parked there, with a crest of a lion with bared fangs on it, and an old butler standing next to the carriage.

"I didn't expect other guests to be visiting."

The strong presence made Zun Zun involuntarily look over.

Faded white hair, an old gentleman who was still very vigorous for his age. Clear blue eyes with a sharp glint hidden in deep wrinkles, a lean face that aged in an ideal way. A body that had been trained, with a straight back. Just standing there gave people a great sense of oppression.

Wilhelm van Astrea.

He didn't expect such a coincidence, to run into them. It seems that Natsuki Subaru's 'Gate' was still severely damaged, as in the normal situation.

Looking at the slightly agitated old butler beside him.

"Old Man Grimm, go chat with him."

"..."

He shook his head.

As a butler, he had to have his own professional ethics. Even if that person was the idol he once admired, he couldn't act without permission.

"That's an order. Besides, there's no need to worry here, Fram is with me."

"Yes, I will always be by Master Zun Zun's side."

The pink-haired maid responded.

After giving a deep bow, the old butler Grimm strode towards the opposite side. He didn't seem as calm as he looked on the surface, and seemed to have a lot to say to the other party.

Zun Zun and Fram then walked towards the mansion.

Originally, Zun Zun, as a distinguished guest, should have waited in the carriage and been warmly welcomed by the Roswaal mansion, but he didn't consider himself a noble, so he visited in a very ordinary way.

Of course, the necessary notification was still given.

Fram knocked on the door, informing them of their intention to visit, and was soon invited to the guest room.

The main room was currently occupied by Karsten—the envoy of the highly anticipated first royal election candidate. In addition to first come, first served, Zun Zun didn't mean to make a fuss. Besides, he came here and saw the person he wanted to see.

"I didn't expect Subaru to become a servant in the Count's mansion. Truly, things are unpredictable, like sausage in sausage."

"Well...you could say that all sorts of things happened, hahaha—"

Natsuki Subaru scratched his head sheepishly.

He looked like a servant, but he didn't act like a subordinate at all. If the nobles who cared about these things knew, it might become a handle to criticize Emilia for her poor management. He really hoped he could be aware of this.

"In the end, Subaru, you don't need to be a servant, do you? Based on your merits in assisting Emilia, the request to be a freeloader would also be granted."

"It would indeed be granted. But compared to being a freeloader, I'd rather be a servant in the mansion."

He said sincerely.

In the third loop, Natsuki Subaru chose to become a freeloader, but he did not save the lives of the twin maids, and even the distance between them did not narrow due to the change in status. So, in order to save them and repay their kindness, he was determined to become a servant in the mansion.

"These past few days have been truly disastrous."

"...Because you're not good at being a servant?"

"That's part of the reason."

After saying that, he laughed again.

If people didn't understand, they definitely wouldn't understand why he was laughing suddenly, and would only think that there was something wrong with this guy's brain.

But Zun Zun was relieved.

Natsuki Subaru was still Natsuki Subaru.

He came here just to confirm whether the other party had gone down the IF—Anger Route. If so, he would completely choose not to cooperate. If not, he would choose to cooperate. After all, the only one in the Emilia camp that Zun Zun favored was Natsuki Subaru, who could carry four burdens.

It's just that this god is also prone to exploding.

He is both god and devil.

After that, the two chatted a lot. Natsuki Subaru's life in the mansion was similar to what Zun Zun had expected. It was just that, for some reason, he was very grateful for the letter Zun Zun sent, saying that the letter gave him great encouragement and allowed him to persevere.

"Letter?"

"Yes, especially the last sentence—Even if the road is bumpy and full of thorns, and the end is Avici Hell, you must stand tall and walk proudly."

Zun Zun twitched his lips.

Although Natsuki Subaru said it with great excitement, he really couldn't get the point. After all, this sentence was just the standard ending to a letter from the Crimson Demons, and it was as nutritious as a greeting. But seeing him enjoy it so much, Zun Zun chose not to tell him the truth.

Speaking of letters.

"Here, Felt's letter."

"To me?"

"Of course."

"Oh, oh, oh, I didn't expect Felt to reply. I thought she couldn't write, so...what is this?"

Natsuki Subaru looked at the very abstract masterpiece in his hand and asked Zun Zun blankly.

Although his handwriting was ugly, he at least wrote it seriously. Felt directly replied to him with an inexplicable painting, and it was also drawn extremely hastily.

"The content is...a cry for help?"

"Why is it a rhetorical question? Besides, why would Felt ask for help? Could it be that she's being abused by Reinhard?"

"How could that be? She is being well-fed and well-cared for now, living a life of being served every day."

"I guess so."

Natsuki Subaru looked at the painting.

It was drawn very hastily and abstractly, but he could still see that Reinhard was forcing her to wear skirts and learn etiquette. She probably found these things annoying and was complaining to him.

Really, wouldn't it be better to write a letter honestly? He wouldn't laugh at her, and the two of them might even become pen pals from another world.

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"Felt has become a big shot, you know. The next time you meet, it will definitely surprise you."

"Oh, I'm looking forward to it!"

Natsuki Subaru grinned.

It seems that the news that Felt is expected to become the last royal candidate has not been revealed. Should he say that Reinhard is doing a good job of keeping it secret, or that the Emilia camp simply doesn't have the talent to find out?

It should be the former.

"Then, I'll leave."

"...So soon? I wanted to treat you! Rem's steamed potatoes are very delicious!"

"Sorry, I don't understand what's delicious about steamed potatoes. I came just to see if you were doing well, Subaru. Now that my purpose has been achieved, I should leave."

The Karsten family is here, so Zun Zun can't discuss the alliance.

If the other party notices and counterattacks, not only will Felt have a hard time, but Emilia's situation will also be worrying.

Besides, there's no rush to form an alliance.

Adding flowers to brocade is far不如 sending charcoal in the snow. As long as they show their faces often, Natsuki Subaru will think of them when he needs help.

But by that time, he would probably have left this world. He will leave the future matters to Reinhard, hoping he can persevere.

At this moment, Natsuki Subaru suddenly covered his chest with both hands and pretended to be coy, whispering.

"No, I will always love Emilia."

"...What are you going crazy about?"

"Because Zun Zun came here specifically to see me, right? But I'm sorry, Zun Zun is a good person, please allow me to refuse. I wholeheartedly love Emilia, because E.M.T.! Ah, what I meant just now was that Emilia is truly an angel."

The more he said, the more excited he became.

If this wasn't the Border Count's mansion and Natsuki Subaru wasn't a servant here, Zun Zun really wanted to punch him.

"I'm very sorry, I also like women. Besides, I have a fiancée waiting for me in my hometown."

"...Having a fiancée and still hooking up with other men, Zun Zun, you womanizing bastard."

"How rude, we are pure love."

Zun Zun rolled his eyes.

This guy still has the nerve to say him. Doesn't he also have Emilia and is still hooking up with Rem?

This also made him sure that Natsuki Subaru hadn't gone astray. Otherwise, he would have to consider whether to use the personality correction fist on him.

But this is just the beginning.

Next, Natsuki Subaru will painfully die and come back to life, literally die and come back to life. In terms of feeling pain, Pain would have to kneel down and call him big brother. In terms of the number of deaths, Satou Kazuma would have to admit defeat.

"Wh-Why are you looking at me with that expression? Zun Zun, you're making me very scared."

"...Live on strong, brother."

"Slum greeting!?"

Natsuki Subaru shouted blankly.

Leaving the mansion.

"Aren't you waiting for Emilia to come out? She's currently entertaining guests, Zun Zun, why don't you say hello to her too."

"No need. There will be many opportunities to meet in the future, there's no rush. Also, Subaru, if you have time, go visit the Astrea family, Felt is looking forward to you going to play with her."

"Oh, if I have the chance."

Natsuki Subaru agreed readily.

The two came to the courtyard and saw the extremely strange combination of two old butlers next to the dragon carriage. One of them was gesturing with his hands, and the other seemed to understand what he was trying to express, nodding from time to time.

"Can you understand what he means...?"

Natsuki Subaru muttered slightly, but soon he held his head in his hands and wailed, "Ah, I'm done for! I actually forgot to probe that old gentleman for information! It's all Zun Zun's fault for visiting suddenly and disrupting my plan!"

"Old gentleman? Which old gentleman?"

"It's that old man with the low ponytail."

"Ah, you're talking about Old Man Wilhelm. I'm very familiar with him, you can feel free to ask me anything."

"You!...Who are you?"

The voice of the person next to his ear made him feel itchy, and Natsuki Subaru took a step back uncomfortably. What came into view was a cat-eared girl with a cute appearance.