Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

Or maybe it was planned for a long time...

However, what matters is the path you take after making a mistake.

Should we make the best of a bad mistake, or continue to make the same mistake, or should we use ourselves as a mirror and not repeat the same mistake?

That is a turning point in everyone's life.

We walked along the streets of Shalia all the way to the mansion on the outskirts of Shalia. When we were halfway there, Rudius quickened his pace in panic, and finally rushed over by almost running and jumping.

But nothing bad happened.

Sylphy hadn't given birth yet and everything was fine. Norn and Aisha hadn't changed much since they left, except that they had grown a little taller.

"Then I will return Rudeus to you intact."

"Yes, thank you very much for your help along the way."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Rudeus."

Before leaving, I patted Rudeus on the shoulder.

For Rudeus, the real test has just begun, but that is not something I can help with.

What's more, I believe Rudius can handle family relationships on his own.

anyway……

"And one more thing."

I lowered my voice and leaned closer to Rudeus's ear.

"Don't tell Nanahoshi about what happened on the Beccarit continent, especially about what happened to me in the labyrinth."

"you……"

"please."

Nanahiroshi Shizuka is a thoughtful person.

However, she is a thoughtful girl who always likes to keep things to herself and not tell others.

Therefore, there is often accumulated pressure that has nowhere to vent.

Finally, you will be crushed.

I don't want Qixing to worry too much about me.

"I'll pay attention."

Rudeus didn't say much, just nodded to me.

I think he understood what I meant.

……

……

After saying goodbye to Rudeus, I headed to the building where the Seven Stars were located.

From the time I left to the time I returned, more than half a year had passed.

I wonder if Qixing misses me?

To be honest, I'm a little worried.

After all, during the time I was there, Qixing had gradually shown signs of becoming a stay-at-home girl.

I am basically responsible for cleaning the room.

Maybe during my absence she's completely degenerated into a mollusk, and once the door is opened, a mountain of garbage will burst out...

With this thought.

I pushed open the door of the laboratory.

"..."

The laboratory was quiet and there was no sound.

On the floor and workbench lay bundles of completed scrolls, along with paints and pens for drawing magic circles. Scattered around were numerous magic crystals and magic stones, as well as some clothing.

The only thing missing is the Seven Stars.

I picked up a sock from the ground.

Judging from the feel, it should have been worn recently.

Did Qixing go out?

Just as I was thinking this.

"what……"

There was a faint sound in my ears.

Since my body completed its transformation in the maze, my five senses have been enhanced to varying degrees. Although the sound was very faint, I could clearly feel it coming from Qixing's bedroom next door.

I held my breath and listened carefully.

“Ah, um…”

"Um……"

The voice seemed a little dull.

how to say?

It seems to be deliberately suppressed deep in the throat, but leaks out involuntarily, sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low, just like a boat sailing in a secluded stream, winding and rugged, long and long.

But no doubt.

That was the voice of Qixing.

The last time I heard a similar sound was from Sarah. Although there are some differences, I think the nature should be the same.

Ok……

So, that's what happened, right?

what?

Could it be that Qixing has secretly started dating some guy while I was away?

Even brought the guy into the room.

what……

how to say.

Although I have no right to say anything from my standpoint, my mood is inexplicably complicated.

It feels like cabbage that has been grown for many years is suddenly overturned by a wild boar.

For some reason, I had the urge to just push the door open.

No, calm down.

After all, Qixing is also a girl in adolescence. It is normal for her to meet an outstanding man and be captured by his heart when she is lonely.

Although I think it's a bit outrageous.

But that's a possibility, isn't it?

all in all.

I suppressed the throbbing in my heart and tiptoed out of the laboratory.

Close the door of the laboratory.

I took a deep breath, and then...

Start doing push-ups.

……

……

It took half an hour.

I did about 2,000 push-ups.

Finally, I reluctantly gave up the idea of ​​continuing to do push-ups.

He had originally intended to emulate the legendary investigator Kotaro Amon and use this method to calm himself down, but he ended up doing it for half an hour without even breathing heavily, as if he had no concept of physical limit at all.

But half an hour has passed, it should be almost over, right?

If it's not over yet, I'll be rude.

Think so.

I came to the door of Qixing's room again.

The sound in the room had completely stopped.

The image of Nanahoshi and a man resting in bed came to my mind.

…No, no, I feel like my brain is going to explode if I keep thinking about it.

Anyway, I knocked on the door.

A series of footsteps soon sounded in the room, and then the door opened from the inside.

A girl with long black hair came into view.

She was wearing simple pajamas, and her hair was a little messy, as if she hadn't washed it in a few days. However, her complexion seemed to be quite good...

Especially the remaining blush on the cheeks is the finishing touch.

"Ah, I'm back."

As I spoke, I poked my head out.

Looking over Qixing's head into the room.

"..."

There's no one here.

Although the bed looked a bit messy, there was no other figure besides Nanahoshi. Could they be hiding under the bed or in the closet?

No, there should have only been the sound of Qixing's footsteps.

However, we can't rule out the possibility that the other party is a martial arts master skilled in Qinggong. In any case, to be on the safe side, we should go in and search...

"I say, what are you looking into my room for?"

Qixing's face darkened.

He reached out and forcibly turned my head back.

"Nothing... Are you alone?"

"Or else?"

"Hasn't anyone come to visit or see me lately?"

"Do you think this is an exhibition hall? By the way, your question is very strange. When did you come back?"

Qixing stared at me with a strange look.

"Just got back, just got back..."

I smiled dryly and looked away.

I have a feeling I'll get a hard elbow if I press the issue any further, so I'll just muddle through for now.

Just as I was thinking this.

Qixing suddenly took a step forward.

She opened her arms and hugged me, burying her head in my chest with such force that I could clearly feel the outline and curve of her soft body even through her pajamas.

There was a strange fragrance on the girl's body, and I felt like I had smelled it somewhere before.