Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

The thugs were well aware of their own strength, and when they saw the Sword Saint, Reinhard, arrive, they already planned to run away.

When they saw Reinhard's hand on the hilt of the Dragon Sword, the three of them turned and ran without hesitation.

"We're both alright, that's great! Are you hurt?"

Natsuki Subaru felt a strange sense of relief looking at the red-haired man who had never appeared before.

"I am so grateful!!"

"No need to be so polite."

"The other side also ran away because they weren't absolutely certain of victory in a three-on-two situation."

Reinhard said with a smile.

He did not emphasize his identity or strength, and appeared very humble and cheerful.

Reinhard was surprisingly outgoing.

After a brief chat, Natsuki Subaru gained some understanding of Reinhard.

Subaru Natsuki realized that Reinhard's strength was probably not weak.

"Subaru, your eye color, hair color, and clothes don't look like those of a local. You should be careful lately; things are a bit chaotic around here."

"Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Reinhard asked."

Subaru Natsuki subconsciously recalled everything that had happened in the smuggled goods warehouse, and remembered Elsa's face.

Subaru Natsuki almost blurted out, "Then I'll trouble you to come with me to the dirty goods warehouse!"

"A dirty warehouse?"

Reinhardt was somewhat puzzled.

Natsuki Subaru recalled how tragic his previous deaths had been and how dangerous the place was.

Natsuki Subaru knew he couldn't drag someone he'd only met once, who'd even saved him from harm, into this mess.

Natsuki Subaru immediately shook his head: "No, just pretend I didn't say anything."

"I'll figure something out myself later."

Natsuki Subaru smiled and waved his hand.

Before leaving, Natsuki Subaru asked Reinhard to pass on a message.

If Reinhard were to meet that silver-haired beauty...

Natsuki Subaru wanted Reinhard to tell her never to go to the smuggled goods warehouse alone, and that he would handle everything himself, find her lost items, and return them to her.

Although Reinhard was somewhat puzzled, he still agreed.

"I'll definitely repay you later!"

"Okay, be careful!"

The two parted ways in the alley.

Subaru Natsuki then arrived at the slums, by which time the sun was about to set.

This time, Natsuki Subaru first inquired about Felt's whereabouts from the commoners living here.

Natsuki Subaru originally planned to go to Felt's residence first to find Felt and make a deal with her in advance.

In that case, there's a high chance we won't run into that madwoman, Elsa.

However, Subaru Natsuki couldn't be sure whether Felt would return to her own home first, or go back to Rom's filthy warehouse first.

As Natsuki Subaru pondered this, his pace quickened, and at that moment, he didn't notice that someone in front of him bumped into him.

The woman in front spoke up: "Oh dear, are you alright?"

The voice sounded somewhat familiar to Subaru Natsuki, but he hadn't quite realized what it was yet.

"It's alright, it's alright, I'm physically strong, but my...

Subaru Natsuki's heart suddenly raced.

He will probably never forget that voice in his life.

Natsuki Subaru fixed his gaze on the woman's face.

As expected! As expected! As expected!

This is Elsa, the one who killed him twice before!!!

Almost instinctively, Natsuki Subaru clutched his stomach.

Natsuki Subaru didn't know if he had made it too obvious, or if there was something else going on.

Elsa became aware of her own emotions.

"You don't need to be so afraid, I won't do anything to you."

"Fear? What gives you the right to say I'm afraid?"

"People emit a smell of fear when they are afraid."

"You smell not only of fear, but also of anger, and it's directed at me."

……

Just when Subaru thought that Elsa would definitely make a move, ...

Elsa spoke up: "Never mind."

"Although I am somewhat concerned, we cannot afford to cause a disturbance now."

To avoid appearing too out of place, Natsuki Subaru forced himself to speak: "That's a terrifying statement."

"Wouldn't it be a waste of such a beautiful face if it were too frightening?"

Natsuki Subaru noticed that his voice was trembling.

Elsa, who had just passed by Subaru Natsuki, suddenly turned around and moved closer to him.

"You're really good with words."

Elsa was only three fist-widths away from Subaru Natsuki.

Elsa gently placed her hand on Subaru Natsuki's hand, which was covering his abdomen.

"It would be even better if we could hide our hostility..."

Natsuki Subaru felt his heart pounding so hard it was about to jump out of his throat.

"Then I'll take my leave now."

"I have a feeling we'll meet again."

Elsa's hand was removed.

Natsuki Subaru felt he had never been so nervous in his life.

Also.

After all, you're dealing with someone who could kill you at any moment.

How could I not be nervous?

Elsa walked away.

Natsuki Subaru let out a long sigh of relief.

Just now, almost every moment, Natsuki Subaru thought he might die at any moment.

He actually survived.

This surprised Subaru Natsuki.

Afterwards, Natsuki Subaru continued as planned and arrived at Felt's residence.

It's called a residence, but it doesn't really look like a place for people to live.

It's a very simple and small wooden cabin, with enough space for only one person to live in.

Inside the wooden cabin was a worn-out sofa and some tattered fabric.

"Is this really a place for people to live?"

Subaru Natsuki sighed.

Natsuki Subaru tries to approach Felt's residence.

Natsuki Subaru was unsure whether Elsa had attacked Felt and Rom this time.

Natsuki Subaru poked his head into Felt's wooden house.

"It should be fine, there's no smell of blood..."

Just then, a childish voice came from behind.

"What are you doing, spying on other people's homes?"

……

King's capital.

Felt racked her brains but never imagined that she and Subaru Natsuki had such a past.

"Why? Why? Why don't I remember any of these things?"

"Natsuki Subaru... just how many times have I run into you, and how long have we known each other?"

"But I've forgotten all of that... Only Subaru remembers."

Felt seemed to understand Subaru Natsuki's anxiety and despair at that time.

Anyone who puts themselves in Subaru Natsuki's shoes at that time would agree that Subaru did the right thing, that was the only way to do it, and that there was no better choice than what Subaru did!

"This is utterly hopeless!!"

"If I could remember all of this... Subaru-kun, I wouldn't have wasted so much time..."

Ferut's feelings were inevitably complicated.

Reinhard, standing to the side, looked somewhat somber.

"Pleiades……"

……

Tower of the Sages.

It was only at this point that everyone truly began to understand Natsuki Subaru.

He may seem reckless and ordinary, but he is actually incredibly resilient and never gives up, even after facing death repeatedly.

She kept the secret alone, bore all the pain, and did everything in her power to protect those around her.

Loyal and kind-hearted.

Others only showed him 50% of their goodwill.

Natsuki Subaru wished he could offer 500% of his goodwill, and that he could give his whole heart.

I only watched these memories of Natsuki Subaru.

Everyone could sense this terrifying truth that felt almost unreal.

This.

This is the most authentic side of Subaru Natsuki.

Emilia looked at Natsuki Subaru, who was sitting in a chair with little reaction and only a somewhat vacant look in his eyes, with tears in her eyes.

"Subaru... what exactly are you...?"

Beatrice clenched her fists: "Idiot Subaru... How can you be such an idiot... willing to risk your own life to save others..."

Julius respected Subaru Natsuki from the bottom of his heart: "Subaru is a strong person worthy of respect."

Mei chuckled coldly, but she was also shocked by Natsuki Subaru.

"There really are people in this world who are so kind as to be so foolish..."

With tears in her eyes, Xia Wula hugged Natsuki Subaru tightly.

"Master..."

Ram felt a mix of emotions...

Have I been misunderstanding Natsuki Subaru all along?

It was still a deep misunderstanding.

Ram is increasingly feeling that she probably also has many memories with Subaru...

But in the end, only these remained...

Ram gritted his teeth slightly: "Barus..."