Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

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The green room.

The earth dragon Patrashu looked at the light screen in front of him, a touch of human sadness flashing in his eyes.

Patrashus seemed to be deep in thought.

……

Somewhere inside the Tower of Sages.

Several bishops of the Great Sin of Gluttony had entered the Tower of Sages at some point, and it was unknown how long they had stayed there.

"Ahhh...this taste is so delicious and mouthwatering!"

"The maid's memories have returned... but the memories I swallowed haven't been returned... does that mean there's double the food?"

"What exactly is this canopy? How much delicious food will it bring? And how delicious must the canopy itself be...?"

"Ahhh... I can't wait! I can't wait any longer...!!"

"This kind of food is best enjoyed slowly..."

"No, no, no, no, no, no! We should binge eat, devour it all, eat until we're full, eat until we're happy, eat until we're satisfied!!"

They've been targeted.

Whether it's Subaru Natsuki or anyone else in the Sage's Tower.

……

I'm so happy to see everyone's good spirits!

【It's noon now. Although I'm full, you're all still human and need to eat, right?】

It's definitely not me who wants to strike.

In short, the next broadcast will be at 1 PM! Please be prepared!

[We really gained a lot of emotional points this time! So we'll be randomly selecting viewers to receive rewards!]

[Don't be discouraged if you didn't win a prize! Maybe you'll be next!]

The scene on the sky returned to darkness.

Natsuki Subaru tapped the light screen in front of him with a bit of helplessness. Only then did he realize that the light screen was actually a physical object.

"Tch, why does this guy always go on strike when it comes to the crucial moment?"

Natsuki Subaru looked somewhat displeased.

Emilia, Beatrice, and Ram and Rem could finally catch their breath.

The previous scene was truly shocking to everyone, especially to Subaru's companions who had spent a long time with him.

Taking a break is a good thing.

Everyone needs to rest for a while, calm down, and catch their breath.

All of these require careful consideration.

Natsuki Subaru sat in the chair, thinking for a very long time.

He has now lost 99% of his memory.

My ability to get along with my current partners is mostly based on instinct and lingering subconscious emotions.

Now, the Tower of Sages presents a test for him to pass.

Moreover, enemies are lurking in the shadows.

At this point, it's understandable that everyone is distressed because the former hero, Natsuki Subaru, has lost his memory.

Natsuki Subaru looked at his hands and remembered the Book of the Dead that someone had mentioned before.

"Since I returned from death, I must have the Book of the Dead, right...?"

"If I look at my Book of the Dead, all my memories will surely come back, right?"

Natsuki Subaru's thinking was simple, but...

Natsuki Subaru's hands trembled uncontrollably as he recalled the scene he saw in the sky.

The Book of the Dead is not as simple as just seeing images; it requires experiencing it all over again.

How painful must that be?

Subaru Natsuki couldn't imagine it.

Natsuki Subaru turned to look at his companions, each with their own thoughts.

Emilia looked sad.

Beatrice was also somewhat saddened, but her expression showed more anger at Subaru Natsuki's selflessness.

It's not quite anger, but more of a feeling of disappointment and frustration.

Rem's condition was frightening, even terrifying.

The heavy atmosphere emanating from her still hasn't dissipated, and Rem's eyes reveal a kind of obsession.

Ram kept her head down, making it impossible to see her expression or what she was thinking.

Julius would sometimes cover his face, sometimes frown, and sometimes cover his forehead.

Shaula's words...

Shaula never got off Natsuki Subaru.

It seems that Shaula only feels better when she clings to Subaru Natsuki like a sloth.

Anastasia wiped the cold sweat from her face.

The situation has developed far beyond her expectations.

[Reward 1: Otto and Garfield will be teleported to the Sage's Tower during the next screen display!]

[Reward Two: …………………(Viewable only by the reward recipient)]

[Reward 3: Anastasia's health slightly increased]

The rewards distributed by Tianmu finally appeared before everyone.

Emilia was shocked: "Mr. Otto and Garfield were actually teleported here?"

"Are you really alright? The Sage's Tower is in a terrible state right now..."

Beatrice smiled and said, "I already said it's a reward, this is a good thing..."

"If those two people came, the situation might change?"

Beatrice did not deny that Otto was indeed not very strong in combat.

However, Otto's intelligence does indeed surpass that of everyone in the Tower of Sages.

Or rather... among a group of military generals, a strategist is finally coming!

A look of surprise flashed across Echidna's face as she possessed Anastasia's body.

"Really?! The reward from the Heavenly Curtain...!"

Echidna could sense that Anastasia's life force had indeed increased slightly.

Originally, Anastasia's life force was being drained by Echidna.

This is also why Echidna has been very anxious.

The situation has improved now, and the appearance of the Sky Curtain and its rewards have surprised everyone.

"Um... what exactly is that second reward? And who received it?"

"It would be fine if it was given to a friend, but what if Skyfall gives the reward to the enemy..."

Natsuki Subaru scratched his head and voiced his concerns.

The people in the room exchanged glances and then shook their heads.

"I received the third reward, so the second one has nothing to do with me."

Anastasia said so.

The others shook their heads, and in the end only Ram remained silent.

The others assumed Ram was still engrossed in the images playing on the dome, sighed helplessly, and said nothing more.

Anastasia finally spoke.

"Now that the celestial screen has stopped playing, so... Natsuki Subaru-san? What should we do next?"

Natsuki Subaru stroked his chin, never expecting that even after losing his memory, he could still become the one giving orders in the team.

We cannot let our companions down.

now that……

If Subaru Natsuki can be so resolute in saving his comrades, why can't I?

Subaru Natsuki spoke up.

"Ram is in charge of lunch!"

"Anastasia and Shaula should go help, and those with fighting ability should remain on high alert!"

Subaru Natsuki glanced at Julius.

Julius's pupils contracted slightly, then the corners of his mouth turned up.

"Emilia and Beatrice... do whatever you want, just don't act alone."

Rem kept her head down, not hearing Subaru call her name.

"As for Rem..."

Rem immediately raised her head and looked into Subaru Natsuki's shining eyes.

"Go and rest!"

"Rem, look at yourself! Look at the state you're in!"

"I just woke up, and then I suffered so much, I really need to rest!"

Ram, who had been silent until now, finally spoke.

"In that case, Barus... no, Subaru, where are you planning to go?"

Natsuki Subaru scratched his head somewhat guiltily: "Me? Because I've lost my memory, I'm not very familiar with the Sage's Tower yet, so I plan to wander around the area first and get acquainted with it."

"Don't worry about me, I won't go very far."

"Alright Rem, stop standing there like an idiot. Go back to your room and rest for a while. I'll have Emilia call you for dinner later."

Natsuki Subaru took Rem's hand and walked out of the room.

Rem pursed her lips, wondering what Subaru... what Rem's hero was thinking.

Subaru Natsuki took Rem back to Rem's room.

Seeing Rem lying on the bed, eyes closed, breathing steadily, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and left the room.

Natsuki Subaru walked toward the library, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.

"My...Book of the Dead!"

Ram, who was supposed to be preparing lunch, delegated the task to someone else and secretly witnessed Subaru Natsuki's actions.

"Barus... he's really, really, really an idiot."

Before Ram, a notification that only she could see disappeared under her control.

[Reward: Restore Ram's Demon Horn]