Normally, Subaru would be super glad that he had people that served under him but there was one problem.
Subaru didn't believe he deserved it.
"I am honored for you all to serve under me…. But…. Why? I'm nothing special"
This caused the floor guardians to stop kneeling with confused and concerned looks on there faces.
Before any of them could deny that Subaru wasn't special, Subaru kept going.
"Why should you be serving ME of all people? You guys seem like amazing people who deserve better then dealing with a failing hero."
"SUBARU-SAMA THAT IS NOT TR-"
"I have no strength and yet I have wanted it all.
I have no knowledge but all I ever do is dream. There is nothing I can do but struggle as I have to keep watching my friends and innocents die OVER AND OVER AGAIN."
"I… I… I HATE MYSELF!" The boy shouted as he choked once again.
Silence. There was such a deafening silence, he could only hear the throbbing noise of his heartbeat, and the pace of his breathing; in and out, slightly faster than usual. Subaru didn't even look at the floor guardians. He was afraid they would react negatively or be disgusted.
Would the guardians revolt for real? He'd already gone through hell with the White Whale and the Witch Cult..
"Oh, Subaru-sama!"
Faster than he could react, Albedo threw herself at him, pulling his face straight into her awaiting bossom. A muffled grunt escaped his lips, silenced by the milky white flesh that obscured his vision. Subaru almost fainted on the spot as she hugged him with an iron grip. Thoughts of possible disappointment were thrown out the window, and replaced by the sensation of Albedo's large chest touching his skin.
W-what is happening?
"I won't let anyone harm you! Anyone who even looks at you in a threatening way will have their head cut off, limbs torn asunder and bones broken! No one – and I mean no one – will take you away from me! That White Whale will be killed in just a matter of hours and that green INSECT will be killed! My body will be your shield until it is naught but dust!" Albedo proclaimed fiercely; her hold was strong, and the words she spoke were passionate, all in an attempt to grant him safety.
Subaru was overwhelmed by her desire to protect. Well, he was also being overwhelmed by the two sizeable objects suffocating him, but the point remained.
"Restrain yourself, Albedo!" Demiurge shouted.
Silently thanking the demon, Subaru drew large gulps of air as he was released from his… not so unpleasant prison. Subaru was blushing crazy at this point. Albedo reluctantly backed off, probably remembering what Subaru felt at the moment and thinking she'd better do as Demiurge told her to.
"We would never think you are a bad person! Subaru-sama is an amazing ruler and human being, no matter what!" Aura yelled energetically.
Mare nodded in agreement alongside his sister. "I t-think so too!"
"It is as they say, my lord." Demiurge added, glaring at the succubus at Subaru's side. "While Albedo clearly allowed herself to pass boundaries she shouldn't, she shows exactly how we feel. Please, allow us to protect you from now on. Our loyalty will never waver."
Demiurge was furious, not at Subaru nor Albedo, but at the 'people' who hurt his lord and he knew that he would destroy that whale in one fall swoop.
"If. The. Situation. Requires. It. We. Shall. Lay. Down. Our. Lives. For. Your. Protection." Cocytus vowed solemnly.
Shalltear bared her fangs. "I won't let anyone harm Subaru-sama; this I swear!"
"There will be no more harm laid upon you by others. I will make you proud my lord!" Sebas bowed at Subaru as Sebas's plan was going to be killing Beetleguese.
There was no hesitation. Not a moment of doubt. He witnessed their loyalty, which was as solid as rock, and felt as if a great weight had been removed from his shoulders. Subaru chuckled heartily in front of the guardians, relieved that he had people who trusted and believed in him.
"Thank you. I'm most fortunate to have you all at my side." He told them earnestly.
Albedo smiled serenely as she spoke. "For as long as you want us, we will stay with you, Subaru-sama. We promise you this."
"We promise!" The floor guardians chorused.
Subaru was unbelievably happy. For a moment, he feels as if he never needs to use Return By Death ever again.
Subaru plans to get to know all of them better as he just met them.
