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Translator: Safin
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Editor: TranslationChicken
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Previous Part 1/2: https://translationchicken.com/2016/11/01/rezero-arc-4-chapter-6-along-the-road-to-the-sanctuary-part-12/
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[Subaru: So, Puck hasn’t shown his face yet, after all?]
[Emilia: No, he hasn’t. I do call out to him, and I still feel his existence inside the crystal but…… this is the first time he has gone missing for this long, so I’m kind of worried.]
In the smoothly galloping dragon carriage, sitting together, only Subaru and Emilia’s voices resounded in the car.
Under the Divine Protection of “Wind Evasion”, the sound of the wind and all the noises outside were almost completely cut off from the dragon carriage. Even while running with such great speed, the near absence of turbulence or sound all made it feel like being in something of a dream.
Perhaps, this was the same luxurious feeling that might be felt while riding in the premium seats of the Shinkansen Bullet Trains, but Subaru never had a chance to experience those seats, and not even the normal seats, for that matter.
Anyway, in the quiet interior of the carriage, the words exchanged between them can be heard crisp and clear. And here, the topic of their conversation drifted to the change that had been bothering them for the past few days —— namely, the absence of the one that was usually by Emilia’s side, that father-figure cat who was always thwarting Subaru’s advances on Emilia… Puck.
[Subaru: Now that I think about it, he had not shown up since before we returned to the Mansion… The last time we saw him was…]
[Emilia: For me was it in the Capital City, when we were in Crusch-sama’s Mansion. I thought everything was very normal, but I couldn’t meet him again after that morning. Even when I call him, he doesn’t show up…… I was worried if I had made him angry or something]
Looking down, Emilia played with the tips of her hair, trying not to show her face to Subaru. These few days, her silver hair had been fixed in a braid.
Seeing Subaru stare at her, as if understanding the intention behind his gaze, she nodded [Yes],
[Emilia: The final contract I made with Puck the last time I saw him was “Keeping my hair in a braid”. After that, I had not been told what to do, so I kept it as it is.]
[Subaru: Your hairstyle is your contract with Puck? Really? That’s really light…… isn’t it? Although, it’s said that hair is the life of a woman, so that’s as if Puck’s contract is holding a life…]
[Emilia: I think that is a reeally light price to pay. I didn’t know this until I got out of the forest, but for getting into contract with a spirit like Puck, conditions like this one are way too light. Roswaal was also very surprised. In reality, you apparently need to have humongous amounts of Mana or complicated terms]
Seeing Emilia loosening the corners of her lips as she said this, Subaru nodded as if thinking of something. But then, he quickly lifted up his jaw to shake Emilia off of her weakened smile,
[Subaru: Well, for restricting even a little bit of Emilia-tan’s time, for me, I would say that is a really heavy price]
[Emilia: Lines like that, if you keep saying it so lightly it would become superficial. If it was something important then it would be better to keep them for important timings, I think]
Emilia voiced her objections at how Subaru was finding more and more ways to flirt. On the other end, Subaru slightly raised both his hands and shook his head,
[Subaru: The secret lines reserved to tell Emilia-tan in important scenes are kept separately. This one was for daily life, one of the many lighter things to say to Emilia-tan]
[Emilia: Really, Subaru, you have a silver tongue. ……Oh no, maybe my face is red so don’t look!]
Seeing Emilia suddenly hold up her palms to cover her face, Subaru laughed, confirming he got what he wanted. And, trying to bring the conversation back on topic, he continued with [Well…]
[Subaru: Since Puck is absent, there are some serious concerns in the combat aspect of this trip. We can’t rely on Otto for fighting, and I’m obviously no good at all. And, Emilia-tan is also not as tough without Puck, right?]
[Emilia: Oh, you say things like that, huh. But I’ll have you know, I can still use magic when Puck’s not here. It’s not just Puck, I have contracts with micro-spirits too. I have no problem communicating with them, so I can fight. I will protect you no matter what happens.]
[Subaru: Oh no, so manly… That’ll mean I’m way too pathetic, aren’t I… Those words, I myself will eventually say them to Emilia-tan one day, so please wait]
[Emilia: I’ll be waiting without any expectations]
As if proving Emilia’s words, coming nearer, and gathering closer onto Emilia’s fingertips, the micro spirits appeared drifting, shining. While they looked like Julius’ demi-spirits, their existences seemed weaker in comparison —— and though their power was a world away from Puck’s, at least, they certainly didn’t appear to be a collection of defenseless beings.
The only girl in the group, and the one he has a crush on, no less… having to rely on her for protection would really be embarrassing…
[Subaru: That said, my reliance on other people hasn’t changed much since the battle with the White Whale. I was completely dependent on Rem then, and even before that……wait, was there never a time when I worked everything out on my own!?]
Of course, that was the story from his perspective, and it might have been too much of an undervaluation.
But in any case, since there was no one with enough information to find fault with this conclusion, Subaru’s horrified reaction upon realizing all this was just passed off.
[Subaru: Well, Sanctuary, huh. Actually, what kind of a place could it be…]
After a bit of self-reflection, he gazed out at the scenery outside through a little window, muttering this under his breath.
Right now, to Subaru, the Sanctuary was a place of absolute unknown. The sound of the name itself did not give off a very dangerous impression, but Frederica’s warnings as she spoke of the Sanctuary weighed heavily his mind. Out of those words,
[Subaru: “Beware of Garfiel”, huh]
[Emilia: You hadn’t met him yet either, right, Subaru? I have only heard the name too, and Frederica didn’t tell me in detail either]
As if following Subaru’s mutterings, Emilia’s neat eyebrows narrowed anxiously as well. The scene that emerged in her mind, was probably the same as the one in Subaru’s.
The scene of Frederica’s warning, to be wary of the man named Garfiel but refusing to say any more.
Even when Subaru voiced his dissatisfaction at the tiny amount of information he had been given, she only stubbornly rejected, saying [It is because of my Oath], and would not say another word. Emilia and Subaru, not knowing what to do, did not push her further.
[Subaru: I really should’ve gotten more out of her… Knowing full well he’s a dangerous character, she’s sending us there with only a name, it’s just too much]
[Emilia: It can’t be helped, it’s an Oath. Agreements are Holy and Inviolable, never to be breached. Contracts and Oaths and Pacts, though they vary in gravity, must all be kept equally]
Swinging her raised finger, Emilia recited this to Subaru as if instructing him.
Contracts and Oaths and Pacts, like a word-game they flew into his ears, and the question suddenly coming into his mind, he let it slip from his lips,
[Subaru: So, between Emilia-tan and Puck is a Contract. Between Frederica and Roswaal is an Oath out of moral obligation. And then, the agreement exchanged between the Dragon and the Kingdom, is a Pact…… am I right? Or did I get something wrong?]
[Emilia: It isn’t separated out so distinctly, but as I understand it, Contracts are between individuals, Oaths are made when one party swears to another, and Pacts are agreements that transcend individuals, and transcend even Time… That’s how I was taught, at least]
[Subaru: I see. It does fit that understanding of it…]
Nodding to Emilia’s explanation, Subaru proceeded to violently scratch his head, and continued with [But still],
[Subaru: It’s adorned with such lofty words, though… Agreements are Holy and Inviolable, right?]
[Emilia: Agreements…… Promises are important things. Of course, Oaths, and even Contracts have no force to protect them. It isn’t there, but still, we keep promises. We work hard to keep them, right? Even if no one is watching, or no one realizes it, Promises are kept. Whether it’s the other person or myself, we would do our best to keep it]
Holding her hands to her chest, Emilia locked her gaze on Subaru, who had asked the question so lightly. The tone of her voice was gentle, and there was no sense of blaming him… but his heart hurt all the more because of it.
Next Part 2/2: https://translationchicken.com/2016/11/04/rezero-arc-4-chapter-6-along-the-road-to-the-sanctuary-part-22/
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I need to get to work now, so I’ll release this as a half segment so you guys have something to read today!! >_<
Next Part 2/2: https://translationchicken.com/2016/11/04/rezero-arc-4-chapter-6-along-the-road-to-the-sanctuary-part-22/
haha i’m early i guess… thanks for translating as always chicken-sama. Keep it up!
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Hah yeah you’re first!
Thanks for reading!
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Don t worry and don t push yourself too much ,we love you chicken<3
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i love you too D:
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Thank you. Anybody else feel like Emilia’s and Subaru’s relationship is going smoothly yet feels like it’s gonna get rushed?
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Not rushed though, Emilia’s character will finally be getting a lot of development in Arc 4! :3
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I’ve lately been neglecting to leave a comment to thank you guys for all the hard work you do, but I still appreciate your work right down to my core, guys! Keep it up! 😀
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Thank you for the comment James!!
I’ll keep it up!! And the other guys too! :3
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thanks for the part 🙂 puck is becoming more and more suspicious here.
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nice and thank you so much!
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Puck 🙁🙁
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❤ Thank you
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❤
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Super interesting facts on Contracts, Oaths, Pacts & Promises. Can’t wait to learn more about it, and as always, thank you for your hard work, Chicken & friends!
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[Subaru: “Beware of Garfiel”, huh]
I think you missed the D there, Garfield* the great protector of lasagna
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I’ve been silent for awhile following you Chicken, but I wanted to come out and say thanks for ALL your hard work, you literally have made a few days of mine now by being able to come home, get some ice tea, relax and read a bit more about Re:Zero.
I might be of the minority, but I prefer the more frequent updates of smaller segments of the story, done at your leisure than the expectation of a huge chapter.
Again thanks for all the work you guys are doing on this, it is greatly appreciated and I can’t wait to go out and buy the books!
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Hi Nudienne!! Thanks for coming out to comment!
Reading this made me really happy, to know that the translations are adding a little bit of enjoyment to people’s days. 🙂
I think for the next few chapters I will be releasing in segments again :3
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Puck you faggot lord! What a pain in the ass?! Is it just me or his shadyness makes others mad too?
Anyways… Thanks Chicken and Safin ❤️
If it’s too personal then just forget it, but I’m curious to know, what are you working? 😄
PLS TELL ME YOU WORK IN A KFC as a chicken cook it would be soo hilarious
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I though it will be cliffhanger,but thank god it’s not
Anyway thank you for the translation!!!
(and I need to find another chicken)
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lol
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Ty for translation evil chicken cult!
And why puck is not showing himself? I bet he knows everything about witch cult, but why he acting so strange
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Well, I did not expect a double post, but I’m happy.
Does Otto hear everything these two say? lol
And thanks for the extra effort Chiken-senpai.
Safin, thank you too, I don’t have a nickname for you yet.
Good vibrations!
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OMG now i cant sleep im sooo interested in the next part, Chicken take sick leave and focus on Light novel X3
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It’s the free Web Novel haha, next part is coming tomorrow I hope!
I’m super hyped for Chapter 7!! I’ll translate that from scratch myself this week, got 3 days off coming up.
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Mayhaps the chicken would enjoy it if a specific set of circumstance happened to releave him off his current predicament allowing him more time to form his cult, and grow his worshipper count?
Sarcasm aside, great work as always chicken n’ team!
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Oooooh i think some day i’ll die from deficiency of the wn 😭 Thanks 4 ur hardwork 👍🏻
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I almost died when I couldn’t translate for a week haha
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i feel like this is a backhanded scolding of subaru for breaking his promise to emillia.
“promises are very important, NO ONE should break a promise! we keep promises. We work hard to keep them, right?” just growing more pointed with each word, complete with intense staring.
also i feel bad for chicken-sama! ganbatte!
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Very very very very very excited to see some action now!!! I feel the tension rising!
Lemme give some love to team chicken here ❤
to Safin, Nicholas and Tynkerd ❤
and you Chicken!
P.S. I love Tynkerd's name O.o
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Subaru remembering his screw ups :(.
Thxs again for the translation.
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aw yeah! another update! but quite disappointed it’s only some small talk (not disappointed in you chicken-sama! you did a great job as always. i mean the story) i hoped they already arrived to the sanctuary in this chapter. as usual, thanks for translating
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The calm is almost over! Enjoy the smalltalk while you can, as Mitrospeed said :3
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So puck hasn’t shown himself even to Emilia all this time. This is why the Emilia Faction is such a mess. No proper communication.
Thank you Lord Chicken and company.
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i d’ont way puck w’ont emilia to maik he hair on semblence of satila ????
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Pretty sure I don’t understand a single word you just typed
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What promise did subaru made with emilia? I completely forgot😣
Can anyone remind me
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First episode “I promise I’m going to save you”.
But it’s rather his promise to Rem that’s hitting him there – the promise to get her back.
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Really? i’m pretty sure its referring to the multiple promises that Subaru made and broke in the beginning of the 3rd arc, which caused Emilia to not trust him anymore and ruined their relationship.
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The other guy is wrong, to a great extent. Subaru has been messing up and breaking almost every promise he’s made Emilia up til this point. “I promise i’ll sit still and not do anything dangerous that might mess up my mana circuits further” “I promise i wont use magic and risk my life by doing so” “I promise i’ll stay in this inn room and not make a fool of myself at the castle, illegally”.
Contracts mean the world to “Summoners” or what not. Subaru constantly breaking theirs really really hurts Emilia, and is the reason for that bedside chat in which they “broke up” awhile back.
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Emilia asked Subaru to promise to stay away from the Royal Selection and recover his health, and Subaru promised. But he broke the promise right away, made a huge scene and got beaten up by Julius.
Emilia had a fight with him and left him in the Capital.
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thank you safin 🙂 waiting for next chapter.
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Hey don’t worry that it’s taking you a while. Sure it’s slow but at least you’re putting in the effort so that we can actually get to read it and not wait for either s2 of the anime, if that ever happens, or buy the light novels. Thanks and keep at it 🙂
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I was probably almost first, as always, tho thos time I didn have time to pray XD to You Chicken Cultists. Thus: thxthxthxthxthx
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And remember pls, Team of Gods: u dont need to hurry. Quality over quantity wherever the second wins over the first, translation is the same as writing. Pls do not rush TOO MUCH
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I really hope that we get s2…
Plz whitefox make it happen😣
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Just remember to buy the LNs guys when they come out. Especially if you want a season 2+
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Yup, volume two English translation in a couple of weeks…
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Thx a lot i love you
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Ty guys !
Good info about the pacts, oaths and those kind of things xD
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Seeing these updates always makes my day! Thanks for translating ❤
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THanks a lot!! Really appreciate your efforts in translating!! Love you loads!
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love you too D:
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Thank you very much for your translation! You filled my day with joy!
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:D!!!!
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Just a quick thought. During the attack of the witch cult, was Emilia really in danger? We saw Ram and the villagers corpses, but the only confirmed death of Emilia was when Subaru told her about the respawning, right?
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Well that’s the thing – The first time, we see her little pin thing on the floor and a blood trail etc, but based on Subaru’s lack of reaction in comparison to his other reactions to the deaths of other characters, she probably didn’t die. We know the ‘Ordeal’ is testing the half elves to see if they’re capable vessels for the witch, and before being killed the Betelgeuse-possessed Subaru mentioned having found the perfect vessel. On the other hand, though, is Puck. Puck’s contract was to destroy the world if Emilia died, so if she didn’t die why did he start killing everyone including Subaru for those first 3 loops of arc 3? It’s confusing.
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That was a mystery… from a summary spoiler I got a long time ago, we will actually find out some details that help us understand that in this Arc I think!!
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Does anyone remember that creepy basement that we only got to see once where i think emilia tried to hide but failed…and every think was froze even subaru got frozen in that basement… we never got to see what was behind that door of the basement because when subaru tried to open it his fingers got froze until the point where they broke out…
I hope you guys are getting what i am saying coz i really what to see what was behind that door
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Hey chicken when is part 2 coming out?
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it’s out now!
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks for reading 😀
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This is a bit late but “such a lofty words” doesn’t make sense, take the “a” away.
Thanks Lord Chicken for more Re:Zero 🙂
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That was a typo, I’ll go and fix it now!
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Hhaha! Seriously, I keep reading this as “Beware of Garfield” xD
I like it how there’s more Emilia time here 🙂
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Thanks for translating it and providing it for free. You’re the real mvp
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thanks for the read
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Emilia gave Subaru an headshot at the end! Thanks for the translation.
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Did Suburu make an oath or something to the witch?
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