Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

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Gilenu said with a frown.

Her impression of Rudius still remained seven or eight years ago, so she naturally felt sorry for the current Rudius.

Alice said nothing.

This was totally different from what she had imagined.

I thought that after so many years of hard work, I finally had the strength to fight alongside Rudeus. But Rudeus got married during this time and even had a child.

It's like saying that all my efforts over the years have been in vain.

"However, no matter what Rudeus becomes, what I'm going to do won't change."

Alice said, turning to look at Gileno.

"Kilenu, what do you think?"

"..."

Gilenu sighed and nodded silently.

It was Alice who took her back to the Boreas family when she was dying, so she had made up her mind to protect Alice for the rest of her life.

No matter what Alice wants to do, she will support her unconditionally.

even if...

It is a road of no return with no end in sight.

……

the other side.

After Rudius left the tavern, he headed to the temporary hotel under the cover of night.

He didn't know why he met Alice here, nor did he want to know. Now he had no time to think about Alice. Sylphy was in danger, and he was the only one who could protect her.

Ariel probably has some plan.

After all, she was a smart person and wouldn't make a meaningless struggle... But the situation in the capital was really bad right now. Even if it was just hearsay, Rudeus could realize the severity of the situation.

Every time at this time, Rudius would think of the man named Ron. If he were still alive, he would definitely lend him a helping hand without hesitation...

No, it is not.

He would definitely wake himself up without hesitation before he fell into depravity.

But it's no use saying anything now.

Rudeus opened the door of the hotel room.

The moment he stepped into the room, a dagger was silently placed on his neck under the cover of night.

"it's me."

Rudeus said calmly.

The dagger slowly moved away from his neck, and then a woman with short wheat-colored hair walked out from the corner of the room. Her leather open-chested bra revealed a magnificent curve, and her lower abdomen had a clear muscle outline.

She held the dagger in one hand and her waist with the other.

Seeing Rudius reeking of alcohol, he immediately became furious and said unhappily:

"Look, the capital is under heavy security right now, and you still have the leisure to go out and drink? Do you even know what's going on right now?"

"Sorry, but I can't sleep without a little wine."

Rudeus pulled a chair over and sat down, looking up at the woman in front of him.

Her name is Doris.

Because he was wanted by the Holy Kingdom of Milis, Rudeus was blocked when he tried to cross the border, wasting a lot of time. Finally, he found a way to contact the Thieves Guild, and the Thieves Guild sent Doris to lead the way for him, and he successfully arrived at the royal capital of Ars.

And for some reason, this guy is particularly familiar with the environment of the royal capital.

After knowing that he was on Ariel's side, he volunteered to help collect information.

Rudeus had also considered the possibility of Doris's sudden betrayal, but it would be extremely difficult to find Sylphy in the royal capital relying solely on his own abilities. For now, he could only rely on and believe in Doris's abilities.

"Did you get any information?"

Rudeus took a deep breath and asked in a deep voice.

Doris sat on the bed with her legs crossed, and said calmly:

"Good news or bad news, which one do you want to hear first?"

"..."

Rudeus's face suddenly darkened. He was almost developing PTSD from the choice between good news and bad news. No matter what he chose, it would definitely not be a good thing in the end.

The last time they had to choose between the two, Ron was still alive.

"Speak quickly!"

"cut……"

Doris snorted softly.

Immediately he said:

"I received a message about Ariel. It is said that Ariel and her guards are no longer in the capital."

"what?!"

Rudeus almost jumped out of his chair when he heard this.

"Are you mistaken? You were the one who said Ariel and the others were hiding somewhere in the capital, waiting for an opportunity to strike! If they've already left, wouldn't that mean all our efforts have been in vain?"

"Plans can't keep up with the speed of change."

Doris shrugged.

"But where else can she go if she's not in the capital?"

Rudeus frowned.

Since arriving in the royal capital, the situation there has gradually become tense, with noticeably more guards patrolling the streets. This may mean that the battle for the throne has entered its final, white-hot stage.

If Ariel wanted to do something, she should do it now.

But she left the capital at this very moment...

It's really hard to understand.

"According to rumors, Ariel and the others may have gone to the Milpotz territory controlled by the Notos family. However, I'm not sure if this information is true. You can judge for yourself."

Doris said.

Rudeus's eyes lit up, and something connected in his mind.

The territory of the Notos family...

As far as he knew, the Notos family had always been a strong supporter of Ariel in her bid for the throne, and it was for this purpose that Luke accompanied Ariel as her guardian knight.

Perhaps the situation in the capital was too dangerous, and Ariel decided that staying here would only lead to her own death.

So he planned to temporarily evacuate the core area of the dispute, hide his whereabouts for the time being with the help of the Notos family, pretend to give up, and accumulate strength in secret.

Wait until both sides of the competition are defeated, and then come out to reap the fruits of victory...

If you think about it this way, it might make sense.

No, that's it.

Since arriving in the capital, Rudeus has heard many rumors full of gunpowder.

For example, secretly gathering troops, wooing civilians and adventurers, dragging many irrelevant people into it, and attempting to trigger a coup by force...

Things have come to this point, and it can be said that we are completely at a disadvantage.

If it were Ariel, she would have made the right decision.

"So, what are your plans next?"

Doris asked with interest while playing with the dagger.

"Do you plan to continue searching for Ariel and the others in the capital, or try your luck in the Notos family's Milpotz territory? Honestly, I can't guarantee the credibility of the entire information. At most, it's just a rumor..."

Rudeus frowned and thought for a long time.

Finally, he took a deep breath and made a decision.

"It's certainly worth a trip to Milpotz Territory, but I plan to go alone. As for you...stay here for now. If you get any more news about Ariel and the others, find a way to let me know."

Chapter 141: Arrival at Ars

Rudeus decided to act separately from Doris.

According to his speculation, Ariel and her companions probably thought they had no chance of winning in the royal capital, so they planned to use the protection of the Notos family to temporarily avoid the limelight and wait for the opportunity to reap the benefits.

As for whether the Notos family will provide assistance to Ariel...

Rudeus had no doubt about this.

After all, everyone knows Luke's loyalty to Ariel. It's better to say that apart from his loyalty, Luke has nothing else.

Of course, the source of this information is not very credible after all.

So Rudeus asked Doris to continue collecting intelligence in the city.

If the information is false, it would be better to notify him to come back as soon as possible...

After making the decision, Rudeus did not delay any further.

He packed his luggage overnight, left the city of Ars quietly through a secret passage under the cover of night, and galloped towards the Milpotz territory in the east.

……

At this time, Alice did not know that Rudeus had left the capital.

After parting with Rudius in the tavern, she and Gileno planned to return to the hotel where they were staying. However, halfway, a mysterious man stopped them and handed a letter to Alice.

The other party did not say much about the content of the letter, but only told the two to check it in a safe place.

Alice and Gileno didn't suspect too much.

When I returned to the hotel and opened the letter, I saw the Notos family coat of arms printed on the inside of the envelope.

Alice held up the letter and read it several times.

The frown became tighter and tighter.

Seeing this, Gilenu couldn't help but ask:

"Alice, what does the letter say?"

Alice looked serious and pursed her lips.

"Oh no, Gileno..."

"what?"

"I seem to have forgotten almost all the words Rudeus taught me."

"..."