Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

"We're leaving for a while and expect to be back tomorrow."

"I'll leave things to you in the meantime."

Subaru Natsuki gave Gaffar a plea.

"Shouldn't we go say goodbye to that princess?"

"Garfield asked."

"I didn't expect you to be worried about Emilia."

Ram was already riding on Patrashu's back, and so was Subaru Natsuki.

Natsuki Subaru was in front, holding the reins and driving the Patracius.

"But it's alright, I left a letter," Natsuki Subaru said.

Natsuki Subaru suddenly noticed the necklace pendant that Garfield was wearing on his chest.

Natsuki Subaru remembered that it was given to him by Garfield before he returned to the mansion and left the barrier last time.

"By the way, don't you have anything to give me?"

Garfield was stumped by Subaru's question.

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

Natsuki Subaru was somewhat bewildered by Garfield's reaction.

"Then why don't you take a look at Ram?" Ram asked.

"The woman you love is going to fulfill her mission."

"Don't you want to lend a hand?"

After hearing Ram's words, Garfield was clearly somewhat helpless.

"You're quite cunning, woman."

"for you!"

Garfield took off the pendant and tossed it to Ram.

"Please take good care of Emilia for me, and tell her that I am truly sorry."

Subaru Natsuki drove the Patrashu away with Ram in tow.

"Why don't you say it yourself?!" Garfield shouted from behind, clearly dissatisfied with Subaru Natsuki's commanding tone.

"So, Barus, what's the use of Garfield's thing?" Ram asked.

"I don't know, what do you think?"

"You've known him for a long time, haven't you?" Natsuki Subaru genuinely didn't know what this thing was for.

only……

This development is quite different from before...

Last time, Garfield handed it over voluntarily, but this time, if it weren't for Ram's cooperation, Garfield wouldn't have given it to him at all.

This made Subaru Natsuki vaguely feel that this was probably something very important.

It should be of great help to him.

"I don't know, but since it comes in pairs, he must value it a lot."

Ram said that.

Then Ram's expression inexplicably turned somewhat sad.

"Why have you been looking so gloomy since earlier?"

"What you just said..."

"Throw Ram out as bait."

"I can never forget those words."

"It's as if this really happened."

Ram's tone was a little strange.

Ram couldn't figure out what was wrong with her; she felt inexplicably sad, as if something very important in her heart had gone missing.

When Natsuki Subaru, who was holding the reins, heard what Ram said, his pupils contracted slightly.

Ram's feeling was not an illusion.

It's not as if everything actually happened.

Subaru Natsuki did indeed throw Lum out as bait.

At that time, in the forest, Rem turned into a demon and temporarily lost her mind.

Rem only reacts to Ram, but won't attack him.

Subaru Natsuki threw Ram away to distract Rem temporarily, and took the opportunity to strike Rem's Oni Horn hard to restore her health.

Natsuki Subaru gripped the reins tightly with both hands.

in silence.

Natsuki Subaru couldn't quite describe his current emotions—whether it was sadness, anger, or relief.

The existence of a living, breathing person cannot be so easily erased.

At least, it cannot be easily erased from the heart of that important person.

Even if the whole world has forgotten Rem, even if only I still remember Rem clearly.

Koram still feels sadness about the memories that have been erased.

This should be considered good news.

Ram looked at the silent Subaru Natsuki: "Barus?"

Ram always felt that Subaru Natsuki was hiding something very important.

"Ram, I have something very important to tell you."

Subaru Natsuki's tone was very serious.

"Those are the most important words in the world to you."

Ram was taken aback, then looked puzzled.

"I believe there is nothing more important than Lord Roswaal."

"No, it really is, and I'm going to tell you right now."

"There was a girl named Rem..."

Natsuki Subaru earnestly told Ram about Rem.

……

Afterwards, the two returned to the mansion as quickly as possible.

"Nothing can happen to you."

"This time it's two whole days earlier than before. If that still doesn't work, then the only option is to ride Patrashu back the moment the tomb awakens."

"If Frederica is the enemy... then the timing of her move is crucial."

Subaru Natsuki's eyes were serious.

"Attack or retreat?"

Natsuki Subaru fell into deep thought.

"Barus?"

"The best course of action against Elsa is to flee, so..."

"Barus!"

Ram's shout interrupted Subaru Natsuki's thoughts.

"What? I'm thinking about something."

Natsuki Subaru turned to look at Ram, but out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of Petra bowing to him.

"Welcome back, Subaru-sama."

"It's earlier than I expected."

Petra had a smile on her face.

Natsuki Subaru got off Patrashu's back.

Looking at the living Petra in front of me, I felt a deep sense of relief.

"You...you're so incredibly cute!"

Natsuki Subaru pulled Petra into his arms and stroked her hair repeatedly.

Thank goodness, thank goodness, thank goodness, it's still in time, thank goodness we made it in time, thank goodness we made it before everything happened.

"What's wrong, Subaru?"

Petra was somewhat surprised by Subaru's actions.

"Damn it! You don't understand my feelings at all, it's so awful..."

Natsuki Subaru sniffed, almost bursting into tears.

Just then, Natsuki Subaru suddenly noticed the white handkerchief on Petra's wrist.

"This is??"

"Ah, these are a pair."

Petra explained.

Subaru Natsuki embraced Petra once again.

Where does it hurt?

"No, I'm just at ease from the bottom of my heart."

"I'm back, Petra," Natsuki Subaru said.

"To be honest, the current situation makes me very uncomfortable."

"I feel like I've heard that phrase before." Natsuki Subaru looked helplessly at Ram, who was standing to the side looking somewhat displeased.

"Yes, that's sarcastic."

"Lam, who was left to do nothing, adorably mocked him."

Ram snorted coldly.

"Um, you're Ram's older sister, right?"

"I am Petra, who has just arrived at the manor to serve the master."

"Please take care of me," Petra said, bowing.

"You're much more sensible than Barus."

Ram crossed her arms.

He had the airs of a senior figure.

"Yes, you've passed."

"Furthermore, Barus is unqualified; he shouldn't even bother crossing the threshold of the mansion."

As Ram spoke, she couldn't resist taking a jab at Subaru Natsuki.

"Then why did I come back?"

Petra chuckled twice, and Natsuki Subaru realized that he had relaxed a bit too much.

Although everything is fine now, the mansion will soon be in danger.

In less than two days.

Subaru Natsuki didn't know the exact time. If he was unlucky, it might be today, later, or tonight.

Who knows?

"Petra, have you encountered anything strange at the manor?"

Subaru Natsuki questions Petra, trying to get some clues.

"Especially those related to Frederica," Natsuki Subaru emphasized.

Petra was somewhat taken aback by the question.

"Sister Frederica? Nothing strange about it, is it?"