Even though her legs were frozen, Elsa had just forcibly snapped her own ankles to break free from Emilia's ice.
No one could have predicted she would go to such lengths, so no one was prepared.
In less than a second, Elsa had silently appeared in front of Subaru, her blade already piercing his skin.
"Steal!"
At that critical moment, Satou Kazuma, standing in the distance, raised his hand and shouted.
He wasn't sure if it would work.
In a previous loop, he had tried using 'Steal' on Elsa and it had worked, but he wasn't confident he could steal the "correct" item every time.
He didn't know why. Maybe his skill proficiency was too low, or maybe he was too nervous to concentrate.
But this was an emergency. Kazuma had to bet on it!
Not panties!
...Besides, Elsa isn't wearing any.
In the next instant, Kazuma felt a familiar sensation in his hand.
Elsa's curved blade was now in his hand. The attack had only managed to graze Subaru.
"How did you do that?"
A look of surprise flashed across Elsa's face. She hadn't expected Kazuma to be able to snatch the weapon right out of her hand.
He's several meters away. Is it some kind of special magic?
Interesting.
This man hasn't joined the fight at all. Was he just waiting for his moment?
It seems he's the one I should have been watching~
Elsa's flirtatious smile returned, her gaze locking onto Kazuma.
Kazuma smiled back.
Elsa is unarmed now! Without a weapon, she's no match for us!
Less than a second later, Elsa, as if performing a magic trick, pulled another curved blade from her black robes.
With a flash of her blade, Subaru, who was closest, had no time to dodge.
Blood sprayed into the air.
...
"Hah...!"
Satou Kazuma bent over, gasping for breath.
He and Aqua were back at the starting point.
This was their fourth time returning here.
"Kazuma, are you okay?" Aqua asked, worried.
"I'm... fine."
Kazuma waved his hand, his mind rapidly replaying the last loop.
Okay, it's confirmed. Natsuki Subaru's death triggers 'Return by Death.' Time resets.
That damn Elsa... she was still hiding more weapons?
I can't rule out the possibility that she has even more.
One 'Steal' isn't enough. I might need to use it multiple times in a row.
Kazuma wasn't sure if he could do that.
However, he also realized that his 'Steal' skill felt smoother than before, and he was gradually gaining more control over what he targeted.
"Kazuma, what do we do now?" Aqua asked.
Normally, Kazuma would have already run for the hills. The royal selection, the insignia... none of it was his problem.
But Kazuma felt Subaru was a kindred spirit—
—a fellow otaku.
And otakus have to help other otakus.
Besides, in the first loop, Kazuma and Aqua had discovered that without any ID, it was nearly impossible to get by in the royal capital.
Even if they escaped this crisis, just surviving in this world wouldn't be easy.
What should I do...
"Kazuma, what are you doing!? Hurry up and think of something!"
"Shut up, you useless goddess! This is all because you're worthless! If you could actually be useful—"
Just then, an idea hit Kazuma. A meaningful smile spread across his face.
"Useless goddess, what exactly counts as a 'believer' for you?"
...
Ten minutes later, at the familiar alley entrance.
Satou Kazuma and Aqua were here again.
"These guys respawned again. Just like mobs."
Kazuma muttered to himself, then confidently strode toward the three thugs.
The three thugs also walked toward them, scowling.
"Hand over all your valuables—"
"I've been waiting for you three."
Before the thug could finish, Kazuma cut him off, his expression deadly serious.
"What did you say?"
Kazuma's complete lack of fear baffled the trio. This was a first for them.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Satou Kazuma. I am the humble servant of Lady Aqua."
Kazuma turned, gesturing to Aqua.
Although this "servant" role annoyed Kazuma, it was necessary for the plan.
He had given Aqua one simple instruction: Act as arrogant and serious as possible. At least make them think you're not an ordinary person.
Aqua, at this moment, stood with her chest puffed out, staring down at the three thugs in what she thought was an arrogant pose. However, her head was tilted so far back...
'Are you looking at them with your nostrils!?'
Kazuma screamed internally. He was reminded of when he first met her in the afterlife, and how annoying her high-and-mighty attitude was.
But he had to see this through.
"You don't think they're... actually someone important, do you?" the tall, oafish one (Gaston) whispered, loud enough for Kazuma to hear.
"Shut up. As if any noble would come here. This is the slums!" the skinny leader (Ton) scoffed.
"He's right!" the short one (Chin) added.
"We came here specifically to find you!"
Kazuma cleared his throat and continued, "Before you stands one of the prophesied candidates for the throne... Lady Aqua!"
He paused for dramatic effect.
"And we came here... to find you!"
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