Well my worries are gone, this new plot direction is goddamn intriguing.
Although Subaru is a fucking greedy ass. He's already got the maid. That's like a B+ rating already. Why's he gotta go after an S class haremette like the princess too? Save that shit for new game +.
I expected Rem to be in love with him now and I also thought that'd annoy me, but honestly it's a really good way to show how much of an ass he can actually be. The dude got pissed at a knight showing respect for royalty, but he himself is willing to abuse Rem's feelings for him to help him with his next 'conquest'. That or he's oblivious, either way he's a dick.
This has been the first time this show has actually felt like it's done anything somewhat clever with its generic plot and setting. Hopefully it's a sign of things to come. I saw a bunch of people say some pretty impressive stuff about these upcoming eps, although I'm trying not to set my hopes too high.