Felt If (Re:Zero)

Chapter 7: Nonexistent Reunions

Felt skipped out on her lessons today. It was hard to tell if it was because she was being rebellious again or if it was because of the news about someone dying at Roswaal's manor. She didn't know anyone there nor did she have any attachments to them, but it's still sad to hear someone die.

As for Subaru, he was brainstorming what could've happened. He was already told by Reinhard and the other staff to not worry about it since it was an issue out of their control but something like that wasn't going to stop him. After a while, he did conclude one thing. Whatever happened occurred at night.

If this was because of the curse, then someone must've touched him in the day and activated the curse at night. The only question he had left was who was in the presence of him and Roswaal's staff during this time.

In this route, he saw Roswaal but they never made any physical contact with one another. Reinhard's staff couldn't be the culprits because it doesn't make sense to him that they would kill their own residents. After all, he had a good relationship with everyone here.

The only possibility under these parameters would have to be someone he passed by when he gathered the items to make the doll. He recalled bumping into a few people when Reinhard separated from him to inspect that murder case.

Well, he has an idea now but even this would be a long shot. He planned to take the same route he did that day and just hoped that whoever this shaman is the type to stay in one place. It sounds unlikely but unless he killed himself, there really isn't a way he could think of to track back to.

With his game plan set and stone, Subaru gets up and starts to make his way outside. On his way, he passed by Reinhard. "Hey, Rein. I'm going out for a walk."

"I advise against that, friend. I'm worried that you might run into trouble again."

"Right, I guess my case looks pretty bad, Especially running into that assassin and now a curse, doesn't it?"

Reinhard nodded. "That's right. It hasn't been a full week and you've had your life in danger twice already."

Subaru let out a chuckle. "Cmon, Rein. It's not like I'm going to run into another shaman or anything." It was ironic since he was hoping to run into them again.

Reinhard did see the reasoning behind that but still didn't feel quite right about this. Eventually, he went to a cabinet and came back with what looked like a map. He marked a spot on the map and gave it to Subaru. "If you feel anything wrong while you're out, I want you to go straight to Felix." The knight laid it out, revealing it to be a map of the whole city of Lugnica. "Felix should be stationed over here. If anyone looks suspicious, don't engage them. Just go straight to the knights. If anyone touches you in any way, note who it was and go straight to Felix."

Subaru chuckled at how detailed Reinhard was acting. "Sure, Rein. You really sound like an overprotective dad right now."

"I didn't mean any disrespect. I've noticed that you seem to run into many deadly situations and I can't help but feel concerned for your well being."

"You can always just come with me. It'll definitely be way safer if you're around." Subaru offered.

Reinhard shook his head. "I'm afraid that I can't. Until this matter is resolved, I don't feel comfortable leaving Miss Felt alone."

"Yeah, that makes sense." After thinking about it a little more, bringing Reinhard with him might scare the Shaman away. Well, assuming they're still around that is. "I'll see you later then, Rein."

"Likewise, friend. Remember, if anything happens, go straight to Felix."

After agreeing yet again, Subaru took the map and finally made his way out and followed the same path as he had days before. It immediately became apparent that bringing Reinhard wasn't necessary as the knights were a lot more active. He was sure if he cried for help, there would be several knights to come and help.