-Reinhardt53- yeah sorry about that but that was intended.
-exoticidiot- so please keep in mind for as much as I love and relate to Subaru in more ways than one he really isn't all that intelligent I mean he's smart but keep in mind he's than a high school dropout. Not to mention I'm not nerfing the gauntlet if anything I'm nerfing Subaru's creativity. So yeah also keep in mind Subaru will die if he uses all six stones at once. He's just a normal human he's not Ultron or even iron man.
But don't worry Subaru will get his arm back and it will be better than ever just let me build up to it. Oh and spoilers I do plan on some else using the gauntlet and they will show off its true potential.
-chilledline- year sorry but hopefully it gets less confusing as there will be fewer time jumps as events will come after each other with some break time in between.
The thrown room had grown silent as almost every candidate was here even the commotion caused by felts reveal already died down as now everyone waited for the sixth and final candidate to arrive.
People mostly talked in their groups and were never loud enough to be heard outside them. As the minutes ticked by people began to grow impatient.
With many people questioning if the sixth candidate would even show up.
"How dare that bastard make a Goddess such as myself wait."
Priscilla patients had finally worn out. Now everyone began to complain. Even the ever so kind Emilia began to hold her reservations.
When the council was about to start the royal selection everyone heard a vibration. Turning around everyone saw a portal. Then a man stepped out. He had black hair that looked messy but also felt intentional. He wore an all-black with orange highlights tuxedo. On his left hand was a white glove and on his right was a heavy gauntlet.
Then behind him were two women. They looked identical except for their hair and eye color. They were simple dresses that only seem to accentuate their delicate beauty.
It only took a second for everyone to realize, this man was or had a powerful yin magic-user.
He smirked before bowing.
"Sorry for the late arrival."
Everyone was taken aback by his demeanor unsure as to feel indignant at the arrogance in his voice or to feel cold as the aura he radiated just screamed dominance.
As if the world would bend to his will alone.
It was the consul to snap out of it first. They quickly brought the candidates together. They went through the whole procedure of explaining the purpose of the selection.
Now each candidate was allowed to openly declare what they had planned when they would become king.
Crusch declared that she would rid this country of the dragon so they would No longer have to rely on it.
Emilia wanted a kingdom where everyone is equal.
Felt dropped out of the selection.
Anesthesia wanted to repair this countries economy.
Priscilla said this country was hers and it was only a matter of time.
Subaru made q grand speech.
"Well, u can't promise anything too big."
When the crowd began to lose interest, but Subaru did not let that affect him.
"But what I can't promise is this. I will make a welfare system I will also make a healthcare system and I will eliminate the slums. I want to see a country where people can go to a warm bed and won't worry about if the water they're drinking will kill them or not."
Subaru stepped back in line with the other candidates. the crowd seemed to have their reservations none openly liking Subaru but none seemed to dislike him either. later that day as everyone sat at tables and socialized. some like Pricilla had overwhelming support while others like Emilia and Subaru stayed alone with their camps. felt had left with Reinhart right after the ceremony, as with felt dropping out she had no need to stay.
Subaru looked up and saw Crusch Karstine walking towards him. she wore a practiced smile that let nothing of her true intent out. Subaru gestured to rem and she pulled out a chair for Crusch to sit down. rem bowed and then nodded. crusch seemed taken aback by rems actions not expecting the girl to be a maid.
then she refocused on Subaru eyes narrowed.
"I have come with an offer... well more of a request if you will."
Subaru raised an eyebrow. then he swallowed the last piece of food in his mouth.
"and that would be."
"an alliance between our two camps."
Subaru looked over her shoulder at the catgirl? by his side, then to the old man he recognized as the sword demon. looking further back he saw the clown man he met years ago, walking towards him. nodding he turned back towards Crusch.
"I wouldn't be opposed, but would you prefer us to talk in a more suitable place."
crusch nodded then she got up.
"I will come to you with a location after talking it over with my advisers."
Subaru nodded in understanding and tipped his glass in her direction. right after she left roswaal sat down. he seemed nervous as if he himself was unsure of his decision. Subaru began to talk first hoping to ease the tension.
"hey haven't seen you in years where have you been, life treating you well."
roswaal nodded before he cleared his throat.
"I would like to ask a favor of you."
looking over roswaal Subaru could feel him vibrating with anxiety. Subaru nodded for him to continue.
"I would like to ask that you watch over Emilia and Beatrice for a while."
"how long."
roswaal rubbed the back of his head. all nervousness gone, he seemed lost in thought as if he was trying to think of a time frame.
"I'd say around a month at the least."
"well that's fine would you like them to come with me to my castle or would you like to drop them off."
he looked around before leaning closer into Subaru's personal space.
"I would prefer they go with you. I have some business to attend to."
Subaru nodded and roswaal left the table. as he finished his plate he saw ram stair off into the distance. looking over to rem he saw she was looking around in wonder. oh yeah, it was ram who has been to an event like this not rem.
shaking his head he still felt eyes on him. he looked around but couldn't see anyone. closing his eyes Subaru used the mind stone to read everyone's minds.
"honestly who is that man."
"Does he really belong here?"
"How dare that man make me wait."
"God I hate the nobility nothing but a bunch of-"
"so that's the famous Natsuki."
Subaru turned to the owner of that mind. it was anesthesia the candidate that promised to bring wealth to this country. he got up from his table and walked right over to her.
"Hello, anesthesia."
Subaru bowed to her. she nodded in response before she smirked.
"It appears we have similar goals."
"so it may seem. however, I would like to invite you to my castle so we could discuss a possible partnership."
she hummed as if in thought before she shrugged.
"ok sure."
Subaru hid a smile he knew how these types of people worked. if you kept giving they would be bouned to keep taking, that's just how people worked. little did she know, Subaru had some experience with bigger-name people trying to take his company. and while he may not have been the smartest cookie, but he did know how to keep his company afloat even with it just being him running the show.
after discussing the travel arrangements Subaru made his way over to crush who appeared to be talking with the sword demon.
"hey crusch how would you like to discuss the terms of our alliance at my castle where I can assure you will be kept confidential."
crush looked taken aback before she nodded curiosity for the man's home brimming in her eyes. it's not every day you are invited to a castle. Subaru nodded and headed back to his table.
"come on ram, rem we're leaving."
using the space stone he brought them to pandemonium. walking forward he told pandemonium to begin preparing for the guest that would arrive in two days. he was stopped by ram.
"Why are you going along with this candidacy. you, your self said you're fine with the power you already have. so why?"
Subaru stopped shoulders hunched he seam to shake. before whipping around with a smile.
"honestly it seemed like something fun to do you know. I mean we already traveled around the world what more can we do you know."
Subaru whipped back around and walked in the tallest tower or their personal quarters.
"now come along we've had a long day and I just want to feel the sweet, sweet embrace of sleep.
neither sister wanted to comment on such a blatant lie. never the less they followed their father.
sorry this took so long to publish but as an apology here's an extra scene one that I don't know how to fit in the main chapter but is still cannon
Ram looked around the throne room. This reminded her of when she met that woman.
FLASHBACK
Ram looked over a ballroom with a frown. She had gone against Subaru's wishes and came out to this event. Looking back she was a fool.
She had allowed herself to get seduced into coming her. Even though Subaru had warned her of the man, she refused to listen, and now she sat alone. she was new to town and didn't know anyone.
Staring at the young man who had invited her here she idly wondered what she was thinking. This wasn't her, She thought.
"Oh my, you look sad."
Looking to her left she saw a beautiful woman. She had sharp eyes that held an intensity ram couldn't place.
Where have I seen it before?
Looking over the woman she had a thing black dress that seem to complain about her small curves. They just screamed 'im a dainty thing that would make men feel big.'
Realizing she was waiting for her answer ram responded.
"Oh well you see I have gone against my father's wishes and came here."
She frowned and leaned in.
"Well at the very least you could seem happy to be here. I mean what was the point if you didn't enjoy it."
Ram frown, why did she say that and why did she trust this random woman so quickly. Shaking her head she turned to the woman.
"I was at first until I realized that man was just a cheat and got born of me once a woman with a bigger bust came along."
The woman hummed before she smirked.
"Well in my experience, a good father will love you, even when you turn your back against them. And you should trust your father more. He probably knew all along what this really is."
Ram snapped her head towards the woman. What did she mean?
"Oh, you haven't figured it out. This is how they get their pretty girls to sell."
Ram's eyes widened and as she was about to stand up she felt a power keep her still. Looking towards the woman ram saw the smirk she held it was one of pure evil.
"Say my dear do you know what they call me."
Ram kept glaring at the woman.
"Oh wow, you see how just a couple of words and some actions can change a person's view."
She shook her head then leaned towards ram.
"They call me the black widow."
Her smirk turned genuine.
"Well off to save these girls."
Ram looked around and saw one, by, one, men, guards, and even the occasional noblewoman were decapitated.
She rushed outside and saw the woman burning down the building as many girls were screaming and rushing to safety.
"Wait what's your name."
She turned surprised at ram question and spoke.
"Me? Why I'm Natsumi Schwartz, the black widow."
Then a put of black smoke she disappeared. Ram looked at the dust and remembered her words.
"A good father will love you no matter what, even if you turn your back on them."
Ram rushed back to the camp. But when she arrived she saw Subaru leaning heavily against a tree. He was holding his mouth.
"Oh, Subaru are you ok."
He turned to her and smiled.
"Yeah I'm fine just got dizzy all of a sudden."
He then got serious and ram began to sweat wondering how she would be punished.
Pulling out two chairs he gestures for her to sit.
"So, how was your adventure. Meet any new boys. Oh, have your borough home any snacks or souvenirs."
Ram looked taken aback.
"Your not mad."
"Oh I'm pissed, but I wanna hear how your first adventure without me went."
Ram did double-take. And so for the rest of the night ram told him of how her adventure when even the part about the beautiful woman.
She missed his gentle smile or the way his sharp eyes seemed to give her his complete attention.
For little did she know Subaru would make her do all the heavy lifting tomorrow. Today was a good day.
And that was my apology so tell me what you think and I don't worry the story will straighten out starting now as there won't be any more time skips for a good while. Maybe some flashbacks but I promise they won't be too repetitive.
As always please leave a review and don't be afraid to ask questions as I'm always happy to clear up confusion and or give details that you might have missed or have failed to get across.
Oh if you are curious as to how Subaru looks the cover image of this story is how he looks just older.
Ps. Please ignore my bad art skills.
