human
Subaru:  "Beating around the bush won’t solve anything, and I don’t think you like that stuff, anyway." Subaru needed to be careful how he broached the topic.
gpt
Crusch:  "You sought this audience. I shall let you start— What is it you want?" She really did get right to the point.
human
Subaru:  Subaru licked his dry lips to moisten them, took a deep breath, and dived in. "The Witch Cult or whatever it’s called is planning to attack Roswaal’s territory. I want you to lend me your strength so we can crush them." Subaru cut right to the issue at hand: These were the conditions necessary for fulfilling his goal.
gpt
Crusch:  "I see. The Witch Cult, is it?" Subaru’s request garnered various reactions from the others in the reception room, but Crusch nodded. When her glossy lips turned up in a wry smile, Subaru was startled by this side of her he hadn’t seen before. Her response had betrayed all of Subaru’s expectations.
human
Subaru:  Subaru’s heart beat hard and fast as he waited for Crusch’s next action.
gpt
Crusch:  "What is the matter? I told you, this is your time to speak." While Subaru hesitated, the thin smile remained on Crusch’s face as she inclined her head.
human
Subaru:  "Er, I mean… It’s as I said just now."
gpt
Crusch:  "Surely you do not intend to conclude with that request alone? What is your reason for asking this of me? What will come about as a result? What advantage would I gain from accepting your call for aid? One cannot dub this a negotiation when those things are not yet clear."
human
Subaru:  Urk. Subaru’s voice caught.
gpt
Crusch:  Crusch seemed turned off as she closed one of her eyes. From that gesture alone, Subaru knew just how impudent he had been.
human
Subaru:  "I suppose you’re right about that. Sorry, that was rude of me. I mean, er, bear with me a little; I don’t really have any experience with negotiations like this."
gpt
Crusch:  "It’s only natural to acknowledge personal shortcomings. Do not worry. But this conversation lasts only until supper—keep this in mind."
human
Subaru:  "First, the reason I’m asking for your help… Put simply, we don’t have enough manpower, way too little to stand up against the number of Witch Cult attackers. As a result, we can’t fend off the assault."
gpt
Crusch:  "A simple story. But is Lord Mathers not sufficient by himself? He may well be the strongest fighter out of anyone in Lugunica. The Witch Cult should be no match when relying on numbers alone."
human
Subaru:  "If they all gathered in one place, that might be the case, but it’s not."