Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

"I can see Shaula's feelings for Natsuki-san."

"Having Shaula protect Natsuki-san is a good choice."

"As for why she wasn't allowed to participate in the plan, that girl seems like someone who could easily lose control and go berserk because of Mr. Natsuki."

"It would be terrible if I lost my mind and got ambushed by Gluttony."

"After all, we can't be sure how many bishops there are of the Great Sin of Gluttony, right?"

？ ！！

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped.

What did Otto mean by that?

Isn't the bishop who committed the great sin of gluttony a single person?

Otto ignored the shocked crowd and continued speaking.

"As for Miss Ram and Miss Rem..."

"Miss Ram doesn't have much fighting ability, so there's no need for her to join the battle."

"And as for Rem... you should be able to see by now that Rem's feelings for Natsuki-san are far too heavy, so heavy that they're almost twisted and terrifying..."

"I was afraid that Miss Rem might lose her temper and act too impulsively, so..."

Before Otto could finish speaking, the door to the restaurant was pushed open.

"Rem would never do that."

Rem pushed open the door, her voice filled with suppressed anger, not at Otto, but at Gluttony, who had hurt her and Subaru Natsuki.

Ram was quite surprised to see Rem push open the door.

"Rem, didn't we agree..."

Rem looked straight at Otto: "Please let me join. I can't stand by and watch the fight against Gluttony, no matter what."

"Rem!"

Ram grabbed Rem, her eyes filled with surprise and worry.

Rem had already had her memories and name swallowed by Gluttony and fallen into a long slumber. Now that she has finally recovered, why is Rem going to actively seek out Gluttony again??

How could Ram, the older sister, possibly feel at ease with her worry for her younger sister?!

Ram looked into Rem's eyes, then sighed helplessly. Ram knew that Rem wouldn't give up until Gluttony was dealt with.

Since they couldn't stop their sister from rushing towards danger,

Then go with her!

Sensing her sister's determination, Ram bowed slightly to Otto.

"Count the two of us in. When dealing with Gluttony, isn't more combat power always better?"

Otto broke out in a cold sweat and scratched his cheek with one finger.

This?

Rem seemed to know what Otto was thinking and offered her assurance.

"Don't worry, Mr. Otto, I'll do anything you ask as long as Gluttony pays the price. I'll absolutely obey your orders!"

Otto also saw the determination in Rem's eyes.

It wasn't a frenzied killing intent or hatred, but a resolute determination to make gluttony pay the price.

Otto's gaze then turned to Ram.

From an emotional perspective, it's only natural for the older sister to want to accompany and protect her younger sister.

However, from a rational point of view, Ram really doesn't have much combat power, and might even be a hindrance in battle.

unless……

Unless Otto's guess is correct.

Ram finally admitted it.

"Previously, Ram obtained that hidden reward."

"The reason I haven't brought it up is because Ram is worried that if Gluttony finds out, he might just flee the Tower of Sages."

Otto's pupils contracted slightly. Could it be...?

"The reward Ram received was..."

"Restore Ram's demon horns."

!!!

Later, at Ram and Rem's request, the two joined the team to defeat Gluttony.

This significantly boosted the team's combat effectiveness.

Both in terms of intelligence and combat prowess, they are impeccable!

……

Green Room.

Natsuki Subaru stroked Patrashu's head, and Patrashu hummed sadly twice before nuzzling against Natsuki Subaru.

"Patrashu!"

"Goodness..."

Xia Wula squinted at the earth dragon in front of her, which was extremely close to her master.

What happened?

Why am I inexplicably jealous of the earth dragon?

Xia Wula shook her head, then clung to Natsuki Subaru again.

"Hey, hey, hey, it's heavy!"

Hehehe!

Shaula, grinning foolishly, clung to Subaru's back like a sloth, refusing to get down.

Previously, when they were at the restaurant, Shaula didn't have many opportunities to get close to Subaru Natsuki.

Especially because of Rem, who exuded a heavy aura, even Shaula felt somewhat terrified.

Now that she finally had a chance to be alone with her master, how could Xia Wula let this opportunity pass by!

With someone clinging to him, Natsuki Subaru moved a little slower. He turned to look at Merry, who was lying asleep beside him.

Subaru Natsuki, having regained all his memories, looked at Merry with a complex expression.

in fact……

From some perspectives, we can't entirely blame Meryl.

At that time, Merry was also confused and wanted to know an answer, hoping to find out the answer from Subaru Natsuki.

But unfortunately, I lost my memory at that time.

They didn't take Meryl's confusion seriously at all.

Subaru Natsuki could sense that Merry wasn't actually a bad person.

It was just that the experiences she had along the way forced Mary to do this.

"Seriously, my amnesia at that time was really bad timing!"

"It feels like playing a video game where you're almost at the point of winning over a character, and then suddenly you choose a terrible option!"

"Then the entire save file was completely ruined..."

Natsuki Subaru sat on the ground, scratching his hair in frustration.

Xia Wula couldn't understand what her master was saying, so she could only stay quietly by her side.

Natsuki Subaru glanced at Merry, who was still fast asleep beside him, and muttered to himself.

"Merry, you can absolutely believe what you said that night..."

I will remember all your troubles and pain.

So, stop overthinking, stop obsessing over it, and stop dwelling on it.

……

Subaru Natsuki then spoke his own answer to the question about Merry that he hadn't been able to understand back then.

At that time, Subaru Natsuki had amnesia and genuinely didn't understand the meaning of Merry's words.

Natsuki Subaru then gave his answer, though he knew that Merry was fast asleep and couldn't hear him.

Natsuki Subaru didn't know why he suddenly said these things, nor did he know who he was talking to.

Natsuki Subaru just felt that Merry's ending should have been better.

After Natsuki Subaru regained all his memories, he felt both heartache for Merry and complex emotions about Merry pushing him down the stairs.

Subaru Natsuki wasn't stupid. After regaining all his memories, he was naturally able to figure out who had pushed him down the stairs.

Natsuki Subaru's feelings at this moment were more of a sigh.

As for how much he hated Meryl, he couldn't really say.

Mary did nothing wrong. Besides, even if she did, Satella's slap had more than made up for it.

Xia Wula saw through Natsuki Subaru's thoughts and sighed helplessly.

Why is Master so kind?

……

Just then, a figure appeared at the doorway, its shadow falling in front of the two.

Natsuki Subaru blinked blankly, thinking it was one of his companions who had come looking for him.

Xia Wula immediately stood up, looking wary.

A disgusting sound came from inside.

Love! Chivalry! Hatred! Obsession! Sense of accomplishment!

The satisfaction of food that has been simmering for a very long time, making a bubbling sound, as it passes down your throat!

Is there any better food in the world?

It doesn't exist, it doesn't exist, it doesn't exist, of course it doesn't exist, it shouldn't exist, it definitely doesn't exist!!

Because it's definitely not true! Binge drinking! Binge eating!