Re:Zero - Starting from Zero (Natsuki Subaru)

……

Frandelica looked at Garfield's extremely dissatisfied expression in the sky.

Frandelica felt a little bitter.

"Garfield...I'm sorry..."

Previously, she had been somewhat neglecting Garfield's feelings.

Although Garfield possesses formidable strength and an independent, confident personality...

But in the end, he's still just a child.

No matter how strong you are, all a child wants most is companionship.

I've been neglecting Garfield a bit too much...

Frandelica felt somewhat guilty.

She was also aware of this and wouldn't defend herself for what she had done back then.

Because whatever the reason, it's a fact that Garfield felt betrayed and uneasy at the time.

"Sister Frederica?"

Petra looked up at the somewhat sad-looking Frederica.

"It's alright, Sister Frederica!"

"At that time, there was only a misunderstanding between you!"

"Sister Frederica has absolutely no reason to blame herself!"

"Because Sister Frederica is the best!"

Petra smiled and looked at Frederica.

Frandelica paused for a moment, then smiled helplessly.

I really don't know what to do with this child.

……

Tower of the Sages.

Garfield leaned against the wall with his arms crossed.

Not a word.

Frandelica...

Natsuki Subaru wanted to offer some words of comfort, but Otto stopped him.

"It's alright, Mr. Natsuki, such a small matter wouldn't bother Garfield..."

"Besides, that's all in the past. Let's trust him."

Otto said this.

Natsuki Subaru could only nod.

At least Garfield seems to be in pretty good shape.

There's really no need to worry too much.

……

……

The sky curtain.

"Aga."

"whispering sound!"

Garfield snorted and turned away.

"That's all. I'm sorry to have wasted so much of your time, but there's no meaningful information." Ryuzu said to Subaru Natsuki.

"It's okay, it's much better than having only options that you can't use."

Subaru Natsuki shook his head.

Although I do feel somewhat unwilling.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

Just like this world, just like how fate forced Subaru Natsuki to make Emilia pass the Sanctuary's trial and liberate the Sanctuary.

Unfortunately, Subaru Natsuki has the ability to replace Emilia, but he cannot do so.

Subaru Natsuki felt completely overwhelmed.

What should we do if things continue like this?

The crisis at the mansion.

Emilia's mental state in the Sanctuary...

However, Emilia shouldn't worry too much. The first thing to consider is how to ensure everyone escapes the mansion safely.

Thinking about this, Subaru Natsuki felt even more troubled.

Beatrice didn't seem like she would leave at all; but if she stayed, Elsa would eventually find her once she opened all the doors in the mansion.

Is nothing going to work?

……

"So, it seems we still have to face the challenges."

"Garfield, Ryuzu, I have a proposal."

Natsuki Subaru stretched with a serious expression.

"A proposal?" Ryuzu asked, puzzled.

"I'll explain it to Roswaal and Emilia later."

"This matter is very important, and I hope you can keep it a secret."

Subaru Natsuki said.

Natsuki Subaru pondered this over and over.

She felt that only if she temporarily took Emilia's place and passed the trial would things turn around.

"Okay, we'll keep it a secret. Just tell us," Ryuzu said.

"I will take the trial in Emilia's place," Natsuki Subaru said, shocking the two people beside him.

Ryuzu's eyes widened.

Garfield exclaimed incredulously, "Huh?!"

"Didn't I escape unscathed when I went into the grave to save Emilia?"

"This means I am qualified to participate in the trial, and I even passed one of them."

"You passed???" Garfield exclaimed.

"Don't you think this is going to be troublesome, Ryuzu?" Natsuki Subaru looked at Ryuzu.

"You've hit the nail on the head exactly," Ryuzu nodded.

"But I understand what As is thinking."

"As, I also have something very important to tell you."

Ryuzu suddenly said.

"I need to ask you to behave yourself."

Before Natsuki Subaru could even think about what that sentence meant...

Garfield grabbed Subaru Natsuki by the neck and lifted him up, instantly feeling a sense of suffocation.

This is no less suffocating than a return from death.

"You must have some questions, right?"

"But I won't expect your forgiveness," Ryuzu said calmly.

Ryuzu looked at Natsuki Subaru, who was struggling, with complete indifference.

"I will keep this a secret, in the name of Ryuzu Sima."

Subaru Natsuki woke up again.

I found myself in what seemed to be an incredibly damp and dark place.

Not only that, his eyes were blindfolded and his mouth was tied with a rope, making it impossible for him to speak.

Their hands and feet were naturally tied up as well.

He couldn't move at all.

Subaru Natsuki could only struggle desperately.

"You're awake?"

"I'll open it for you right away. Let me make this clear: asking for help won't help."

A voice came from behind.

The moment the rope was removed from his mouth, Natsuki Subaru screamed, "Help me!!!!"

"It's pointless to say anything; nobody in the Sanctuary knows about this place!"

The voice became somewhat angry.

Garfield quickly untied all of Natsuki Subaru's restraints except for his hands and feet.

Subaru Natsuki could also see Garfield's hand, which was showing its claws, in front of him.

"What need is there for someone who wants to die to be saved?!"

Garfield roared.

"I don't understand what you're saying!" Natsuki Subaru said.

"Because you people are all notoriously mentally unstable," Garfield said.

"Wait, I really have something urgent to attend to!" Natsuki Subaru was extremely uneasy and anxious.

How long have I been asleep? Where am I right now?

There's no time to waste on him.

He clearly remembered that last time he had rushed back to the mansion as quickly as possible.

Even so, they soon encountered Elsa, the Bowel Hunter.

If we can't get back to the manor in time this time, then...Frandelica and the others will be in danger!!

"Stop pretending!!"

"You witch cult member who reeks of miasma!!!"

Garfield stared at Subaru Natsuki with hostility.

Subaru Natsuki was completely dumbfounded.

How long has it been since I last heard this phrase?

The last time someone looked at me with such hostility and addressed me like that was when I first arrived at the mansion, when Rem suspected me.

When Rem killed him.

Subaru Natsuki was completely stunned.

"The smell got stronger after you left the grave!"

"People living in areas with high levels of miasma are very rare!"

"If you hadn't done anything, I was going to let you go."

"But you want to take the trial in the princess's place? Don't be ridiculous!"

Natsuki Subaru never expected that Garfield would be able to smell the lingering witch scent on him.

Having lived in this world for so long, Natsuki Subaru also knows that not everyone can smell the lingering witch scent on him.

That explains everything.

Why did Garfield initially offer to take Emilia's place in the trial?

After experiencing a return from the brink of death, when he took the initiative to suggest it, Garfield angrily disagreed.

That makes sense.