Re:Zero -Starting Life in Zero

"Can...can you really help me escape 'Mother's' retribution? If you really can, I'm willing to work for you. Even some...disgusting requests, I...can accept."

The little girl struggled to lift her head, her expression showing the will to survive of a drowning person, but she still seemed a little uncomfortable when she said the last few words.

That "mother" had repeatedly turned her into hundreds of frogs as punishment.

This dual torment of body and mind caused Mary's fear of "mother" to penetrate deep into her subconscious.

Even just hearing the name "mother" or imagining the scene of punishment would instantly make her tense up, her eyes tremble, and she might even lose control and explode.

What she feared was not just death, but also the humiliation and eternal torment of being stripped of her self and reduced to a lower form of being.

Elsa couldn't protect her. This mysterious man in front of her seemed like a prophet who knew everything, and perhaps he could really give her a chance to live.

After all, she was already at her wit's end.

"A disgusting request? You're dreaming."

Green glanced down at Meryl, then stood on tiptoe, lifted her chin, and said disdainfully:

"Tsk tsk, if you don't have a mirror at home, you must have a pee, right? There's a puddle of water right by the door, so go and take a good look at yourself. Flat-chested and with a flat back, you actually think you can use your ugly face to trick this great general."

"You bastard! You're being so nice to Petra, maybe it's just to satisfy your evil desires!"

Mary was furious, and even her fear of her "mother" was somewhat dispelled by her anger.

Green shook his head speechlessly. These little sprouts should all be sent away to learn some moral character.

I don't know what I'm thinking all day long.

Lolita, I only want the legal ones.

Glancing at Meryl's dirty hands, Green pulled his chair back in disgust.

These kids in the world really have no manners. They were covered in cream earlier, and now, after rolling around on the ground a few times, they're covered in a layer of dust.

"What's it to you? Anyway, you have no place in evil thoughts, and I'll use your dirty hands for other purposes."

Mary misunderstood, and a bitter look appeared in her eyes.

If you're not interested in her body, all you're left with are her assassin skills.

Anyway, she's treated like a tool wherever she goes. As long as she can survive, doing dirty work is no big deal.

Mary shifted and sat up, asking, "Tell me, who do you want to kill?"

Green chuckled, took a bulging money bag from his waist, and then tossed it down at Meryl's feet with a "thud".

"Tsk tsk, not only is your body thin, but your little brain also seems a bit off."

"Pick up the bag. My first task for you is to use these gold coins to eat, drink, and have fun in the capital."

"Whether you buy a cake, a dress, or use it as marbles to break windows, it's all fine. Then, just stay in the capital and patiently wait for my next order."

There were two hundred gold coins in the bag. She was just a little girl; she probably couldn't possibly spend them all.

Mary was stunned for a moment, then tilted her head in confusion and asked, "What kind of mission is this?"

After using her clever little brain, she came to a terrible conclusion, which immediately made her a little furious.

"You, you, you wouldn't be planning to fatten me up and then give me to some perverted nobleman to please him, would you!"

"hiss--"

Green gasped, speechless with shock at Meryl's words.

After a while, he suddenly bent down and started looking for something on the ground.

Two breaths later, Greene found a thin stick in the haystack, just as expected.

"I'll teach you to behave badly!"

Snapped!

Green struck Mary on the bottom with a stick.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"I'll make you plump and fair-skinned!"

Snapped.

Another blow with the wooden stick sent Mary rolling all over the ground.

"Stop hitting me! Stop hitting me! I'll go buy a cake and a dress right away!"

Mary darted behind Elsa to barely escape Green's lecture.

Continuing the pursuit at this point would be too difficult due to the distance.

"Problem children are just trouble."

Green threw the stick away and turned his gaze to Elsa.

"Elsa, why don't you think about it? Paid leave opportunities are rare."

"As long as you accept my employment, I will cover all your food, clothing, accommodation and transportation for this month. Even if you go to the brothel to pick up male models, you can put it on my tab."

Elsa maintained her languid smile, like a jackal lurking in the shadows.

Her fingertips casually stroked the hilt of the curved sword at her waist, a flash of cold light disappearing in the smile at the corner of her eyes.

"You have our lives in your hands, yet you still put on a friendly face. You really have a twisted sense of humor, Mr. Green."

Green still wore that carefree expression, his kind smile curving his eyes, looking harmless.

"Haha, that's not true at all."

Given the gut hunter's twisted personality, forcing him with force will only yield a corpse.

Elsa glanced down at Mary beside her, who was clutching the hem of her clothes and looking pale. Her casual smile faded slightly, and a hint of seriousness flashed in her eyes.

The man before her was far more dangerous than any employer or prey she had ever encountered.

Given Mary's current physical condition, she has no chance of escaping whatsoever.

If she were alone, she would be happy to have a good fight with such a powerful opponent.

Elsa was willing to risk her life to have her stomach ripped out of her abdomen to deal with the hidden danger.

But not Mary; her life had already become someone else's toy.

Elsa subtly tightened her fingertips, the grooves of the knife hilt digging into her palm.

Can we kill Green before his bizarre abilities activate?

No, I can't do it.

Wow, that really is a doomsday situation.

Green took in the determination and weighing of her thoughts. It seemed he needed to find a bargaining chip that would hit her weak spot to win Sister Sausage over.

His tone remained casual as he offered words of comfort with outstretched hands:

"If the price I offer doesn't meet your expectations, feel free to ask for anything else you want."

Of course, it's best not to bring a cartload of Saint Gold Coins, as he can't produce that kind of stuff.

Upon hearing this, Elsa let out a soft, alluring laugh tinged with a hint of bloodlust. Her red lips curved slightly, and the last syllable of her voice trailed off in a languid and seductive manner.

"Oh my~ Are you serious, Grin-kun? Actually, ever since the first day I met you, I've been thinking about that thing."

"If you can actually bring it to me, maybe I'll seriously consider your suggestion~"

Green frowned slightly, his smile froze for a second, and he looked at her speechlessly.

"They're not planning to cut my intestines, are they...?"

"Eh—"

Upon hearing this, Elsa tilted her head innocently, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, but her eyes brimming with undisguised fervor and interest.

"Is my intention that obvious? If we could reach a point where we could touch each other's guts, I'd be willing to wield a knife for you."

"Are you a complete pervert? Why are you always thinking about killing me?"

Green rolled his eyes in annoyance, then abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat seductive.

"How about we change our target? Are you interested in beluga whales? I can take you to cut out their intestines."

He raised his hand, making an exaggerated arc, and described it with great enthusiasm:

"That guy is probably the biggest magical beast in Lugnica. His intestines are so thick that a dragon chariot could pass through them. He's definitely the most powerful and unique creature you've ever seen in your life."

"You can cut it however you want then, even if you have to sew it into a robe, there will be more than enough."