Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

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Tower of the Sages.

Garfield raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Oh? Brother Otto? I didn't expect you to take such a risk to save the general."

Otto looked at Garfield with a somewhat speechless expression.

"Who do you think is responsible for such a huge risk... Don't act like it's none of your business! Never mind..."

A fleeting sadness crossed Garfield's eyes.

Things didn't develop to that point, or rather, it's not what Garfield wanted to see, right now.

Garfield knew himself well, and he also knew himself well at that time.

Therefore, he couldn't help but start to worry about Subaru Natsuki.

There had already been attacks by gut hunters at the mansion.

The Holy Land also has its own eyes on him.

If either party fails to handle the situation properly, Subaru Natsuki's ultimate fate will be death.

Garfield couldn't fathom how Subaru Natsuki could manage so many troublesome issues in such a short time.

At the same time, Garfield was also somewhat surprised.

At that time, Otto had only known Subaru Natsuki for a short time, at least from Otto's perspective.

I had only known Subaru Natsuki for a short time and didn't know him very well, nor was our relationship very deep.

That's how it appears from an outsider's perspective.

Even so.

Why was Otto willing to risk his life to save the general despite being threatened by him?

When she took out something to tempt Otto, Otto's expression clearly showed that he was already moved.

As long as you don't meddle in other people's business.

Not only can you get benefits, but you will also avoid danger.

why not?

But Otto still went.

Go meddle in other people's business and go save Subaru Natsuki.

At that time, Otto and Subaru's relationship wasn't good enough for them to risk their lives for each other, right?

While Subaru might do that, what about Otto? He doesn't seem to have any reason for it, does he?

Garfield was completely baffled.

Moreover, Otto was a businessman who knew how to weigh the pros and cons. Clearly, the best solution would have been to simply escape and distance himself from the matter.

Otto covered his forehead and sighed.

"Seriously... why are they all acting so recklessly..."

Garfield was genuinely worried about Otto and Subaru Natsuki in the sky.

The only reason I didn't kill Subaru Natsuki directly was because Subaru had too many people around him, and killing him would cause endless trouble.

But if Otto had done this, and his past self had actually discovered them, both of them would likely have been in danger.

"Tch! How could I have been so crazy back then!" Garfield cursed under his breath.

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The sky curtain.

Natsuki Subaru was completely stunned when he heard Otto's voice.

Perhaps it's because my eyes are covered and I can't see; or perhaps it's because I've been in this maddening environment for too long.

Subaru Natsuki recognized Otto's voice immediately.

"Don't be so loud."

"It's already been very difficult for me to get here."

"If we get caught by the guards, it will be a huge loss."

"We're not the kind of people who give up easily, right?"

Otto said.

"I'm relieved to know you're alive, Mr. Natsuki."

Otto untied all the ropes binding Subaru Natsuki.

Natsuki Subaru drank the water that Otto had brought in big gulps.

There wasn't time to worry about too much.

Natsuki Subaru, panting heavily, quickly asked.

"How many days have passed now?"

This is the issue that Natsuki Subaru is most concerned about right now.

"Three days. It's night outside. It's time for the trial."

Subaru Natsuki raised his voice a little.

"Three days? Is the trial still ongoing?"

Natsuki Subaru never expected things to turn out this badly.

What should Emilia do during the days she has been missing?

Emilia's condition is hard not to worry about.

And the mansion area too.

"Lady Emilia also has an idea," Otto said.

"What exactly happened while I was gone?" Natsuki Subaru asked.

"The news of your disappearance spread quickly, and the whole village was in a panic."

"Especially Lady Emilia, she's in a panic; she's already given up on tomorrow's trial challenge," Otto continued.

"Emilia?" Natsuki Subaru felt as if his heart had been gripped.

Sure enough, Emilia must be very uneasy about her disappearance.

Parker suddenly lost contact, and the trial made Emilia see so many things she didn't want to face.

Emilia was already very vulnerable at this time, and the only person she could rely on had suddenly disappeared.

Emilia must be terrified.

I'm so sorry, so sorry, so sorry.

"Everyone split up to search, but we couldn't find you."

"The Border Earl suggested to Emilia that she focus on liberating the Sanctuary first, so that a large-scale search party could be organized."

"A search team? Did Emilia agree?" Subaru Natsuki asked.

Natsuki Subaru never imagined that so many things would happen while he was away.

"I heard that the border Count has officially sworn an oath to her."

"Therefore, Lady Emilia has been risking her life to challenge the trials these past two days."

"But I heard it still didn't pass, so she was very sad."

Otto relayed the information he knew to Subaru Natsuki.

"There's something I'm curious about," Natsuki Subaru suddenly asked.

"Why does what you're saying sound like something you just heard from someone else?"

Otto scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.

"Are you really going to ask? This is a bit difficult to talk about."

"Actually, I was also being targeted by Garfield and had to run around everywhere."

Otto explained.

"As you know, I saw the scene of your last meeting."

"Of course I'm suspicious. He told me that if I kept his meeting with you a secret..."

"He wouldn't hurt me, and he even showed me a magic stone in exchange."

Natsuki Subaru was so anxious that he immediately stood up from the ground, ignoring the pain in his body.

"You rejected him??? Ouch! Is that why Garfield chased after you?"

"That's right, so I gathered the information during my escape; it was all hearsay."

"Sorry, I spoke with such righteous indignation, but all I did was run around aimlessly."

Otto smiled helplessly.

"Stop messing around, are you stupid?!"

"Why would you do something like that?!"

"I am very grateful to you for coming to save me."

"Before I met you, I felt like I was living a life worse than death."

Natsuki Subaru wasn't criticizing Otto for coming to save him.

Natsuki Subaru just didn't understand why they had to do this.

It was a thankless and dangerous endeavor.

Otto wouldn't have gone through so many dangers if he had just agreed to Garfield's conditions.

Why would you rather suffer so much to save yourself?

"But I don't see any reason why you would help me."

Yes, but why? Why would Otto help himself?

Although Subaru Natsuki had known Otto for a long time, from Otto's perspective, he had only saved him from the clutches of the Witch Cult.

That's it.

Later, Otto helped him pursue Petritzius, thus fully repaying the favor.

Otto's reason for coming to the Sanctuary with Subaru Natsuki was simply to have Subaru introduce him to Roswaal so he could make some deals with him.

Otto had absolutely no reason to come and save Subaru Natsuki!