Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

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Tower of the Sages.

Ram's face was so gloomy it was almost frightening.

"Bingeing..."

Ram thought of those bastards.

The thought of that bastard who swallowed Rem's name and memories made her so angry she was about to lose control and go crazy.

For a very, very long time before that.

Ram lived in constant pain.

Living in a state of confusion.

Ram has always felt that something very important in her life has been erased.

But I just can't remember what important thing was erased...

But whenever Ram sees the sleeping Rem, a strange feeling always stirs within him...

It was as if she was telling Ram about the blue-haired girl in front of her who looked exactly like her.

He must be the most important person to her.

Ram, whose memories of Rem have been erased, is no longer the complete Ram.

This is also why Ram so vehemently hates bishops who commit the great sin of gluttony.

Rem took Ram's hand.

"Sister, thank you for all your hard work."

"Did I make you feel bad? I'm sorry."

"No, Rem doesn't need an apology. Those who need to apologize, those who need to pay the price, those who need to die are the sinners."

"Those damned people."

After Rem took her hand, Ram's restless emotions seemed to be soothed, and she calmed down considerably.

Ram smiled slightly and patted Rem's head.

"Besides, compared to me, it's Barus who's suffering the most."

"Although I hate to admit it, Balus has indeed done far more for Rem than I, her incompetent older sister, have..."

"Thank you for your hard work, Barus."

Ram looked at Subaru Natsuki, her tone as usual.

Emilia sat there in a daze, completely stunned.

Only after truly seeing things from Subaru Natsuki's perspective did I realize that I was practically being unreasonable back then!

Subaru clearly has so many things to consider, and he's clearly thinking of himself, but he...

He, however, acted as if Subaru didn't understand him at all, as if Subaru thought he absolutely couldn't pass the trial and wanted to pass it in his place.

The Subaru in the sky must think that Subaru doesn't understand him, right?

Emilia gave a wry smile.

But at that time, did I ever try to understand Subaru?

It was Subaru who was comforting himself, who was trapped in pain, incredibly weak, and had shut himself off.

Emilia cannot understand her former self.

……

At this moment, Otto had a murderous look on his face.

Garfield felt a chill run down his spine looking at Otto's expression; he had never seen his usually gentle older brother Otto show such an expression before.

"Brother Otto?"

Otto seemed not to have heard Garfield's words, his expression remaining unchanged.

Rozwar Rozwar Rozwar Rozwar Rozwar Rozwar.

Garfield could only faintly hear Otto muttering Roswaal's name.

[Otto: Lord Rozwaar, you used to talk a lot in the chat room... why aren't you saying anything now?]

[Otto: We're all really curious about what's going to happen next. Lord Roswaal must know, right? Why don't you tell us in advance?]

[Otto: Tell me something we don't know?]

[Otto: For example, how many times exactly have you caused Mr. Natsuki to die because of you?]

Otto: I hope you won't remain silent.

[Otto: I have found a way to conquer the Sage's Tower. If you continue to remain silent, I promise I will bring everyone back to your mansion in two days at the latest so you can explain everything to me in person.]

Subaru Natsuki naturally saw the contents of the chat room. He never expected that Otto, who had not expressed any opinion, was actually doing something big in silence.

Silently preparing to face off against Roswaal in the chat room.

Natsuki Subaru looked at Otto's message in the chat room with some shock.

Otto, how could he be so bold?

Although Roswaal was at fault, he was still the kingdom's Grand Magician, whose status and strength were far beyond what Otto could match.

Otto was actually willing to question Roswaal like that in the chat room just for his sake.

No, it can't even be called an interrogation.

It should be called a threat.

This looks like it's saying, "If you don't give me an explanation and pay the price right away, we'll be at your doorstep tomorrow..."

This is really not something Otto, who is usually so mild-mannered, would do.

Natsuki Subaru felt inexplicably moved.

Otto...you bastard...

……

……

You might ask, is Roswaal, who is always calm and composed, moved now?

Roswaal indicated he dared not move.

The great mage would certainly not be afraid of a mere Otto.

but……

The problem is that it's not just Otto who has such a strong opinion about him now.

Right now, there are so many people who owe Subaru Natsuki, so many who genuinely admire him, and so many who want to help him.

Everyone is on Subaru Natsuki's side. What if all the things they did to Subaru Natsuki were revealed...?

The consequences would be unimaginable...

Roswaal broke out in a cold sweat.

……

"Sister Frandelica went to the forest barrier; she should be back in a little while."

Petra told Subaru everything she knew.

"Is this the right time or the wrong time?" Ram looked at Subaru Natsuki with a hint of helplessness.

"Barus, what do we do?"

"I want to observe her attitude."

Natsuki Subaru stroked his chin.

"Let's go to Rem's place and wait for her to come back."

Outside Rem's room.

Subaru and Ram stared at the door in silence.

"Then I'll continue cleaning. Call me if you need anything."

Petra left after she finished speaking.

Natsuki Subaru keenly sensed that Ram was very nervous.

Are you nervous?

"I'm not nervous," Ram said, frowning in denial.

"Then you should be nervous. I think you should be nervous, and I hope you are nervous too."

Natsuki Subaru said this, and then pushed open the door.

For the "first time," Ram saw a blue-haired girl lying on the bed, looking exactly like Sleeping Beauty.

Natsuki Subaru breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Rem was safe and sound.

"I'm glad you're alright."

Ram slowly walked to the bedside and carefully examined Rem's face.

"Barus".

"What's wrong?" Natsuki Subaru asked, puzzled.

"Could we have some time alone?"

Ram's deepest connection with Rem was awakened the moment he saw Rem.

Although she didn't remember the person in front of her at all, Ram's heart was touched at this moment. Ram's heart told her that the person in front of her definitely had a very important relationship with her.

Natsuki Subaru nodded and left the room.

"I guess you could say I've accomplished something."

Natsuki Subaru had just closed the door when a voice came from inside.

"You're back very early, Lord Subaru."

Subaru Natsuki was taken aback. It was Frederica.