We'll Definitely Meet Again, Right?
After that, Fang Li went straight back to his room to wait for Emilia and Rem to return.
He didn't leave the room even once during that time.
Because it was noon when they returned, it wasn't long before Ram came to call Fang Li to have lunch.
However, Fang Li had lived here for a whole month, knew that this was absolutely not something to count on.
Unlike Rem, who is an all-rounder in housework, Ram's housework skills are almost entirely below average. She is more of a decoration than a servant.
The only dish that Ram is good at is steamed sweet potatoes.
Fang Li didn't want to fill his stomach with steamed sweet potatoes as soon as he got back.
So Fang Li refused without saying a word, which earned him a disdainful look from Ram before the maid left.
Incidentally, Ram also skipped lunch, probably because she'd gotten tired of eating sweet potatoes for the past few days.
Emilia and Rem finally returned in the evening.
In the hall of Roswaal's mansion, Fang Li had just come downstairs when he saw Emilia and Rem being welcomed in by Ram.
Rem maintained her perfect maid etiquette as always, and even after a long day of running around, she showed no signs of fatigue.
Perhaps this is also related to the fact that Rem is a powerful Oni with exceptional physical abilities?
In contrast to Rem, Emilia looked exhausted.
Looking at Emilia like this, Fang Li smiled wryly.
"Looks like things aren't going very smoothly..."
Emilia simply responded with a complicated smile.
Clearly, Emilia had encountered many obstacles in her efforts to appease the people of Mezas Territory.
"However, at least the panic was prevented."
At this point, Emilia perked up slightly, as if she felt that everything had been worthwhile, and her smile began to turn a little angry.
"Although everyone was very angry, at least they accepted my explanation and didn't cause any more big disturbances."
As Emilia said this, there was indeed a hint of reassurance in her tone.
"This is also an influence brought about by Lord Fang Li." Rem, who was walking beside him, finally put on a smile and said, "Because everyone already knows that Emilia has gained the dragon's approval. Even if they don't easily accept Emilia deep down, they still take this into consideration and restrain their inner rejection and impulse to some extent."
That's true.
If it weren't for the dragon's approval, even if Emilia hoarse, probably no one would listen to the comforting words of a silver-haired Half-Elf.
Therefore, this can also be considered an impact brought about by Fang Li.
"Really..." Emilia clenched her hands tightly, placing them in front of her as if in prayer. Her purplish-blue eyes, which she looked into Fang Li, were filled with immeasurable gratitude and warmth.
Beside him, Ram stood quietly, not saying a word, but clearly knowing what had happened at the Royal Selection meeting.
Emilia, then at Rem, Ram sighed inwardly.
Because only Ram discovered this.
That is, from the moment Fang Li entered the room and came downstairs, both Emilia and Rem kept their eyes fixed on Fang Li, never looking away for a moment.
Although she is unruly and unconventional, Ram is still a girl.
So, Ram still knew.
What does this performance actually represent?
(It's not that I don't understand why Emilia and Rem are acting this way...)
After all, even by Ram's extremely picky standards, Fang Li was an excellent candidate.
Even though Ram often verbally Fang Li, deep down she actually agrees with Fang Li.
Just as Rem once said, Fang Li's capriciousness and self-will are really similar to Ram's.
Therefore, Ram probably trusts Fang Li more than Emilia and Rem.
(However, even this kind of trust probably can't compare to the feelings between Lady Emilia and Rem...)
That's what Ram thought.
Despite having only spent a month together, Fang Li has managed to leave a deep impression of trust among so many people in this mansion. Fang Li is truly an incredible person.
(Even Lady Beatrice...)
Just as Ram was thinking this, Emilia and Rem were also smiling at Fang Li, Fang Li uttered this extremely inappropriate remark.
"In that case, even if I leave this mansion, you should be able to take care of yourselves."
One sentence froze the entire atmosphere.
"Leave?" Emilia covered her mouth.
"Leave?" Rem's expression froze.
"Leave?" Ram looked at Fang Li with barely concealed surprise.
Seeing the three girls' utterly astonished reactions, Fang Li smiled wryly again, but he didn't mince words and explained directly.
"I came here originally because of the Witch Cult. Now that the Witch Cult has been dealt with, and even Royal Selection has successfully overcome the initial difficulties, I have no reason to stay here any longer, right?"
Upon hearing this, Emilia and Rem spoke up simultaneously, in addition to Ram.
"That's not true!"
At this moment, Emilia and Rem had remarkably similar expressions.
That is anxiety.
"How can there be no reason?" Emilia said, unable to hide her anxiety. "You... you've helped me with so many things, and I haven't even repaid you yet!"
"Just as Emilia said," Rem said, showing a rare hint of urgency, "Lord Fang Li's help to us is beyond words. Please, no matter what, stay!"
"... Lord Roswaal once instructed that, besides Emilia, the most honored person in this mansion is Lord Fang Li." Ram was silent for a while, then said expressionlessly, "We are obliged to entertain you. It is no problem for Lord Fang Li to stay here as long as he wishes. I believe Lord Roswaal will give the same answer."
The three girls simultaneously expressed their desire for Fang Li to stay.
This surprised Fang Li somewhat.
However, Fang Li still smiled slightly and said this.
"I also have my own things to do, and I can't stay in this mansion forever."
"So, don't try to keep me here. It's not like we'll never see each other again."
"We'll definitely meet again in the future, right?"
"Must..."
Upon hearing this, Emilia, Rem, and Ram knew that the matter was beyond repair.
At that moment, all three girls fell silent.
Until a very long time... a very long time...