I'm glad you're here.
You won't get away this time.
Why's she here?
It's still light out.
Wait, would she have arrived this early if I wasn't with her?
You never quit, do you?
Why don't you just give up already!?
Sorry, but this isn't something I can give up on.
Surrender quietly and I won't hurt you.
I have only one demand:
return my insignia.
It's very important to me.
I wouldn't back down if she were just another magic user, but this one's trouble.
What's with you, Old Man Rom?
You're throwing in the towel before we even fight?
Little miss, you're an elf, ain't ya?
Not exactly.
I'm only a half-elf.
A half-elf?
With silver hair? Wait, are you...
I just happen to look like her!
And it causes me nothing but trouble.
You set me up, didn't you?
Huh? No, I didn't do anything.
I knew something was up when you said you'd return it to its owner!
What do you mean?
Aren't you two working together?
She never changes, no matter how many times I start over.
Hey! What are you laughing about!?
Come on, the jig's up. Just return her insignia.
And Sat—
I mean, you hurry up and get out of here.
Try not to let anyone steal it again.
Why are you being so nice all of a sudden?
I don't understand at all.
I'm with her! Try making some sense for once!
What's with you!?
Puck! Shield her!
I blocked that by the skin of my teeth.
Thanks for the warning!
Nice one, Puck!
We're so lucky that you're on the clock until five!
Thanks!
A spirit...
That is a spirit, yes?
How wonderful.
I've never split open a spirit's stomach before.
Hey, what's the big idea here?
We can hardly negotiate if the item's original owner is here.
So there's been a slight change of plan.
I shall slaughter everyone here.
You failed to see your job through to the end.
You talk a good game, but you do terrible work.
You really are just another slum dweller.
You bitch...
Cut the crap!
Don't get your kicks from picking on a little kid!
You guts-loving sadist!
Felt is doing her best to live strong!
And here you are flipping tables just because your plan was thrown off a bit!
Who's the little kid here!?
You should value life more!
Do you know how much it hurts to have your belly sliced open!?
Well, I do!
What are you talking about?
I'm letting the sense of justice and chivalry I never knew I had denounce the world's unfairness!
And what I consider "unfair" is you, this entire situation, and...
Stay tuned, folks.
There!
All done buying time.
Get her, Puck!
A cringeworthy performance that I hope is remembered for generations.
I'd better not let you down!
I haven't introduced myself yet, have I?
My name's Puck.
Take my name with you...
to your grave!
Did they get 'er!?
Don't trigger that flag, old man!
One should always be prepared for anything.
You can't beat a spirit arts user that easily.
You're pretty used to battle for a girl.
My, it's been a while since I was regarded as a simple girl.
Well, from my perspective, all opponents are basically babies.
Still, you're so strong, I almost pity you.
I'm deeply touched to be praised by a spirit.
I think we'll come out on top if it boils down to attrition.
No, fer a spirit, the real battle is how long they can keep themselves 'ere.
That's right! It's almost five.
Oh, and just when we were having such fun. What a bore.
That's what sucks about being a ladies' man.
The girls just won't let you sleep.
But you know, staying up late is bad for your skin, so we should wrap this up!
I wasn't just randomly littering those around.
Oh, have I been played?
Sleep tight!
My, how lovely...
I thought I was going to die.
I don't find that kind of trait attractive in a girl.
Puck, can you keep going?
Sorry, I'm really sleepy.
I underestimated her a bit.
I don't have the mana to stay any longer.
I'll take care of things here, so you can rest.
Thank you.
If anything happens to you, I'll abide by my contract.
Call me, even if it means forcing me out with your odo, if you really have to.
You're leaving?
Well, that is very unfortunate.
We can't keep just sitting around an' watchin', Felt.
Yeah, I know.
If you're gonna run, now's the time.
And about before...
I guess you kinda saved me.
Just a little, though.
Oh, right! Don't call me a little kid!
I'm fifteen, you know!
That can't be much younger than you!
I'm eighteen this year.
No way! You look like a little brat!
Life's been way too easy on you!
Here I come!
Oh, my. Isn't it a bit boorish to cut in on a dance?
If you wanna dance, I'll show you the best dancin' you've ever seen!
Here we go! Round an' round!
What in the—
You're so strong that I can do something like this!
Not gonna happen!
Old Man Rom!
You bad girl.
You have neither the resolve nor strength to fight.
You should have just stayed in the corner and made yourself small.
Damn, we're done for. This is totally hopeless.
I guess I'll have to trigger Return by Death and try again.
No, I really don't want to go through that pain again.
I don't wanna die!
I guess as long as I'm still kicking
all I can do is fight with all my might.
Haidara!
Are you okay?
Why did you...
Listen to me, Felt. I'm going to buy us time.
I'll give you an opening somehow. So when I do, run as fast as you can!
What? You're telling me to tuck my tail between my legs and run!?
Exactly! Stick out your butt, tuck in your tail, and run!
You're fifteen, and I'm eighteen.
That means you're probably the youngest one here.
It's obvious we'd pick whatever has the highest chance of keeping you alive!
Totally obvious!
Give me a break. You were cowering in fear just a minute ago!
That was then. This is now.
All that matters is I'm not now.
Take this!
Now! Go, Felt!
Do you think I'll let her go?
Whoa, I'm awesome!
But that hurt my toes more than I expected.
How about that? You let someone get away.
It did arouse a rare sense of irritation.
Don't forget about me.
I've grown quite tired of that game already.
Do you think you can still entertain me?
If you've been holding anything back,
now would be a good time to use it.
I do have a trump card.
But I'd be the only one left standing if I used it.
No self-destructing, please.
Don't do anything hasty, okay?
I won't use it.
Not while you're still here...
trying your hardest.
Nothing happened just now.
Huh?
That whole conversation never happened!
I finally remembered why I'm here in the first place.
I'll kill you, shitbag!
I won't let that trump card be played!
I'll blow you away and get
a happy ending!
It looks like you have a bit too much energy.
You black widow!
It is certainly true that you are caught in my web.
Nice cover!
Damn it!
How do you like this!?
I caught you.
That's enough.
It looks like I cut it close,
but I'm glad I made it in time.
Now...
You're...
Shall we put an end to this?
Someone!
Anyone!
Come on, there has to be someone!
Damn it!
Please... Please, someone...
Someone help!
Very well.
I shall help you.
Reinhard?
Indeed, Subaru.
We meet again. Sorry I'm late.
Black hair, black clothes,
and a blade unique to the northern provinces.
There is no mistaking those characteristics.
You must be the Bowel Hunter.
What kind of evil nickname is that?
It's derived from her unique style of killing.
Her name is known across the capital as that of a dangerous individual.
Reinhard...
Yes, a knight among knights, born as the Sword Saint, correct?
How delightful. I have so many fun opponents.
There are quite a few things I'd like to ask you.
I strongly suggest you surrender.
You expect a starving predator to resist such choice, juicy prey?
Subaru, stand back a bit.
If you could stay next to her, I'd appreciate it.
You got it.
That woman is basically a monster, so don't let your guard down.
As luck would have it,
hunting monsters happens to be my specialty.
Old Man Rom is still alive?
He isn't out of the woods yet. I have to heal him now.
You really want to?
He's part of the gang that stole your insignia.
That's why.
He'll repay me with information after he recovers.
He wouldn't lie to the person who saved his life.
I'm doing this for myself as much as him.
I would rather not use violence on a woman.
The rumors are true.
No...
You are even better than they suggest.
I'm not sure I'll live up to your expectations.
Aren't you going to use that sword at your hip?
I would love to experience its legendary sharpness.
This sword can only be drawn when needed.
The fact that it hasn't left its sheath
means this is not one of those times.
I do believe I've been underestimated.
Well, it's an upsetting judgment for me as well.
Therefore,
I shall take you on with this instead.
Do you object?
No, it is wonderful.
Very wonderful!
Please, do entertain me.
Now you've lost your weapon, I strongly suggest you surrender.
She's got a second one, Reinhard!
I'm impressed you knew.
I learned the hard way.
But I don't have merely two fangs.
Would you mind if we start again?
Would you be satisfied if I were to divest you of all your weapons?
If I lose my fangs, I'll use my claws.
If I lose my claws, I'll use my bones.
And if I lose my bones, I'll use my very life.
That's how the Bowel Hunter fights.
Reinhard won't fail to land the decisive blow, will he?
He can't fight at full strength because I'm using my spirit arts.
How are those things related?
If Reinhard were truly intent on fighting,
all the mana in the atmosphere would turn away from me.
I'm almost done healing him.
When I give the signal, let him know.
He's all right now. Go ahead.
Reinhard! I don't really get it, but do your thing!
What will you show me?
The swordplay of the Astrea family.
Elsa Granhiert, the Bowel Hunter.
Reinhard van Astrea, the Sword Saint.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Hunting monsters is your specialty, my ass!
You're a monster yourself!
Even I'm a bit hurt by comments like that, Subaru.
I'm sorry I pushed you so hard.
Rest well now.
There isn't a shadow left, let alone a body.
This is all that's left after a single swing?
Is it over now?
Yeah.
I have no idea how, but I guess so.
Why are you staring at me? That's quite rude.
It's just that your arms, legs, and even your head are still attached.
Of course they are. Don't say such scary things.
Yeah, you're right. Why wouldn't they be?
I still have my arms too.
And there's no knife in my back or gaping hole in my gut.
You talk as if you've experienced those things before.
There was a time when I did.
Oh, yeah, Reinhard. I haven't thanked you yet.
You saved my ass!
Back in the alley too.
I guess you heard my heart's cries for help, my dear friend!
I'd certainly be proud if I did,
my friend.
While desperately running around the streets,
your companion over there ran into me and asked for my help.
She's...
Now hang on...
We'd be a pile of guts right now if she hadn't brought Reinhard.
Take a good look at my face and rethink the ice-statue punishment, okay?
I wouldn't do something so violent!
And what does your face have to do with—
Subaru!
She'll go for the gut!
That boy got in my way yet again.
That's enough, Elsa!
Soon enough, I'll disembowel everyone here.
Till then, take good care of your bowels.
Are you unharmed?
My well-being isn't the issue right now!
More importantly,
are you all right?
That was far too reckless!
It was nothing. Really.
It was a long, hard road, but I finally got this far.
My name is Natsuki Subaru!
And I just saved your life from a heinous villain!
Are we OK on that?
"OK"?
It means "Are we clear on that?" So...
OK?
O-OK...
I'm the hero who saved your life!
And you are the heroine I saved!
So wouldn't that mean you should repay me in kind? Wouldn't it?
All right, I get it.
Only if it's within my power, of course.
In that case, I have only one request!
And my request is...
Please tell me your name.
Emilia.
Huh?
My name is Emilia. Just Emilia.
Thank you, Subaru.
Thank you for saving me.
For all the injuries I got, all the crying I did,
all the pain I felt, and all the fighting with my life on the line...
My only rewards were her name and a single smile.
Jeez...
Talk about unequal compensation.
Anyway, Subaru, I'm impressed that you're unhurt.
I blocked with that thing at just the right time.
If not for that, I'd be in two pieces right now.
True, if not for this...
Huh?
Uh-oh.
I should have seen this coming.
Subaru?
Subaru!
Man...
She's so cute even when she's panicking.
A fantasy world...
There. His treatment is complete.
He should be out of danger now.
By the way, Emilia-sama, what is your relation to Subaru?
A passing acquaintance?
I don't recall coming across him before today.
As far as I know, we met for the first time earlier today.
But he was searching for you.
He said he had something to give you.
That's what makes it so strange.
What shall we do with him?
I would be glad to take him home as a guest.
No, I'll take him home with me.
That way, I can learn what's really going on.
But more importantly,
what will become of that girl and the old man?
Officially, I cannot overlook what they've done.
But...
Unfortunately, I'm off duty today.
What a bad knight.
Is this old man your family?
Something like that.
Old Man Rom is all I have.
I guess he's like my grandpa.
I see. I only have one family member too.
He's always asleep when it matters most, though.
Not that I'd ever say that when he's awake.
I thought you'd be a lot harsher on me.
I'm sorry.
You saved my life, and I can't let a debt go unpaid.
I'll return what I stole.
If it's that important, keep it hidden,
so it won't get stolen again.
It feels funny hearing that from you.
Reinhard?
You're hurting me! Let go!
How can this be?
What is your name?
I-It's Felt, why?
And your family name? How old are you?
I don't have anything fancy like a family name!
I'm... about fifteen, I think.
I don't know my birthday.
Look, just let me go!
Emilia-sama, I am afraid I cannot keep my promise to you.
I shall be taking this girl with me.
May I ask why?
If it's for stealing my insignia...
Indeed, that is no small crime.
But compared to the gravity of overlooking the crime unfolding before me, it's trivial.
I need you to come with me.
I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to refuse.
Get over yourself!
Just because you helped me, doesn't mean—
That wasn't very courtly either.
I was careful not to use too much.
Emilia-sama, you will likely be called upon soon.
I hope you understand.
Please take good care of Subaru.
Today may be the last chance we have to gaze calmly at the moon.
Starting Life from Zero in a Another World
Say, do you know about entrails fortune-telling?
I've never heard of such a dangerous-sounding fortune-telling!
The first entrail that comes out after being cut by my khukuri knife will tell next week's fortune.
What fortune could be worse than having your entrails cut out?!
And you'd be dead anyway!
Oh my, look!
What is this wonderful creature?!
This colour! This texture!
Aw, but this is too bad!
If that 12 year-old were the best before,
then come next week this creature will-
Next time: The Happy Roswaal Mansion Family!
Perhaps meeting with that strange girl was fate!
Emilia-tan and me, huh?