Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

Otto's gaze swept over each and every person in the Tower of Sages.

"Although Mr. Natsuki isn't listening..."

"However, from what I understand, Mr. Natsuki absolutely does not want everyone to fight amongst themselves."

"I absolutely do not want people to fight amongst themselves, distrust each other, or hurt each other because of him."

"Everyone, if you truly care about Mr. Natsuki, please calm down and think it over."

"Please don't let Mr. Natsuki die painfully for any one of us again, not even once."

"I believe this is not just my wish."

Everyone fell silent.

That's definitely what everyone thinks.

Subaru Natsuki was originally gentle and kind, and after everyone saw his past experiences, they understood him even better.

Everyone realized that Subaru Natsuki had done far more for his companions than they had imagined.

Natsuki Subaru is willing to get hurt, suffer pain, die, and start all over again to save his companions.

No one wants to let such a gentle and kind person down, and no one wants to hurt him again.

Although, judging from the footage shown so far, some people present already have some reservations about Ram and Rem...

but.

Now is not the time to talk about those things, nor is it the time for civil war.

After seeing everyone calmly reflect, Otto smiled slightly and spoke again.

"Everyone, you are all Natsuki-san's companions, and I trust you all."

"I trust you all, and I genuinely don't want Mr. Natsuki to suffer again and experience death once more."

"But... because of the announcement of the Heavenly Curtain, it's no longer a secret that Mr. Natsuki has the ability to return from death."

"We must be careful; someone with ulterior motives is targeting Mr. Natsuki."

Emilia tilted her head: "Someone with ulterior motives?"

Otto nodded in agreement: "Yes, that's right, we need to be careful of those with ulterior motives."

Let me give you a simple example.

"What will happen after almost everyone, including most of the world's strongest individuals, knows that Mr. Natsuki possesses the ability to return from death?"

"For example, if a powerful person's family member dies unexpectedly, could that person be eyeing Mr. Natsuki's ability to return from death?"

Are you asking or forcing Mr. Natsuki to return to a time before everything happened through Rebirth?

"As everyone knows, Mr. Natsuki is so kind and selfless that he's almost excessive. If there were such an excessive request, Mr. Natsuki would probably grant it."

!!!

When Otto's idea was announced, everyone's heart skipped a beat.

Yes.

It's not impossible.

Although no one had ever imagined it in this direction, not everyone in this world is Subaru Natsuki's companion and would genuinely care about him.

There are always people trying to take advantage of Subaru Natsuki...

Use that ability... use that kindness...

moment.

Emilia's face darkened.

Beatrice too.

Rem too.

Even Ram.

A faint red light flashed in Xia Wula's eyes. Just imagining this possibility made her almost lose control of her killing intent.

Julius's eyes became incredibly sharp.

Julius knew very well what kind of person Subaru Natsuki was.

That kindness, that sincerity, if it were truly taken advantage of.

Julius instinctively tightened his grip on the sword hilt.

Garfield gave a cruel smile.

"Brother Otto, thank you so much for pointing out this possibility... Otherwise, I really wouldn't have thought of it..."

"No matter what, if someone like that really exists later... I'll definitely kill him!"

"Since the general can't bring himself to do it, then we will!"

Emilia nodded in agreement: "Yes, Subaru is still too gentle. Many times, this kindness will get him into trouble."

Beatrice's chubby baby face now had a terrifying expression.

"If Subaru can't bring himself to do it, then Betty will have to. Betty will absolutely not allow anyone to hurt Subaru again."

"Rem... will protect Subaru. Those who want to use Subaru... Rem will never let them get away with it."

"Barus is so kind as to be foolish. He knows that his own feelings are the most important thing to anyone. Since Barus can't be ruthless, then we'll have to do it for him."

"Subaru, as a friend, I won't just stand by and watch this happen. Even if we weren't friends, a good person like you shouldn't be taken advantage of! So...!"

"Master!! Why are you so kind?! Waaaaah!! If I ever find out who's taking advantage of your kindness, I'll beat them to a pulp!!!"

Dona the fox trembled with fear.

Dona didn't really understand why these people had suddenly become so murderous.

Otto had only analyzed one very real possibility, and the seemingly rational people around her suddenly changed.

Both Emilia and Beatrice are known for their gentle nature.

Or perhaps it's Rem, who's been acting strangely since waking up, and Ram, who's always been sarcastic.

Or perhaps it was Julius, the knight of Anastasia.

Without exception, they all showed a strong protective instinct towards Natsuki Subaru.

There was even a sense that he was showing murderous intent for Natsuki Subaru's sake...

Dona Fox dared not speak.

This had a huge impact on her worldview.

just like……

The people around me usually seem like docile little lambs.

As a result, Subaru Natsuki became like everyone's Achilles' heel.

Anyone who dares to hurt or exploit Subaru Natsuki will instantly shed their gentle mask and transform into a giant dragon, tearing apart their enemies.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat terrifying.

An unreadable emotion flashed in Otto's eyes.

"Mr. Natsuki, even I wouldn't tolerate this happening."

Otto thought to himself.

Otto didn't just stare blankly at the light screen.

His brain was constantly working at high speed; he was even able to analyze and ponder the current situation while watching the information displayed on the celestial screen.

Natsuki Subaru didn't understand why everyone had suddenly become a little scary, but he could sense that they wanted to protect him.

Natsuki Subaru scratched his head sheepishly.

"Everyone, I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me so much, right?"

"While the possibility Otto mentioned isn't nonexistent, there shouldn't be that many bad guys in the world targeting me, right?"

Subaru Natsuki was met with silence from the crowd.

Subaru Natsuki broke out in a cold sweat.

Are there really many people in this world who covet the ability to return from death?

Natsuki Subaru has always been too kind.

Especially after losing his memory, Natsuki Subaru lost all his memories of the other world and all the pain he had endured.

He was as pure as a blank sheet of paper.

Natsuki Subaru is always kind to others, so he can't imagine how terrifying it would be if someone were full of malice.

Subaru Natsuki found it even more unimaginable.

How many people in this world harbor evil thoughts, and how many are ruled by evil thoughts?