Re:Zero -Starting Life in Zero

After steadying Green, the captain of the guard stepped forward and respectfully handed him a document.

"Mr. Green, this is Otto's statement. Your name appeared a total of thirty-four times."

He paused, his tone tinged with caution.

"He simply doesn't have enough money to compensate for the damage to that unfinished road. What do you think...?"

Green took the document, glanced at it, and was immediately dumbfounded.

Good heavens, this isn't a confession at all; it's just his name being written over and over again.

There wasn't a single word about himself in his writing; it was all about shifting blame for "brotherly love."

"Is this some kind of identification report?"

"Damn, I accept damaging the road, but causing a stray dog ​​to miscarry due to fright, and I have to compensate for that too?"

Green's voice rose several decibels in shock, his face filled with disbelief as he asked, "What's wrong with this world?"

The captain of the guard looked embarrassed, but still managed a fawning smile, bowing and scraping as he explained:

"Well... actually, the dog is already in the adoption process. Your actions constitute an infringement on someone else's private property..."

"Six hundred and sixty-six, Rem, come here for a second."

Green has no money on him and can only turn to his little fangirl for help.

Rem responded quickly and walked over, standing obediently beside him, her clear blue eyes full of submission, waiting for his instructions.

Green glared at the guard, then reached into the small pocket at Rem's waist.

"Wait... Grin-kun, there are so many people here..." Rem's cheeks flushed slightly, her voice barely audible.

"What are you thinking? I just need to borrow some money for an emergency."

My fingertips touched the girl's warm, smooth skin through the thin fabric.

Green didn't dare linger, focusing instead on fumbling with the small wallet.

"Tell me, how much do you want?" He unzipped the small blue wallet and peered inside.

Goodness, this weight is more than enough to run over the entire road again.

The captain of the guard, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, quickly held up one finger:

"Mr. Otto has already paid fifteen gold, thirty-two silver, and seven copper coins. You only need to pay ten gold coins. The rest... can be considered a compromise."

Green chuckled. Otto must have been squeezed dry, with such meticulous calculations.

"Okay, I'll give it to you right now."

"No, Grin-kun..." Rem reached out to snatch the wallet back in a panic, her cheeks turning bright red.

Grimm was somewhat surprised. Why was Rem suddenly being so stingy today?

He pulled his wallet out in confusion, but a folded piece of paper came out with his fingertips.

Upon unfolding the note, Green was stunned—it clearly read "Green's Strategy Plan."

Below that are a few lines of smaller text: Eating tree cake together, pretending to fall and sticking each other up, making eye contact while sharing desserts...

What the hell? Are you trying to play with me in some weird corner?

"Give it...give it back to me!"

Rem blushed and her eyes reddened. She snatched the note and clutched it tightly to her chest, her shoulders trembling slightly, looking like a bullied little animal.

Clutching the note, she pondered it angrily for a long time before finally blaming the guards for the whole thing.

Greene is not wrong; it's all because of these annoying tin men that her secret was discovered!

Thinking of this, Rem suddenly raised her head, her blue eyes filled with murderous intent as she stared intently at the leader of the guards.

"You despicable guards, Rem will never forgive you!"

The guards dared not linger any longer. After receiving the ten gold coins, they practically scrambled away at top speed.

If we don't leave now, I'm afraid this fierce blue-haired maid will beat me into a pig's head.

With the farce over, Green's gaze returned to the girl in front of him.

A gentle breeze blew by, causing Rem's skirt to sway softly, the layered maid outfit making her appear even more charming and delicate.

Beneath her smooth, short blue hair, her clear eyes were filled with nothing but his image.

For a moment, Green was somewhat lost in thought.

Damn it, he seems... to have really fallen in love.

Grimm smiled and put the wallet back in Rem's pocket, then reached out and ruffled her soft hair.

He deliberately ruffled the neat strands of hair with his fingertips, as if in doing so, he could leave his own unique mark on the girl's body.

"You're so cute, Rem! How about we go get some tree cake together later?"

Rem's expression instantly brightened, all her previous embarrassment and anger vanishing.

She happily moved closer to Green, her voice full of excitement: "Great, Green! There's still plenty of time, we can shop for ages!"

Just then, a small, silvery-white head suddenly peeked out from inside the carriage.

Emilia timidly raised her hand, her voice soft and aggrieved: "Um... I want to eat too..."

Rem's excitement vanished instantly, her face switching to a standard maid-like smile, but her tone remained firm and unwavering:

"Don't worry, Lady Emilia, Rem will bring her back for you."

Even if the other party is Lady Emilia, she would never give up this opportunity to be alone with Grin-kun.

The half-elf girl's ears drooped, and she shrank back with a pitiful look, muttering softly, "Fine..."

She really wanted to go shopping with Green.

Green sensed a strong atmosphere of chaos and tension, and his lips twitched involuntarily.

This is going in a way that's not what he expected.

Aren't we good friends? Emilia, what's with that look on your face, like you've been dumped by a heartless man?!

He leaned helplessly to the car window and softly reassured her, "Don't worry, Emilia, we'll be staying in the capital for a while longer."

"I'll go scout ahead with Rem first, gather some information, and once we're sure it's safe, I'll take you out for a good look around, okay?"

Emilia's eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded gently, a tender smile returning to her face.

"Yes, Crusch just happened to invite me to her house, so I'll wait for you to return."

……

The streets of the capital were warmed by the afternoon sun, and wildflowers peeking out from the cracks in the stone pavement swayed gently in the breeze.

Grimm walked through the crowd, holding Rem's hand.

The girl's fingertips were soft and warm, and when she grasped his palm, she would unconsciously tighten her grip a little, as if afraid of being separated by the crowd.

"Found it, Tree Cake Shop!"

Green exclaimed in surprise.

jingle!

As you push open the shop door, the welcome bell rings out with a crisp sound, and a warm, sweet aroma, along with the scent of butter and roasted nuts, wafts out.

The store is furnished with light brown wooden floors that creak slightly when stepped on.

"It smells so good..."

Green stared at the various desserts covered in icing on the counter, swallowing almost imperceptibly.

He boasted about it a lot in Alam village, but he had never actually eaten it himself.

Speaking of which, we still owe those kids a bunch of tree cakes.

"Boss lady, how many tree cakes do you have left?"

"Oh, a big customer has arrived! Wait a moment while I check... there are twenty left in total."

The proprietress behind the counter wiped her hands on her checkered apron and used a long pair of wooden clips to count the items.