“There’s really nothing good around here.
That’s about it
then. You guys, send them over to
this
address at
the capital, is that
clear?”
Yes, Miss Wood! Definitely!”
Seems like this girl was rather famous here, as the storekeeper did
not dare to even look her
in the eye.
Also, didn’t she say she wouldn’t buy
anything earlier!? What’s with the mountain of items outside!
However, this was because she bought 3 of
the same of
whatever she wanted.
I don’t
understand
why
though.
“Ah, right, take this.”
After saying that, she picked out a Knight
Sword
from the shelf.
“The dagger you have is too weak, you should use something that
is more seemly.”
“This… The price…”
1500 gold… Oh god!
I only have about
900
gold on me, how can I
afford this?
“What are you talking about! Of course I’m giving this to you! If not, how are you going to protect me!?”
“Ah… Ahahaha, you’re right…”
Holding onto the weapon, it
was
not as heavy as I imagined.
It was probably
because my level was high enough to wield it.
The sword was about a meter length, and although I don’t know the material used, it looked fairly
sharp.
Opening the inventory window, the sword’s stats appeared.
Knight Sword (Fine Quality)
Required LV: 6
Strength:
+550
When under a speed boost, +10% Chance
of Penetrating
Defense. Durability: 0/300
A standard Knight’s equipment. Can be
used during
horseback and
on-field fights. Can be
remade into a sword of a higher
level.
Can be enchanted.
Oh, weapon with high grades have descriptions as well, this is rather convenient. In any case, getting an equipment
for
free is not bad.
“Let’s go to the library then!”
Irlin looked very happy
as
she hopped merrily
in the library’s direction.
“Sigh~ Being a rich person’s bodyguard sure have it’s benefits.
Getting an expensive equipment
for
free just like that~ Boy, that sword
is worth
half a year of my salary, you know.”
The shopkeeper said
as he wrapped the load of items she bought. “Haha… Is that
so…”
No doubt
he
thought I was her bodyguard… But actually, he’s right that I’m benefitting a lot. After all, I
did accidentally
become her fiance.
Though this can also be a good thing, as I don’t have to be worry about my status around
her.
Speaking of which, I
can’t believe there’s express delivery
in this era.
So convenient. How much does the shipping cost?
“Fir, stop looking! There will be plenty
of better stuffs at
the capital! Then I will allow
you
to look
as long as you want!”
“Alright, I’m coming.”
“After catching up
to
Irlin, we both walked on
the orderly
stone slabs in the direction of
the
weird building.
The surroundings slowly
became quieter, as the only
people left
on the streets are the ones living nearby. The tower was built entirely on stone slabs, I
wonder how they managed to
keep the tower steady.
As we approach
the tower, it’s style seemed to change. The exterior of the stone slabbed
tower began
to
smoothen out.
However, they were not
purposefully polished, rather, it
was corroded
by something.
That
tower...
“Just what
are you looking at?
If
you’re surprised
by something like this, I don’t think
you
will even be able to stand when you reach the capital.”
“Alright, let’s hurry. I’m
very interested
in learning.”
“Is that so? If you were to learn everything the library
has
to offer, you will probably become a monster, won’t you?”
“I guess so…”
Even if I managed to learn some new skills this time, I won’t
use
them openly. Or else I
will definitely
be
treated as a monster.
Without
warning, A red warning signal appeared at the corner of my eye, its direction was
from the right
of my back.
After seeing such a signal several times while playing games for many years, I immediately
pulled out my dagger and turned
to
block. The sound of metals clashing rang as the attack
came from the predicted direction. Although my block
was
a success, I
could feel my arm almost breaking from the impact.
“Interesting. To think
you were able to withstand my surprise attack… It seems you’re different than the previous bodyguards.”
After he saw
that
his
attack was blocked, he speedily retreated
a few
steps, before going back to a stance.
Yalisaer LV 6 Berserker [Evil] [Oppressive]
[Suppressor]
Ah, the system sure is gracious. Even
though it only
provided
the enemy’s name and class,
the
information
provided is better than
nothing.
Also, the enemy has a build similar to that
of a muscle building champion. Including the
spiked mace that was larger than
my thigh in his hands, he definitely looked like a dangerous individual.
Please, I’m not gay! “Who are you?”
“Hah? I am the great Yalisaer! Randall City’s strongest man!”
As he introduced
himself, he spun
the
metal mace above his head a few times. He sure
looked rather energetic.
“I heard you defeated my
3 subordinates, and
one of
them was forced
to
stay in bed
for several months. Looks like you
have
some ability.”
“Ah, those three…”
It seems this guy is the boss of the three guys from earlier.
No wonder his level is higher than the average fodder.
Also, this guy also has a class and a title, he seems to be a little decent in
battle.
No no, even though
he
was an exhibitionist, he only has robes as his armor. However, his defense seems to be high from looking at
the
thick muscles he possesses.
Speaking of which, isn’t he a Berserker?
Aliyah told me before.
Her Dual-Swordsman
class provides a bonus to Strength
and
HP. For a Berserker… He must
have a bonus to Strength, Defense, HP or Resistance. Leaving the
hidden
Resistance attribute aside, since he was not wearing any notable equipment, he must
be
confident in
his
Strength and
Defense.
Tch! After being single for so long in exchange for the experience I gained
from playing games, a homosexual like you will not shock
me at all. As long as I do a careful analysis, I can even clear the most difficult of RPGs easily!
However, I should
not jump to conclusions, after all I don’t have any guides or reference materials.
I can only rely on my previous experiences to judge.
But, if I were to let him attack
me once and see the amount of damage dealt… No, it’s too dangerous.
If he is actually quite strong, I
might
even be killed
in an instant.
His
painful attack earlier did
almost broke my arms.
“Hey, what are you actually
transporting? To think
a weird person like this would
appear as well…”
I asked Irlin who was behind me.
“I’m not too sure myself… Grandpa said it was something important, and told us to accompany
him…”
“Damn, and you didn’t bring a single bodyguard along!”
“Actually, we started
off
with a total of 10 people, however…”
“10
people!?”
God, so they
already had several losses before?
“Boy, take my advice and leave. There will definitely
be
no one that knows what’s going to
happen
tonight, hahahaha!”
“Hah!?”
Hearing his declaration, I immediately pulled
the Knight Sword out.
“Leave this place? Are
you kidding me?”
“Oh? What are you…?”
He was surprised
by my reaction.
“You’re telling me to abandon a girl and run? What a joke! I have lived for so long, and
this
is my first
time
sharing a horse-
no, a dragon-ride with a girl.
This
is also the first
time
I met a girl that
doesn’t mind
talking to me with her sweet voice… And you’re telling me to flee?”
“Hey hey, just what are you
talking about, boy…”
“Hehehe… Of course you
wouldn’t
understand
the amount of resentment I had
been storing in my soul…”
“Soul? Resentment? Just what are you?”
“What am I? Hahahahaha! Do you
know? In several Galge, the resentment you feel is caused
by your rivals stealing away your female leads!
And
all of them end up as bad ends! Even
though one is enough, there were actually many games with these bad
end routes! I
can
let it slide if I was playing these games alone, however, there were also many of
my companions experiencing this resentment!
Do you think
you can
understand
our
feelings!?
However, we could
only silently
accept the designated scenario, and
helplessly welcome the
bad end… But!!”
Ice Sword Summon!
The Knight Sword in my hand, after activating my skill, began to shine with a blinding blue light.
A layer of
blue ice crystals covered my
sword, and a chill began
to surround my body.
However, not only
did
the chill not harm my body, rather, my
body felt sturdier!
Ice Blue Knight Sword
A Magical Sword made by
the combination of the
skill ‘Ice Sword Summon’ and
the equipment Knight Sword.
Strength +900
30% chance
of
inflicting frozen status.
Provides an additional ice resistance.
10% chance
of
blocking either physical or
magical attacks. Duration of spell depends on
the amount of MP.
Consumption of 20 MP every
second.
Oh! At LV 7, my
basic Strength has a value of 640, adding the 900 Strength from the sword, that will be a total of 1540. The enemy, at LV 6, only
has
320 base defense. Even if it doubles, it will only
be
640. It will be impossible to stop
me.
Also, there is the bonus from my
1 Hit Sure-Kill title, 110% of
my current Strength will be a value of
1,694!
“No matter the result, since I’m able to do it, I
will cut away
the resentment we’re shouldering! Come! Feel our combined strength!”
Adding 500 to my base value of 640, I currently have 1140 Dexterity.
Facing the Berserker
who does not have a single Dexterity-bonus equipment, my
speed is more than
double of his!
Secret Skill - Slash of Resentment!
The scenery
I saw in front of me suddenly changed in a blink
of an eye, as I immediately rushed
to
the back of
the enemy.
After looking back, I
saw that he already turned
into an ice sculpture, and
he
still had that
face of
disbelief.
I… I won?
“Hahaha… I won? Hahaha…”
1-Hit KO
Yalisaer defeated.
Titles Unlocked: [Evil] [Oppressive] [Suppressor]
As your action was just, EXP
gained from the title [Evil] will
be transferred to the title
[Kind].
Title [Kind] leveled up!
Current LV: 2
Strength increased by 100 points. Strength will increase by
10%
when wielding a heavy
weapon.
EXP Received: 5,000
Gold Received: 3,000
Item(s) Received: Heavy Weapon - Suppressor’s Spiked Mace
Suppressor's Spiked Mace
Strength: +500
Dexterity: -300
Only after I
looked
at the screen
did I realise that the guy
in the ice sculpture had already lost
his
weapon.
Special Title Unlocked: Resentment Maker
When the
user
is
full of resentment, he will
receive a ???% increase in Strength.
Hey hey, what is this? What is this!?
World System! Your tsukkomi is a little too much!!! Do
you think
I can
be
a Super S**yan with this set-up
or
something!?
A glaring red light suddenly
lit the dark sky.
According to the map I
recorded
from a noticeboard I passed
by, the position of the source… was coincidentally the inn we’re staying in.
Fine, although I somehow figured
this
could happen, but, couldn't it at least happen after I
learn a few skills at the library?
Oh
well, as the situation is dire, I don’t have the time to do
so.
“Irlin, let’s hurry back! The place where your grandfather is…”
“Right!”
Chapter 8: Sometimes, Things Don't Go as Planned
Ah, the inn sure is burning splendidly.
Why
can’t they let me experience this luxurious inn before burning it?
As I lament so, I pulled Irlin to the alley at
the
side and observed
the situation in the shadows.
“Quickly! The two that entered
the inn have already
fled! Quickly
search
for them! Also,
Yalisaer is taking too long with the two at
the streets.”
The one shouting in front of
the
inn must be the mastermind behind this incident. Is it really okay talking about
this
so loudly
in the open public?
But, what is with
that attire? It looks similar to what the city guards are wearing… Unless, he is
one of those so-called traitors?
Interesting, looks like this incident
is more as less progressing to how I predicted
it to be...
“Oh?
That is…”
Irlin pointed
at the guy
who was beside the mastermind. He was wearing a formal noble
attire, and
the name floating above his head was Sylvain Wood.
“That bastard… is he actually...
the
legendary traitor among traitors?” “Oh? That guy
is my cousin though.”
“As I suspected.
Irlin, listen closely.”
I turned to look at Irlin.
“In situations like this, there’s only
a single possibility.
That cousin
of yours was the one that
leaked the information
to
people that
wants to steal the item you’re holding onto. And look, the robbers are all wearing the city
guards’ armor. This is evidently a ploy
to
steal whatever you’re holding, and
then eliminate every
single one of you.”
“Oh~ Is my
cousin actually
that
type of person?
Somehow
it feels kind of off…”
As I suspected, in
situations like this, it
could
only develop
this
way. Usually, traitors will give a different impression
in front of
everyone, and mislead most people… And
now, if I don’t
stop them, I
will have endless trouble. This is also one of many players’ reason for
resentment, however, most players are too naive! They will only find
out
the truth
at the
very end.
Of course, there are cases when
the truth is revealed early, but
the victims are usually beaten
ruthlessly, and
meet a bad end. It would
even be better for them to act
oblivious. So, for now, I have to act cautiously.
“Right, even
though it looks that way, we should make clear of things before deciding on
our
future actions.
Even if we directly ask him now, he might not
tell us the truth. If we want
the
truth, we need a clear idea of
our current situation.”
“Alright!”
Okay, right
now, the thing I
must do is to expose his evil acts in front of Irlin, so that she will believe me.
This is quite difficult… The degree of
freedom in choosing a particular path of
action is too
high...
However, if it’s for a girl, no matter the difficulty, I will do it! If
not, the long years of gaming
I went through will be wasted!
“Speaking of which, where do you
think your grandfather and
Ice
ran off to? Although I
heard the mastermind saying they fled, if we are able to contact them, we could just ask them about the current situation
before making our decision.”
Also, the highest level in the enemy’s team was only
LV 9.
Even her so-called cousin was
only LV 7. If Klaus closed his eyes, he should still be able to defeat
them. Unless he still wish
to act weak in this situation, then
there’s no helping it.
“I don’t know.
However grandfather did say before that if there’s any
chance that
we
are to separate, I
am supposed
to
find a way to immediately head over to the capital.”
“Immediately?
Alright, that’s a plausible course of action.”
If that’s the case, then
Irlin should be the one holding onto the goods. In other words, I
could complete this quest by
simply
sending her alone to the capital.
“Sorry for troubling you two, but I think
that
you
two
are the ones I
am tasked to catch. Would
you
mind following me?”
All of a sudden, a sharp
sound rang behind
our
backs. Before I could react, I
was
already suspended in the air, as if my body was being controlled
by something.
“You are…”
Irlin was in
the same predicament.
As for the man controlling us, he was wearing a black robe, and his two hands were raised
in the air.
Is this… Magic?
My
opponent is a Magician?
Chapter 9: A Magician Sure is Convenient
Dale Lester LV 15 Lightning Magician [Neutral] [Blinding
Lightning User] [Magic Researcher] [???] [???]
What’s with
this
scary guy’s level? He’s actually
LV 15! Just how
long have you stayed a virgin! And those [???] titles… Unless I
can’t see them because of
our difference in levels?
“Oh~ Isn’t it Magician
Dale?
It seems you
caught the two little mice.”
When the mastermind heard the commotion, he came walking over. Kjell Farr LV 9, an interesting name.
As I thought, I can’t adapt to the current
situation
fast enough. Even
though I thought of several plans earlier, but since there’s actually someone so powerful in
the enemy
ranks,
we’re currently in a crisis!
And what is this magic? Telekinesis?
Isn’t
this
guy supposed to be a lightning magician? This feel similar to those tentacles, where he can do anything he wants to the target, when
he renders his target immobile by suspending them in the air.
This is a skill that many virgins have fantasized about! However, I’m having mixed
feelings as
I’m currently the person being used on.
“Swirling Slash!”
In the air, Irlin pulled out her sword, and after rotating from her skill, she managed to break out
of his control.
Looks like this magic
isn’t as strong as I thought.
Ice Sword Summon!
After grabbing my formless magical sword, my
entire body felt
more
sturdy.
When I moved
a little, I was able to escape from the control as well.
“Oh~ A sword made from magic, interesting. Even if
you’re the Wood household’s
bodyguard, you should
not
have
the right to learn
this
skill, right? Who are you?”
The magician called
Dale
wasn’t the least surprised when we managed to break out from his magic, rather, he became very interested as he looked towards me.
“I heard that it’s been a long time since anyone was able to learn these knight magics.
After
all, you had to have both
the vitality
of a knight and
the ability to manipulate mana.
Thus,
many people either gave up or slowly
tried
to learn the skill…”
“Yes yes, since you can’t
have
both a fish’s fin and
and a bear’s paw
right?”
“Can’t have both a fish’s fin and
and
a bear’s paw?
That sounds rather profound! It
seems that not only do you
have strength and
magic, you’re rather knowledgeable as well!”
As he stared at me in
interest, he walked over to me.
Hey hey, you’re not
actually a member of
the FFF Inq**sition are you? You’re trying to burn me when
I finally managed to meet a girl?
“Interesting.
Looks like your goal is to protect
Irlin, isn’t it?
As long as you promise to be my assistant, and join
my research, I
won’t mind
letting this cute little girl go.”
“Dale! Isn’t that…”
Kjell wanted to say something, but he flew to the air for a bit
before smacking onto the ground.
“We had an agreement. If you could
find
something that
peaks my
interest, the Wood’s
household skill books for example, I will be able to find
a way
to
make those skills more
convenient and efficient. However, in front
of me is a person
that
can use the skill itself.
Thus I can just skip the analysis phase.”
This is a good chance.
This guy’s actions are decisive and firm, and
he
does not look like he’s lying to us.
However, if
he
is actually acting, then he could
definitely
win an Oscar.
Even though
Irlin was wielding her sword, she was trembling in fear.
Although I don’t know whether she had experienced this kind of situation before... However,
since she’s a girl, in times like this, a guy
should be the one stepping in to protect
her.
“Fine, I will go with you. However, you must first send Irlin
to
the capital, then
you can do whatever you want!”
With this distance and range, it’s impossible for me to beat a magician that is twice my level.
However, if I can bring him to our side, then there will be a way
out.
After all, I
can’t judge who is righteous among them. However, protecting a girl is a something of the highest priority to all men, right?
“Fir… No… A magician’s experiment is said
to
be very scary…” Irlin
grabbed onto my hand, and
repeatedly
shook her head.
“Don’t say
it like that~ I’m only researching magic, not
performing human
experimentation.
Even
if I do it occasionally, usually, it doesn’t
result to death~”
Dale said with a smile. “Fir…"
“It’s alright, don’t worry.
As long as you’re safe.” I turned
to
look at Dale.
“I promised, what are you waiting for?”
“Hahaha, I’m liking you more and more, boy. You’re more interesting than those cowardly
nobles. The capital is a place that I must go as well, after all, it’s where my laboratory is… Hahaha.”
“Dale, the goods could
be
on one of
them… You…”
“You should know
by
now, I’m a very busy
person.”
With a flick of
his
hands, the three of us immediately
flew to the sky.
We left
the city at a very fast speed, as the large fire at the inn
looked like a speck of
fire in a few
seconds.
“Alright, this is the first time I’m bringing someone else on
my flight.”
Following that, the scenery below us became a blur, as we quickly flew to our destination.
Part 3: I Started
a War?
Chapter 10: Pioneering is a Painful Process
During the flight, I have been constantly thinking.
Everything I did was to ensure Irlin's safety. Now that her safety
was
secured, I
currently have to think
of my own safety.
Still, I’m not
totally
used
to
the system of this world.
I’m not sure of
how
magicians conduct their research.
But
if it really comes down to human experimentation, then I will have to
think of
a way
to
escape.
Although
Aliyah did say that we would
resurrect
in the church
when
we
die in the village, however, that was the situation
in the Beginners’ Village. It’s not
a definite outside the village. Also, there’s also a problem that I might revive in
the
laboratory instead.
This world is so realistic, if I am to die and not be able to resurrect, then isn’t
that a big loss?
However, it’s not
that
easy
to escape from this guy. This guy’s level is twice mine, and I have
yet to see his lightning magic.
If the increment
in stats per level stays the same, then
this
guy can kill me with a simple knock
on my head.
So scary, so very scary...
Speaking of which, why bother flying?
Isn’t
there a portal or something in this world? This isn’t convenient at all.
“Alright, we’re almost
there, we’re about
to
land!”
Dale’s voice came across with
the
wind, and looking afar, we could
already see the outline of
the
capital.
....
However, after a good while, our speed still did
not
decrease.
“Umm… Shouldn’t
we
decelerate?
With
this distance, it’s a bit
dangerous.”
That’s right, even
the people in
the
capital that saw us have the same thoughts, this guy did
not have the intention to decelerate at
all!
Is this guy
thinking of slamming the breaks!?
“Ah, That, umm… Actually
the
magic I’m currently using is still in
its
experimental phase. So… I can't decelerate with my magic
at all!”
Dale laughed.
“Hah? No waaaaay!!”
Irlin’s and my
scream resounded
throughout the capital.
Irlin suddenly
looked extremely
scared, however, I’m pretty
sure I had
the
same expression
as hers.
“Position confirmed. Analysis of wind direction completed.
Analysis of the amount of
force
needed
to
stop completed.
Adjusting flight orbit."
From Dale’s words, I
could somehow guess the place we were going to land.
It was a spacious field near the city walls.
A circular section of
the
field was bounded
by metal wires, and within the circle was a grey-coloured
object.
What is that? Some sort of speed hump?
“Electromagnetic Ward!”
A sphere of
electricity appeared around
us,
and it connected to the circular field.
A backward force was felt by our bodies, and then, slowly, the three of us safely descended onto the landing platform.
“Look at this!
This
is a transfer mechanism made by
combining the power of magic and science! This is simply
a masterpiece!
The
realization of
a low-cost transportation tool is not
far
away, hahahaha! Oh right, even I tell you guys about science, you won’t be able to understand, right? Oh well, since we have arrived at the capital, my promise has been kept.”
Dale looked really
excited as he pulled both
of us down the platform and into the streets of buildings.
“We’re… currently within the compounds of the Royal Magical Institute, aren’t we? Unless…”
Hearing Irlin’s words, Dale laughed.
“I’m actually the Vice President of the 3rd Research Facility of the Royal Magical Institute.
Hahahaha!”
“And you’re still going around in a black
robe? You look like a terrorist.”
“Hah? It’s a basic and exclusive right for all magicians to wear a robe, you know!” “... Is
that so? I see, you’re one as well.”
This guy had been
acting weird since the start. He had
been spouting stuffs like science and weird reasonings, he was obviously… a damn
chuunibyou!
And the descending method
earlier… If I were to look carefully, those were coiled wires right? By
using the metal in
our armor as a medium, he allowed
us
to decelerate.
Speaking of which, this guy
was
a lightning magic user.
“Alright, let’s chat after we hand over this quest, you freaking chuunibyou.” “Eh?
Eh?
What did you just say?”
“I’m saying you’re a freaking chuunibyou
that
hasn’t graduated yet. Let’s hand
over the
quest together.
I could probably share some of
the
EXP with you.”
“You…”
His body suddenly turned stiff and was stunned for a while. After that, he quickly walked
over to my side, and
whispered to my ear.
“You… You’re actually
an otherworlder as well?” “Ah, that’s right. Let’s go, gotta get that EXP.”
“I see… Tch. And here I was wondering when
did
NPCs become so dedicated.
I even
thought
it was a rare quest. But to think
it was your quest...”
“Stop complaining. She had been
attacked
by several enemies on
the way. I bet the amount
of EXP I
get
as reward would
be
large, right?”
“That I know, after all,
they even send such a high-level guy like me.
Of
course I knew it
wasn’t easy for her…”
Dale looked at Irlin, before continuing.
“Alright, since you’re the 2nd person
I met that came from the same world
as me, let’s help each other out.”
“That would be great. I’ve only been here for about a week, and I don’t
know
much about this world.
Since I managed to meet someone that I can
ask, I hope you can help me out, senpai.”
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