21 Chapter 21: [Blue] and [Sword Demon]

Chapter 21: [Blue] and [Sword Demon]

~Mash B. POV~

Getting curious I began to move my way through to see who came but that was when I bumped into Rem by accident apologizing, "Oh! Sorry for bumping into you Rem. It was my bad."

Briefly apologizing to her she smiled quickly shaking her head and apologizing to me beaming happiness, "Oh! No, it's Rem's fault for not looking but Rem has come to inform you to avoid any troubles for Roswaal-sama today. We are expecting an important guest today."

Important guest huh?

I curtly nodded agreeing to behave myself when the important people are here. Walking to my original training spot behind the mansion as Rem left to do her duties my eyes managed to catch the carriage of their guest but paid no heed.

Coming out was an old but elegant man with a rather tall and muscular physique which one would not expect from a gentleman his age. He has long bountiful white hair which is perfectly combed back, suggesting his refinement. On his gentle old and wrinkled face, one can see a pair of beautiful sky-blue eyes that reflect wisdom, experience and above all else- elderly warmth. Coupled with his white beard, he represents the very essence of a well-mannered and good-looking elderly gentleman.

The other is a TRAP that has flax-colored hair and yellow eyes. His casual wear consists of a blue collar with a ribbon, a blue dress, black tights, blue leggings, blue shoes, white arm covers, and a blue scarf tied around his right arm. He has cat-like appendages are a result of his ancestors having demi-human blood.

[Observe].

[Felix (Ferris) Argyle Lv.? Blue]

[Wilhelm van Astera Lv.? Sword Demon]

Seeing them is certainly a weird feeling. The old man no but my senses tell me NEVER to make him angry and the TRAP mixed feelings.

Regardless though I need to restore my HP and MP. Taking this chance, I began to meditate in the backyard of the mansion so as to not annoy them or give Rem any problems.

Sigh…

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[<Meditation > LEVEL UP!]

Feeling I had enough meditation I opened my eyes again standing up and stretching my body. But that was when my ears perked off steps in the grass turning to see Wilhelm standing there eying me up and down.

Pretty creepy old man but I decided to make small talk seeing as to not disrespect him in a curious tone, "Excuse me sir but may I ask what you want with me?"

Having acknowledged his existence, Wilhelm stops invading my being he meets my eyes with my keeps contact with the man not wavering till he finally points at my Life Sword Zeam flatly, "Your sword has interested me. I have felt your concentration to become stronger and this old man wishes to know thy name."

I said refusing to break my eyes away from his gaze my name, "Mash Bastion."

He stared at me before he finally turned his back walking away as he replied to me in a deep tone, "Wilhelm Van Astera. I wish you luck in any future endeavors young man. Have a good day."

Walking the old man leave I sighed a breath of relief. Meeting the [Sword Demon] has been quite nerve-racking.

Despite his appearance, he gave off this danger around him messing with my senses. I'm glad that he left as I began to practice my [Healing Magic] for a bit. Mostly to heal my joints and muscles while asleep.

But I suppose I should put away my katana for the day. Beatrice must be waiting in the library room beginning to focus on my skills in [Yin Magic].

Getting ready I head towards the backyard entrance of the door but…

*Click*

*Rmbl*

My eyes stare at the doorknob creaking as I take a step back avoiding the door opening in front of my face as a feminine voice compliments me, "Nice reaction there."

Oh, hell no… it's a TRAP!

Looking up I can feel a battle between hormones and logic beginning looking at Felix making me extremely confused in the process.

My confusion seemed to offend the cat boy as his voice came from behind me taking advantage of my confusion, "Hey what are you thinking about nyah?"

A deadly TRAP. Feeling his hands on me I can't help but feel a wave of kindness only to turn into disgust knowing the truth.

Why author-sama… why not an anime cat girl... WHY?!!

But ignoring my sexuality crisis with the boy I returned introducing myself to Felix in a relaxed tone sighing, "Sigh… Nice to meet you. I'm Mash Bastion and you…"

Felix took the time to look at me backing away as he tried to be cute responding, "Aw… no reaction. But you can call me Ferris-chan nyah? Nyah will probably see Ferris later at the capital anyway."

Looking up and seeing a thoughtful face makes me feel confused about how to talk to a cat person who's a TRAP. Fortunately, he merely smiled waving a goodbye thanking the lucky stars above his gone.

But soon I see Rem gazing at me giving me a surprised question gazing at me intently, "Bastion-sama do you perhaps like our guest?"

Gazing intently at Rem's stare I replied in a nonchalant tone feeling my sexuality had been corrected granting her a compliment and giving the maid a head pat, "Nope. Just seeing Rem helped clear my head who's cuter. Ferris-chan is fine but Rem is best girl."

She blushed happily enjoying my head pat to her like a puppy liking attention given to them cheerfully.

Surprising Rem as she yelped cutely, she smiled kindly accepting the praise as she left with a happy mood on her face.

I felt kind of glad to make her happy but then I listened to Ram interrupting my thoughts in a serious tone, "Morning Bastion-kun, I see that you are being kind to my sister. You aren't planning anything awful, aren't you?"

Feeling her gaze at me I replied in a casual tone reassuring her of not wanting to harm Rem in any way, "Yup and nope! Seems like my relationship with her has been quite good after dealing with the Wolgarm incident. But awful is the last thing I would ever do to someone who fought with me."

Confused by her sudden calling me out of the blue Ram sighed as she explained to me about Rem's state in a stern tone, "Of course you are. After that incident, you became a new addition to Rem's tiny world, Bastion. You have expanded that world if only by a tiny bit. And so, I have come to place some fleeting hope on you as well."

Feeling a bit embarrassed that she complimented me I replied unsure how to properly respond to Ram's words, "Don't expect too much of me. Fighting is about the only thing I can do, you know. Even using magic barely counts as participation in battle compared to Rem going all out."

Ram nodded her head at my words leaning her back on the walls outside in her usual sarcastic tone but turned genuinely kind at the end of her words, "At one extreme, I guess you could put it that way. However, just by putting yourself in that situation, it became possible for us to be saved. At the very least I thank you for saving us you have a right to know that."

Leaving her piece of genuine kind words she turned around leaving to her duties. I merely stifled a small laugh mentally in my head at Ram's tune.

Guess I don't exactly like her. Tolerate more like it but at the very least my attitude to the pink head is changing…

However, that only means the upcoming event will be drastically dangerous. Against the Demon Beasts will be no issue at all with Beatrice by my side.

Or hell I could take care of them easily enough with my Gamer Ring. If it can send me into different worlds, then sending them to the blender dimension sounds like an instant win to me.

Thank you, Rick, and Morty, for revealing such stupid but fantastic dimensions. But that's the least of my concerns really if I ever do go against them, it's the people I should be concerned about.

The Sin Archbishops and actions I cause could tip those crazy bastards off. But then there's Roswaal and Emilia I must consider the clown I don't care for much, but I frown at the idea of what happens to her.

Many things are going through my head. The only thing I feel like I have to do is get better or confront Roswaal about his plans.

With Beatrice, I can safely make him subdued, but I need her to observe the area. Specifically for the Witch Cultists that are going to be in Roswaal territory.

Staring at the sky clouds moving without a care in the world I wondered why I came to this world first despite the danger.

Re: Zero while knowledgeable about the world is dangerous to continue further. Future Arcs will be extremely difficult and without Subaru around it's dead in its tracks the second I dip from this world.

I've grown attached to them. Emilia, and Rem I mean.

Emilia while having the courtesy of knowing her for a moment against Elsa trusted me when we fought together. Granted she could've always used her Trump Card and be done with it to save her skin instead of a stranger.

And yet here I am thanks to her kindness when my journey could've ended right then and there. Then there's Rem to consider after growing attached to her returning saving me from the big bad wolf.

That kind of loyalty and kindness isn't something I can just shrug off. Nor could I ignore either because of my emotions. Hell, even Ram is slowly becoming someone I can have time to argue back and forth chilling around.

I'm… I'm… I'm just so confused about what to do next…?

Pondering life choices, I'm unsure what can I do. I wonder if this is how Subaru felt the powerlessness or the fear of the unknown daily.

Closing my eyes I still must consider the option of just running away from the table. I mean I would betray Emilia and Rem's expectations of me but it's also one of the safe routes to take in the series.

And I mean in the IF series in Re: Zero one where Subaru took. The SLOTH IF for example where he successfully runs away with Rem accepting the chance. Wait…

I paused at this… the IF series huh? I seem to recall a few I read sadly not the LUST IF since the author deleted that route being harem. Have no idea how the heck Subaru managed that one.

Shaking my head though I should remain focused on what to do next… till then the important question I should ask is this… should I help Emilia become King er – I mean Queen not helping Crusch leaving out one of the competitors or something else…

Hmm… I just feel lost on what to do…