Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

"It's Sylphy, right?"

"Eh? Wait, how do you know... No, where did you hear the name Sylphy? I don't think I've ever mentioned it to you before, right?"

Rudeus looked at me with a look of astonishment, his face full of question marks.

I couldn't help but laugh.

"At this point, let's not dwell on these trivial details."

"No, no, you must be hiding something from me!"

"You'll know when you're officially married—Speaking of which, I'm going back to Qixing now. Do you want to come with me?"

"Oh... well, it just so happens that I have an appointment to assist with the experiment today."

Seeing Rudius still confused, it really makes people want to laugh.

How would Rudeus feel when he learned the truth at the wedding...

It's really exciting.

Labyrinth Chapter: 77, For Her

After finishing the magic practice,

Rudeus and I went to Qixing's laboratory together.

As soon as he entered the door, Qixing hurriedly called Rudius over, and then took out a large number of magic circles that had been prepared long ago from the drawer, urging Rudius to start the experiment quickly.

Rudeus smiled wryly and nodded as he stepped forward.

Maybe this is what is called "those who are capable should do more work."

However, today's magic circle is obviously different from the usual scrolls. It is a magic circle made up of seven or eight large papers with magic circles on both sides stacked up.

At first glance, it looks like a slate.

That's right.

This can no longer be simply called a magic scroll.

This is a magic tool...

In other words, it is a more advanced magical device.

"You made this all by yourself?"

Looking at the heavy magical device, I couldn't help but be amazed.

This special structure of the magic circle would probably require more time and effort than a normal magic circle. However, even so, Qixing completed it on his own.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look at Qixing's face.

Too bad she's wearing a mask now.

I'm curious if there are any dark circles or something like that...

"Don't worry about that for now, just start the experiment!"

Nanaho stared at the magic device with burning eyes and leaned forward.

There is no doubt that she has poured a lot of effort into this magical device, and it also symbolizes a new path to be opened up.

If you still fail...

I think Nanahoshi will need the help of Zanoba and Cliff.

After all, in the original work, Qixing was able to complete the magic device with the help of the two of them, but now, because of my inner self, Qixing found a way to solve the defects of the magic circle on his own.

Will it be successful?

As I was thinking this, Rudeus had already placed his hand on the magic circle.

With the infusion of magic power, the magic circle began to emit a somewhat dazzling light, illuminating the entire room as bright as day.

In this light.

Something slowly took shape.

By the time the light completely faded, the objects from the other world had been summoned to this world.

It was an ordinary-looking plastic bottle.

Plastic bottles, without labels or caps, are found everywhere on Earth.

Plastic is a material that does not exist in this world, so there is no doubt... this bottle comes from another world, the world where Qixing is, Earth.

Qixing clenched his fists instantly.

"Did you make it?"

Rudeus asked.

I turned my head to look at Qixing. Whether it was successful or not would depend on Qixing to confirm. After all, summoning a plastic bottle might not be Qixing's original intention.

However, the moment I noticed the seven stars.

Qixing's body, which was leaning forward, suddenly fell forward as if it had lost its support.

"what?"

Rudeus was stunned for a moment.

Before he could react, I stretched out my arms as quickly as possible and embraced Qixing's fallen body.

Only then did I realize how light her body was.

Thin, slender and soft.

It's just like a willow leaf.

Once the wind blows, I don’t know where I will fly to.

"Seven stars?"

I took her in my arms and tried to wake her up.

However, Qixing did not react at all.

So I took off her mask.

Under the mask is a face with dark circles under the eyes, but still smiling.

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"How is she? Does she need me to use healing magic?"

Rudeus asked.

I shook my head.

"She was just too tired. When she suddenly heard the news of the success of the experiment, she fainted."

"I see... That's true. It must have been very difficult for her to create such a complicated magic circle all by herself."

Rudeus sighed.

The excitement he had felt about marrying Sylphy had calmed down a bit.

No matter what, the Seven Stars need to rest now.

I held Qixing's back with one hand, letting her head rest on my chest, and with the other hand I held her calves. I carried her into the bedroom and let her lie down on my bed.

Then, I carefully covered Qixing with the quilt and left the bedroom.

After doing all this.

I wiped the sweat off my forehead and turned to look at Rudeus.

"That's all for today. Sorry, I have to take care of Nanahoshi from now on."

"Look at what you said, do we brothers still need to be so polite to each other?"

Rudeus patted my back.

I couldn't help but smile knowingly.

Suddenly, Rudeus thought of something.

He glanced at my closed bedroom and said in a low voice:

"By the way, what exactly is your relationship with Qixing?"

"..."

I didn't answer, but pulled Rudeus out of the laboratory.

I started thinking about this problem only after I got outside the laboratory and confirmed that the sound could not be heard inside.

What is the relationship between me and Qixing?

Honestly, I think we should be more than friends.

But they are definitely not a couple.

I don't have the kind of feelings between lovers for Qixing, and I guess Qixing is the same.

As for my companions...

I remembered what Qixing once said about the definition of companions.

People who support each other and walk together to the end are companions.

Otherwise, you are just a helper.

So, we are neither friends, nor companions, nor lovers.

So what is it?

No, it’s not that complicated.

I just……

I just don't want to leave Qixing alone.

After thinking for a while, I reluctantly gave an answer.

"Until Qixing returns to that world, I will stay with her."

"What about you? Aren't you going to go back with her?"

"I...I don't know."

I shook my head blankly.

I have never been able to come up with a definite answer to this question.

That was the case five years ago.

This is still the case.

"Perhaps I still have unfinished missions in this world, so I'm not sure if I can go back. Anyway, I'll just take it one step at a time."

I said hesitantly.

Rudeus sighed upon hearing this.

"Although saying this may seem a bit complacent, Ron, you'd better think this through as soon as possible. After all, to Qixing, you are the most important person in the world, bar none."

"I'll think about it... Also, don't tell Nanahoshi these things."

"Don't worry, I understand."

Rudeus patted my shoulder one last time and left without looking back.

He has to prepare for the wedding in the next period of time, so he will probably be very busy.

I returned to the room and pulled up a chair to sit beside the bed.

Looking at Nanahoshi sleeping with a smile on her face, my mood, which was a mess just now, somehow became calm.