Re Zero The Choice Of Zero

"Knock Knock"

Someone was knocking on the door. Was it Emilia tan?

"Subaru? Are you up?" asked Emilia.

"Yep, I am. Emilia tan, I´ve got a few questions if you don´t mi- WOW."

Subaru stared at Emilia in amazement.

"Whoever picked that outfit for you totally gets it! You look amazing!"

"Ah.. Thank you Subaru. Actually, Puck choses what hairstyle and what clothes I should wear."

Ah, Puck.. Well played! Subaru did a quick imaginary fist bump.

"Listen to this, listen to this Emilia sama. My dear sister was just violated by that man." says Rem as she points at Subaru.

"Wha-"

"Listen to this, listen to this Emilia sama. Rem was held prisoner and shamed by that man."

"NOOO" Subaru screamed hysterically.

"Now now, don´t tease Subaru that much. He helped me with finding my insignia and I am grateful for that." she said as she smiled.

""We are sorry Emilia sama.""

"Thank you Emilia tan, I will treasure you forever,"

""Ugh gross"" the maids shuddered in disgust.

"Subaru, are you feeling alright? Does anything feel off?" asked Emilia.

"Huh? No, I am just a bit groggy from sleeping . I don´t really like to sleep that much. I am like an owl, A NIGHT WARRIOR."

"I see, that´s good then."

"You saved me right? These maids were saying that that loli girl Beatrice did, but I doubt that she would do it with that kind of personality she has."

"Well, I only healed you a little bit, so that you would survive longer, however Beatrice did the rest."

"Oh, is that so... But hey, thanks anyway. You are a lifesaver." said Subaru as he bowed his head.

"No no, I should be the one apologizing. You and Nero barely know me , but you helped me so much, and you got even injured in the process." Emilia bowed her head as well.

"Oh, speaking of Nero, do you know where he went?" asked Subaru.

"No, I have no idea. The last time I´ve seen him was in front of the mansion, and he just stood there for a few hours."

"Hm, then once again, it looks like it´s time to start a new day!"

Subaru quickly jumped off his bed and prepared for another journey in the new world.

However, his journey was short lived as he himself forgot that he was n.a.k.e.d, and his ORGAN was visible for everyone to see.

""KYAAA PERVERT""

""See Emilia sama. We told you he was a pervert!"" said the sister maids in unison.

"N-No t-that´s a misunderstanding Emilia tan.. Emilia tan?"

"Why is it different" she murmured.

"""Huh?"""

"E-ehm n-nothing. I-I need to go now Subaru. S-see you later." she said as she rushed towards the door with the speed of sound.

Silence enveloped the room.

Emilia looked quite lost. She has never seen any other reproductive organ other than her own in her life. Like, how could she? She wasn´t in contact with anyone but Puck and he didn´t even have a gender in the first place.

After returning to her own room, Emilia quickly sat down on her bed while still panting.

"That was weird. I´ve felt a weird sensation once I´ve looked at it."

She thought about it again. This sensation. It came back.

She slowly put both of her hands on her special place, and started massaging it.

Um.. It feels weird, but good at the same time. Let´s just continue for a while. She thought.

....

"Did you see that Barusu? Emilia sama looked so disgusted at how small it is, that she left the room immediately haha." Ram laughed at Subaru´s misfortune.

"Don´t be like that....My Emilia tan is pure angel, she might have never seen something like that, so she quickly left the room totally embarassed, yes. That has to be it." said Subaru with an uncertain voice.

I really hope that she wasn´t like disgusted or something. I mean, it´s not that bad. I don´t know what kind of monsters do these guys have in this world. I don´t believe that they are beyond 17cm. I just refuse!!

...

Have you ever had an idea, that sounds good at first, but when you execute it, only then you realize that it might have not been the smartest thing to do?

Whether it was something as harmless as an impulse buy at the store or maybe something more significant like doing a dangerous stunt because your friend dared you to do it, the point is, that after the deed was done, you feel the unmistakable tinge of regret build inside of you.

And while we all have these moments of regret that perhaps later down the road we are able to chuckle and laugh about, that is sadly not the case for the strongest taekwondo user Nero.

As he is being attacked by innumerable amount of beasts that he summoned with his 2 ornaments.

At first, it wasn´t that bad, he fought with some of them, however, right now there were so many bodies piled up that it was too hard to move.

"GET THE F.U.C.K OUT OF MY WAY!" said Nero as he kicked another evil beast.

I just wanted to fight for a while.

I don´t really like kicking wolves, however I was bored and I had nothing to do.

But now, I am just trying to escape this place because there is too many of them. Thought Nero as he kicked through another wolf that came his way.

He literally crushed the wolves coming his way, like they were some insects.

Nero continued his small rampage till he encountered a bigger problem.

"And what the heck are you?"

In front of him, stood a giant wolf with red eyes. His fur was coated in a beautiful silver fur.

On top if his head, were 3 beautiful horns.

This one might be a little bit different. Better get ready.

Nero took off all of his weights and prepared for another great battle.

He dashed towards his opponent and started pounding him with everything he had.

The wolf was flying around in air, taking all of the hits from Nero.

Just as the wolf was in the air, Nero followed with another barrage of kicks into his stomach and kicking him into the ground, destroying it in process.

However, the wolf was completely unfazed by his attacks.

It stood up and violently charged at Nero.

"Does it not feel any pain from that combo? That's great haha!"

Nero readied his leg while wolf simply charged with his head.

The blow was so strong, that it was able to generate enough force to cause an actual tornado, and while it was small and only lasted a second or two, it was strong enough to clear away all the trees in the surrounding area, leaving them in the open field.

"Damn, this puppy is actually tough. I don't think I can beat it without using my techniques." lamented Nero.

My leg actually aches from the impact. That things skull is really thick.

"Well, here goes nothing." said Nero as he dashed towards the wolf.

"Grrr" wolf did the same and opened his big mouth. Once again they resumed their attempt to kill each other.

He thought that this human would be an easy prey for him, but oh lord was he wrong.

The wolf squinted it´s eyes as he witnessed a white aura coming out of his prey. The feeling of dread came over the wolf. Every part of it´s body screamed RUN loudly. But it was too late.

It´s giant body couldn´t slow down even if it tried to.

Just right before it´s death. It heard the voice of his grim reaper.

"5th Kick Of Eden. White nova"

With a really slow movement, Nero lightly touched his opponent's fur.

Both of them stared at each other in silence for a while, before a white light surrounded them and completely obliterated the rest of the landscape.

...

In the cave, not far away.

"BOOM"

"Milord. Enemy. Nearby. Really. Dangerous." said the guy covered in a cloak form head to toe.

In front of him, stood a green haired human in a dark priest attire.

"I see. This is certainly interesting. What a very, very, very, very,

very SAD moment. Truly, truly, truly! SLOTHFUL" said the man as he started biting on his fingers.

"I sense it I sense it I sense it I sense it!!! He ought to be Pride!! We were waiting for someone to take that seat for a while now! Send envoys. We will welcome him! He might be the one!"

"Yes." said the man as he disappeared into the darkness.

.....

At Roswaals mansion.

"Roswall sama. What was that?" asked Rem.

"Mhm. That was probably the mi~~ght of our guest. I am re~ally scared of his power fufu."

"Should we go and kill him? My sister went after him, however I don´t think that she could win if they ended up fighting. Even more when her horn was cut off." said Rem sadly.

"No ne~~ed dear Rem. I am pretty su~re that he is an ally." smiled Roswaal.

"As you command Roswaal sama, however... What do we do with his friend?

He smells like an apostle of a witch." said Rem as her expression warped into disgust.

"Mh~m let's see. For now act normally. Wait for a few days and if he shows any signs of being a threat.. Eliminate him."

"As you command"

.....

"BOOOM"

"What was that nyaa!?"

"No idea. But the shockwave was massive." replied Crusch.

The clouds scattered and tree leaves fell down.

The road was blocked off by the fallen trees.

"What shall we do?" asked a man that looked like a butler.

"For now, let's go and check it out. We will travel by foot." replied Crusch.

She grabbed her sword sheath and prepared her light armor.

"Crusch sama. Should we leave our carriage out here in the open? What if bandits steal our stuff?" asked a merchant in a worried voice.

"Haha. Don't worry about that. I've got this."

She said as she took out a certain item from her pocket.

"This is?"

"Invisibility reloader. We will use this to hide our carriage."

The carriage was enveloped in a shining light before disappearing from view.

"Amazing. May I ask you.. How much will you sell it for?" asked merchant.

"Haha that's impossible. It's practically a national treasure." laughed Crusch.

"Oh, I see.. Shame indeed."

Merchant looked sad before continuing "I would put it to good use."

"I understand, however this is the only one in the whole kingdom. And if it falls into wrong hands, it could be used as an assassination tool and I can't allow that!!"

"I Understand.."

Tch what a stuck up woman. I could sell this for millions.

Just you wait. I will take it from you somehow.

"Now! Let's us investigate the cause of this!"

"""YES"""

.....

"Huf.. Huf.. Damn it.. It always spends so much energy to do stronger kicks."

I shouldn't use the higher curses so short after using another or else I might collapse and get jumped by some monsters. Nero thought as he looked around.

The beautiful forest turned into a sand biome. The wolf was nowhere to be seen, just as the other wolves that were around, watching their fight.

"I better get out of here fast, or else that Roswaal guy might come."

He turned around preparing to leave the place, but before he could, the surrounding area turned dark.

Hm. I know this sensation.

20 figures in weird outfits, covered from head to toe, surrounded him in a perfect circle.

"What's the big deal? Are you angry that I killed that pup?" laughed Nero.

"..."

"Not going to answer huh.."

"Come."

"Hmm?"

"Our. Lord. Awaits. You. Lord Pride."

"Lord pride? Hmm alright let's go then."

The hell, they look like an assassins guild. The only reason I am going with them, is that I sense a bit of familiarity in their aura. It's the same aura that woman had. I couldn't hear what she was saying since she was whispering.

But I might get some clues out of their lord. But why were they calling me Lord Pride? It sounds cool though.

Unknown to them, a certain maid was hiding under the sand, she heard their conversation and quickly fled the scene.

"I must inform Roswaal sama that this guy is dangerous. The other one looks to be less dangerous than this one, but I can still feel his witch scent. They have to be cooperating with them."

....

After a while, Nero and his new weirdly silent friends arrived to a massive cave system.

Heck this place is huge. These guys have some quality hideout I must say.

I feel better with these people to be honest. At least there isn't any hyperactive Subaru or a Dumb Elf.

These guys are so quiet, that after 20 minutes of traveling with them, the only sound I've heard were chirping birds, that got instantly killed.

They are precise. I wonder what are they doing in a place like this.

"WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!" a loud voice echoed in the middle of the cave.

A man, with a sinister looking grin appeared out of the wall.

Ah, is that the boss here? He looks weird as f.u.c.k. What kind of hairstyle is this?

A mushroom?

"Uhm.. Hello.."

"Ah... I can feel love from you. LOVE LOVE LOOOVE." replied the suspicious man as he hugged himself with both of his arms and started fidgeting.

Nero stared at the man in front of him in a surprise.

This guy was actually nuts. More nuts than Subaru is. Unbelievable.

Anyway, I need to question him.

"Hello uhm.. My name is Nero. What is your name?"

"Ah, right...how insolent of me. I am Truly... SLOTHFUL."

The man started nibbling on his fingers as blood slowly surged from them.

"In the Witch's Cult, I am a Sin Archbishop representing sloth."

He slowly approached Nero and tilted his head into 90° degree.

"My name is Betelguese Romanee-Conti.... DESU."

Crazy man - check.

Associated with church - check.

Weird naming sense - check.

Weird way of speaking while moving around - check.

My day just keeps on getting better. This ought to be a first rate villain.

"So Betelguese.. Why did you call me to your.. Den of love?" asked Nero.

"Ah, I see that you understood the essence of our teachings! How wonderful! You may really be the Pride!" He said as he started crying for no reason whatsoever.

Pride again. What does he mean.

Anyway. This guy is dangerous. He might have an average body. But his power is stronger than of that dumb elf. Intriguing.

"Now, Have you received a gospel? Can you show it to me?"

His way of talking turned serious. Something is wrong. And what is this gospel?

"Nah, I didn't receive anything yet, I've just arrived into this country, and I have no idea what gospel is."

"How is that possible No, No, No, No. You must have received gospel at some point. There is no way that you don't have it, I can feel it. You are loved. You really are. That means you must have it. But why?! Ah, my brain trembles, trembles, trembles!

Ah, he turned into psycho mode again. This conversation is pleasant though.

It's been a while since I've had this much fun talking to someone. He makes me want to laugh everytime he does these weird poses while talking.

But I am not getting anywhere with this guy. I wanted to ask him questions but I ended up being the one interrogated.

....

"Roswaal sama!"

"Oh, Ra~m, you are fina~aly back. So, how did it go?" questioned Roswaal.

"It's looking bad. I saw him communicating with the witch cult. They might be in some kind of partnership. I knew that I should be careful about that guy." replied Ram.

"Oho, I don't think that we should be worried yet." laughed Roswaal.

"But Roswaal sama, we might be in dange--"

Ram stopped herself mid sentence because she saw a certain thing in Roswaal's hand.

"I understand. I will accompany Rem."

"Bye by~e."

Ram silently left, and the room was submerged in silence.

"My plan will come to fruition. No matter what I have to do."

Roswaal said with a sinister smile.

...

"I know that I've said this before, but this mansion is huge.." said Subaru with admiration.

"Of course. This is the mansion of Roswaal sama. The greatest magician on the continent."

"Welcome back sister." greeted Rem.

"Oh, Ram is back. Where is Nero? asked Subaru.

"I am not allowed to talk to you about that."

"Tch. Damn you." Subaru looked visibly annoyed.

"Anyway.. Where is my Emilia tan?" asked Subaru.

"Probably in her room. Why? Do you want to show her that mortifying thing again?" Ram mocked him.

"Why did you have to bring that up again?!"

"Ah, speak of the devil. Hello Emilia sama. Are you alright? You look a bit red."

"Ah, Emilia tan, I am really sorry, I didn´t know that I was n.a.k.e.d I swear. Please don´t be mad at me."

Subaru knelt on the ground, while hoping that she wouldn´t be disgusted with him.

Emilia reached out and put her hand on subaru's head and gently stroked it.

"A-ah.. Subaru... I am not angry. Quite the opposite hehe." laughed Emilia.

"Wh-what. Oi Oi. What is wrong with Emilia tan??? It doesn´t look like she is being herself."

"How would I know Barusu. Maybe she was so shocked at how small it was, that she is trying to be considerate."

"F.u.c.k you too. I hope that you will be forever alone!"

"Haha that won´t happen, because I have my sister here."

She said that as she hugged Rem.

"Ah... Subaru...Roswaal san wants to see you. So.. You better go fast."

"Oh alright then. Where do I find him?" asked Subaru.

"Go down this hallway, there is a big door. Just enter, he is waiting."

"Alright bye!"

After watching his departing figure, Emilia came towards the maid duo and asked.

"Can you help me?"

""What is it Emilia sama?""

What could she possibly want? Maybe she wants us to assassinate Barusu.

"How do I say this... When I saw Subaru´s thing I felt really weird..."

""Huh?""

"I had to leave the room immediately and after that, I came to my room, but I still couldn´t get it out of my head and I started feeling weird again... So I started rubbing my..my.. ne-nether region..."

""...""

"And after a while... It started to feel good and a weird liquid came out. And it wasn´t a pee.."

""...""

"So I wanted to ask you, what do I do now? Is it some kind of illness?"

"Um.. Give us a minute Emilia sama, we need to discuss this between ourselves."

"Oh.. Sure."

Sisters went into a nearby corner and started discussing things.

"What the hell was that?" asked Ram

"I don't know sister, but I feel like we should help her." replied Rem.

"Haha. Things are going to get interesting. Rem, let's make fun of them haha." laughed Ram.

"I will do whatever you want sister." replied Rem.

""Emilia sama""

"Oh. So, what conclusion did you arrive at? Is it treatable?" she looked at the maids in hope.

Ram stepped forward and said: "We have arrived at the conclusion, that you are in love with Barusu."

"Lo-Love? So.. This is love. I see. Thank you. I will tell him immediately!"

Emilia stood up and rushed towards Roswaal's office.

"fufufu. This will be fun!" laughed Ram.

"I agree sister."

....

"So, you are Roswaal I assume?"

"Corre~ct Subaru kun. I am Roswaal, and I sincerely thank you for helping Emilia sama with finding her insignia. What reward do you request?

"Reward? Nah it's fine, I didn't help her for some reward. I did it because I wanted to."

"I se~e how nice of you. But I re~ally need to give you some kind of a reward because I am perfectionist you see. You would insult me if you refused fufu" smiled Roswaal.

"Hmm, then how about I work in your mansion, as a butler. You will give me tutoring lesson since I don't know how to read or write."

"Hmm I don't see that as a reward to be honest."

"You have basically saved my life, so in return, I will be working here with Nero as a butler, to repay you, and as for my reward, I would receive tutoring from someone. What do you say?"

"Mhm that's clever. To request a butler job so that you would get close to Emilia sama. Don't worry, I will tell Emilia sama to help you with learning fufu. What do you think about that?"

"I-I didn't mean it like that, but it sounds good. Thank you."

"Well then, I Roswaal L. Mathers welcome you to the fam--"

All of a sudden, Emilia violently opened the door and moved in front of Subaru.

"E-Emilia you are too close"

Emilia was basically breathing on Subaru's face, making him very embarrassed.

"Subaru" Emilia was staring directly into Subaru's eyes.

"Y-Yes"

"I love you"

It was as if time stopped. The two of them kept looking at each other for a while. No one blinked.

Until finally Roswaal broke the silence.

"Oh my oh my. It looks like you were closer than I thought. Then this is perfect. I will make Subaru into a great butler, and you will become Emilia's special butler.

"W-Wh-What do you mean by that Emilia tan??

"I love you"

"W-What"

"Do you not hear me you dummy Subaru. I said that I love you. Don't make me say it, it's embarrassing."

She turned red. How cute.