Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

Ram, who was eavesdropping from the shadows, couldn't sit still any longer.

"Ram can't pretend he didn't hear what you just said."

"Did Rem go into the forest alone to face the monsters?"

This was the first time Natsuki Subaru had seen Lum's expression so anxious and uneasy.

Just as everyone had guessed.

Rem, covered in blood, was fighting monsters in the forest.

Rem intends to kill all the demonic beasts that cursed Subaru Natsuki.

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

Concerned for Rem's safety, Ram immediately decided to head to the forest.

Subaru Natsuki pulled Ram aside, telling her to calm down and that he had a way to find Rem.

With the villagers' support, Natsuki Subaru obtained the Village Sword, and the two immediately headed to the forest.

In the forest, Natsuki Subaru earnestly spoke to Ram in order to quickly find Rem's whereabouts.

"Ram, actually I can die and return..."

The suffocating feeling of having my heart squeezed came instantly.

After these several deaths and returns, Natsuki Subaru realized that by doing this, he could make the witch's scent on his body even stronger without dying.

Just as Subaru Natsuki finished speaking and clutched his chest in pain, countless magical beasts rushed towards them.

The sheer number of monsters was astonishing, and Ram felt somewhat uneasy.

Natsuki Subaru did the same, drawing his katana, Murayoshi: "Don't worry, Ram, Rem will be here soon!"

"However, we need to deal with these monsters before Rem arrives."

"The battle is now in your hands, Big Sister!"

……

Rem, who was in the distance, did indeed notice the strange thing happening here.

but.

The battle between Natsuki Subaru and Ram lasted less than half a minute before Natsuki Subaru ran away with Ram.

Ram is weaker than Rem in combat.

Or perhaps Ram's magic power was insufficient to sustain a prolonged battle.

With Ram in one arm and Murakami in the other, Natsuki Subaru ran forward. Behind him were endless monsters; if he stopped, he would surely die!

In his panic, Natsuki Subaru ran too far and jumped directly off the cliff. Fortunately, he managed to use the village sword given to him by the villagers as a cushion.

Just as Natsuki Subaru breathed a sigh of relief, the Murakami Sword suddenly broke.

In the end, it was only by using up all of Ram's magic power to release a spell that the two of them were prevented from falling and getting injured.

However, Ram fainted due to exhausting her magic power.

Natsuki Subaru looked at the monsters that surrounded them and prepared himself for death and return.

Fortunately, Rem arrived in time.

However, Rem, after being transformed into a demon, lost her mind and became indiscriminate in distinguishing friend from foe, nearly killing Subaru Natsuki with a single flail.

Fortunately, Subaru Natsuki reacted quickly and dodged the attack.

Time ticked by, and the situation grew increasingly tense.

Ram woke up just in time and spoke weakly.

"Barus, if you hit Rem's horn hard, Rem will recover."

"That's true, but what should I do?!"

"Barus must have a way..."

Subaru Natsuki pondered for two seconds, then threw Ram, whom he was holding, directly at Rem.

Although Rem lost her mind after turning into a demon, she did not attack Ram after recognizing her sister Ram. Instead, she caught Ram.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Natsuki Subaru charged forward with the Mura Yoshitsuki, which only had half a blade left, aiming at Rem's Oni Horn.

However, Natsuki Subaru hesitated when he looked at Rem's face, thus missing the opportunity.

Just when Subaru thought it was all over, the bald little dog from before appeared here and used magic.

Subaru Natsuki was thrown back by the magic used by the monster, while Rem almost fell because she lost her footing due to magic.

Last chance.

As Natsuki Subaru fell, he knew this was his last chance.

"Laugh, Rem!"

"Today I'm even crazier than you when you're possessed!!"

"Clang!"

Subaru Natsuki struck Rem's Oni Horn.

……

While in a coma, Rem recalled her past memories...

When Rem woke up again, she found herself being held by Subaru Natsuki around the waist, while Subaru and Ram were frantically running away beside her.

However, faced with the relentless pursuit of the monsters, the three, in extremely poor condition, found it difficult to escape.

The three hid in the bushes, which allowed them to barely avoid the attack for the time being.

"Why, why did my sister and Subaru come to find me? It makes no sense."

"Rem has to face it herself; it's enough that only Rem gets hurt."

Rem's voice was trembling with tears.

Natsuki Subaru comforted him in his own way: "It's too late. Ram and I are already badly injured."

Rem felt even more guilty.

"It's all Rem's fault."

"Rem did nothing, just like before, and just like before, she aggravated her sins."

Rem lowered her head, tears streaming down her face.

Natsuki Subaru was taken aback.

It turns out that Rem was there back then.

When Subaru Natsuki risked his life to push Rem away from the monster's attack, Rem was able to hold onto Subaru.

However, Rem hesitated subconsciously because of the lingering scent of the witch on Subaru Natsuki.

That one moment of hesitation nearly cost Subaru Natsuki his life.

That moment of hesitation made it impossible for Rem to forgive herself.

"Although I don't know exactly what happened, I'm furious that you want to atone for your sins alone."

"Rem".

Subaru Natsuki said.

"yes?"

Rem looked up.

The next second, Natsuki Subaru mercilessly headbutted Rem.

"Barus, are you an idiot? Your forehead is bleeding."

"Compared to me, your sister is the idiot!"

"It's easier to find the answer when three people think together than when one person is thinking alone!"

Don't get stuck in your own thoughts; rely on the people around you!

Natsuki Subaru was exasperated by Rem's current state.

Natsuki Subaru knew all too well what Rem was thinking.

It couldn't be clearer.

……

The monster caught up, searching for the three of them, and had no intention of giving them any more time to chat.

"Barus, what should we do?"

Subaru Natsuki grinned wickedly: "I'll push Rem to Ram, and then I'll run away myself."

Ram saw through her: "You mean you're going to hold off these monsters yourself so Rem and I can escape?"

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

Why?

"If I had to say why, you were my first date in my life, and I'm not so heartless as to abandon you in your time of need!"

Subaru Natsuki placed Rem on Ram's back.

After patting Rem's head, Subaru Natsuki rushed out of the bushes.

Ram carried Rem on his back and ran towards the village.

"I hope Barus is safe and sound."

Natsuki Subaru looked at the bald little dog in front of him.

"It's about time to make a decision."

The bald puppy glowed red and its size suddenly increased, becoming more than twice the size of the other magical beasts.

Rem's gaze remained fixed on Subaru Natsuki, her eyes filled with unconcealed worry.

"Sister, Subaru! Subaru!"

"Don't turn back, or all of Barus's resolve will be for nothing!"

Rem recalled all the moments she had shared with Subaru Natsuki.

Natsuki Subaru is no longer the same person in Rem's heart.

Rem struggled to get off Ram.

"Pleiades!!!"

Natsuki Subaru's lips curled up as he looked at the monster before him, showing no fear, only absolute determination!

"The gauze curtain!!!"