human
Guard:  “Did something happen to you?” He hadn’t seen Subaru’s humiliation because he’d been stationed outside the huge double doors. Furthermore, his demeanor showed respect toward someone he believed to be involved with one of the royal candidates.
gpt
Subaru:  “It’s…nothing. Sorry for all the trouble in the middle of a really important job.”
human
Guard:  “I don’t mind. Inside the throne room, they’re deciding the future of the entire nation. Even if I’m not qualified to be inside, I’m proud just to be on the edges of it.” The irony of the words, spoken with a clear voice, left Subaru with an uncomfortable awkwardness.
gpt
Subaru:  “—” Unable to stand still, Subaru shifted his gaze when he suddenly noticed a ruckus at the end of the corridor.
human
Subaru:  Just as he turned his head to look, a guard popped in, apparently in a hurry.
gpt
Guard:  “Pardon, open the way! We’ve captured an intruder. We need orders from the captain!”
human
Guard:  “Wait, they’re still in the middle of the conference! Hold the intruder in the barracks until…”
gpt
Guard:  “The circumstances do not allow us to do that. Either way, we cannot make this decision ourselves! !” Ignoring the urgings of his comrade, the guard shouted back down to the corridor.
human
Subaru:  Several men were dragging forward the intruder that’d snuck into the castle. Subaru, wondering what was so bad they needed to interrupt the royal selection, glanced at the intruder.
gpt
Subaru:  “—Ah?” He stared dumbfounded as four men dragged the man along by his hands and feet, desperately trying to move forward with a balding old man Subaru knew well. It was Old Man Rom, who had no business being there whatsoever.
human
Subaru:  “—” He’d left a message at the fruit seller’s place for him to wait.
gpt
Subaru:  What was Old Man Rom doing there— Subaru’s mind went blank, but then, for once, he instantly found the answer to his question.
human
Subaru:  “W-wait… Don’t tell me, he…” He followed me. At first, Subaru doubted himself, but then certainty welled within him.
gpt
Subaru:  If Old Man Rom had tried to sneak into the castle there and then, the trigger could have been none other than the message Subaru had left at Cadmon.
human
Subaru:  The sharp old man had deduced that Subaru had reason to think Felt was at the royal palace. And he’d tried to enter by any means necessary. No doubt Old Man Rom’s own clumsiness had led to his discovery and capture. But Subaru was the one who’d brought that result about. Subaru knew how precious Felt was to Old Man Rom. He should’ve known Rom might lose his head over it…
gpt
Subaru:  “—!” The guards passed before his eyes.