Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

"Huh? Otto?"

"Yes, that's right, it's me."

"Mr. Natsuki may not remember me much right now, but you can trust me completely."

"Because Mr. Natsuki and I are friends."

Otto kept staring into Subaru's eyes, as if he had read something from them, and once again showed that he could completely trust him.

Otto sighed helplessly.

Mr. Natsuki, really... I don't know what his unspeakable secret is this time, but...

Mr. Natsuki, you can't hide it from me.

That's right.

Otto had already realized that Subaru Natsuki had recovered far more memories than Subaru himself had claimed.

As for whether he had regained all his memories, Otto wasn't sure.

Why did Otto recognize it at a glance?

Because Mr. Natsuki's acting skills are really bad.

Moreover, after the azure curtain restored Natsuki's memories, Natsuki's eyes changed instantly.

Otto couldn't quite put his finger on the change in his gaze, but anyway...

Otto could tell that the look in his eyes was very different from before.

However, if Subaru Natsuki doesn't plan to tell everyone, Otto won't say anything more.

Otto believed that Mr. Natsuki must have had his reasons for doing so.

Natsuki Subaru didn't hesitate and immediately told Otto about his current concerns and troubles.

Seeing Natsuki Subaru say these words without hesitation, Otto's lips curled into a smile.

If it were Mr. Natsuki who had amnesia, he wouldn't trust me like this, would he?

Otto began to analyze the issues that Mr. Natsuki was worried about.

Three seconds later, Otto came up with a solution.

"Mr. Natsuki, please calm your aunt and uncle down and don't let them rush over."

Tell them that this time tomorrow will be fine.

Natsuki Subaru was stunned: "Tomorrow?? Otto, but..."

Otto's eyes were firm: "Just trust me, Mr. Natsuki. I'm absolutely certain that Natsuki will say that."

Otto glanced at Ram unintentionally.

Ram felt instantly seen through and clicked his tongue in annoyance.

"The problems within the Tower of Sages will be resolved by this time tomorrow."

"Then you can let your uncle and aunt come to see you without worry."

"Natsuki-san, I know how important this is to you, so I will definitely do it...!"

Natsuki Subaru didn't ask any more questions. He nodded and did as Otto said, first calming his parents down in a private chat channel.

Natsuki Subaru also assured that his parents could come at this time tomorrow, as there were still some things to take care of here.

Of course, Natsuki Subaru didn't worry his parents. The so-called things he had to deal with were just some trivial matters.

For example, preparing a welcoming ceremony.

Although Kenichi and Nahoko were anxious, they figured that waiting another day wouldn't be a problem since their son had said so.

"Naoko, let's wait a bit longer. Subaru might not be ready to see us right away."

"We've waited this long time, one more day won't make a difference."

Kenichi Natsuki put his arm around Naoko Natsuki's shoulder and patted her gently.

Natsuki Nahoko nodded gently: "Yes, I know Subaru also needs to make preparations, but..."

"There won't be any problems. Trust Subaru, and trust the companions he trusts in the other world."

Although Kenichi Natsuki was able to comfort Naoko Natsuki, his own hands were trembling slightly with nervousness and excitement.

The thought that she had received so much news about her son in just a few days, and even had the opportunity to see him, was truly heartbreaking.

The couple were overjoyed.

They had been searching for Subaru Natsuki for far too long, so long that the two of them were on the verge of a mental breakdown.

However, that's all in the past.

Their son is doing well now, and they will soon be able to see him again.

This made the couple feel that the suffering they had endured before was nothing.

Natsuki Nahoko even felt that this was compensation for the almost all the time and energy they had spent searching for their son.

"Really, this compensation comes way too late..." Natsuki Nahoko wiped away her tears.

……

evening.

Ram and Rem were in charge of preparing dinner.

Shaula then took Subaru Natsuki away from the restaurant to visit Patrashu and Merry in the green room.

Otto watched Natsuki Subaru and Shaula leave, and Shaula gave Otto a wink when Natsuki Subaru wasn't looking.

That's right, it was Otto's idea to get Subaru Natsuki away.

just now.

Besides Ram, Rem, Shaula, and Subaru, there was no one else in the restaurant.

The remaining ones are Otto, Garfield, Dona Fox, Julius, Emilia, and Beatrice.

"Phew... Everyone, I'm sure you all know why I sent Natsuki-san away, right?"

The group exchanged serious glances, clearly understanding what Otto wanted to say.

"That's right, the Archbishop of Gluttony is now lurking inside the Tower of Sages, posing a hidden threat."

"I believe that not only I, but all of you would also find it unacceptable that the culprit who caused so many people to lose their memories and names, and who is likely the very person who caused Mr. Natsuki's previous amnesia, is hiding here, wouldn't you?"

"I have a plan, and I hope everyone can carry it out. I'll have to trouble you all tonight. We can't let binge eating lurk in the shadows."

A rare glint of ferocity flashed in Emilia's gentle purple eyes.

"That's absolutely right, I will absolutely not tolerate gluttony continuing to harm Subaru!"

"Betty agrees, that disgusting guy deserves to be torn to pieces!"

"As a knight, this is truly intolerable."

"Oh! Brother Otto, you should have done this a long time ago! I'll take care of that trash!!"

Dona the Fox was dumbfounded. These people were going to kill the Archbishop of Gluttony behind Subaru Natsuki's back?

Really? Are you kidding me?

Dona Fox did not believe that the Archbishop of Gluttony was such an easy being to kill.

Although the fighting strength here is not weak...

But the power of gluttony...

Dona Fox instinctively felt that this was a troublesome matter and that she shouldn't get involved.

Besides, even if she wanted to participate, she couldn't. If she rashly joined the battle and excessively consumed magic power, it would only deplete Anna's life force even faster.

Anna's vitality had barely recovered somewhat after watching the celestial canopy.

Thinking of this, Dona Fox suddenly paused.

Anna's life force was restored because of the reward she received from watching Subaru Natsuki's experiences.

In a way, I do owe Subaru Natsuki a favor.

Dona sighed helplessly under everyone's gaze: "Let me make this clear first, I won't initiate battles. Excessive fighting will deplete Anna's life force."

"However, if there is any new information, I will not hide it from you. In short, I will do my best to help."

Otto nodded slightly: "Alright, I'm relieved to hear what you've said."

"Apart from Miss Echidna, everyone here is a combatant..."

Emilia seemed to realize something and interrupted Otto.

"Wait, Mr. Otto, aren't you going to tell Shaula, Ram, and Rem about this?"

Otto slowly shook his head.