Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

"Damn it, are you kidding me?!"

Subaru Natsuki immediately rushed out of Beatrice's forbidden library.

However, Subaru Natsuki did not rush to the village on his own, but instead took the initiative to seek help from Ram and Rem.

Subaru Natsuki has not forgotten Ram and Rem's fighting prowess.

Although it's uncertain whether this will be enough to end the crisis, it's up to the two of them.

"Going to the village so late?"

Natsuki Subaru earnestly showed the two sisters the wound on his hand.

Subaru Natsuki repeated what Beatrice had told him to the two sisters.

"This wound is the culprit that cursed me!!"

"And the culprit is that dog that's so beloved by the goblins in the village!"

Ram and Rem were somewhat shocked.

Subaru Natsuki continued.

"Anyone bitten by that dog-like creature will be cursed. If we let it go unchecked, the children will be in danger!"

"If you doubt me, come with me."

"However, at least one person must remain to protect Emilia!"

Ram and Rem stated that they had no reason to follow Subaru if they were to obey Lord Roswaal's orders.

Subaru Natsuki, on the other hand, was reminding Roswaal that there were more orders than just those.

"I understand, Barus."

Ram spoke.

"I'll let Rem go with you."

"Sister?" Rem asked, puzzled.

"That's how it is, Rem. I'm counting on you."

"I'm telling you," Ram said.

Ram sent Rem to follow Subaru Natsuki, while Ram was responsible for confirming the details with Beatrice and protecting Emilia.

Just after everyone had made their decision, Emilia suddenly appeared.

"Subaru? Are you going out?"

"I heard a loud noise, so I came down to check it out."

Natsuki Subaru smiled confidently and said there was no need to worry.

Emilia still wore a worried and helpless expression.

"Even if I stop you, it won't make a difference, will it?"

Natsuki Subaru scratched his head sheepishly: "That might be the case..."

Emilia knew she couldn't stop Subaru Natsuki, nor could she prevent him from forcing himself, so she could only gently place her hand on Subaru Natsuki's chest.

May the blessings of the spirits be with you.

Natsuki Subaru asked in confusion, "What does this mean?"

Emilia chuckled softly, "These are farewell words, wishing you a safe return."

time does not wait.

Under the watchful eyes of Ram and Emilia, Rem and Subaru left the mansion as quickly as possible and headed to a nearby village.

When the two arrived at the village, many people were carrying torches, as if they were searching for something.

Rem asked around and discovered that the children had gone missing.

Natsuki Subaru gritted his teeth: "Am I too late?"

Natsuki Subaru recalled his previous memories: "Over there!"

Subconsciously, that's what Natsuki Subaru was told.

The group quickly arrived at the spot where Subaru Natsuki had been bitten by the puppy during the day.

After observing, Rem discovered that the barrier here had failed.

"What will happen if it fails?" Subaru Natsuki didn't understand the barrier.

"The monsters will cross the border."

"Warcraft?"

"Warcraft are creatures conceived by witches."

"They are the external enemies of humans who possess magic."

"And the forest is where magical beasts live in groups."

Natsuki Subaru realized that the situation was getting serious.

In the forest outside the village, there are many dogs like the one that bit me during the day today, the kind of dogs that can cast curses!

No, there might be even more powerful monsters!

Subaru Natsuki discovered the marks on the ground and concluded that the children were in the forest.

The deep, dark forest was devoid of light, as if it were a hell from which there was no return.

Natsuki Subaru asked the villagers around him to tell the other villagers about this.

Natsuki Subaru looked at the forest ahead, knowing the dangers hidden within.

He also knew that he was just an ordinary person, and if he went there rashly, he might die.

However, Subaru Natsuki was also prepared for death.

Rem asked with some concern, "Subaru, what are you planning to do?"

"We have to go save those little devils!"

"Wait a minute, you can't make that decision on your own."

"This is all too strange, happening right when Lord Roswaal was out... Can you be sure this isn't a feint attack on the manor?"

Rem analyzed the situation calmly.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"Are we just going to ignore those brats who are now in danger and go back to the mansion to defend it?"

"If you don't care if everyone in the village dies the next day... that's one way to go."

Rem had nothing to say.

Rem was also shocked by Subaru Natsuki's idea.

Natsuki Subaru is just an ordinary person, so where did he get the courage to go into the forest to face terrifying monsters?

At the same time, these words reminded Rem of something.

These words jolted Rem quite awake.

"Rem, let's go. It's up to us to figure this out now!"

Subaru Natsuki's eyes were serious.

Rem couldn't understand why Subaru Natsuki would go to such lengths.

"I can't understand why you went to this extent?"

"Just how deep is your connection to this village that it's worth risking your life for?"

Subaru Natsuki spoke up on his own.

Petra hopes to work as a seamstress in the city when she grows up.

"Ryuka said he wanted to take over his father's job as the best woodcutter in the village."

"Mildo said he would collect flowers from the flower field and make a wreath to give to his mother."

"Mena is overjoyed because her little sister is about to be born."

"The two brothers, Dain and Cain, are competing to see who will marry Petra in the future."

Rem was stunned.

They were just people who had recently arrived at this mansion.

I had only recently met the people in this village.

How can we remember the names and dreams of these children?

How can I know so much?

Rem's heart trembled violently.

For the first time, Rem's opinion of the man in front of her changed.

After saying all this, Natsuki Subaru shook his head.

"These brats, these people in the village, they're not unrelated to me."

"I know everything about them: what they look like, their names, what they want to do in the future, and their worries."

"And we also agreed to do radio calisthenics together tomorrow."

"I will keep my promise, and I will make them keep theirs."

Rem listened to Subaru Natsuki's words in silence.

A strange emotion spread through Rem's heart.

Rem noticed that Subaru Natsuki's hand, which was resting at his side, was trembling slightly.

It turned out to be the case.

The man before me was not fearless, nor was he without fear.

He can be afraid too.

Human instinct is to seek advantage and avoid harm.

this is normal.

But the person in front of me is using their willpower to go against human instinct.

……

Petra's tears flowed continuously, and her eyes became red from crying.

"Subaru-sama..."

Subaru Natsuki knew them so well back then.

Petra actually agrees with Rem's words.

How could anyone risk their own life to save people who have little to do with them?

However, just as Petra had this thought, Subaru Natsuki in the sky spoke of her past dream.

Not only his, but he also mentioned the dreams of all the children in the village at that time.

This seems to be Natsuki Subaru's answer to Petra, transcending time and distance.