Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

The childishness on his face has diminished a lot, replaced by calmness and composure.

The figure has become taller than before.

The white over-the-knee socks wrapped around the pair of slender and straight legs are mouth-watering.

Compared to the bold style in the past, it has become more conservative now.

I subconsciously wanted to say something.

However, when the words came to my lips, I felt that it was a bit inappropriate.

In the end, he just watched in silence as Sarah and the girl with ponytails returned to the room.

I felt a little complicated for a moment.

I didn't expect to see her here again.

Of course, it's not that I don't want to see Sarah again. After all, we parted ways amicably, and it's not like we'll never see each other again. I'm just surprised that Sarah is here...

And then again.

How should I treat her?

What did Sarah say when we broke up?

It was just that when she was sexually unsatisfied, she wanted to find a man to comfort herself, and she happened to choose me.

No matter how you listen to it, it's just an excuse.

However, I couldn't refute it, because at that time, I couldn't make any promises. I was destined not to stay there, nor would I be an adventurer for the rest of my life. There was an unknown mission waiting for me.

We met by chance, spent a night together, and parted ways amicably.

That's just the relationship between Sarah and me.

But I think neither Sarah nor I have such thoughts in our hearts.

I just can't find a better way to handle it.

Think so.

I walked over to Rudeus and patted his shoulder.

"Rudeus, come with me."

"What, what's wrong?"

"Stop talking nonsense and come here quickly."

"Oh……"

I pulled Rudeus to the corner of the room.

After making sure that there was no one around, he looked up at Rudeus and took a deep breath.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

"what?"

Rudeus tilted his head.

"What's going on? I just asked you to come here for a guard mission. Don't get me wrong..."

"Playing dumb doesn't work with me. You knew Sarah was coming, didn't you?"

I'm not going to let him go just like that.

It felt wrong from the beginning.

Even if the royal family is traveling, there is no need to bring in strong fighters like me and Rudeus as guards.

As mentioned before, the royal family's travel is essentially low-key.

Rudeus is not so bad.

But I also have the title of a so-called hero, and being hired as a bodyguard is a bit of an overreaction no matter how you look at it.

And Rudeus's words and actions are also very strange.

When we met up in the morning, he actually paid attention to what I was wearing...

It's just baffling.

This guy must have known something a long time ago.

"Okay, tell me the truth, what's going on?"

"Don't be so serious..."

Rudeus explained the whole story with a dry laugh.

Some time ago, he received an invitation to serve as a guard. To be on the safe side, he began to understand the details of this mission and learned that he needed to carry out the mission with the [Amazones ACE] team.

Speaking of it.

In fact, Rudeus had a good relationship with his former adventurer Susanna, and they occasionally exchanged letters. As Sarah's guide, Susanna still kept in touch with him.

Rudius received a letter from Susanna some time ago.

The letter mentioned that after her original team disbanded, Sarah began to join various teams, and recently joined a team called [Amazones ACE], where she was doing quite well.

Combining these two pieces of information.

Rudeus immediately realized that Sarah was likely to come.

Then I thought of myself.

"I'm talking about you..."

After listening to Rudeus' words.

I couldn't help but sigh.

"You actually called me here specifically... Don't you think it would be awkward for me to meet Sarah?"

"What's so embarrassing?"

Rudeus put his arm around my shoulders and said in a low voice:

"Sarah is a good woman, and you like her, don't you?"

"I……"

"Brother, this is a good opportunity."

"what chance?"

"A chance to rekindle our past relationship."

"..."

Rekindling our past relationship...?

Before thinking about this question, I have to admit.

I like Sarah.

I like her decisive attitude, her daring to love and hate, and her long, straight legs.

I can’t really say what made me fall in love with her.

At first I just thought she was a good girl and hoped she could be happy.

During our ordinary interactions, we developed a liking for each other unknowingly.

Then there was an inexplicable heartbeat.

This feeling remained unchanged until I saw Sarah again just now.

"Don't overthink it, Ron."

Rudeus patted my shoulder.

"Go and say something to her, then follow your feelings and let it develop naturally... Besides, maybe Sarah would like to talk to you too?"

"Is it possible? She just left without saying a word."

I couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Maybe it's just because there are younger people around, plus we're on a mission. If you must say, she might also be surprised to see you here. After all, even Sarah has times when she can't be honest with you, right?"

"Your words are not convincing at all."

"Don't be so cautious."

Rudeus said, pressing a magic scroll into my hand.

I'm not well versed in magic scrolls, but this one had the name of the magic trick written on it, which made my eyes widen.

"this is……?"

"Maybe there's a chance I can use it?"

"No, no matter what, this is..."

"Stop talking nonsense. Anyway, I will try my best to help you create opportunities to be alone with Sarah. It will be up to you then."

Rudeus winked at me.

"..."

I feel inexplicably touched.

Now that things have come to this, I have no reason to refuse.

Anyway, I took the scroll.

"……Thank you so much."

"You're welcome, buddy."

Rudeus patted my shoulder heavily and smiled happily.

Human-God Chapter: 102, Contest

After carefully putting away the scroll that Rudeus had given me as a gift, Rudeus and I returned to the room one after the other.

Ariel and the royal family of La Noa were still chatting.

Is it that all royals are like this, or is it that Ariel is really good at winning people's hearts... In any case, judging by the distance between the two of them chatting, it seems that they have unknowingly become very good friends.

Ariel is a truly beautiful girl.

But to be honest, I don't really like girls who are too scheming. In comparison, Sarah is more to my taste...

"Hey, brave man."

A slightly rough voice came from behind.

As soon as I turned around, I saw a tall woman with a strong build standing behind me. Her sturdy figure was almost like a mountain. Although she was a woman, I looked relatively slender compared to her.

Moreover, even though she was a woman, her facial features were quite ferocious.

He moves with agility and a one-handed sword hanging from his waist.

You can tell at first glance that he is an experienced adventurer.

The adventurer industry is cruel for women. After all, as an adventurer, you need to face various problems, harsh environment, necessary social activities, bargaining, gender discrimination, and higher risks than men.

Therefore, women who can achieve success in the adventurer industry are generally not simple.

"Hello."

Although I don’t know why the other party called me, I still said hello first.

After all, we have to work together next.

"My name is Ains. I'm the captain of this team, serving as the vanguard. I'm skilled in the swordsmanship of the Northern God Style."

The tall Ains said this, extending his hand towards me.