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Originally Posted by Haruyasha

Spoiler for 2nd Arc:

I'm pretty sure it was Rem both times. Ram would not have harmed him unless Roswaal orders it. That was the whole point of the 5th cycle. Because of Subaru's bizarre behavior, Roswaal tells Ram to be extra weary of her sister's tenancies and likelihood that she'll attempt to kill Subaru without permission. That's the break he needs.

Spoiler for re: 2nd Arc:

Nah, I'm sure was only twice becasue the Witch's scent did not become a factor until the 2nd cycle. We learn in 3rd cycle that was Rem's primay moviation for distrusting him. Furthermore the unseen assassin that killed Rem in 4th cycle also killed Subaru though the same method during the 1st cycle using a curse. Rem herself cannot use curses according to Beatrice.

My speculation is the Wirch's scent only becomes active when Subaru has died recently and will continue get stronger after each successive death.