Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

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Rudeus said as he placed the letter he received in front of me.

"Just a few days ago, I received a letter from my father. The rescue operation for my mother wasn't going smoothly. It was even fraught with difficulties. In other words... they needed my help."

"What about Sylphy? What did she say?"

I inquired.

Rudeus's face showed pain.

"Sylphy is pregnant. Logically, I shouldn't leave now, but... as a son, how can I not go? But no matter how I calculate the distance, it will take at least a year to go back and forth, which is not in time for Sylphy's due date..."

"But she supports your decision, right?"

"Actually, at a time like this, I'd rather she be a little more selfish..."

"Calm down, Rudeus."

As I spoke, I placed the drawings I had prepared long ago in front of Rudeus.

Looking at the drawing, Rudius was stunned for a moment.

"Ron, what is this?"

"This is the ancient dragon ruins that connects Shalia and Beccarit. If you use the teleportation magic circle in these ruins, the round trip will only take three months."

"Eh? Wait... that means..."

"That's right. As long as nothing unexpected happens, everything will be in time."

After I finished speaking in a calm tone.

Rudius looked at the drawing, but suddenly choked up and his eyes became moist.

"Rudeus...?"

Before I could react, Rudeus suddenly hugged me, so tightly that it seemed as if he wanted to merge with me. Did this guy forget that he has been working out?

"Thank you, brother."

"You're welcome. Besides, I also want to return to Qixing as soon as possible."

I smiled and patted Rudeus's shoulder.

It took Rudeus a while to calm down.

He solemnly put the drawings into his arms and assured me that he would return safely.

"By the way, you just said you wanted to go back to Qixing as soon as possible? What did you mean?"

"That's what it means literally."

"what?"

I smiled and patted Rudeus' shoulder.

Under his stunned and surprised gaze, he smiled and said:

"It's so touching to think that after so many years, we have the opportunity to travel together again."

"You mean, you're also going to..."

Rudeus was very surprised by my decision.

"But this matter clearly has nothing to do with you."

"How can it be unrelated? We are brothers."

Since we are brothers, how can we just stand by and watch?

I didn't say the rest.

Rudeus didn't say anything else.

Just remained silent and held my hand tightly.

It took a long time to let go.

Labyrinth Chapter: 80, Amulet

With the help of the ancient dragon relics, more than a year can be saved.

The round trip only takes three months.

This means that as long as everything goes well, Rudeus will be able to catch up with Sylphy's due date.

Rudius hurried away with the good news.

At first, when I thought I couldn’t make it to the due date, I subconsciously procrastinated, but now that I realize I might be able to make it, I have to speed up.

The departure is scheduled for two days later.

Of course, I want to go too.

Actually, I had to go.

Although Rudeus thought it would be fine even if I didn't go, a few years ago, when I passed through the labyrinth city of Lapon, I bought the armor-piercing magic sword Ron that I am using now from the market there.

There is nothing wrong with this behavior itself.

However, without this sword, even if Rudeus and the others could successfully reach the final room of the transfer maze, they would have no means to deal with the final boss, the Magic Stone Hydra.

If the swordsman is at the Sword King level, he can fight even without the magic sword.

But Rudeus' father, Paul, was only a senior swordsman.

Without this sword, the entire team will be unable to cause effective damage to the Magic Stone Hydra.

Naturally, Rudius would not be able to rescue his mother.

No.

Let’s take a step back.

Even if I hadn't bought the magic sword in the labyrinth city back then, I would still choose to follow Rudeus.

Not only because Rudeus is my brother.

Knowing that someone is in trouble, knowing that something unfortunate might happen, yet still choosing to stand by and watch...

I can't do that kind of thing.

But if we want to go to Beccarit Continent...

This means that I have to be separated from Qixing temporarily again.

……

With this feeling.

I pushed open the door of the laboratory.

The laboratory was silent, with only the girl's subtle breathing, even and rhythmic.

I walked over to the workbench and took a look.

I found Qixing sleeping soundly on the table.

Under his arm was a half-drawn transfer magic circle.

It seems that he closed his eyes to rest and accidentally fell asleep.

I shook her gently.

"Seven stars?"

"Well……?"

Qixing opened his eyes drowsily, looked at me and closed them again.

What's wrong with this guy?

"Don't sleep here. It's easy to catch a cold."

"Well, I don't want to move..."

"There's really nothing I can do about you."

I sighed.

Then he picked up Qixing by the waist in a quick and decisive manner.

Qixing shook her legs symbolically, then gave up struggling and let me push open the bedroom door and throw her on the bed.

"Your body is the capital of revolution. Don't ruin it. Have you been exercising lately?"

I said as I covered Qixing with the quilt.

"..."

Qixing said nothing.

She shrank her neck, wrapped her entire head with the quilt, and hid in the quilt like a hamster.

I haven't exercised recently.

I was just about to give her a good word when Qixing suddenly shook her legs, motioning for me to help her take off her shoes.

This guy……

I sighed helplessly.

He grabbed Qixing's dangling calf and skillfully helped her take off her boots in an instant.

After taking off the boots, her delicate feet wrapped in black mid-tube socks were exposed. I immediately became playful and started tickling the soles of Qixing's feet through the socks.

"Giggle..."

A silver bell-like laughter came from under the quilt.

Before I could satisfy my desire, Qixing had already retracted her legs into the quilt in a flash, leaving me no chance to continue playing with her.

I couldn't help but feel a pity.

Speaking of which, Qixing's laboratory has indeed become a lot tidier since I came here. However, in contrast, Qixing has been living an increasingly decadent life recently.

Apart from magic research, he basically does nothing.

I'm almost becoming a super homebody.

Huh?

Is it my fault?

He subconsciously took care of Qixing, but accidentally took too much care of her, and ended up turning the child into a useless person?

No, this is an illusion.

No matter what, Qixing is a smart child. Even without me, she should be able to take care of herself.

"..."

probably.

Thinking about the purpose of my visit to Qixing, my mood became much heavier.

But I have made up my mind about this matter.

not to mention.