Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活)

Let's go!

I cleared it!

- Well done. -Huh?

You've improved quite quickly, I suppose.

Oh, yeah? Thank you.

You have no idea how badly I needed that.

I wish I could take the credit for it

but it was all Petra's idea.

She'd be delighted to know you liked it, I suppose.

It's already been a year

since we entered into our contract.

Time sure does fly huh?

And is it just me or do you look cuter today, Beako?

Betty has only gotten cuter over the last year!

And I've gotten a whole lot stronger over the last year.

I suppose!

You really got me!

Seems you've gotten better at telling jokes I suppose.

Well, if you think I'm joking, then look around you!

Behold!

This secret training facility!

Not only is it packed with obstacles

that would make most people throw in the towel,

but I can navigate them all flawlessly now!

You call this a training facility?

You and Garfiel have deluded yourselves

into thinking this isn't just a glorified playground I suppose.

- -I'll make you eat those words!

- -Let go!

What you're doing is borderline spirit abuse!

Subaru! Beatrice!

-Huh? -Ha?

There's a visitor for you at the mansion!

Big Sister Emilia said she wants you both there.

An unexpected visitor.

And an adorable Emilia requesting me.

Smells like an incident, doesn't it?

It sounds like we got ourselves a real headache, I suppose.

Hey, it's been a while you guys!

Good to see you!

Mimi!

Long time no see! How've things been?

Absolutely amazing!

I got taller too, so I'm all grown up now.

No one who leaps onto my head the moment they see me

is a grown-up!

Anyway, what brings you all the way out here, Mimi?

Ah, hold up if you're here then does that mean?

What's wrong?

Why do you look so panicked right now?

Don't worry, Julius isn't with me today!

You're finally here, Barusu.

It certainly took you long enough.

Pervert.

You're the pervert here if you think this scene

is anything but heartwarming!

Huh, perhaps you should stop making observations

about things based on your own personal opinions.

They're irrelevant after all.

You see, my opinion is the only one

that holds any weight here.

Sounds like you've got some conflicting views

about personal opinion!

Hey, it's about time, what took ya?

Now get in here already.

I've had my hands full here trying to babysit

Otto and Emilia while you've been gone.

Now that sounds like the kinda thing

I'd wanna watch for a while.

Please stop wasting everybody's time and get in there.

Huh?

I assume this is him?

Yes, that's right.

I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

I'd like you to meet my knight.

-This is Subaru Natsuki. -

She called me her knight!

Ugh, is everything all right, sir?

Yeah, I just zoned out is all.

Sorry about that.

Per Emilia's introduction, I'm her trusted knight,

Subaru Natsuki.

I appreciate the formalities.

I'm...

I'm here as a messenger for Lady Anastasia Hoshin.

My name is Joshua Euclius.

Euclius, huh?

Oh, seems like that surprised you, too!

That's right!

It just so happens that Joshua is Julius' younger brother!

-Huh? -Lord Subaru, was it?

My brother's spoken of you.

And I've heard all sorts of rumors as well.

Oh, you're Julius' kid brother.

Guess that makes sense since you do have that

same nast... I mean, sharp look in your eyes,

and that cynic, uh, refined curve to your lips,

and not to mention, that same devi...

I mean, lovely purple hair as him.

Just stop talking already it's obvious that you're forcing it.

Anyway, I'm really sorry to have kept you guys

waiting for so long.

Feel free to continue.

Wait, who's that girl in your lap?

Where'd she come from?

Is there a problem with Betty, I suppose?

Oh, you mean Beako.

Beako is actually Sis and Bro's baby.

-Huh? -That's right!

This little girl happens to be

my and Emilia's adorable baby, Beatrice.

Stop it! You'll end up scaring Joshua off.

I know I've kissed you before Subaru,

but it takes more than that to make a baby.

I studied up on it.

Right, Sorry, Emilia.

But I feel like you'll say something inappropriate

if we keep talking about this.

So, let's call it there, okay? I was wrong!

So uh... I don't mean any disrespect.

But why exactly is Lady Beatrice here?

None taken!

Beatrice is a great spirit I have a contract with.

Great spirit, huh?

Hey, three-eyes.

You tryna tell me that you got a problem

with my boss bringin' a spirit in here?

No, I'm just shocked the rumors are actually true.

I never would've imagined someone like him

is a spirit knight.

I'm sure that you are probably aware,

but my brother's a spirit knight.

In fact, he's the top spirit knight in the entire country!

Well, duh, of course, we know that.

He's done a lot to...

To help us...so much.

You're seriously that against admitting

he's helped you before!

Betty is well informed there are other

knight-and-spirit pairs out there

besides the two of us.

Rumor has it he is quite a promising one, I suppose.

That's right, my brother is a remarkable man.

At the age of 22, he's the star

of the Imperial Knights.

Not to mention he's the Royal Guard's second-in-command!

He's currently separated from his role,

but when Lady Anastasia takes the throne,

he's guaranteed to become captain!

Even the current Master Swordsman, Reinhard,

can't hold a candle to my brother's knightly ways!

My brother is indeed, a true knight!

-R-right. -I'm highly uncomfortable.

My goodness.

You sure love your big brother Julius, don't you?

Please forgive me for rambling.

I lose all restraint when it comes to family.

Whatever, just get to the point already will ya.

They say baumbehm tastes better the longer it ages,

but there's a limit y'know?

Baumbehm?

I love baumbehm!

-It's yummy! -

-Can we eat some? -Uh, sure.

Yay, it's a promise!

My apologies.

Now, then...

the message for Emilia that Lady Anastasia

entrusted me with.

Allow me to relay it to you all.

Lady Anastasia would like to extend an invitation to Emilia

to the Watergate City of Priestella.

The Watergate City of Priestella?

What business does she have with her exactly?

She wants her to attend a party.

And according to Lady Anastasia,

it sounds like she's finally found what Emilia is seeking.

Or so she says.

-What I've been seeking? -Yes.

It seems a merchant in Priestella

just so happens to have the magic crystal

you've been looking for.