Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Chapter 7.31

Svalbard grabbed his shoulders by his sturdy arm and turned around, staring at him.

At that rate, Al's attitude towards the iron helmet staring at us was unexpected.

――――

The strength of the arm on the grabbed shoulder is also strong, and there are some things that are difficult to ignore. It was felt that Subaru's self-injurious act of hitting his forehead on the wall would not be allowed to continue.

"Don't do this."

"...... ah"

As I gaze, my breath leaks into the words of restraint.

As soon as Subaru saw his strange deeds until the very last moment, the pity gushed up from the bottom of his stomach. It's like a game character running towards a wall.

Including the part where I didn't think about anything, it seems to be flabbergasted.

"I don't even know if you keep imitating me like that and become a fool." No, I don't know. I couldn't leave him alone, so I stopped him. "

"...... I apologize for the inconvenience."

"Why salute me?" Also, my voice is too rough and I'm scared. "

Al pointed out his amazing voice and Subaru mocked himself again.

I am under the influence of the collapse of my mental state, and I am ugly because my mental state is driven by this meta-meta situation.

Of course. After all, Svalbard is the only Lem...

"--was it that hard for you to tell me?"

"--Oh"

"Oh, wow! Don't look at me like that." Even if you're dressed like this, you're going to get fucked up. "

Al shrugged his shoulders as if he was dumbfounded by Subaru, who raised his face like he was being bounced.

It was Al who was strangled and stepped back, but Subaru filled the distance that he stepped back and ate at Al's words from the front.

"You heard me...!"

"I'm not trying to eavesdrop on you, am I?" I happened to be in the middle of an important conversation when I called my brother. I just thought it was evil to disturb you. "

――――

"I'm not lying about my suspicious eyes." Well, after that, I was worried because my brother was walking on the side of the end of the world. Then it's definitely a plan..... "

Al pointed to the forehead of his helmet.

I'm sure you'd like to say that I was uneasy. Rather than making Al look at it closely, Subaru seemed desperate and easy to understand.

The area where the finger was pointed at and the pain in the forehead that was being struck back, Subaru fell down to the badness of the bucket.

"...... Lem is......"

Yeah?

"What happened to Lem?" Well, after talking to me... "

"Come on, didn't you think her words were too shocking to remember?" Come on, man. If my brother loses his memory, my only companion will be gone. "

Al answered Subaru's question while tinkering with the helmet fittings with his hand turning to his head.

It's already happened because of the hatred and the anxiety Al felt. However, for Subaru, the importance of memory loss was comparable to that of memory loss, and the balance of mind could not be helped.

Did you look at Subaru's chest with that expression on your face? Al said, "Don't worry about me."

"Even after I looked pale, my brother answered me properly. That's why I don't think that girl was suspicious of her brother."

"I see....."

With Al's encouragement, Subaru gets a slight, slight relief.

Apparently, Svalbard started after he left Lem. If you had barely kept your form, you wouldn't have had to worry about Lem.

No matter what--

"Al, what did you mean by that...?"

Was that just now?

"... how do you know how I feel about dying?"

While putting his hand on the painful forehead, Subaru questions the true meaning of Al's words.

I know how it feels to die. No matter what I do, it's not like that. "

The desire to die and the statement that no matter how many times I do it, I don't feel guilty.

Honestly, I don't think that was a catchy rhetoric. However, on the other hand, there were words that were too deep for Subaru to use in that situation.

Alternatively, it seems that Al-Subaru's peculiarity is a statement that might make him think that he knows his authority.

"-Oh, that's it."

"That's right. It was a lot... a lot more meaningful than that." you.... "

- You know something, don't you?

Yes, Subaru sends Al a suspicious look. The emotion hidden in the back of the cold iron helmet, even if I stared at him to see it, I couldn't see his expression or his eyes.

As it was, Al snorted his nose, without looking at his expression or his eyes.

"I don't know, but I'm a good-looking old man, right?" "Brother, you've been to the Shura, even to me." I've never done anything like that in front of Kaiko-chan. "

"... ah?"

"Ah, it's not me." Any man who wants to scratch his shame to death is a way to go. No matter what, even at this age, I'm messing with you as often as I can. The princess when you make fun of her, she really looks at me with the eyes of a bug. "

Laughing, Al slapped Subaru on the shoulder and gave him a miraculous lesson.

In response to the content and his attitude, Subaru looked back at Al seriously and tried to determine whether it was a deception or a serious one.

"Huh? What's up, brother?"

"... no, it's nothing"

However, even if I tried to find out Al's true meaning, it would not come true because it was blocked by black iron.

Until now, Al's outfit was just strange, but when I confronted him to find out his true intentions, I was reminded that it was more robust than I thought.

However, at the same time, I also thought for myself that it was too nervous.

"I don't think they know..."

It just happened that Al's story got caught in Subaru's consciousness.

If Al had known about "Return to Death," he would have tried to show it to Subaru in a more straightforward way. ― ― The authority of "Return to Death" is a dangerous substitute for existence itself.

Like Lozire did, you can't leave it untouched if you know it.

At the same time--,

"--Not everyone summoned from another world gets some kind of power."

I don't know about Al's situation, but I think we should.

Because if Al had some special power, it would have prevented him from losing his lost left arm.

For example, if Subaru is in a situation where he loses one arm in the same way, before he can use his powers to lose his left arm,

"... are you going back?"

Thinking like that, Subaru stared at his left arm.

It's hypothetical, but it's possible. In the first place, the only reason Subaru has survived to the satisfaction of the five bodies is because he used [Return to Death] and carried it well.

The circle that lost her life was devastated by the loss of her arms and legs.

If you had picked up your life like that and continued to live without 'returning to death', it would have been enough to live with a missing part of your body.

─ ─ "Return to Death," Subaru decided in his heart that he would never rely on it.

But how far do you rely on it?

How far can you decide to rely on your arms and your feet and your fingers and your eyes? Best of all, it's not your limbs, it's Emilia's and Rem's.

In the water gate city of Pristella, Subaru did not 'return to death' because of Ricard's lost arm. Even this time today, I have not "returned to death" for Misserda who has lost her legs.

We know that empowerment can lead to better outcomes.

I knew that I would lose my arms and legs and cut off my journey.

"I'm...."

――――

"I'm a hypocrite."

You can't take a decisive step knowing that the authority you've been given is powerful.

Natsuki Subaru was too weak and selfish.

That's why--

"Even Lem... nnh!?"

"Bad loop, brother."

I let Lem say that decisive word.

The depressed Subaru's forehead was bounced by a strong deco pin. Subaru's tearful eyes sounded intense, and he looked at Al, "Oh, no..."

"Oh, that sounds pretty good." In the meantime, I've been chasing after the head-buttons. I didn't mean to, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. "

"That's not good... but what was that!"

"It's a deco pin. Now, if you ask me a question, I'll ask you a question."

The surprise precedes and the pain is delayed. Al puts his finger on Subaru's bouncing finger. His fingers stick out of his nose, and Svalbard unintentionally pulls himself back and squeezes his mouth.

There, Al inherited the words, "Umiiiiiiiii,"

"That girl's words are so wobbly." You're so pathetic when I say it. Don't you think so yourself? "

"That's....."

"To that extent, he's in trouble." I'm just ashamed to say this... but I'm expecting a brother. "

― ― Expecting?

Svalbard was simply surprised at the words he hadn't even thought of.

Seeing Subaru's reaction, Al nodded profoundly, “Yes.”

"You remember the speech my brother gave at Pristella."

"Ah, ahh, I did it..."

"At that time, I told you." When you broadcast there, your brother will carry the "heroic fantasy". "

Urgent situation, the city was attacked by the bishop of Daisen, and many people were in a dilemma.

Al's words to Subaru, who was asked to play such a role and couldn't take another step, were "heroic fantasies".

It is unacceptable to bear the expectations and hopes of many people and lose.

Everyone wants it to be so, that it carries a fantasy named "Hero".

And then Svalbard replied too casually.

- That has to be the same as usual.

"It's the same here. I was denied it by one person, so what? That doesn't mean that your brother's coming will overwhelm you, or that you'll turn your back on yourself."

――――

"Don't break it, brother. Cheer him up, brother. -Satisfy your expectations, brother."

Over and over again, Al, who knew Subaru's achievements in the Watergate City, slapped him on the back.

Lem, who has forgotten everything, Louis, who is regressing as a toddler, Abel, Flop, Medium, and the [People of Shudrak].

Priscilla was suspicious that she remembered even if she knew.

"I'll never forget it." And evil won't let you get away with it now, brother. "

"I won't let you go..."

"I started it." I can't put down the sign I put up until I'm dead. "

――――

In response to Critical Al's words, Subaru was breathtaking again.

I learned that the broadcasts in the city of Watergate had spread not only to the people who were suffering from anxiety and fear in that city, but also to other opponents.

I can't put down the sign I put up until I die.

And unfortunately, death never comes to Subaru.

That's why we had to keep fighting.

"... all the time"

Al's words covered his face with both hands, and a voice leaked from Subaru's mouth, which closed his sight.

The lethal word that resounded in my head was called by Lem. Words of extinction that are trying to tear Subaru's heart apart and drown him in flowing blood.

You're not a hero.

"I've been counting on Rem to say a word."

You're not a hero.

"Lem believed me, so I came without breaking my knee." It's the same whether it's in the [Sanctuary], Pristella, or the Pleiades watchtower..... "

You're not a hero.

”Lem woke up and lost his memory, and I'm still happy... I can get it all back in one step, even though this is the time I need to step on it the most”

You're not a hero.

"It was a magic word that stirred me up."

Rem told me he was a hero.

Stopped Subaru from throwing everything out and trying to escape. He did not let Lem, who had fallen asleep, bowed his knees in front of him. He challenged the "Sanctuary" and the difficult task of the Mansion to be blocked. He played a role in the running to save the water gate city that fell into the hands of the enemy. He shook the soul of Natsuki Subaru, who had lost his "memory", to conquer the Pleiades watchtower.

That 's--

Because Subaru is a hero to Rem.

That said, because of the trust and support, I have been able to come to this day.

With that, Natsuki Subaru--

"If so, we can get it back."

- Huh?

With his face covered, Svalbard was drowning in darkness too deep for the back of his eyelids. It breathed a sigh of relief into Al's voice and raised his face.

Right in front of him was Al's face, and Subaru unexpectedly backed away. However, just like the previous retaliation, Al will come forward this time only for the amount that has fallen.

Soon your back will hit the wall, and you won't be able to fall back anymore. Al stretched out his arm and blocked Subaru's escape, pushing him to the bottom.

And then--

"Take it back." The expectations of that young lady, and the confidence of her brother himself. "

"Expectations and confidence..."

"I can't put down the sign." We have to fight. So, if you can't let go of your defeat, you'll have to keep winning as you wish. That's how you keep winning and get it back. "

――――

"You can only recover your lost expectations and ratings with more results." Brothers, you know how many times you've been through it. "

I was so close to her face that a cold iron helmet hit her on the forehead.

However, Al appealed to Subaru so strongly and sincerely that he did not realize that they were hitting each other on the forehead. The impact of that fact on Subaru is enormous. Above all, Al's words seemed to have a sense and a sense.

Lost Expectations and Ratings - The hardest memory for Subaru was of course his loss at the Royal Castle.

At that time, Subaru's trust, expectations, and appreciation of Emilia's candidacies had fallen apart. After that, I was able to restore their trust because I acted.

By no means, it was not because I had my forehead struck against the wall by a beating.

"... you idiot, I..." No, I'm stupid. "

That's why it's nothing different from when you messed around in the Royal Castle.

At that time, Subaru was also trying to turn away from the big hole in the name of asking Wilhelm to practice in order to escape the great pain in front of him.

But right now, Subaru couldn't afford to be so weak.

We must protect Lem and take him home. There was no one to rely on for that. - Only Subaru was in the Rem.

And in order to reassure Lem, who is surrounded by anxiety without any memory, I can't expose her pathetic figure in front of her anymore.

Lem forgot everything, even if she said Subaru wasn't a hero.

Even though that word was retracted by the same face and voice, it continued to support Subaru's back with a strong force.

"--I 'm Lem's hero."

That's right, keeping your chest up is the essence of Natsuki and Subaru.

"...... Damn, have you regained your energy?"

Listening to Subaru's determination, Al's voice can also tell how steep he is. And as Svalbard answered him, "Oh," he looked up at Al.

"It's much better." But get away from me, get back. Who's getting this wall donkey? "

That's right! My brother is a woman, and I'm just 40 steps ahead of you without a single hand!

Laughing in pain, Al pulled his hand against the wall and stepped back.

When I opened my sight, I felt that Subaru had expanded his field of view even further, not just in front of me.

- Honestly, Al's words were first aid, and the fatal wound was not completely blocked.

I'm sure my feet will tremble if I go out in front of the rem, and my face will be pale again. I think I will be frightened if I can't use the same words.

I have not been able to answer the question of what and how far I will use the authority of "Return to Death".

I'm sure even if I think about it, I won't be able to draw a conclusion until that moment.

However, I can tell you clearly.

This arrogant power of Natsuki Subaru is necessary to make the [Heroic Fantasy] that we must bear on our backs authentic.

That's why I think we will continue to get lost in the way we deal with authority in the future.

"Ah, brother, sometimes I have to ask you a question."

Svalbard looked down at his hands and refreshed his feelings. While staring at the Subaru, Al suddenly cut out his voice.

Al's attitude, which he hadn't shown so far, was taken by Subaru.

"What is it now?" If you have any questions, ask me. "

"So don't hesitate... what's the position of that Lady Lem?"

Twisting his neck, Al asked a question. That is too much of a question to ask now.

However, when asked by Al's mouth, Subaru noticed that there was no explanation for the first time.

"It's with my brothers who brought me to the Empire." I'm telling you that I'm not a half-elf lady or a contracted Lori. Besides, you're treating your daughter-in-law, right? "

"That's for convenience, and I hate it too."

"However, in one word, the girl's brother is worn out." - What the hell is that? "

Al lowers his voice slightly and listens very seriously.

After hearing his words, Subaru frowns and explores his memory to make sure that there is no face-to-face relationship between him and Lem - at least not in this timeline.

In the first place, I never talked about Rem before Al. It's only natural that he doesn't know about Lem. Even though it was, it caught me subtly.

That's probably because of Al's attitude to asking questions.

――――

I can't see the expression on my face. However, I felt the heat in my gaze.

Svalbard felt that it was a sign of seriousness and urgency. Subaru is puzzled by the appearance of Al, who was shown briefly, including the previous exchanges.

The only compatriot who always survives other worlds with a carefree and disrespectful attitude.

Feeling such an impression of Al fluctuates within you,

"Lem is my... ours." However, I was damaged by the "bulimic" bishop of Major Sin. Because of that, nobody remembers me, and I don't remember myself. "

"- I see. I see, the point of convergence."

Point of convergence?

Al nodded again and again to Subaru, who had just told the truth.

And when Subaru had twisted his neck at the word that had leaked out of his mouth, he struck him with a hammer, saying, Ah!

"I was caught up in a lot of things."... I don't know, but he looked like the one I knew. It was like a small bone of a caught fish, and I was insisting on myself. "

"I don't know, but I know... is that a rum?"

"Oh, yes, yes."

An unexpected contact jumped out, and Al bounced at Subaru, who was staring.

However, even Subaru was convinced of Al's attitude.

The reaction of Lam and Rem when one of the two memories fell off was greatly distressed by everyone in the other Emilia faction.

Rozwar and Frederica, who had been dating for a long time, completely lost sight of her until they saw the real Rem, and they did not doubt the fact that they were twin sisters after meeting each other once.

Except for their personality and nature, the twins, Ram and Rem, are very similar. --No, surprisingly, it seems that its nature may also be similar to that of a sister.

Anyway, I knew what kind of discomfort Al was feeling.

If you knew Rum and saw it and the two remes, you'd be confused.

"But I've never heard of you and Rum."

"It's not like I know you." It was just a little edge to edge. However, I was generally convinced by that. - The twin sisters? So, let's reunite the two of them. "

"... oh, yes."

The first priority is to reunite Lem with Rum.

On top of that, the Subaru goal is to welcome Rem back to her place with the rest of the Emilia Faction. For that reason, I can't afford to lose Lem's trust.

After all, we need to regain her trust and get this hand back.

"--Okay, I'll help you, brother."

Svalbard looks to the Great Objective again and hardens his fist. And so, in front of Subaru, Al, who was chewing up the said circumstances, nodded and said so.

Unexpectedly, Subaru said, "Huh?" and whispered a stupid voice,

"Brother, you're making such a stupid sound right now, right?"

"Leave me alone! What did you say?" Who will help us? Who will help us? "

"I told my brother." Well, I guess the princess told me, but there's nothing I can do about it. Anyway, I decided to put my shoulders in it. "

――――

However, I only have one arm to stick into my shoulder

"It's not funny."

With such enthusiasm, Svalbard was puzzled to say it back.

That would be true. I don't really know what touched Al's wire.

"... because I know Rum, can you help me?"

"That's not why." I'm the only one in the family. --If my brother is going to be a hero anyway, I can't get rid of that girl either. I'm going to help you with that. "

"I'm trying to be a hero elsewhere..."

"--that's what happens." Natsuki Subaru becomes a hero. "

That was a way to cover up the problem.

With a strong and quiet word, the heat it held broke Subaru's heart.

"Oh, my God."

However, the intense heat drifts into Al's joking voice.

Al waved his hand to Subaru, who was swayed by the sudden change.

"But let's keep that kind of spirit, brother." If you let me get a little flirtatious and refuse to retreat, the lazy like me and my brothers will tighten up. "

While saying that, Al turned his back and walked out with a hawkish footsteps.

Lagging behind in his majestic steps, Subaru called him "Al."

"That was..."

"Oops, that's all we need to talk about." After all, I remembered, but I came to the conference hall to call my brother. I'm sure the princess's big balls will be fine. "

――――

"Well, let's hurry." Whatever, whatever you have the chance to talk to me, I'll give you whatever you want. "

Having said that, Al shrugged his shoulders and started running. I was rushed by the workmanship, and Subaru couldn't help but pull his attention.

I don't know how far I can really take Al's words.

Nevertheless, the proclamation of "cooperation" from the front has not much helped to make Subaru positive.

Forced, Subaru had to move forward.

With that, you must straighten your chest, straighten your spine, and walk with your legs wide open.

"--Rem's"

― ― If you are a hero, you will lose the side that affirms you.

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”- [Heroic Fantasy]?”

As I ran, I heard a murmur in the iron helmet.