human
Ram:  “So what’d Emilia do after?”
gpt
Ram:  “After repeated attempts at persuasion were declined, she was unable to sit still, so she went around reweaving the barriers around the village. After all, as we had not judged the unrest to be from the Witch Cult, she feared it might be demon beasts.”
human
Ram:  “After that, the blank declaration of war arrived last evening, so she was fretting about that until the morning.”
gpt
Subaru:  “Well, that wasn’t really a bad call, but…”
human
Subaru:  “So that pops up here, too…” While Ram spoke as if it were light banter, Subaru could only lament that the letter had done damage on another front. The report on events in the capital, evacuation preparations, Emilia and Ram’s concerns, Ram’s independent actions—the secondary damage was a gift that kept on giving. For such a simple trick, the effects were all too painful.
gpt
Ram:  “In any case, with this much advance preparation to evacuate, Lady Emilia is unlikely to object. If we report to her at the mansion, it should make her agree immediately.”
human
Subaru:  “…”
gpt
Ram:  “Barusu?”
human
Subaru:  “No, I get it. Just makes my heart hurt a little.” With Ram looking suspicious, Subaru shook his head, conscious of his quickening heartbeats. Here, on the brink of a reunion with Emilia, his tension was at its zenith. Just as Ram saw it, Emilia was not the kind of girl who’d reject the cooperation of so many people. Hence, Subaru’s stress and worry were an issue of Subaru’s own heart.
gpt
Subaru:  “Julius, come with me, ’kay? I’m heading to the mansion to convince Emilia and the loli.”
human
Julius:  “Me?” As he hardened his resolve, Subaru looked around him and called for Julius. Subaru nodded at Julius, whose face showed that the nomination had come unexpectedly.
gpt
Subaru:  “Yeah. I’m a lot more convincing with you beside me than not. You’ll be my proof that I’ve behaved and repented after all the stuff at the castle.”
human
Julius:  “I see, very well. If it will make the talk go more smoothly, use me to your heart’s content.” His handsome face indicated consent, elegantly nodding at Subaru’s suggestion. The gesture made Subaru grimace.
gpt
Ram:  Ram, glancing sidelong at the exchange, sighed as she said, “A petty and very Barusu-like little trick.”
human
Subaru:  “Hey, don’t call it petty. Call it paying attention to the little details. Ahh, Julius, besides that.”
gpt
Julius:  “What is it?”
human
Subaru:  “You’re the one who stuck a spirit on me, right? I want a proper explanation.” The offhanded way Subaru made the remark made even Julius look apprehensive. His reaction made Subaru avert his eyes, a guilty look on his face as he continued:
gpt
Subaru:  “Now look, I’ve been saved two times now with my life on the line, so I get that you’re a spirit mage whether I like it or not.”
human
Julius:  “I would prefer you called me by the proper title, spirit knight. I employ spiritual spells, of course, but I do not recall skimping on my sword training.” Giving that reply, Julius stared at Subaru’s face with utmost seriousness.
gpt
Julius:  “…You are unexpectedly calm.