Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

With a crisp sound.

Philus, who had been staring at me with a fierce look in his eyes, suddenly rolled his eyes and fell to the ground as if his bones had been pulled out.

He fainted immediately.

Instantly, the whole place was in an uproar.

This sudden change shocked everyone present.

Even Sylphy didn't expect me to suddenly attack her. She panicked for a moment and subconsciously drew her wand and pointed it at me.

"Ron, what are you...what are you going to do?"

"Nothing, just helping you face reality."

I rubbed my fists and looked around at everyone in the room with an expressionless face.

Just relying on these things is like staging a violent coup?

What a joke.

I don't have time to waste on these bastards.

Since Ariel doesn't want to come out, let's defeat all her men first.

"This guy is an enemy!"

"Take him!"

The room was suddenly filled with noise.

The battle is about to break out.

Suddenly, a clear, windchime-like voice echoed from the back of the crowd, causing everyone in the room to fall silent. Following that melodious voice, Ariel, dressed in casual clothes, emerged from behind the crowd, smiling.

"It's been a long time."

"Mr. Ron."

Chapter 145: Those who stand in my way will die

"Long time no see, Mr. Ron."

Ariel walked out from behind the crowd with a smile on her face.

Although she was in such a situation and the clothes she wore were very rough, she did not look embarrassed at all. Instead, she maintained her composure as always. This confidence probably came from the strongest swordsman of the Asura Kingdom, Luke Notos Greyrat, who was standing beside her.

Seeing Ariel appear, Sylphy quickly stood in front of her.

"Lady Ariel! Please be careful, Ron is in danger now."

Sylphy said nervously, pointing her wand at me.

Hear these words.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

Although this was expected, it's still hard to accept that things have turned out this way. However...it doesn't matter. Anyway, the purpose of my trip is indeed to be an enemy from Sylphy's perspective.

"It's okay, Sylphy. Didn't Mr. Ron just say that? He's not an enemy."

Ariel smiled and patted Sylphy's shoulder.

"Mr. Ron, how did you find this place?"

"The Demon Eye."

I pointed at the Demonic Eye that had never been destroyed.

I kept it just to explain to Ariel how I found myself here.

"Alice, come in."

I said to Alice, who had been watching from the sidelines.

Alice snorted softly, crossed her arms over her chest, and swaggered into the room.

Many people around me were naturally dissatisfied with my behavior of turning the tables. However, Ariel didn't say much, just looked at Alice with a thoughtful expression.

She must have guessed the identity from the name Alice.

But it doesn’t matter.

My eyes returned to Ariel.

After not seeing her for several years, Ariel's beauty is still the same, and she has even grown more mature. Ariel used to have a bit of immaturity, but now she has grown into a graceful young lady.

I took a step forward and stood in front of Ariel.

Then he said seriously:

"Ariel, give up your immature plan. A coup by force will never succeed. You have no chance of winning."

As soon as these words were spoken, many people around glared at him angrily.

Luke and Sylphy also frowned and gave me questioning looks.

Ariel tilted her head:

"Mr. Ron, could it be that... you were sent by my elder brother to persuade me to surrender?"

"Of course I'm not. If I were, then from the moment I entered this room, it would only take three minutes for everyone here to be dead."

I said it in a matter-of-fact tone.

The people around me glared at me, but looking at Bei Sheng who was killed instantly by me just now, they were unable to speak.

This guy should be the strongest among everyone present.

But I still killed him instantly.

Such a gap in strength has made many people sober up a little.

I looked at Ariel in front of me and said in a deep voice:

"Ariel, your plan is doomed to fail. You've already lost. No matter how hard you struggle, it will be futile. Take my advice, give up fighting for the throne, and leave here."

Ariel shook her head.

She whispered:

"I understand what Mr. Ron means. However, I have already carried the hopes of too many people on my shoulders. At this point, whether I can become king is no longer a matter for me alone. I must go all the way, even if it means my life is at stake. Otherwise, how can I face those who have placed their hopes on me and died for me?"

"It seems you haven't given up yet."

"Yes."

Ariel said with a smile.

"Three days from now, my elder brother will pass through this neighborhood as he leaves the city. I've already spread rumors that I've left the capital. If I can arrange things well in advance and kill my elder brother in one fell swoop, I can turn the tide."

"Ariel-sama!"

Luke was shocked when he heard this.

"Why did you tell him your plan..."

"Because I also believe in Mr. Ron. I believe he is not an enemy."

Ariel looked at me and said with a smile.

"Mr. Ron, as I said just now, although my plan is full of challenges, everyone gathered around me because they believe that I can win. Are you willing to lend a hand? With your participation, the probability of success of the plan will be higher."

As she spoke, she stretched out her slender white hand to me.

My face turned completely cold.

I can't help but think of Pergius's comment when he first saw Ariel:

A foolish woman who lost the dirty battle for the throne of the Asura Kingdom but still shamelessly wanted to provoke a quagmire war and drag everyone into it.

I once thought that Pergius was exaggerating.

Now it seems that what he said was absolutely right.

Pergius was truly a bloodthirsty creature.

Even though she's already defeated, she clings to the last glimmer of hope, struggling to survive, even if it means dragging everyone around her into a bottomless quagmire. For her own dream, she's willing to sacrifice as much as she can.

This is Ariel.

Beneath the perfect appearance of a woman lies a shameless and dirty heart that will do anything to win.

Thinking of this, I lost even more patience with Ariel.

"I'll be frank."

I pointed at Ariel and everyone present.

"With this ragtag bunch, your chances of success are... zero. This isn't a life-or-death battle, but a battle where you're certain to die. There's no chance of winning, and it's practically the same as committing suicide."

"The reason is that the First Prince has already recruited the Water God and the Northern Emperor as his subordinates. No matter what assassination plan you have, it will be useless."

This statement came out.

Everyone, including Ariel, was stunned.

Water god.

Leta Leah.

This name, passed down from generation to generation, is like a mountain weighing on everyone's heart.

If the other party is under the close protection of the Water God, assassination becomes an impossible thing to achieve. After all, no one in this world can kill someone in front of the Water God.

I looked at Ariel who was lost in thought and added:

"To be honest, whether you live or die has nothing to do with me. I have no interest in getting involved in your dirty dream. I came here today for only one purpose, and that is to take Sylphy away."

"I?"

Sylphy was stunned.

Luke and Ariel's eyes were also focused on her.

I looked at Sylphy and softened my tone.

"Sylphy, Rudeus is very worried about you. He has been tracking you since you left, and he is still looking for you everywhere."

"Really? But Rudy has already..."

"I won't lie to you about this. And no matter how disappointed you are with Rudeus, you are already a mother. Have you ever thought about what would happen to your children if you died in this war?"

"I……"

Sylphy bit her lower lip tightly with her teeth.

There was no doubt that her heart was shaken.

Reason told her.

Whether for Rudius or the hungry child, she should not continue to get involved in this matter.

Sylphy subconsciously looked at Ariel, as if she wanted to say something.

The latter lowered his eyes and sighed silently.

It was as if he already knew what Sylphy was going to say.

Everyone around looked at each other, and no one spoke again.

"It's time for this farce to end."

I turned to look at Ariel.

"Now I'll give you two choices."

"First, abandon your foolish assassination plan and leave this city. It doesn't matter where you go. In short, stop dreaming of starting a war that will be detrimental to everyone. Just live the rest of your life in peace."

"Second, you can continue with your plan, but I want to take Sylphy away."

"She is Rudeus' wife. Anyone can sacrifice for your dream, Ariel, except Sylphy."

"Anyone who stops me will die."