"Is that so——"
Hearing this, the smile on Roswaal's lips deepened, but he didn't say anything more, just nodded lightly.
Then he turned his gaze to the food on the table and said:
"Well then, everyone——let's begin eating——"
Natsuki Subaru looked at Roswaal's meaningful smile and secretly resolved:
No matter what this guy is planning, I have to be careful.
The current me is not the helpless rookie I was yesterday.
At this moment.
With Roswaal seated at the head of the table, everyone sat in their prepared seats and began to enjoy breakfast.
The table was laden with a sumptuous meal: salad, soup, bread, roasted meat…
The aroma was enticing, whetting one's appetite.
"Mm... Delicious."
Natsuki Subaru quickly devoured the salad and soup from the food arrayed before him, unable to help but exclaim.
As expected of a nobleman's breakfast, the taste is indeed different.
As the host, Roswaal, hearing Natsuki Subaru's praise, nodded proudly:
"Hehe——Right, right? In that case, Rem's cooking is very economical, isn't it?"
"Rem, did you make all of this?" Hearing this, Natsuki Subaru looked up at Rem, who should have been responsible for the cooking, and praised, "That's amazing!"
Rem is truly a professional maid. It's no exaggeration to say that this level of cooking is even better than a five-star hotel chef from his previous life.
"Yes, guest." Rem, hearing Natsuki Subaru's praise, lowered her head slightly and replied calmly, "The meals in the house are Rem's responsibility, because sister is not very good at it."
Ram is actually not good at cooking, that's a bit surprising.
However, Rem's cooking skills are indeed impeccable, she's practically an all-powerful maid.
Thinking this, Natsuki Subaru looked at Rem and then asked curiously:
"Since you sisters have different skills you excel at, then, is sister better at cleaning?"
"Yes, that is correct." Rem nodded. "Cleaning and laundry are the household chores sister is best at."
Hearing this, Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but say: "So, Rem is good at cooking, but not good at cleaning and laundry?"
"No, Rem is basically proficient in all household chores. Cleaning and laundry are also done very well, even better than sister."
Rem, hearing Natsuki Subaru's question, still answered with a serious face.
"Uh..." Hearing this, Natsuki Subaru's mouth twitched slightly, then he slowly said, "Rem is truly a very capable younger sister."
Rem is indeed an all-powerful maid, practically the king of the domestic world.
However, speaking of which, her desperate efforts to prove herself are probably due to her guilt towards Ram.
It's worth mentioning that when Rem and Ram were young, their family was killed by the Witch Cult, and Ram lost her horn, a symbol of power, in order to protect Rem.
This sacrifice made Rem feel deeply guilty and grateful, and she resolved to repay her sister in her own way.
After all, Rem had adored Ram since childhood, believing her sister to be a genius whom she could never surpass, no matter how hard she tried.
Even after Ram lost her horn and her performance declined, Rem still genuinely loved and respected her, viewing her as the most important person in her life.
While thinking this, Natsuki Subaru continued to eat, devouring the dishes on his plate one after another.
......
After finishing the meal.
Roswaal elegantly put down his cutlery, his hands clasped on the table, his face showing that trademark clown smile. His gaze fell on Natsuki Subaru, and he asked in a drawn-out tone:
"Oh——my——? Subaru, judging by your manners and speech, you seem somewhat——different from the people here. I wonder where you come——from?"
Here it comes, I knew I couldn't escape this question.
Anyway, I know this Roswaal definitely has ill intentions.
Hearing this, Natsuki Subaru's heart tightened. He complained inwardly for a moment, then scratched his head and replied:
"Well, in a way, I guess I'm a foreigner... My situation is a bit like illegal entry..."
Isn't that right? I transmigrated directly to this other world, without even a visa. Isn't that illegal entry?
This explanation is a bit ridiculous, but it's better than making up a lie and being exposed.
Hearing Natsuki Subaru's thoughtless answer, Emilia, who was beside him, was greatly surprised. Her eyes held a hint of reprimand, her tone like scolding a disobedient child:
"I can't believe you, saying such things so openly. Be careful, or some scary people will beat you to a pulp."
Emilia-chan is so cute, even when she's angry, she's so gentle.
But she's worried about me, right? It seems she already considers me a friend.
Although I was scolded, why do I feel a little happy?
Thinking this, Natsuki Subaru, on the surface, shrugged nonchalantly and said to Emilia with a smile:
"There's nothing I can do about it, Emilia-chan, that's just how it is."
And Roswaal, in the main seat, heard Natsuki Subaru's answer, the smile on his lips deepening, his tone still drawn out as he said:
"Illegal entry——? What an interesting——way to put it... However, since you were able to meet Lady Emilia, it must be fate's arrangement——right?"
Fate my foot!
Roswaal always talks in such a mystical way, he's like a charlatan...
And besides, he already knew about my existence.
According to the original plot, this guy knew in advance through the Tome of Wisdom on him that I would be teleported to this world by the Witch, and he also knew I would meet Emilia.
Every word he's saying now is to test me, to see if I'm the chosen one.
This old fox, pretending he knows nothing, actually has everything figured out.
However, speaking of which, although Roswaal knows of my existence, he doesn't know that my ability is Return by Death, much less what triggers it.
He's testing me now, to see if I'm really as the Tome of Wisdom described.
Tsk, this feeling of being treated like an experiment is really unpleasant, but I can only play dumb for now.
Although he was complaining wildly in his heart, Natsuki Subaru, on the surface, nodded calmly in agreement:
"Yeah, fate is something no one can say for sure."
"Then, Subaru, how much do you know about the Kingdom of Lugnica——?" Roswaal, hearing Natsuki Subaru's reply, smiled even more meaningfully and continued to ask,
"As an——outsider, understanding the local situation——is also a very important thing, isn't it?"
He's testing me again.
This guy is really pressing hard...
Although I do know some things about the Kingdom of Lugnica, like the Four Great Kingdoms, the Dragon Priestess, the Royal Selection, and so on...
But in this situation, it's better to play dumb.
Appearing too knowledgeable would instead arouse suspicion, especially when facing an old fox like Roswaal.
Thinking this, Natsuki Subaru, on the surface, feigned a very bewildered look, shook his head, and said:
"Well, I'm not from around here... I'm not very clear, I only know it's a country..."
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