Anime, starting from Re:Zero (Zero - Starting Life)

"what?"

Gawain thought about it, and since the white thing didn't stop him from saying it, he continued to tell the truth:

"This is no joke. A part of my consciousness was indeed pulled into a special dimension by a guy who claimed to be a human god. I made a deal with him, and Aunt Lilia's position was the first reward."

Gawain spent several minutes explaining the whole process to Luo Qixi, and concluded:

"It would be too much trouble to explain it to them one by one, and it would only cause them more trouble, so I plan to leave this matter to explain it to them in detail after this is over."

Luo Qixi frowned:

"If Miss Lilia is giving back for the first time, then what about Mr. and Mrs. Philip? Are they gifts?"

"Yes, a gift."

"Then Gawain, don't you think this is just like ranking them by their importance to you? The gifts are the ones you want to save if possible, so they're used to increase your trust. And Miss Lilia and the others, whom you definitely hope to save, are used to control you."

Gao Wen confirmed just in case:

"Luo Qixi, you haven't forgotten what I just said, that He can see everything I say and do at any time, right?"

Luo Qixi suppressed her dissatisfaction:

"Please don't treat me like a fool! If the target is a god, there's no point in hiding it, right? After all, it's not surprising that the other party can read minds without discrimination."

"You're right, Lokishi. That's why conspiracy theories are unnecessary. Regardless of their motives, my resolve to rescue them remains unchanged. In other words, as long as it doesn't harm you, I'm willing to accept being manipulated by Him."

"You really are an idiot."

"If I were missing, wouldn't you look for me like this, Luo Qixi?"

"That's true, but you're flattering me too much. How could I dare get involved in a disaster that caused your disappearance? I'd probably just play the villain and stop everyone from looking for you, right?"

"Luo Qixi, you've graduated. You're now a super badass woman who's even colder and more rational than me. When you encounter this situation, please do this. I'll definitely praise you when I find you alone."

"Praise with your fist, right?"

"There are no points for answering quickly."

"I'm already missing the cool and handsome little Gawain. How about you change back? Otherwise, if I keep hitting you for a few more days, I'll become a chatterbox."

Gawain hovered over the target, took off his helmet, and looked slightly surprised:

"Aren't you a chatterbox?"

What happened next was that Lokisi didn't say a word to Gawain on the way back.

There were no misunderstandings when we met this time.

After all, the five core figures present were all wearing matte black armor of the same style, making them look like some world-class evil forces were secretly gathering together. They were even more terrifying than the ferocious-looking demons around them who were doing their own work.

Ruijerudo was the first to notice Gawain's approach. He immediately used the team voice function he had just learned to call Rudeus and Alice over.

Rudy, who wore the smallest armor, took off his helmet and waved upwards:

"Brother Gao Wen!"

Seeing Gawain approaching with a smaller figure in his arms, Rudy subconsciously wanted to call out Sylphy's name, but after taking a closer look, he realized that the small figure in ice-blue tones was not Sylphy.

Cheating...cheating?!

Although I feel very sorry for Sylphy-chan, for the sake of my own safety, I'd better pretend that I didn't see it!

Then the ice blue woman said in a familiar voice:

"Rudy, long time no see."

When the two landed, Rudy finally saw clearly. He didn't care about the topic of interpersonal relationships and asked in surprise:

"Ms. Roxy? Why is your hair like this? Is it because highlights are becoming popular in Ars recently?"

It was still the familiar, incomprehensible monologue, but Luo Qixi was already very good at handling the topic of her hair color change:

"It seems to be a side effect of the exhaustion of magic power."

The knowledgeable Ruijie Lude interrupted:

"I remember seeing you in this situation."

Gao Wen has always been curious about this:

"During the Battle of Laplace?"

Ruijierud nodded.

Luo Qixi could no longer maintain her nonchalant attitude and quickly asked:

"Ruijerude, do you know what happened to that man afterwards? Did his hair color return to normal?"

Ruijierud shook his head and confessed:

"He was a survivor of the magician group. He died in battle before he could show any subsequent changes."

Luo Qixi was a little discouraged:

"Okay, thanks for the clue."

Alice, who had been unable to get a word in, spoke in a flattering tone, revealing a personality completely different from what Roxy had heard:

"Teacher Rakisi looks so beautiful like this!"

Rudy complained:

"What the hell is this Great Teacher?"

Alice came over to Rudy and put her arm around him.

"The teacher's teacher is the great teacher!"

Rudy taught gently:

"Actually, you can just call me teacher, right?"

Gawain and Lokisi couldn't help but look at each other, and at the same time crossed their arms, looking at each other with a critical attitude.

Rudy noticed that the atmosphere was not right, and he quickly reorganized the topic:

"Brother Gao Wen and Teacher Luo Qixi, what's the matter with you today? If it's to find Teacher Luo Qixi, they shouldn't have to come alone, right? If you're checking on the work, I happen to be sorting out the documents I've been organizing for the past few days."

Luo Qixi is dissatisfied:

"What do you mean you won't make a special trip just for me?"

Gao Wen nodded, his tone sincere:

"Yes, I came here this time to tell you that Luo Qixi really had a plane crash before."

Rudy put on his helmet silently, his body trembling slightly.

Luo Qixi sighed. She was almost used to it.

"If you don't talk about the serious matter, I'll help you talk about it, okay?"

"It's like this. Gawain, through some complex channels that I plan to explain in detail later, has learned the location of Miss Alice's parents. They are currently safe, and Miss Gilenu is leading a rescue team. We should have good news within a day. Also, this morning we found Madam Lilia in the capital of Shillong. She has been sent to Ars to reunite with Mr. Paul and Aisha."

"Besides that, we've found clues to Lady Senesi's whereabouts. We know her vital signs are good and she's likely to survive for a long time. She's trapped in a ruin or labyrinth with a high concentration of magic. Rudy, you guys in the Demon Continent should also keep an eye out for this information. It's likely she's been transported into a seal somewhere. If you find Lady Senesi, please don't rescue her without authorization, as it might backfire."

"We also have clues to the whereabouts of Gawain and Sylphy's parents. They are currently located somewhere in an ancient forest. You don't have to worry about this while you're in the Demon Continent. Anyway, their lives won't be in danger anytime soon, so there's no need to worry."

【Note: There are no forests in the Demon Continent.】

Gawain nodded:

"That's pretty much what I had to say. I'll take a look at your progress next. And, Rijerude, would you mind coming over to chat?"

Rijerudo, dressed in black armor, nodded and followed Gawain to a far corner to discuss.

Rudy looked at his teacher, whom he hadn't seen for many years, and the first words he said during their private conversation were a condemnation:

"Teacher, why did you treat my brother Gao Wen like this? I'll complain to you when I get back!"

Luo Qixi refused to take the blame:

"It's all because of my reunion with Miss Elinalize! You're all grown up now, so stop blaming me for everything like you did when you were little."

Although he was happy for Gao Wen, Rudy's tone was sour:

"So it's time to meet the parents. No wonder someone is acting like a mistress. It's really amazing."

To this, Luo Qixi's answer is:

"Frost Strike!"

Rudy put on the helmet just to make it easier to talk dirty. He crossed his arms without even trying to dodge, but Alice suddenly drew her sword and chopped off the ice blade, blocking Rudy's way.

"Rudeus!"

Rudy quickly held the red-haired girl's shoulders:

"It's just a joke, Alice, don't be nervous. Sorry, teacher, she was scared by the assassination attempt I had a few days ago."

Luo Qixi also felt that she had gone too far:

"No, it's my fault. I'm sorry, Rudy. I'm sorry, Miss Alice."

Alice put away her knife in confusion:

"Just call me Alice, Great Teacher. It's special permission."

As a result, the relationship improved all of a sudden, and Alice also shouted loudly that the bullshit Rudeus had lied to her again and that the Great Teacher was obviously a very good person, and then the second battle began.

After a while, while the three dwarfs were chatting, the two tall men came back together. Gawain took Rudy to review the work progress in the Demon Continent area. As a result, as soon as they entered the temporary headquarters created by earth magic, they saw Mu Ya in black armor working frantically on the main seat.

Mu Ya: "Isn't the agreement to provide full support?"

Even Gawain was speechless now.

After asking, he found out that most of the people were sent by the various demon kings. They brought their own food and did not receive any salary. They were also quite reliable. He decided not to speak ill of the demon kings in the future.

Except for Atofi.

After reviewing and coordinating the work content, Gao Wen walked out and asked Luo Qixi if she wanted to go home, but was rejected. The two said goodbye to everyone and flew away again.

Of course, there was no small talk along the way.

Chapter 43 Treated as One Country

The next stop is not the northern countries.

Gawain brought Lokisi to Milicion, the world's most beautiful city. At its heart lay the sapphire-like Lake Gran, and at its center stood a pure white palace. While not as majestic and magnificent as the Silver Palace, it was, in Gawain's eyes, superior. Seven towers surrounded the vast city, forming a barrier that protected it from disasters and disease and regulated its water supply.

When approaching Mirision, Gawain slowed down in advance according to the agreement reached with the Miris Church.

In order not to cause trouble to Gawain, Roxy changed into a boy's voice in advance:

"Really? Where's the little Gawain who used to claim he hated the Church of Miris?"

Gawain took off his helmet. He was already considering a more convenient magical armor structure, such as a removable visor. However, it would affect the structural strength. Nano armor is very convenient, but the current magical technology reserves are not yet able to achieve that level.

"I simply disliked the Church of Milis's policy of blocking knowledge, and I had no intention of standing up for you. However, it's okay if you don't disguise yourself. My agreement with the Church of Milis contains relevant provisions. If I or my relatives and friends are treated unpleasantly, I have the right to request the intervention of the three major paladin orders and impose penalties on those involved. All such actions will be considered as disobedience to church law."

Luo Qixi did not change her voice because of this:

"I'm not your teacher, Roxy. You've got the wrong person. I'm Lux, the Dwarf Magic Knight. But don't you think you've been inconsistent in what you said? Why are you being dishonest again?"

Gawain led her slowly towards the target area:

"I'm a winner-takes-all believer. As long as it doesn't violate the Human-Demon Peace Treaty and doesn't create institutional discrimination, I have no objection. As the losers of the Laplace Battle, it's only natural that the demons are at a disadvantage."

Luo Qixi had known that he was this kind of person for a long time, so she was not angry. Moreover, in the human world, Gawain's ideas were not even considered discrimination against the demons, and were considered open-minded. She just complained:

"At least the Migrud tribe I come from never participated in the Human-Demon War. We were simply affected by humanity's policy of exclusion. Furthermore, there were also moderate and pacifist demon lords who were enemies of Laplace's forces back then. It's unreasonable for them, as potential allies of humanity, to be discriminated against as well."

[Note: They actually did participate. The Migruds were teammates with the Speruds on the battlefield, but the relevant deeds are probably lost.]

Gao Wen's response to this is:

"In wars between races and civilizations, there's no discussion of justice or rationality. Such discussions exist only because one side has completely destroyed the other's ability to resist and has nothing better to do, or because one is unable to completely defeat the other. It's that simple."

This is the question that the people of Vitrum are best at answering, perhaps the only one.

"Besides, little Lux, aren't you a dwarf?"

"Please don't take advantage of me."

Gao Wen was a little undecided: