I had more fun writing this then I tought I would. I also have more time then I would like to admit. However the next chapter probably won't come until next week since I will be away from home.
Subaru was confused and afraid. He felt like he would be killed the moment he moved.
„Just what is wrong with these people? Isn't Envy my title? So why are they looking at me like that?"
Green haired man: Just what kind of joke is THIS? Pandora-sama who is this person who dared to proclaim such THING? Just who does this person think he is to dare monopolize her LOVE?
The man with the green hair was the one to speak first.
„What is he talking about? What love? And who is her?"
Bandaged person: Calm down my love. Before you do anything I think we should listen to Pandora-sama. After all she was the one who brough him here.
The person with bandages seemed to calm down rather quickly. Perhaps because of the presence of Pandora?
White haired man: Proclaiming yourself as such as Envy takes courage. This once I agree with this worthless spirit. Even tough I don't care about the witch and her so called love because I'm allready a fulfilled being and I'm satisfied with what I have.
Subaru was scared. His only hope in surviving was if he apologises and even then his survival is still slim.
Subaru: I'm so…
But suddenly Pandora interrupted.
Pandora: Please calm down Archbishop Betelgeuse Romanee-Conti, Archbishop Corneas. I was the one to grant him the title of Envy.
Betelgeuse: But Pandora-sama this is still OUTRAGEOUS! Even Regulus Corneas agrees with ME! Pandora-sama I apologise for saying this but are you sure you are not MISTAKEN?
„Betelgeuse, Regulus and the other was… Sirius? Aren't those the name of stars? I'm also named after one just like them… I will ask Pandora-san later…"
Pandora: Archbishop Betelgeuse Romanee-Conti are you perhaps doubting me?
The expression on the Archbishops face has changed. Instead of anger, fear has formed in it.
Subaru: I don't know why this title is so special but if I did something wrong I'm sorry.
Subaru said that on a somewhat not caring tone. After all why would he apologize for something he didn't do?
Regulus: You don't even know what being the Archbishop of Envy means? No, everyone would know. Don't try to hide anything or do you think I'm some kind of fool?! DON'T LOOK DOWN ON ME JUST BECAUSE YOU THINK YOU ARE SO MUCH BETTER THEN ME WHEN YOU ARE NOT!
Regulus stood up. He got mad for something and Subaru didn't understand why. Maybe he saw through his fake apology or perhaps he is mad for something else…
Sirius: What are you doing you failure of a man? Don't you understand that we are at the presence of Pandora-sama?
Regulus: SO YOU JUST WANT ME TO LET THIS SLIDE? SOMEONE JUST CAME IN PROCLAIMING TO BE BETTER THEN ME AND YET YOU JUST WANT ME TO LET IT SLIDE?
With that Regulus looked at Subaru.
Regulus: Listen I don't care about Pandora-sama being here but if anyone dares to look down on me let that be the Dragon or the Sword Saint I WOULD EREASE BOTH OF THEM!
„Dragon and Sword Saint? What I'm getting here instead of a warm welcome are just more questions and these weirdos anger! Pandora-san please help me out or I will really die!"
Ever since they entered the room Pandora never stopped smiling. Subaru was still a bit afraid but he felt safer being around Pandora.
Pandora: Archbishop Corneas please take a seat and stay quiet.
Regulus's facial expression changed. He looked… angry. No… words can't express how outraged he was. Even tough Pandora was a person above him in ranks she was still a nobody to violate his right like that. But still he obeyed Pandora and took a seat without complaining. Subaru was surprised. Just what did she do?
Subaru: What did you do Pandora-san?
Her expression didn't change at all. She kept that smile on her face while ignoring his question.
Pandora: Please take a seat Archbishop Subaru our meeting has begun.
Subaru took the seat which was the closest to Pandora but not because he wanted to be close to her, he just simply felt safer that way.
Subaru: Pandora-san only four seat is occupied? What about the other three?
There were eight seats in total. One for Pandora and the other for the Archbishops. Three of them were absent.
Sirius: Isn't that clear? They didn't come here because they didn't care. The reason why Pandora-sama called this meeting was to greet a new Archbishop. But something like that never happened before. Me and my husband only came here because we were curious about you, we wanted to know what makes you so special to have all of us gathered here. That shapeshifting bitch is most likely not here because she only cares about herself and those midgets are allways going after their own head. There is also the seat of Pride but that has not been taken yet.
The Sin Archbishop said this in a calm tone. This didn't show any murder intent torwards Subaru but this tone was fake and also felt forced.
„But wasn't Pandora-san surprised with me being Envy? If so why did she call this meeting? Unless she allready knew about me being special and just pretended she didn't know…"
Subaru: Thank you for your answer Sirius-san. But mind if I ask why am I so special?
Betelgeuse: Do you seriously not KNOW? My dear WITCH is the reason why the Cult EXIST! And she chose YOU! YOU! YOU! YOU! YOU! YOU!
Betelgeuse was clearly angry at the fact that someone was this close to the witch. Sirius seemed to not pay much attention and Regulus was… well Regulus. He only got outraged because he tought he was being looked down.
Pandora: Archbishop Betelgeuse Romanee-Conti please calm down. The fact that he recieved Envy means that his rank is higher than all of yours. From now on I would like all of you to treat him with respect.
At this statement all of them looked at her. Regulus was still in his angered state and this didn't help it. If he had to show respect to the person who looked down on him he wouldn't listen to her orders. Betelgeuse was biting his own fingers to keep calm and Sirius was waiting for Betelgeuse to make a move. He clearly didn't like the idea of showing respect to some stranger like him who didn't even know what glory it is to be loved so much by her.
Subaru: Ahh Pandora-san that won't be necessary. Betelgeuse-san, Regulus-san sorry if I angered you, and please refer to me as just Subaru. You don't need to show me respect either, just don't kill me if I may ask. In here we are all the same after all, right Pandora-san?
„Except I'm not insane. Sure I wouldn't hesitate to kill someone to achieve my goals but I think these guys are far gone…"
Pandora: Yes… of course.
The way she said that wasn't genuine. She was hiding certain things.
Following this conversation a short silence followed. That silence however was quickly broken by Regulus.
Regulus: If this is all that you planned for us I will take my leave. Coming here was a waste of my precious time that I will never get back!
With that Regulus stood up and looked at Subaru with the intent to turn him into a pool of blood. Then he proceeded to take his leave but…
Pandora: Wait Archbishop Corneas. There is something else.
Subaru: Something else?
Everyone was a bit surprised, but both Regulus and Betelgeuse had some anger left in them which was clearly noticeable. Sirius on the other hand only got mad at Subaru for a brief second when he proclaimed himself as Envy. The only time she got really mad was at Regulus badmouthing her husband.
Pandora: I'm sure most of you are aware of the current state that the Kingdom of Lugunica is in right now.
Subaru was a bit surprised. Mainly because he didn't know a thing about this world but the fact that something like this gets mentioned in a place like this means that it must be important.
„Current state?
Subaru: Mind if I ask what happened?
Pandora: The royal family in Lugunica has passed away recently and they are trying to decide who to crown as the next ruler.
At this Regulus spoke up.
Regulus: And why does that even matter? As I said before I have better things to do then waste my time with pointless things like this! If you still want to keep me here and give me informations I allready knew and prevent me from leaving then that would be a violation of my rights! And that's the same as trampling on my life!
„What's his deal?"
Pandora: Very well Archbishop Corneas, sooner or later you would get to know this anyway. If you wish to leave then feel free to do so.
Betelgeuse: My deepest apologies Pandora-sama but if this is about the royal selections I must say that we do not care EITHER. After all we have allready planned something else that must be DONE!
With this statement the three Archbishops left the room only leaving Subaru and Pandora there.
Subaru: Looks like Sirius-san followed Betelgeuse-san… Pandora-sa…
The door behind them opened suddenly opened before Subaru could finish his sentence. A cultist appeared with a book in her hand. She proceeded to walk torwards Subaru and then she gave him that book.
Subaru: What is this?
Subaru was surprised by this since this came suddenly.
Pandora: That is your Gospel. It will tell you how to achive your desired future. If you follow it you will soon find out what I wanted to talk about. If you have further questions feel free to ask her about it.
And with that Pandora also left. Leaving only Subaru and the Witch Cultist behind.
Subaru and the Cultist were now outside. The church was now visible. The building wasn't anything special it looked like every other church. Around the church were a forest which probably served to hide it. Ten minutes have passed since the meeting. The Cultist in the meantime removed her hood revealing a woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes. She should be around her early 20's.
Subaru: I see… The Witch of Envy Satella. but I don't really understand why she would chose someone who have never heard about her before. Tell me who is the one who gave the Archbishops their names? Or was it given to them by birth?
„If so then it's probably just a coincidence."
The Cultist looked surprised at the unusual question.
Cultist: I don't know. If the names they have are special I think it's safe to say that it was Her who named them.
For a moment Subaru was confused but he realized soon.
Subaru: Do you mean Pandora-san?
Cultist: Subaru-sama please do not say her name when it's not necessary. Her existence is only known for the high ranking cultists like the Archbishops and for us Bishops. And we would rather not say it when it's not necessery.
„Huh why is that? Well nevermind it's not important right now, and the next time I see Pandora-san I ask her about the names."
Subaru fell in a deep tought. Soon the Cultist broke this silence.
Cultist: Subaru-sama if you don't mind me asking. What does the Authority of Envy do?
Subaru was surprised by the question.
Subaru: Huh so you don't know?
Cultist: As far as I know once an Archbishop receives an Authority they will feel it in them.
„Well that's just great. I managed to get probably the strongest Authority, yet I don't know what it does and how to use it…"
Subaru: Anyway when you were talking about the three hero and the witch you mentioned magic? Can I use any magic?
Cultist: Well first your affinity should be checked. I can check it for you Subaru-sama if you don't mind.
Subaru: Ohh sure go ahead.
The Cultist proceeded to touch Subaru's forehead. Subaru was surprised by this since it was a bit too sudden for someone like him.
Subaru: Sooo what is it?
Cultist: Yin. Your affinity is yin magic.
Subaru: And is that any good?
Cultist: I think that depends on the user. It mainly functions to weaken your opponent, like Shamak which takes the target senses away. But there are the likes of Minya which can easily rip your enemies apart. But that doesn't mean you need to stop at yin magic. Some are talented enough to be able to cast all six form of magic like Roswaal L Mathers. But there are also Spirit users who can use different magic with the help of a spirit.
Subaru was really interested in this. When he realized he can't use his Authority his mood quickly became worse but it raised up once again when he learned he can use magic.
"Should I try it? I guess nothing bad can happen…"
Subaru: Shamak.
Suddenly a giant black cloud appeared around him. The cultists who were still at the church gathered around it. After the cloud disappeared Subaru spoke up in an embarassed tone.
Subaru: Ahh sorry everyone, it's just me. I was just trying to use magic.
The cultists looked surprised. Not because the magic, after all if anyone were to find out the existence of this place they wouldn't be foolish enough to attack. They got surprised because of the attitude the Sin Archbishop displayed. Normally they would say something like "What are you looking at?" Or worse…
Cultist: Subaru-sama please don't do this near the church. And I must also warn you about something.
Subaru: Warn me?
Subaru said that in a scared tone. Just what did he mess up.
Cultist: Your gate has never been used before. You shouldn't use magic that often. I advise you to only use Shamak two or three times a day until your gate gets stronger. If you use it more it might collapse.
„So magic has limits like that? I guess I should be careful next time."
He then reached for his pocket to check the time on his phone, but while going for it he remembered the book he recieved. Subaru ended up opening his Gospel to see how it really looks like. To his surprise it was more detailed then he imagined.
Subaru: Is this really telling me my desired future?
Cultist: Yes, Subaru-sama. Altough I recommend not showing it around in public and don't tell others that you are a Witch Cultist.
Subaru nodded at the advice.
Subaru: It's telling me to head east and a week later I will meet someone in the capital that I want to see? What does that even mean? Well nevermind. If this is really what I want I guess it's better to get going. Want to tag along?
At that statement the Cultist was surprised. Tag along with a Sin Archbishop? Something like this is a great honor, however deep down most of them were afraid of them. She was also afraid but something tells her that Subaru is different.
Cultist: It would be my pleasure Subaru-sama. As a high ranking member I have a higher influence then others so if you don't mind me and my followers accompanying you I would be more then glad to assist you.
„Followers? I wonder what are they like."
Subaru: So where are the others then?
Cultist: They are waiting outside of the forest. The avarage cultists are not permitted to enter further.
With that in mind Subaru and the Cultist started to walk out of the forest but there was something Subaru forgot…
Subaru: Ahh right sorry, I almost forgot to ask. What is your name?
The Cultist looked at him with a surprise on her face. She did not expect a Sin Archbishop to ask something like this.
Cultist: My name is Erato, thank you for asking Subaru-sama.
Hi there! Once again thank you for reading this. The story got more attention then I possibly imagined so thank you for that. Also don't get high hopes from me. This is my first time writing a fanfiction so go easy on me and don't expect much. And once again if I made any grammatical error then sorry, English is not my native language but I try to make this as readable as possible.
And some clarification about the Archbishops. I will try not to break their character (that much) so they won't exactly be friends but I have plans for them.
This story won't be shipping Erato and Subaru. He will still love Emilia just wait for it, but don't worry he will remain a Witch Cultist to the very end, and yes Erato is a completely made up character by me, she never appeared in the main story and never will.
Also I guess I'm just gonna put some fun facts at the very end about the Archbishops.
So did you guys know that from all Re:Zero characters Regulus is the least suited person for the throne? For some reason when I heard that I wasn't surprised…
Q: Will Subaru have the same companionship with Elsa and Meili just like in the Pride If?
A: I have plans for Meili but I'm still unsure what to do with Elsa.
Q: Will he make friends with the Archbishops?
A: That is going to be hard without breaking characters (which I would like to avoid). However I definetly have plans for most of them.
Q: Will he help Emilia?
A: Yup, but he will have other reasons beside love.
Q: Will i kill the Sin Archbishops?
A: No. Not yet at least. I allready have a plan to prevent Sloth from attacking in Arc 3.
