[ ⟦ Methods of death vary; to date, a total of forty-five deaths have been experienced. ⟧ ]
( Author-san: Didn't count seriously; don't know if the data found online is accurate or not. Among them, 'twenty-three times' before memory loss, and 'twenty-two times' after memory loss.)
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『 Viewers of Countless World 』
"Every word this guy said is the truth. That is seriously not easy, damn it… This difficulty level is simply hell within hell."
Looking at the introduction of Natsuki Subaru's ability, as well as that shocking number of deaths, everyone outside the video was stunned speechless, their minds seemingly ceasing to function for a moment.
Now, everyone had to re-examine Natsuki Subaru. This young man, who had experienced countless cycles of death, had just glossed over all his bitterness with a simple sentence…
If it were an ordinary person, they would have collapsed long ago. No… he actually did collapse. Being able to come to this other world to attend school now could be considered a form of release.
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〜Puella Magi Madoka Magica World〜
"Return by Death, huh…"
Homura Akemi sighed deeply. She could perhaps understand the young man before her eyes.
To change the ending, one can only start over again and again, reintroducing oneself again and again, bearing all of this alone.
"The trust and growth that were so hard to regain, gone again with just a slip-up."
Fortunately, I can initiate the reset myself, whereas this young man can only endure it passively.
〜A Certain Magical Index World〜
"It's simply hell difficulty. He can't speak about the ability, and he can't die. That means he will face even greater mental torture."
Kamijou Touma looked at the introduction, mentioning that Subaru once had a mental breakdown and attempted suicide, and couldn't help shaking his head… Natsuki Subaru's happiness was entirely exchanged for countless lives of his own.
Although the ability Return by Death offers a chance to change a tragic ending…
But advantages naturally come with disadvantages. A moment of carelessness, and the trust built up with such difficulty will flow away like water.
〜OVERLORD World〜
"Having the ability but no matching power only guarantees one's own survival, but this isn't something to joke about!"
A green light flashed across Ainz's body, restoring his calm after triggering his passive skill.
Still an ordinary person, Natsuki Subaru cannot utilize the true terror of Return by Death at all. Currently, it can only be used to accumulate intelligence and then to consider every possible way to change the outcome of death.
Hearing this, Demiurge immediately bowed slightly in admiration:
"As expected of Ainz-sama, seeing through the essence in an instant!"
Ainz-sama was right. This is not a joke. The accumulation of deaths, time after time, and the agony of death that cannot be vented, will sooner or later drive a human crazy!
But… if he just wanted to muddle along, it actually wouldn't be that hard, right!
〜Re: Zero - Starting Life in Another World〜
"Some were even at the hands of companions…"
Looking at this sentence in the introduction, at this moment, in the Roswaal Mansion, the hearts of the few people present instantly went cold halfway. They all suspected whether they had a part in it.
Rem, in particular, pinched the corner of her skirt uneasily. Although she didn't have the relevant memories, based on the scent of the Witch's miasma radiating from Subaru, she felt she had definitely made a move on him.
Seeing through Rem's thoughts, Natsuki Subaru held his head high and patted his chest, pretending to be relaxed:
"Don't worry, everyone treats me very well! It's not like the fratricide the video talks about."
However, it would have been better if he hadn't spoken. Once he spoke, everyone became even more silent. Doesn't this make it obvious that something happened?
Puck, who had been silent on the side, floated in the air, crossed his small arms, and said slowly:
"As expected of Subaru, to actually be able to go to such lengths for my daughter."
Since it's Natsuki Subaru who would not hesitate to die to protect his daughter, he probably hadn't made a move against him, right?
If Natsuki Subaru knew Puck's thoughts, he would definitely roll his eyes at him… You, the Civil War Phantom God, just stop talking.
As the person involved, Emilia closed her eyes in some pain. No wonder Subaru-kun always seemed to have predicted things in advance; it turned out it was exchanged for his life.
She didn't know. She actually didn't know anything about everything Subaru-kun had done for her…
〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
"I really deserve to die… to actually say such hurtful words."
Kazuma, knowing his fellow countryman's past, was instantly filled with guilt, hugging the wall and banging his head against it repeatedly.
Now, he'd probably have to slap himself even if he woke up in the middle of the night, secretly cursing, 'I'm really not human!'
Although he was miserable, at least he could confide in his teammates, and every time after he died, he could have a heart-to-heart with the Goddess Eris. After resurrection, the battle would be over.
But for his fellow countryman, Natsuki Subaru, basically, the disaster only begins after resurrection…
Just like playing a game, it means he loaded a save file, which means he failed again, and all the progress he just made is gone!
"This guy having a harem, I'm truly not envious at all. This was exchanged for his life!"
No wonder the conversation earlier was so happy; it turned out he had rarely found someone he could confide in.
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[ Then the scene shifts. In order to let the people of the 4 worlds understand each other, Roswaal organized a Talent Show! To promote everyone's relationships.
Subsequently, under everyone's nervous gaze, the teacher drew a slip of paper from the lottery box: "The name is… Erich von Rerugen."
"What?!" The instructor was instantly dumbfounded. Why is there a teacher's name in this lottery box, you bastards!
But at this moment, he had no choice but to go up. Then, he went on stage and performed the national anthem of their world, instantly causing the atmosphere to freeze to the absolute zero point.
Darkness was looking at the instructor with envy: "To actually be able to make the atmosphere this awkward. Everyone, human or not, is looking at him with contempt."
"Those are eyes that seem to be saying, 'How do you still have the face to live?'"
"At this moment, he has transcended race. Your most humble posture is being made a fool of in public!"
"…" The instructor, still singing the inexplicable national anthem on stage, was about to collapse. Kill, kill me! ]
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〜Grand Blue Dreaming World〜
"A person can die, but social death is unacceptable! Quick, give Mr. Rerugen a quick end."
Looking at the teacher who was so ashamed that he wanted to commit suicide, Kohei immediately looked pitiful.
Looking at a certain pervert who was constantly outputting commentary, Iori Kitahara shook his head as if with some regret:
"Darkness's verbal output is what causes the greatest mental damage to the teacher."
Clearly possessing a beautiful face and a perfect figure, but unfortunately, the inside is a pervert. A Porsche exterior with a tractor engine inside…
Azusa-senpai looked at the screen with a subtle gaze:
"By the way, he's singing in German, right? Are you sure that group of people, aside from Tanya and her few subordinates, can understand it??"
Besides them, probably only Ainz could understand it. As for Kazuma and Natsuki Subaru, those shut-in high school students were not within her scope of consideration.
Iori Kitahara was stunned:
"Are you kidding me? This is actually German?"
It's not surprising he was so astonished; Iori, who only scored 10 points in German, thought it was another world language.
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[ After struggling to finish singing, the teacher lay prone in the corner with a pessimistic look, his whole person radiating a gloomy aura.
"So lucky!" The next one drawn was Natsuki Subaru. "Thanks to Mr. Rerugen, the difficulty has dropped to rock bottom. I have a signature trick!"
Because of the teacher's precedent, Natsuki Subaru, full of confidence in his talent, took out a red string from his pocket and flipped it around in his hands.
Constructing a shape with the string: "Tokyo Tower…"
Unsurprisingly, the scene remained completely unchanged. Only Rem encouraged him very supportively: "Rem admires it very much, although I don't know what it is." ]
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〜Baka to Test: Summon the Beasts World〜
"Well… it is indeed quite amazing…"
Hideyoshi, whose gender is unknown, looked at the screen with twitching lips and added a sentence.
"Of course, this old man is referring to your confidence."
By the way, this old man could do that in elementary school.
Akihisa looked at Rem, who was still being supportive, and became somewhat agitated:
"Damn it, clearly the atmosphere is cold, but I'm still so envious!"
It's clearly just ordinary, the most ordinary cat's cradle, but… this guy lost the competition but won at life!
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[ Following Rem's performance of smashing a watermelon with a morning star, it was finally the turn of a heavyweight performer—Darkness!
At this moment, she was hugging her arms with a shy expression: "I… I can't perform alone. Can someone help me?"
"Then I'll do it, I'll help!" Lieutenant Grantz stood up enthusiastically, intending to give this shy little girl some assistance. ]
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〜Type-Moon World, Fifth Holy Grail War Worldline〜
"Watching this, I already know what she's going to perform…"
Seeing Darkness appearing so shy, Red A's face instantly turned black.
Run away, kind Lieutenant! That's hell you're walking into. You will regret it, you will absolutely regret it!
Even Emiya Shirou's face turned pale, and he swallowed saliva in fear:
"This is a high-level pervert who can drive a Demon King's General crazy. Can this Lieutenant handle it?"
The previous Dullahan, whose reputation was destroyed, has already settled down by the Sanzu River. His mind has become somewhat abnormal, always wanting to drag people down with him.
Tohsaka Rin suddenly had a bad premonition:
"If you put it that way, I can already imagine what Megumin will perform next…"
Since Darkness is going to perform perversion, then Megumin will definitely do Explosion Magic, no doubt about it. That's the only thing she knows!
Then she looked at the screen with pity. She just felt sorry for the warm-hearted Lieutenant before her eyes; Darkness's mental attacks are not easy to endure.
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