Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

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The video continues playing on the screen.

"Unfortunately, there's nothing in my house worth spying on."

It's clear that Felt mistook Subaru for a bad guy this time.

Felt immediately raised the knife in her hand and pointed it at Subaru Natsuki: "Get lost!"

Natsuki Subaru tried to explain, "That's not how it is!"

Ferut, however, had no intention of listening to this bizarre explanation.

"So verbose!"

Felt began to swing her sword, and Subaru Natsuki could only dodge awkwardly.

"Stop it! Calm down!"

"Now is not the time to argue! Before dark...!"

Natsuki Subaru had no chance to explain.

"Disappear before dark!"

Ferut said without any mercy.

"That's not how it works! Let me explain!"

Felt attacked again, and Subaru Natsuki didn't even know how he managed to dodge the attacks time and time again.

Felt attacks, and Subaru dodges.

Natsuki Subaru seized the opportunity to pick up a plank for defense. In the struggle, Felt accidentally chopped down her own wooden house, and Natsuki Subaru was trapped under the plank.

Just as Felt, perched high above, pointed the tip of her knife at Subaru Natsuki...

"Wait a minute, let me explain, Felt!!"

Ferut's hand paused for a moment.

How do you know my name??

Felt mistakenly believed that Subaru Natsuki had come to ask her to steal something.

"You came to commission us, why didn't you say so earlier?"

Natsuki Subaru was speechless: "You didn't even give me a chance to explain!"

Natsuki Subaru finally had a chance to speak.

Natsuki Subaru stated that he came here with only one goal: to buy the badge that Felt stole.

Felt realized that Subaru Natsuki and his client's older sister, Elsa, were not working together.

Somewhat doubtful, I asked: Are you competitors?

Natsuki Subaru said that they were more like enemies than competitors!

Felt couldn't understand Subaru Natsuki's nonsensical words, but as long as she could earn more money, she didn't care who gave it to her.

Natsuki Subaru stated that he had prepared an item worth more than 20 Holy Coins.

He wanted to use that phone to buy the badge that Ferut had stolen.

Natsuki Subaru skillfully demonstrated the phone's powerful capabilities to Felt.

Felt had never seen such a magical thing before, but she had some doubts about whether it was really worth 20 Holy Gold Coins.

Ferut said that they had to go to the dirty warehouse and have Lord Rom appraise the goods before the transaction could proceed.

Subaru Natsuki swallowed hard.

As expected, things will continue to develop in that direction.

Natsuki Subaru pulled Felt along as fast as he could towards the warehouse where Rom was.

Felt didn't know why Subaru Natsuki was in such a hurry.

The two chatted on the way.

Subaru Natsuki now knows a bit about Felt.

She doesn't seem to be just a simple thief.

She is different from those who live in the slums, who are self-destructive, claim to be strong but have no desire to become strong at all.

She was not content to live here forever.

Ferut didn't want to spend the rest of her life in such a dark place.

"Are those 20 holy coins enough to fulfill your dream?"

Ferut turned her head: "It will definitely bring me one step closer to realizing my dream."

"However..."

"but?"

Subaru asked in confusion.

Ferut gave a haughty snort: "It's nothing."

Natsuki Subaru suddenly recalled the memories of Felt and Rom's time together in the previous times.

I guess little Ferute also wants to take Rom with him when he leaves.

Natsuki Subaru chuckled softly.

Natsuki Subaru patted Felt's head, which Felt found quite displeasing.

"Not just for that girl."

Natsuki Subaru recalled the figure of that silver-haired girl.

"I want to change this predetermined fate."

"Aww!!!"

Natsuki Subaru was bitten hard by a disgruntled Felt.

……

The subsequent developments were almost identical to before; Lord Rom's appraisal price for the phone remained above 20 Holy Gold Coins.

Subaru Natsuki wanted to quickly reach a deal and leave this dangerous place as soon as possible. He didn't want to see Elsa again, nor did he want to be killed by her again, and he didn't want to implicate Felt and Rom because of him.

"Okay, that's fantastic, the deal's done!! Let's start celebrating!"

Felt, however, felt that Subaru Natsuki was acting strangely at this moment; Subaru seemed a little too anxious.

"Why are you in such a hurry, buddy?"

"By the way, why do you all want this badge?"

"Could it be that the value of this badge far exceeds the value of this magical artifact worth 20 holy gold coins?"

Subaru's pupils contracted slightly, realizing that Felt's current thoughts were extremely dangerous.

He hadn't forgotten that last time he was killed by Elsa simply for mentioning that he wanted to return the badge to its owner.

So at the very least, we shouldn't ask too many questions, think too much, or say too much about this badge.

"Wait, Felt, your idea is dangerous. Don't be so greedy. 20 Holy Gold Coins are more than enough!"

"El...no, your client can only offer a maximum of 20 Holy Gold Coins; she can't offer a higher price!"

Felt snorted coldly; Subaru's behavior was becoming far too abnormal.

"Hmph, how do you know all this?"

"You let it slip, you involved person."

Natsuki Subaru knew that there was no time to waste now!

Elsa is about to arrive here. If she does get here, the outcome will likely be no different from last time!

Natsuki Subaru couldn't help but look somewhat embarrassed.

"There's no time, please, Ferute!"

Ferut expressed some helplessness, saying that she was already satisfied with the price.

However, she couldn't bring herself to make a deal with Subaru Natsuki without even asking the client's opinion.

Even if the client truly cannot produce more Saint Gold Coins, it's best to ask them directly rather than relying on Subaru Natsuki's one-sided account.

In order to obtain the badge, Natsuki Subaru gave the same answer as in the previous round.

"I want that badge so I can return it to its rightful owner!"

"That's all, please!"

Natsuki Subaru lowered his head.

There was a moment of silence in the room before Mr. Rom finally spoke.

"Ferut, this kid doesn't seem to be lying."

"Don't let him fool even Grandpa Rom!"

Ferut still didn't believe it.

Felt did not believe Subaru Natsuki's words, thinking that Subaru was lying and that his reasons were particularly absurd.

Subaru Natsuki's pupils trembled slightly; time was running out.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Elsa has arrived.

Subaru Natsuki knew it was Elsa.

Just like last time, Ferut wanted to open the door.

"Did the guests arrive so early?"

Natsuki Subaru's expression was as ugly as if he had eaten shit.

Because Natsuki Subaru recalled the pain and despair of his previous deaths.

The first time, before he and the silver-haired girl could even react, they died at Elsa's hands.

The second time, even though Felt and Rom tried their best, they couldn't even touch Elsa's clothes. Instead, Felt and Rom were killed by Elsa with a single blow.

Even after giving it his all, he was abandoned by Elsa and died alone, filled with despair and resentment.

It is impossible to defeat.

Subaru Natsuki couldn't think of any possibility of defeating Elsa.

The difference in combat strength is too great, making it all the more hopeless.

"Don't open the door!!!!"

Natsuki Subaru watched as Felt walked to the door and shouted, his voice trembling with fear.