A Hundred Girlfriends Who Really Love You... In Another World! 06 (Patreon)

Now that I'm alive again, there's only one way I could ever react. "Eris pads her chest!?" I'm certain that this is what Aqua was trying to communicate. Sorry Miss Goddess of Fortune, but you took to long to take me out of the shadow realm.

Suddenly a weight that was on my stomach, isn't there anymore. That's because Eris, the War Goddess, not the Goddess of Fortune, has taken her head off me. You see, I think she was crying over my poor dead body.

And now her eyebrows are scrunched together, a look of pure confusion on her beautiful face. "Hah? No I don't..." And then her eyes widen, and she stares at me in disbelief. "Subaru...?" The name thing is gonna get confusing, isn't it?

Nina, who was to her side, also with tears in hey eyes, gasps. "W-what the hell!? You're back!?" She's pointing at me, like I'm some kind of spectacle she's can't believe. How scary, I hope I don't get dissected over my Jesus-like resurrection.

A man I don't recognize takes a step back in shock. "B-but... how...!?" Suddenly a smile reaches his face, he raises both arms in commemoration. "A miracle! This must be a miracle given to us by the great goddess Aqua!" Um... sort of? She did convince Eris to resurrect me, I guess.

Eris' lips tremble, she's holding back sobs. "Y-you...!" And then she throws herself at me, hugging me tight and crying over my body. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Ah, she's blaming herself for this, not good.

Nina let's out a sigh of relief. "My stupid weak friend didn't die, great." She starts muttering to herself. "I'm never ever befriending another weakling, it isn't good for the heart." Oi, please have more sympathy over my demise...

I awkwardly pat Eris' head while she cries. "And I'm never... dying again. I guess..." Hopefully, it was already kind of a pain to convince Eris... the goddess that is, to let me leave, and this was just my first death.

Nina sends me a serious look. "You'd better, or I'll... I'll make you regret it, somehow." Ah, this is embarrassing. I never thought people would be... affected by my death. Even back when I was with Eris and Aqua, the thought never crossed my mind.

I can't help, but stutter embarrassing words with a blush. "Is it r-really okay, t-to think that the people I l-like... like me too?" Why did I say that!? They're going to make fun of me, they're going to make fun of me...!

Nina nods, her serious expression hasn't faded at all. "Of course, you're my friend, dumbass." I had plenty of friends in the past, back when I was a stupid kid who caused all sorts of trouble to get attention.

They like me, they like me, they like me, they like me, I'm fun to be around, I'm fun to be around, I'm fun to be around, up the stakes, up the stakes, up the stakes, up the stakes...! Keep being fun to be around...! Those thoughts were constantly in my head.

If you want to be liked, then play the clown. That's what I always did, that's what I always do, but I always knew that I was just cheap entertainment... That's why I thought if I became a corpse, no one would care.

Subaru Natsuki was nothing special anyways, just a entertaining guy. That's why I need to be funny, that's why I need to be talented, because if I have no value, surely people will throw me away. And that's why, and that's why...!

I'm crying right now. "Sorry...!" I'm feeling guilty, because even though I made them feel sad, I'm also happy they could even feel sad over me in the first place. "I'm so sorry...!" I'm glad I returned by death.

Eris moves her head and glares at me. "Stop apologizing you stupid pupil! Of course...! Of course I like you...!" Her hug is getting tighter. "I should be the one who's apologizing damn it! Even though I...! Even though I...!" It's fine, I don't blame anyone for this. Except for frogs.

Eris swallows her own saliva. "I...! I decided to train so I could protect Rudeus, I thought I could protect anyone I cared about if I was stronger, but...! Why didn't I learn healing magic!? Why am I always so pathetic...! I'm sorry for being worthless!" Ah.

I finally hug Eris back. "Shut up, don't go calling yourself worthless. It's just that... sometimes bad things just happen." It's like Eris, the goddess said... Everything ends eventually. Also I desperately need to give her a nickname.

Eris grits her teeth. "I... Subaru when you talked about the people you like, did that include me?" I nod, she's a precious friend... Seriously I'm a NEET and I have spent close to three weeks with this woman, as far as I'm concerned I would take a bullet for her.

Eris pulls back, ending the hug. For a moment my heart stops beating again, scared that she's gonna reject that relationship. It's not that I'm asking for her hand in marriage or anything, I'm just asking for her friendship, so surely it should be fine...? Of course it isn't. I'm Subaru Natsuki after all, if you look up the word worthless in the dictionary a picture of my face will appear.

My face shifts in sadness, as Eris slowly extends her hands, gripping both of my cheeks, and yet again I'm filled with confusion. Just what is she doing anyway...? There's no way she would...

Eris looks right into my eyes. "Subaru, I love you. I don't know why, I can't explain it because it was love at first sight, but it's still there." And then her lips slowly move closer to mine.

And she stops herself, a red blush on her face as she releases me and jumps back. She starts lightly hitting her own cheeks. "Ah...! What am I doing!? Gotta keep calm! Gotta talk with Rudeus! Cheating is bad!" I forgot she had a boyfriend for a second...

Wait a second! Why the hell was she trying to kiss me then!? I understand that we are soulmates, and I really have no idea on how this could affect a woman, but... Ah, well it's fine, she stopped herself.

It's not fine at all! "Eris, what do you mean you love me!?" I know it's just because we are soulmates, but... I'm a eighteen year old who never received a love confession from anyone. In fact I always imagined that I would be the one pining after a girl.

I can almost see it, me trying to impress a silver haired elf girl, and then getting my attempts ignored over and over again... Which is why my heart is currently skipping like crazy, I might die again.

Eris is brushing bright red, as she should. "I...! Don't think too hard about it!" How can I not though!? "J-just wait for a while, I need to talk with Rudeus about some stuff... T-then I'll show you that I don't pad my chest." Ah, sorry I was actually talking about a goddess.

Suddenly Nina whispers into Eris' ear. "I'm still here you know?" And the War Goddess basically jumps out of fright, for once she can't even threaten the blue haired swordswoman. "I seriously thought you were about to do it right here. Good job Greyrat, yo have some self-control, I guess." This might be the most embarassing moment of my life.

I'm a Japanese guy, so I will obviously be embarrassed if a girl kisses me in front of everyone... specially if that girlfriend has a boyfriend! Well, in the end she didn't kiss me, but her intentions were clear...

Thankfully Eris has a strong moral fiber, and stopped herself before that, reminding herself of her boyfriend. Which brings me to my next question... Should I really be here? It's genuinely great that these two... are my friends, but that's why I have to think about them as well.

Eris is my soulmate, and while I'm around her, I will constantly tempt her with ruining her relationship. I can't do that, not to a person who cares about me, even if it's probably only because of the soulmate thing, which is why... I should definitely leave.

Yeah, when they give me some space alone, I'll find someone to write me a letter, something like that says we aren't compatible right now, and then I'll leave... forever... It will be like Subaru Natsuki never existed.

First Eris glares at Nina. "S-shut up!" Then she glares at... me? "And you, stop with whatever stupid idiotic plan you have!" Ah!? I didn't say what I was thinking outloud right? I do have an habit of doing that, but I mostly can control myself around people!

I gasp. "What are you talking about?" Has Eris learned how to read minds!? Because if so, I'm in a dangerous position. 

She crosses her arms. "I'm stupid, so I can recognize stupid! You're thinking of something stupid right...!?" I'm shocked into silence. "I can see your emotions clear on your face and... just trust me, you did say I wasn't worthless! Got it!?" I can only slowly nod.

I guess my plan has disappeared before I could put it in pratice. "I... Eris, I think you're smarter than you really think." Even before, back in the snow, she could call my Subaru clown mode... Or maybe something like this is just expected from friends.

Suddenly the man whole healed me interjects. "Oh, I'm truly glad everything has gone well, but now..." A dark gleam enters his eyes. "It's time to fulfill your part of the deal ladies..." Oh no, is this some kind ot NTR plot!? I thought I was the bastard here!

Both Eris and Nina sigh at the same time. "Yeah, yeah, we'll join..." Oh, you guys are totally in synch... Join what!? Some stupid evil organization!? Are you gonna have to join a brothel to pay for your debts!? Let me die again, I can ask Aqua for help... I can ask Erisx, goddess edition for help. And then she can ask Aqua for help.

My eyes widen. "Just... what did you guys do!? Please don't tell me we are in some massive debt now!?" I apparently already need to help Aqua pay her debts, whatever those are, so I'm not too enthusiastic about this.

Nina and Eris look dead inside, while the healer proudly smiles. "Oh don't worry young man, I asked for no monetary compensation! I'm a devout follower of Lady Aqua, and simply asked that you and your little group join the Axis Order." Oh, okay, that doesn't sound too bad.

Eris sighs. "Sorry Subaru, I didn't want to subject you to such a horrible fate, but... we don't have any money. This guy is the only one here that would heal you." That's nice of him! Seriously what's with these money grubbing healers!?

The priest pats her shoulder. "Worry not young woman... I'm sure with your name and big boobs you will be very popular." Eris immediately punches him, he falls to the ground, but doesn't stop speaking at all. "Yes, a girl named Eris, with REAL big fat tits, our messiah...!" Okay, now I see why Eris and Nina are so scared of joining the Axis Order. Also Eris has just stepped on his leg, and considering his current expression, I don't think he's a masochistic who's enjoying this. Good.

He slowly gets up, sending me a questioning look as he does so. "Besides... this young man who has been miraculously revived by Lady Aqua already knows the truth, so perhaps he was a follower already." I definitely wasn't.

Nina grumbles. "Yeah, the miracle thing... We should probably talk about that." How about we don't do that? I seriously don't know how I'll explain it without sounding like a crazy person...

Eris shrugs. "Eh, it's like Rudeus says, don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Or an earth dragon in the mouth. Don't go looking at thing's mouths." Cool, they have Earth sayings here. I wonder if those guys from Belzerg spread them? Also I need an earth dragon.

Still, I mostly ignore them, because the priest just said something weird. "What do you mean the truth...?" Could he be talking about that...

He grits his teeth, I can see true anger on his face. "Eris is a lying temptress who pads her chest, and attracts young men with promises of financial stability!" He knows! How does he know though!? "As it money matters...! Just look at me! Sure I don't ask money for my services, and the other day I had to go dumpster diving, but I'm happy and free!" ...

This poor soul. "Don't worry good sir, we will find some way to repay you." I don't know how much a service like this should cost, and he did fail at healing me, but... c'mon, I'm not a monster damn it!

Eris interjects. "Hell no! I already agreed to join that weird cult!" She glares at the priest. "And stop talking about my boobs, I don't pad them!" Eris I... Maybe I should take back what I said about you actually being intelligent.

I sigh. "Eris... he's talking about the goddess. Also if we pay this with money, then we can evade joining the Axis Order." To be honest, I don't want to join them for one simple reason... fear. Both Eris and Aqua are my soulmates, and there's clear friction between their believers... Joining one of their religions might start something bad.

A smile appears on her face. "Oh! Escaping with money does sound nice! I'm a pretty amazing adventurer so I could make some cash pretty easily!" Her smile disappears. "I'll make sure to always have some with me from now on, screw that frugality bullshit." That would be nice indeed...

The priest immediately objects. "Wait a minute! You guys promised! If you break this promise... Lady Aqua will smite you! Eventually! Once she feels like it!" I met the woman, doesn't look like the smiting type for me. "Besides you guys don't even have money on hand..." That is true however.

Eris smirks. "We can play triple the standard price... eventually, but we can. Seriously I am a Saint-Ranked Sword God style fighter and so is Nina..." The healer immediately gives her a thumbs up of okay. Just how fast did he give up!? 

I interject. "Hey Eris... if you really brought zero cash... Just what was your plan in the first place!? Where were we gonna even stay during our time here!?" I'm never letting her and Nina plan a journey ever again.

Eris blushes and looks away. "I was gonna ask Rudeus if I could crash wherever he lives for a while... He's Rudeus, so he would find a way." I suppose that sort of makes sense... Wait, you're gonna ask your boyfriend if we can stay there just after you say you love me!?

I have no idea what horrible idea she's conjuring in her head, but... For now I'll just let her do whatever she wants, she definitely knows this Rudeus guy way better than I do after all.

Nina interjects. "Yeah, but it's kinda late now... I doubt we can go see him at night." I didn't even notice it was so late... Still, if he's close that means we must be close to the magical academy. In a way I guess I fast traveled!

The priest smiles. "It's fine, you guys can stay here for the night! I would never turn away the messiah, even if she refuses to see the light currently." I'm the Jesus here, please stop. Also, you are insanely nice! I hope Aqua takes care of your soul eventually!

Eris smiles back. "Thanks! But I'm never ever joining that weirdo!" Don't say that! "By the way..." She looks at me. "Just in case you're curious, we made it to Sharia, the city where the Ranoa Magic Academy is." I'm really glad I didn't fail my first isekai journey.

I scratch my cheek. "It's good to see that we made it! I can't wait to meet that Rudeus fella!" I actually don't care about him at all! But maybe once he reunites with Eris, things are gonna get better.

Nina fakes a cough. "You know, I feel like we are ignoring the big massive issue here." We are? "You know, the fact that Subaru miraculously came back to life, and somehow learned sayings of the Aqua Order while doing so?" I see that avoiding this conversation is impossible.

The priest shrugs. "Isn't it obvious? Lady Aqua resurrected him, probably because he is an ally of the great messiah." I repeat, how am I not the messiah here!? Surely there are many girls named Eris with big boobs around!?

Nina may soon lose enough braincells to rival Eris if she stays here. "No offense, but I feel like that isn't what happened." The War Goddess nods to the side, even Eris can tell this is stupid, but...

Should I tell them the truth? It's not like this is something I can put off forever. Sure I could probably tell them I don't want to talk about it, or that I don't know what happened, but that would probably eventually bite me in the ass.

I sigh. "The truth is... I died, met the Goddess Eris, but she didn't wanna revive me, but then the Goddess Aqua revived me." I left out some details, mostly because I feel like if I told the priest that Aqua is in love with me, he might try to kill me for heresy.

He nods. "Makes sense, of course that callous bitch Eris, not the messiah, would deny life to a poor young man." He holds back tears. "But Lady Aqua's greatness is eternal..! Now I wanna die to go see her!" Please don't! "It's scary though, so I won't do it..." Thank my soulmates... I hate that I can say that, however I also love that I can say that, so it balances out.

Eris makes a sad face. "Well, I know that people can hallucinate some crazy stuff when near death, since I experience similar things in the past... Well, please go to sleep Subaru, hopefully you will feel better tomorrow." You're chalking up to trauma!?

Good. I got scared that I would get called crazy or something.

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I'm surrounded by a white void. I have no body, I have nothing. "Did I die again...?" But somehow I can still speak... I wonder if I'm about to see Eris again too, I hope so. Meeting a god that doesn't care about me would be troublesome.

Suddenly there's a man, a silhouette in front of me. "You tell me!" I would have jumped back in shock if I could, but I have no body. "You disappeared for so long Flugel... I was honestly worried about ya, pal." Why is he mentioning my online nickname? Is this a weird dream...?

Still, I keep silently as he continues to ramble. "No letters, no nothing... so cold. As always really." He makes a cocky smirk. "I only found you because that goddess left a trace... They really can be so careless can't they? Anyways, so what have you been up to?" I'm trying to not fuck a red head.

I doubt he knows that however, so I might as well start asking questions. "Dude... no offense, but who even are you?" He mentioned Eris, that probably means he is some sort of important person.

For a moment he stares at me in shock, but then he suddenly starts taking steps back, while holding his stomach and laughing. "N-no way...! There's just no way!" It goes without saying that this guy screams villain, so I don't trust him at all.

Eventually however, he stops laughing... and then he copies my pose, putting his index finger high and everything. "I am your best friend! The one who constantly lends you a hand! The one known as... Human God!" So another divinity has popped up to bother me...

I still definitely don't trust him. "Sorry to say, but there's no way you're telling the truth. I'm not the type of guy who befriends suspicious people like you." I purposefully don't tell him my name... Though maybe I should be more respectful to a god.

And... he starts laughing again. "Y-you!? Not befriending suspicious people!? Oh please, you're basically a walking team of supervillains! Or at least you were..." Huh? "Anyways...! Name please!" There's no way I'm telling him, so I'm staying silent, besides didn't he just admit to being a super villain!?

Once he notices my silence he pouts. "Name please! Name please! Name please! Name please!" Is he really doing this!? Have some pride you stupid god! Actually all gods I have met so far are pretty weird...

I sigh. "My name is Subaru Natsuki." He smiles and gives me a thumbs up. "So what do you even want with me anyways, Mister Supervillain?" I'm liable to ignore his requests, in fact I probably will.

He shrugs. "For now? Nothing, since something apparently happened to you... I might cooperate with you eventually though, I just noticed some... strange fates you have, they might be useful." Fates...? Is he talking about the soulmate thing? "By the way, how would you feel about stealing a loli teacher from some guy? She's a virgin you know?" Where did this come from!?

He continues. "I know you're a monogamous fella, and you probably fell in love with some stupid naive girl already, at least if you haven't changed, but... It would really help me you know!" This guy might be genuinely insane.

If I had an eye it would be twitching. "Dude... I don't even know what to say." I'll have you know I'm not a lolicon! I'm also not into NTR, even if the situation with Eris seems to be trying to prove otherwise.

He waves me off. "Lame as always... Welp, I'll be watching you occasionally from now on, I feel like you're my only ally in this cold dark cruel world." I'm definitely not your ally. "Also, here's a friendly tip, if you ever find yourself in a unwinnable situation... If you ever are about to meet your end..."

His voice gains a aad tone. "Call her, scream to the heavens, save me Satella, I'm here Satella. It doesn't matter where you are, she will love you always..." Satella...?

Yep, this guy mentioned the Witch of Envy, and he sounds pretty fond of her, he's my enemy for sure.