human
Crusch:  "However, Emilia and I are already political rivals. Do you see? Emilia stands in opposition to me.”
gpt
Subaru:  “Er, but you took us under your roof…”
human
Crusch:  “Because a contract had been formed. Your treatment is part of that agreement. Regardless of how I treat you in this mansion, it does not change our position as rivals beyond these doors.”
gpt
Crusch:  Even the first time around, Crusch had declared that Subaru would be her enemy the moment the contract was over. It was both a sincere statement of fact and a declaration that it was useless to seek anything from her.
human
Subaru:  “In other words, there’s no chance of joining forces with you?”
gpt
Crusch:  “That is a different matter altogether. As I said before, Subaru Natsuki, if there are to be negotiations, there must be acceptable benefits for both sides. Everything until now, including your motivations, have served only to clarify your premises. I merely wish to ask from your point of view what I stand to gain from lending you military strength. After all…” Crusch’s words trailed off. She put down an elbow, resting her chin against her palm.
human
Crusch:  “It could be said that no explanation was really necessary. Now that Emilia’s lineage is common knowledge, we have been expecting the Witch Cult to make a move. Regardless of the circumstances, we were already sure of this.”
gpt
Crusch:  Apparently, Crusch had never questioned that the Witch Cult would try something. Perhaps it could be called common knowledge peculiar to her world. Either way, it was working in Subaru’s favor.
human
Crusch:  “That being the case, this negotiation hinges on mutual benefit. In your case, you would be able to borrow my house’s might to eliminate the menace of the Witch Cult. What of my house, then? This is what I ask you.”
gpt
Subaru:  “S-simply saving people isn’t—”
human
Crusch:  “It would be ideal, in a sense, if that were reason enough for us to mobilize.” The gaze Crusch turned upon Subaru was like a blade, cutting apart the illusion in his reply as it aimed to inflict a mortal wound.
gpt
Subaru:  Subaru desperately grasped for a comeback before he was shut down altogether. "Ahh, right. For example, lending a hand in this time of crisis would mean that our camp would owe you a pretty big favor…”
human
Crusch:  “—Am I to take that to mean you understand that if I accept your proposal, it would entail Emilia’s forfeiture in the royal selection?”
gpt
Subaru:  “Eh?” The sharp thrust of her comment left Subaru’s mouth hanging open.
human
Crusch:  “It is natural, yes? Throwing yourself at the mercy of another lord when your own territory is in danger is an issue of fitness for the throne. If someone cannot protect their subjects through the rule of law and strength of arms, how can they be expected to shoulder the burden of an entire kingdom? Subaru Natsuki. I shall correct you about one more thing.” Crusch pointed the tip of her finger toward Subaru, cowed into silence, as if ready to drive it through him.