Not knowing what kind of world this was, in a daze, Subaru Natsuki felt his head gradually getting heavy. In the pitch black before his eyes, a slit gradually appeared. He slowly opened one eye and saw a beautiful girl with long silver hair being sandwiched between several men who were leering at him. She seemed to be crying and shouting something.
Where exactly am I? What time is it? And why am I here?
When I opened my mouth, I could only taste a metallic taste between my lips and teeth. Ah, it seems I'm bleeding now?
The clothes of the silver-haired beauty in front of him were gradually torn off by several men, revealing her stunningly fair breasts. Several large hands were already on them, kneading them mercilessly. Although Subaru couldn't hear any sounds in his daze, he could tell from the silver-haired beauty's lip movements that she seemed to be struggling and begging in pain, calling for the men's assistants.
What's going on? Shouldn't I help the other person?
Subaru thought to himself, trying to lift his heavy body, but he couldn't manage it. When he reached out to support himself, he realized that his lower abdomen was wet. What was going on? Had it gotten wet?
With a puzzled expression, Subaru held his palm up to his eyes and found that it was indeed covered with a crimson mark.
"Ah...this is clearly my own blood..."
Realizing a large gash in his lower abdomen, Subaru Natsuki's eyelids grew heavy. Watching the silver-haired beauty's clothes being stripped off, revealing a person pressing down on her slender, snow-white body, Subaru tried to speak, but his voice was hoarse and wouldn't come out. Seeing the men around him leering at the silver-haired beauty crying and pleading for help, Subaru felt an overwhelming urge to rush forward and assist her.
But my body, growing heavier, gradually grew cold. I was so sleepy, so sleepy...
Let's take a break first...
When I have the strength...
"Let's go save them," Subaru Natsuki thought, as he gradually closed his eyes and slowly lost consciousness...
When Subaru Natsuki opened his eyes again, he found himself in the heart of a bustling city. The sight of vehicles being pulled back and forth by strange, dragon-like creatures left him speechless. Looking at the familiar street scene, the people coming and going, and their clothing, he realized that this was not the 21st-century Japan he knew, but rather a familiar scene from a fantasy novel on the internet.
"What on earth is going on...?"
Subaru couldn't help but ask himself questions. He looked around and saw that he was wearing a tracksuit and had only a few coins in his pocket. He felt so out of place in this world. Subaru himself probably realized that he and this world were not from the same plane. He wondered why he was here and whether the scene of the silver-haired beauty he had just seen was a dream.
It felt like I was having a nightmare, but pinching my cheeks or banging my head against the wall wouldn't wake me up.
With a sigh, Subaru left the main road filled with curious gazes and walked into an alley, where he sat down on the stone-paved ground.
Recalling his previous life, Subaru Natsuki felt that his senior year of high school was dull because he refused to go to school. He didn't know why he came into this world. There was nothing to regret. It was just that he was empty-handed, which was really inconsistent with those novels. At least he should have some kind of king's sword or his body should have been given many skills out of thin air, right?
Natsuki Subaru knew he couldn't use the pitiful coins in his pocket here. Looking at the cup noodles and snacks, he vaguely recalled that he had lost his memories after leaving the convenience store. After seeing that nightmarish scene of the silver-haired beauty, he suddenly appeared here.
"What should we do next?"
Just as Subaru was sighing and preparing to step out of the box, his shoulder was suddenly grabbed from behind, and he was dragged into the alley.
Looking back, Subaru saw a man so big he could easily throw Subaru into the alley, followed by two companions.
The three moved to block the way in the alley.
"If you know what's good for you, hand over the money to avoid getting hurt."
"Damn, looks like I've run into a robbery. But according to the rules of transmigrating to another world, I might not be the same person I used to be. My physical abilities might be completely different now, so there's no need to take these thugs seriously, right?"
With this inexplicable confidence, Subaru Natsuki first attacked the two henchmen behind the big guy. Seeing how easily he had defeated them, Subaru thought he could really become the hero of another world. However, the other party pulled out a knife, causing Subaru's cowardly nature to fully emerge, and he immediately knelt down and begged for mercy. After all, no matter what, his body in this world was still made of flesh and blood, and it was impossible for him to withstand such a sharp weapon, right?
"Do you think we'll just let you go like this? Or are you prepared to endure even more torture before being executed...?"
Several men surrounded Subaru Natsuki, pinning his hands down with their feet, preparing to teach this shut-in who had just transmigrated to this dangerous other world a lesson with sharp knives. Suddenly, a strange yet childish voice rang out in the alley:
"Get out of my way! Get out of my way! That guy over there is really blocking my way!"
Someone cried out in desperation and rushed into the alley.
Like the men who looked up in astonishment, Subaru did not move his body, but simply raised his gaze.
A petite, pretty girl with shoulder-length blonde hair swayed past in front of me.
The little girl has seemingly strong-willed red eyes and amusing fangs.
Her first impression is one of pride, but her appearance makes her smile even more adorable than most people.
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ignited the flame of hope in Subaru's eyes—this was exactly what he had been waiting for!
A young girl dressed in tattered and dirty clothes stumbled upon the scene of a robbery and murder at the perfect moment.
As is customary, this girl must have a chivalrous heart and will save Subaru's life from being extinguished.
"It seems I've witnessed something incredible, but I'm sorry, I'm very busy right now! You must stay strong and live on!"
"Huh? What? Really?!"
However, that hope was completely shattered. The girl raised her hand to apologize to Subaru and ran through the narrow alley.
He didn't stop at all as he passed the men, heading straight for the end of the alley—then he kicked off the wooden plank standing in the dead end, lightly grabbed the wall, and disappeared above the buildings in an instant.
The girl vanished, leaving behind a deathly silence. She swept through like a typhoon, leaving everyone speechless in astonishment. Yet, in reality, Subaru's situation remained unchanged.
"Aren't you all going to change your minds because of that girl?!"
"That kind of person clearly has nothing to do with you, right? Just face reality..."
"Stop! What are you doing...?"
Just when Subaru Natsuki had lost hope, a girl stood at the entrance of the alley once again.
And she's a beautiful girl.
Her long, flowing silver hair, reaching her waist, was styled in a braid, and her intelligent blue-purple eyes were gazing at her.
Her soft features combine beauty and youthfulness, giving off a strangely dangerous charm that emanates from her nobility.
She was a head shorter than Subaru, about 160 centimeters tall.
The white-based clothing, devoid of elaborate embellishments, is simple in design, which only enhances its presence.
The only striking feature was the long robe she wore, embroidered with a "demon-like bird" totem, which added to her solemnity.
But even that outfit was merely an accessory to enhance the girl's radiance.
"This is none of your business. If you're after that pretty blonde girl, she's already far away..."
The men who robbed Subaru Natsuki didn't seem interested in the beautiful girl. Instead, they pointed out the direction she had run in, indicating that she should mind her own business instead of interfering. However, when the silver-haired beauty came closer and Subaru Natsuki could examine her features closely, he suddenly had a strong sense of déjà vu. Where had he seen this charming silver-haired beauty before?
It's impossible for someone like me, who's just arrived in this world for the first time, to know anyone, right?
Judging from her clothes, this beautiful girl was definitely not from my world.
"But that's a different matter. I can't let what you've done go unpunished."
The girl turned around and stretched out her palm toward them—light danced in her palm, then she released it.
A sound similar to a hard ball hitting a chunk of flesh rang out, and the men cried out as they were sent flying.
Then, a loud voice rang out beside Subaru, and a fist-sized block of ice fell down.
The ice, which forms regardless of the season and physical phenomena, then dissipates as if swallowed by the air.
Although no incantation was chanted, it was indeed generated and emitted from her palm.
Several thugs were knocked down one after another. Realizing the difference in strength, they could only shout that they would take revenge before fleeing for their lives, not daring to look back.
So this must be magic. Under the power of magic, those arrogant thugs who were just now were completely defeated by the silver-haired beauty in front of them. Although Subaru looked a bit disheveled, in the end, he could be considered saved.
Of course, after chasing away the thugs, the silver-haired beauty also cast a healing spell on Subaru Natsuki, helping him recover from his injuries.
"Although it took some time, we have to find the thief now, Ellie..."
A crisp voice rang out, and a cute little cat with gray and white fur popped out from behind the silver-haired beauty. As expected of a magical other world, even this little cat could speak human language. This was not unacceptable to Subaru Natsuki at the moment.
"If you're really looking for that pretty girl, I think I can help. After all, I'm probably the only one here who knows which way she escaped to... And I also want to repay this lady... um... I don't know how to address her yet..."
Just call me Satella...
"Hey... is this really okay?"