"Then, Takeru-san, could you tell me where you're from? And why you're associating with Emilia-sama during such a sensitive time, connecting with my Mathers Family?" Soon, Roswaal directly turned his focus to Takeru.
"Hmm, I come from a distant, little-known country. Coming to the Kingdom of Lugnica was by chance, and it hasn't been long. As for meeting Emilia, I just saw she seemed in trouble. It was also because of a certain assassin." Hearing him, Takeru spoke calmly.
Hearing Takeru's vague answer, Roswaal frowned slightly. But seeing the meaningful look in Takeru's eyes, he was somewhat surprised, not understanding why Takeru appeared so composed, as if he knew something.
Behind Roswaal, Ram and Rem also frowned at Takeru, their wariness reaching a certain level.
"Well, since you helped Emilia-sama, as her supporter, I can try to grant any reward you desire." Hearing Takeru, Roswaal changed his tone and spoke directly.
"Is that so? I hope we can talk alone." Hearing him, Takeru thought for a moment and spoke.
"Eh? Takeru?" Hearing Takeru, Emilia looked at him in surprise.
Ram and Rem behind Roswaal also frowned. Roswaal himself stared at Takeru, and even Beatrice glanced at Takeru curiously.
"I see. Very well. Then I shall speak with you alone." After a moment of silence, Roswaal directly agreed. Confident in his own power, he didn't believe Takeru would attack him.
"Roswaal-sama!" Hearing Roswaal agree to a private talk with Takeru, the twins spoke worriedly.
"No need to worry. Young Takeru just wants to discuss something with me." Hearing them, Roswaal spoke calmly.
"That's right. My condition is somewhat special, so it's better if you're not present. But if Margrave Mathers agrees, you'll know. However, before that, I hope to talk in a quiet place." Looking at everyone, Takeru spoke with a calm expression.
Hearing Takeru, they nodded understandingly. Then, Roswaal led Takeru to a quiet room.
Ram and Rem stood guard outside the door, ready to intervene if needed, even though they trusted Roswaal.
Felt also stood outside worriedly, but she trusted Takeru greatly.
"Alright, young Takeru. You may speak now." Sitting on a chair at the table in the center of the room, Roswaal looked at Takeru with a hint of wariness.
Though confident, he wasn't arrogant. He hadn't tested Takeru's strength, but he had noticed earlier when Takeru was learning magic outside.
Takeru undoubtedly had tremendous talent and considerable power. Being able to kill Elsa meant he was no weakling.
"Of course." Hearing him, Takeru looked up with a smile and met his gaze!
As their eyes met, the Mangekyo Sharingan appeared before Roswaal. Before Roswaal could say anything, Kotoamatsukami was activated.
Roswaal, despite his calculations, hadn't anticipated Takeru using a method not of this world, so he was easily ensnared.
Takeru felt the familiar drain on his Ocular Power. But suddenly, Takeru frowned, feeling something had locked onto him.
[Ding! Reincarnator No. 3, you have used a special method to forcibly alter the will of an important character in this world. You have been detected by this World's Will. Would you like to block this detection? Blocking requires A-Rank evaluation x1, 30,000 points. Not blocking may result in being marked and attacked by the World's Will.]
Hearing the Reincarnation Space's reminder, Takeru's expression turned grim, but he quickly chose to block.
[Ding! A-Rank evaluation x1, 30,000 points have been deducted. Detection by this World's Will has been blocked! Current remaining: S-Rank evaluation x1, B-Rank evaluation x1, C-Rank evaluation x1, D-Rank evaluation x1! Points: 108,000]
Following the Reincarnation Space's reminder, Takeru felt the looming sense of crisis slowly dissipate.
Seeing this, Takeru sighed in relief but also frowned. He hadn't expected using Kotoamatsukami on Roswaal to cause this. Where exactly was the issue?
'System, what exactly happened just now?' Thinking this, Takeru directly asked the Reincarnation Space, but it offered no explanation.
Seeing this, Takeru could only speculate, 'The reminder was about forcibly altering the will of an important character using a special method. So, the Kotoamatsukami ability needed to be used with more caution in the future.'
But Takeru recalled using Nen Needles to control Honest and the young emperor in Akame ga Kill! World didn't cause any reminder. So, perhaps the conditions weren't met.
One, they weren't important characters. Like when he controlled Aina earlier, he forcibly changed her will, but nothing happened.
Or perhaps ordinary control or hypnosis didn't count as forcibly altering will, so the condition wasn't met. Lastly, it might be related to the world itself.
Though not mentioned, Takeru understood that worlds likely had tiers. As for World's Will, in Takeru's view, it was something like those Chinese novels' Heavenly Dao. This World's Will might be very active, possibly granting blessings to many, perhaps for this reason.
At this moment, Takeru felt relieved he hadn't used Kotoamatsukami on Subaru directly. Otherwise, the risk of being detected and attacked by the World's Will might have been even greater, possibly more terrifying than with Roswaal.
But regardless of the reason, the Kotoamatsukami seemed best used sparingly unless Takeru's strength could rival the World's Will.
Based on Takeru's speculation, perhaps reaching a level comparable to the Witch of Envy in this world might barely allow resistance against the World's Will. Otherwise, being marked by the World's Will wouldn't end well.
"Master!" While Takeru was thinking, Roswaal knelt on one knee and spoke respectfully.
Now, Takeru had completely replaced Echidna's position in his heart, even surpassing her in reverence. Of course, this was respect, not love...
Seeing the reverence in Roswaal's eyes, Takeru felt somewhat comforted. One A-Rank evaluation and 30,000 points… even Takeru felt a pinch. He hoped this would be worth it.
"In front of others, maintain your usual demeanor. And you can still call me Takeru. When I haven't given orders, you may act freely. Also, from now on, Ram and Rem are my maids."
"After we go out, say we've reached an agreement. You have transferred Ram and Rem to me. And we hit it off instantly. I'll be staying here for a while." Looking at Roswaal, Takeru quickly instructed.
"I understand, Takeru-kun." Hearing Takeru, Roswaal stood up, returning to his previous demeanor.
Seeing Roswaal's actions, Takeru smiled lightly. He was quite confident in Kotoamatsukami's effect.
At the very least, Roswaal shouldn't be able to resist it. Perhaps only the current Sword Saint, Reinhard, with his special blessings, could resist such control among humans.
Apart from him, members of the Witch Cult probably couldn't resist either. But Takeru didn't dare act recklessly, as those with blessings might also be valued by the World's Will.
After settling everything, Takeru signaled Roswaal to begin his performance.
"Ram, Rem, come in." After Takeru and Roswaal sat down again, Roswaal called the two waiting outside.
"Roswaal-sama, what are your orders?" Hearing Roswaal's call, the two quickly entered and asked respectfully.
"From today onward, you no longer need to call me 'lord'. Your new master is Takeru-kun." Hearing them, Roswaal said with a light laugh.