Re:Zero Flaw If

'Well that was something.'Los nearly shot out of bed but then realized it was just Sekhmet in his head.'Please announce yourself before you suddenly speak.''Ahh, ok. I will probably not remember in the future. Anyway, let's go on to the more important thing here—the first woman in your life!'

Los scowled and replied, 'What about it? I'm sure it was just meant as a thank you.''Stupid boy, when a woman looks at you like that, it can only mean one thing.''I've heard enough, Sekhmet.''Ok, ok, we can-' she was cut off by a knock at the door."Come in." Los said. Reinhard Van Astrea entered the room once again.

"I have just spoken to the highest-ranking officials as well as some of the people you will have seen at the royal selection."Los tilted his head in confusion. Reinhard smiled and said, "Due to your actions protecting Lady Crusch and the carcass of the White Whale, you are to be made into an honorary knight of Lugunica."

Los was lost for words for a moment before he asked, "Does that mean I'll have obligations to fulfill to the kingdom like you?"Reinhard shook his head. "No, an honorary knight just provides you with a set of knight clothes. You could choose to become an actual knight, but this is just an honor. Being a knight is an honor and an obligation."

Los smiled and nodded. "I accept then, thank you, Reinhard.""Very well then, the ceremony will be tomorrow. Is that ok with you?"Los nodded. "I am still tired, but that's all. I will be fine tomorrow."Reinhard smiled and waved goodbye. "I will carry word to the capital now."With that, he was gone in a flash.

'Oh my! Los-kun is already a knight!''Please don't call me that.''Ahh, ok, Los-sama. Don't worry, I'll be there for your knighting.''Won't that cause problems?''Only if I was in my true form. In the one you saw me in, they would be fine. However, you may want to figure out an explanation to your friends, especially that green-haired lover of yours. She may be concerned to see you with an attractive, voluptuous woman like myself-''That's enough, I'll see you there.'

Time Skip

Los had got up shortly after the conversation with Sekhmet. He made his way to the courtyard where Subaru and Emilia were doing their usual morning routine. Los got closer and heard them shout, "Victory!"Los spoke up and said, "Hey, you two."They turned, and Emilia said, "Oh hey, Los, sorry I couldn't be there when you woke up. Reinhard told us the news."Los scratched his head, embarrassed. Subaru seemed to remember something and went to Los, pulling him aside. "Hey, I heard some other news, Los."Los frowned and said, "What do you mean?"Subaru smiled maliciously and said, "Well, a little birdie told me a little something about you and Crusch-san."Los reddened and looked down. Subaru continued, "If you were anyone else, I'd be mad, passing me in both the realms of knighthood and love?"Subaru paused, and his voice became softer. "But you saved Rem, you saved me when I thought it would be impossible to beat the Witch Cult and even the White Whale. Thank you, Los. I'll be there for you as you were for me."He said with a smile. Los smiled back and asked, "Who told you about Crusch and I?"Subaru's expression went back to its usual jokester, and he shrugged. "I can't say. Right of secrecy, you know?"

Los let it go, and they walked back over to Emilia. "What were you two talking about?""Oh, knighthood and thanking him for saving Rem again.""After you are knighted, Los, we have to head to a place known as 'the sanctuary.' Roswall took the villagers there and said they would be safe, but we ought to go check on them anyhow."Los nodded, and they headed back inside.

Crusch was giving her subordinates some pointers for what they would do with the whale carcass once in the capital."We will cook it and use it to feed the poor in the capital; that was its original purpose, howe-" she saw Los and blushed, causing her to stumble over her next words. "Uh- anyway, after we give it to the guards, they will do the work for us, just tell them what to do."Felix gave Los an annoyed look.'I guess we know who told Subaru about Crusch.'Sekhmet remarked inside his head. "Anyway, meeting adjourned."

Standing up, Wilhelm turned around and saw Los. He remarked, "Ah, Los-sama, my grandson told me about your knighting ceremony. I will surely be there."Felix stood up and said, "I can heal any remaining damage done to you now, Los-Kyun."'You should accept her offer. There is some minor damage to your body still lingering.'Los nodded. "Ok, in my room?"Felix nodded and began walking to his room. Los was about to follow, but Crusch tugged on his sleeve. "Can we talk in my office, please?"Los nodded nervously, and they went up to her office. "Felix, he'll be there soon," she called out to the demi-human. Felix looked annoyed but replied, "Nyok."

Once in her office, Crusch shut the door, sighing. She turned around to face him."Addressing the whale in the room," she said. "I'm sorry for my actions yesterday. I felt indebted to you, and maybe something else. I'm not sure."Los shook his hands vigorously. "There's nothing to apologize for, Crusch-sama.""Just... Crusch is fine, Los," she said, blushing. "And I'm happy you feel that way, but you must understand, with the royal selection still going on, I likely won't have time for a relationship at this time."Los nodded and said, "Yeah, I'm sorry. It's my fault. You were going for a kiss on the cheek, but I flinched, and what happened happened."Crusch looked confused for a moment. She seemed to think about something, then said, "Yes... but no need to apologize. You had just been in a life-and-death battle. Your senses were on edge."Los nodded. "Anyway, I'll see you at your knighting ceremony... Los."Los nodded and turned to leave. As he neared the door, he heard Crusch's footsteps behind him. She grabbed his shoulder and turned him around."Wha-?" She stood on her toes and kissed him deeply on the mouth. She pulled away after a moment and rested her forehead on his chest. Before he could say anything, she pushed him out of the room and closed the door.'What the fuck?'

Time Skip

Felix had spared no trauma when healing him. He had sniffed him, and something had made him mad for the next 3 hours. He was healed, and it was mid-day when they were done.Los stepped outside to see a large meal that had been prepared for him. Subaru grabbed him, and the festivities began—singing, dancing, and eating all till the night. Los waved goodbye and headed to bed.

The next day

Los awoke to the sound of a carriage approaching. He got dressed and stepped outside. Reinhard held the door of the carriage open, smiling. Inside, Subaru and Emilia waited.

It was a quick ride from Crusch's residence to the castle. The guards took note as the four of you approached the door. They bowed and opened the door wordlessly. Once up to the inner doors, Subaru, Reinhard, and Emilia went inside first. Reinhard explained that it was customary for the one being knighted to enter last.Los nodded, and the three went inside without him. He heard a familiar voice behind him. "Oh, I suppose I should as well then." Turning, he saw it was Sekhmet. She was dressed as she had been when they met for the first time. She bowed lazily and made her way in. Los hoped she would not get called out and that she would look noble enough to fit in.

Finally, he made his way inside. All the royal selection candidates were there. Subaru waved from above, and he received smiles from Anastasia, Julius, Emilia, Crusch, Sekhmet, and Wilhelm. As well, he saw Al and Priscilla watching him.

He faced forward and continued ascending to the altar where Reinhard awaited. Reinhard drew his dragon sword, and the crowd gasped before going silent. Los came before him and went down on one knee.

"Los of the Emilia camp, do you accept your honorary knighthood in sight of gods and men?""I accept."

Reinhard touched his sword to Los's shoulder, and blue light coursed through him. Reinhard held out a hand, and Los took it, standing up. The silence was broken by applause and cheers. Los looked around for a moment before turning back. Another knight had brought back some clothes. They were similar to Reinhard's clothes but black and white in color.

"I thought these would be more to your liking, Los," Reinhard remarked.Los nodded. "Thank you, Reinhard."

The celebration continued, and everybody spilled into the ballroom. Los was unfamiliar with the dances of this world, so he stayed back and waited at the dining table, eating the several food items presented there. He was scarfing down something similar to a rice ball when a voice behind him asked, "Care for a dance?"

Turning, he saw it was Crusch, who was wearing the same dress she wore at night when she drank with Felix and Subaru. Los took her hand, and they slowly danced across the floor. Their time together seemed to speed by, and they broke apart. Crusch went to dance with Felix, and Los went back to the table.

Once there, he saw Sekhmet wearily leaning against the table. "Hello again, Los." she said weakly."What is the matter?" asked Los."Well, you see, I have been alone for an extremely long amount of time. Now I am thrust into a room with a hundred people."

Los nodded and pointed to the balcony. "Let's talk out there."Once outside, Sekhmet exclaimed, "This world is truly beautiful." The view certainly was. They could see the whole capital from there.

"Even in my slothfulness, 10,000 years is a long time. I've had enough of resting. I want to travel with you from now on."Los nodded and replied, "We can do that. I'm sure I can figure together a story so you can come with us to the sanctuary."Sekhmet smiled slightly at that, and Los left to go back inside. Hours later, the party concluded, and all headed back. Los said his goodbyes before they packed off to head back to the mansion. Dawning the new clothes, he had a whole new look. Sekhmet would come to the sanctuary as well, but she would lag behind on purpose so Los could invent a story about her.

After half a day, all arrived at the mansion. They opened the door and were greeted by a yellow-haired maid."Welcome back," she said, bowing. It was set they would stay the night here and head for the sanctuary next.