Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

For Sylphy at this time, this should be quite shocking.

"No, you are not Rudeus..."

"I'm not Rudeus, but I'm an acquaintance of his."

After hearing what I said, Sylphy's face showed surprise.

It seems that she believed it.

Then let’s continue with the story.

"I'm a friend Rudeus met while he was a tutor in Roa. Just call me Ron. He mentioned you to me more than once and was quite concerned about you..."

"Really? Where is he now?"

Before I could finish, Sylphy rushed up to me excitedly and grabbed my shoulders.

…It hurts so much.

Should we say that people in this world have higher average physical fitness?

Although he looks thin and weak, he is probably stronger than me.

Or was it simply because he was too excited and didn't control his strength well?

"Ah, sorry..."

It seemed that he realized that his actions were too abrupt.

Sylphy quickly let go of her hand and stood aside timidly.

Only those bright red eyes were staring at me, waiting for me to give the answer she wanted.

But it's a pity.

I had no intention of telling her the truth.

"I don't know where he is now."

"how come……"

"Affected by the Great Transfer, he might have been transported to some corner of the world. But don't worry, with his strength, he can still cross it even if he is transported to the Demon Continent."

"..."

"Anyway, now that I've confirmed that you're safe, I'm relieved. After all, Rudeus cares about you very much. If anything happened to you, I think he would be very upset."

"Mr. Ron...where are you going next?"

Sylphy suddenly asked.

gentlemen?

Why are you suddenly calling me that...

No, if you think about it carefully, Sylphy is only ten years old now, so there is nothing wrong with calling me that.

"Next, I will continue searching for my friends who were lost in the Great Transfer. If I run into Rudeus, I will let you know that they are safe."

"...Can you take me with you?"

"No, I don't have the energy to take care of another person."

"That's right..."

Sylphy's face was filled with disappointment.

Perhaps I answered too decisively, causing Sylphy to misunderstand that I disliked her.

Actually not.

I just don't want to interfere too much in their relationship.

As someone who has read the original novel, I know very well that Rudius will have a happy ending in the end. Compared with a protagonist like Rudius, I am ultimately just a person outside the story.

and……

I also hope that Rudius and his wives can find happiness.

That feeling of mutual support.

It's not my turn as an outsider to interfere.

So apart from obtaining the necessary information, I don't want to do anything extra. I just let them take their own path and continue on their own.

……

……

After leaving the Adventurer's Guild.

I went to a nearby tavern to get some information on the events surrounding the Great Transfer.

Because only about a month has passed, not even a decent search team has been established. The Fitoya territory is now in a state of disarray. It can be said that the entire Asura Kingdom has suffered because of this.

But this situation will soon end.

all in all.

The intelligence gathered can only confirm the current situation.

As for the reason why I traveled to this world, I gained nothing.

I'm not that disappointed.

After all, from the very beginning, I thought this was a question that would require long-term efforts to get the answer.

After collecting intelligence.

I returned to the hotel to reunite with Qixing.

"Transfer magic!"

Qixing's eyes were blazing, as if they were about to burn.

"According to my research, transfer magic is considered taboo in the eyes of ordinary people in this world! Don't you think this is too coincidental?"

"what……"

"Not only that, it's said that one of the three heroes, the Armored Dragon King Perkius, is an expert in the field of transfer magic!"

"Dragon King! Sounds like he's one of the Dragon God's men, doesn't he? And the first person to appear before us was the Dragon God. Don't you think this is too much of a coincidence?"

Qixing slammed the table and yelled.

Looks pretty excited.

"..."

Having said that, it does sound like there are a lot of doubts.

But as far as I know...

It cannot be said that there is no connection.

It can only be said that they are not related at all.

But I can't explain the reason to Qixing. Besides, looking at Qixing's expression, he won't listen even if I tell him.

It's almost time.

It's time to go outside the city and meet up with Mr. Orsted.

"Wait a minute! Ron!"

Qixing held my hand, her face filled with tension and fear that was difficult to dissipate.

"After knowing all this, do you still intend to fully trust that Orsted? If... he has actually been hiding the truth from us, is it really okay?"

"If you want to know, how about asking him directly?"

"How is that possible? Maybe the moment I asked the question..."

It seems to be associated with a possibility.

Qixing shuddered subconsciously and his face turned ashen.

So cute.

"Then I'll go."

"what?"

"I'll go meet up with Orsted and ask him if he knows about this. If there's no problem, I'll contact you through the magic add-on."

I suggested this as a matter of course.

After all, I know the truth.

At the same time, I am also a senior of Qixing.

There's no problem with me doing this.

"..."

However, Qixing fell silent.

I don’t know why, but the atmosphere suddenly became solemn. Did I say something strange?

After a while.

Qixing slowly raised her head.

She bit her lip and said to me in a trembling voice:

"don't want……"

"do not leave Me……"

Travel: 9. Mimicry of Fighting Spirit

"do not leave Me……"

"……Feel sorry."

Hearing Qixing's almost pleading voice, I realized a problem that I had almost ignored - for Qixing, I am an indispensable force that has enabled her to persist in this strange world until now.

It's not just me taking care of her.

It is also a spiritual support.

Even if we were just two strangers, since we came to this world at the same time, we can only choose to support each other and move forward.

For her.

I was like her link to that world.

You are not alone.

We have the same experience.

We can move forward together.

As long as I am by your side, it feels like you have not lost touch with that world.

So far, Qixing has shown resilience and perseverance that even I admire.

even so.

She is still just a young girl who has not experienced much of the world and is full of fear of this inexplicable world.

If I'm gone, and she has to go on on her own...

It should be difficult.

I hesitated and placed my hand on top of Qixing's head.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said such irresponsible things. Anyway, let's support each other and move forward."

"Ah."