Chapter 43 – “It’s Tilea’s magic lessons!” (Finale)

“Timu, the magic of Japan is too dangerous for you to use. You need to prioritise mastering the magic system of this world first, okay?”

“However, I have already mastered the magic system of this world. To master it more than this is…”

“Hmmm~ You’ve already mastered it, huh~?”

“Of course. I can use every element. In particular, there is nobody who can approach my skill in darkness magic.”

The typical ‘master of darkness magic’ setting, huh…

My head is hurting from all the chuunibyou. But at least this makes the conversation easy to lead. If she’s going to boast about mastering magic, then I can get her to explain magic theory to me.

“Timu, if you’re that confident, then let’s review your knowledge and have you explain this world’s magic system to me.”

“I understand. As you know, there are eight elements in magic; fire, water, wood, earth, wind, lightning, light and darkness. The most powerful element is the element that we of the demon race specialise in; darkness magic. Furthermore, we can further separate this into great darkness, middle darkness, and small darkness categories. Great darkness is――”

W-, What?

As expected of a chuunibyou. I don’t understand a thing she’s saying.

“Timu, stop. Not that. More, basic, stuff. First you need to explain how to produce magic.”

“Huh… Is there truly a need to explain something so simple after all this time?”

What a cocky-! Didn’t you only just learn elementary magic yourself!
Even though all she can use herself is elementary magic… Honestly, did she get so into playing a demon that she forgot that herself?

“Timu, what are you going to do if you get the basics wrong? No matter what field of study, you won’t go very far if you get the basics wrong.”

“I see… That did not occur to me. As expected of Oneesama!”

“Yep, yep. Now that you understand, try explaining.”

“Yes. As you know, the foundation of invoking magic is mana control. Generally, those that are able to use magic can do so due to their natural control of mana. Although the method of mana control varies between person to person, the standard is to use ‘image’. By envisioning an image that will allow mana in the body to smoothly circulate, a quicker and smarter invocation can be achieved than through a magic equation or circle. Members of the demon race are naturally capable of this control, but it seems that the immature humans can forcefully control mana through the training methods of different ‘schools’ or ‘styles’.”

Mm~mm, I still don’t really get it, Timu. Are you saying that your mental image is important?

――Or rather, it’s pretty hard to understand this with just theory, isn’t it.

I know! A picture is worth a thousand words. It might be easier to understand if I see Timu teaching somebody else.

“Timu, I understand the theory now. Next, try using some magic.”

“Then shall I turn some nearby mountain forest into a cinder field?”

“No, there’s no need for that. Let’s see~ I know, how about you teach Niel the basics. I’ll see how you instruct him.”

“Nielsen? His specialty is close-combat, and magic is his weak point.”

“I know. So teach him how to use elementary magic.”

“Huhu, Oneesama. No matter how bad Nielsen might be at magic, of course he has no problem using the likes of elementary magic.”

WHAT!? So cheeky! Even though you’re just a Pervert(Nielsen)!

The situation is getting worse and worse. I definitely can’t say that I can’t use magic now. My dignity as an older sister will come under scrutiny.

“I-, I see. So Niel can use magic as well…”

“Yes. Nielsen primarily uses body reinforcement magic.”

“Hm~mm, then Niel, use a little magic.”

“Yes, milady. Well then, shall I use reinforcement magic to destroy a nearby boulder?”

“No, there’s no need for that. Just show me that you can use elementary magic.”

“As you wish. Although I am ashamed at my lack of skill… MMNH!”

A flame appeared from Pervert(Nielsen)’s hand. Although it was a small flame, it was definitely there. Not some trick or sleight-of-hand, but real and honest-to-god magic.

Dammit! He really fucking did it. Not bad for a Pervert(Nielsen) I guess.

“O-, Ohh~? Not bad. By the way, how did you do that?”

“Even if you ask me that… Tilea-sama, elementary magic is akin to breathing to we demons.”

“Then Niel, how do you breathe?”

“As expected of Oneesama. It is true that explaining the simple things are surprisingly difficult.”

“I see now. I feel deep admiration at your profound question, Tilea-sama.”

“There’s no need for admiration, so just try to explain.”

“Yes, milady. First, you feel the whirlpool of mana flowing within your body. Then, you smoothly move the mana through your entire body, from head to toe, and then using that mana, from your hand you――”

“Niel, stop! You’re abridging it too much. How do you feel that whirlpool?”

“T-, That is to say, you do so naturally, or…”

“How do you do so naturally?”

“M-, My deepest apologies. I cannot explain it well.”

Pervert(Nielsen) cocked his head in thought. Looks like I can’t get anything better than this.

Mm~mm, even hearing the theory and seeing it done, I still don’t get it at all. No good. I guess thinking about it any more than this is pointless.

Alright. Then I’ll get used to it through practice. Guess I’ll give doing it a go.

I mean, even Pervert(Nielsen) can use magic. There’s no way that I can’t. Even Pervert(Nielsen) can do it. That’s where I’ll get my confidence from.

“That’s enough, you two. I understand now. Well then, next I’ll be showing you magic.”

“”Understood.””

Timu and Pervert(Nielsen) looked my way with eyes filled with expectation. I can’t fail now. I concentrated to try raising my mana, or something along that feeling.

“Nn unn.”

Giving it my all, I held my hands out.

Oh? Is it just my imagination? Feels like the ground just shook, or…

“M-, My sincere apologies. O-, Oneesama, could you not hold back your mana?”

“Why?”

“Hahh, hahh, e-, even I feel like your, mana will crush me. And Nielsen… is already close to unconscious.”

Looking carefully, Pervert(Nielsen) was making a suffering expression. He’s got a cold sweat, and his complexion looks bad too.

Could it be that me using magic seems that dangerous?

Maybe that Pervert(Nielsen) is thinking, “UWAHH! This hopeless case is definitely going to fail. Something is definitely going to explode. I need some earmuffs.” or something like that?

True, letting their mana run wild or failing to control it does sound like something a beginner would do. With my level of mana I doubt anybody would really get hurt, but it’d be bad if I scalded Timu’s face or something.

O-, Okay. An image of me suppressing the magic.

Imagine, imagine…

I know! I’ll use the image of Dragon Kwest’s first fire spell, Meran. If I use the image of a small flame like that, then…

“UOHHHHHHH! MERAN!”

Ooh! Something came out! I can use magic too!

S-, So at last, in the truest sense, I too have set foot into a fantasy world…
But, this thing, rather than a fire it looks more like a black flame, or maybe a demonic flame or something doesn’t it.

Mn!? Could it be that this is darkness magic!?

Haha, although I gave it up, it looks like a bit of chuunibyou is left in my heart. Well, I guess that’s fine. Time to unveil it to Timu and Pervert(Niel).

“Timu, Niel, look at this. This is my Meran.”

“O-, Oneesama…”

“W-, What is it? Well, it’s true that it’s a small flame but… I just haven’t used my real strength yet, so…”

“So Tilea-sama’s ‘Meran’ is shockingly, a highly condensed magic bullet…”

“U-, Umu. Just this one magic bullet alone is equal to a thousand uses of my trump card, Star Freya[Super Demonic Star Magic Bullet].”

Star Freya?

Aah~ That was Timu’s elementary magic bullet barrage, right? Hm~mm, so I managed something more advanced than that spell?

Huhu, thank goodness. Maybe now I’ve managed to save face as an elder sister.

“No, no, you’re definitely exaggerating, Timu. Your magic was amazing too, you know.”

“Huhu, I can tell the difference in our ability whether I want to or not. You always surprise me, Oneesama.”

Timu’s gaze filled with trust… I just winged it, but I’m really glad I succeeded.

“Well then, Tilea-sama. Now that your ‘Meran’ is invoked, whatever will you do about it?”

“What, you ask? …I was just going to fire it randomly somewhere, but…”

“O-, Oneesama. Doing so would level the place as far as the eye can see, but are you fine with that?”

Geez, exaggerating again.

Ah-!? But doing so would be bad manners just like littering cigarettes, wouldn’t it. I can’t do something so antisocial in front of my little sister.

Should I extinguish it…?

Hm? How am I supposed to do that?

This is bad. I don’t know how to cancel a spell.

Ummmmm, would it work if I try imagining the image of it disappearing this time?

Disappear, disappear… Aahh~ This is such a bother. I can probably smother a flame this size with just my hand.

I raised my other hand over the flame and forcefully extinguished it.

“Ah-, Oneesama, please wai――”

“HOTHOTHOTHOT, HOTT!”

I-, I underestimated this thing. That was pretty damn hot. It felt like a lighter. I might have burnt myself.

“O-, Oneesama, are you all right?”

“I’m fine, I’m fine. Timu, you can’t copy what I just did, okay?”

“Copying you would be absolutely impossible, Oneesama. Something like invoking a magic bullet with the power of thousands of advanced magics, before extinguishing it with one hand, is…”

Haha, chuunibyou as always.

Phew, but still, Timu’s chuunibyou doesn’t seem to be receding in the least. When I called over tutors, her attitude was like that after all, and at this rate, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that she’ll have a dreadful time in the real world.

What should I do? How can I rehabilitate her?

Mn, I think maybe it would be best to have her learn how to live and deal with other people.

In my past life it was normal schools, and I guess in this life, a magic academy?

In an academy, she’ll have lots of friends her age. I think it’ll teach her not just in the way of studies, but also the importance of relationships with other people. It might sound pretentious coming from a former hikikomori, but I don’t want Timu to make the same mistakes I did.

Alright. I need to make it so that Timu wants to go to school.

“Timu, it looks like you’re quite taken with the number of techniques I have, but I came up with them while I was at school, you know. I polished my skills at school.”

“Is that how it was?”

“Yep. So you know? I think that rather than have me teach you magic, I’d like it if you enrolled in the Magic Academy in the capital.”

“I-, I am to attend an academy for the likes of humans…?”

“Timu, it’s because of that attitude that I want you to go! There are tough times as well while you’re going to school, but it’ll definitely become useful for you.”

“I-, I see. Although I am tired of dealing with these fools, perhaps there may be some hint there. And moreover, no matter what else, it was you who said so. I shall abide by your words, Oneesama.”

It looks like Timu is finally willing to go. Maybe now, even Timu will learn some common sense.

“Looks like you’re willing. That’s a good sign. Oneechan will support your school life with all her power.”

“Thank you very much. I shall strive to meet your expectations, Oneesama!”

Alright, time to strike while the iron is hot. For now, I’ll have Loser(Bizef) get us permission for Timu to attend the Magic Academy. His title is only good for times like this, so no sense in not using it, right?

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“I’ll imagine a Meran like in Dragon Kwest.”
http://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Mera

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Phew~ It’s been quite a while since I first picked this up off Shintouyu, but I’ve finally finished the first arc. Onto the next, soon…

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Chapter 42 – “It’s Tilea’s magic lessons!” (Opening)

“Enough of this. I suppose you think it’s great fun to mock people like this!”

A young woman stormed out of the shop. From her brisk footsteps, you could tell that she was mad.

Fuu~ This again? …How many people has it been already.

Starting last week, we’ve been calling home tutors from the capital to help Timu with her magic. Everybody that came was a leading expert, even in the big capital. But not one of them stayed longer than a day.

A while ago, Timu declared “I shall reform the magic system from the bottom up!” and passionately began studying magic. That’s why I wanted to help her somehow, so I decided to hire a home tutor.

Incidentally, they were organised via Loser(Bizef)’s connections. He paid for them as well.

Last week I heard that he had finally recovered from shutting himself in, so I decided to head to his house to give him a piece of my mind.

I’ll leave out the details of what happened, but I was on the verge of seriously hitting him, you know? But well, I had him help me out with Timu’s matter, so I somehow managed to stop myself.

Because there was also the incident with the shop debt, Loser(Bizef) readily agreed. Only, from beginning to end, he kept unhappily complaining “Even though I could just teach her…”.

Hah! Why the hell should I subject my precious sister to the teachings of a Loser(Bizef). If she learns from a person like him, it’s obvious that her skills will degrade instead.
And so, using Loser(Bizef)’s connection, we had famous teachers come from the capital to teach magic.

But the result was that Timu drove away every single person that came…

At this rate, there probably won’t be a single person left soon.

Hahh~ What do I do?

While I was at my wit’s end, Timu’s carefree face appeared in the shop.

“Oneesama. That human possessed only worthless information, and so as usual, I drove them out.”

And the girl in question was always like this.

Geez. I mean, I get it, okay? I get it. I really get how she feels. In my old life, my grades definitely weren’t great either. I was always thinking, ‘to hell with studying’.

But to be unable to stand a single day… Don’t you think she has tolerance issues?

Would it be best if I scolded her here?

Mm~mm… But well~ she’d definitely rebel, right? Well, I suppose there’s no meaning if I scold her without hearing her out. First we’ll chat. It’s important that we understand each other.

“Timu, so it really was too hard to bear?”

“Uuu, I do not wish to complain to you, Oneesama, but their theories are just so childish and out-of-date that just listening to them talk feels like I’ll lose my mind.”

The way Timu’s talking, it’s like she’s a university professor listening to a class in kindergarten. In other words, the lessons were too hard, and she’s trying to cover that up. This stubbornness is also because she doesn’t want to admit that she doesn’t understand, huh.

Timu, there’s no reason you need to be embarrassed about being unable to follow. You were self-taught. You never had any proper lessons, so of course this would be the result. Honestly, you’re just like my old self. So stubborn.

“Timu, I know that it’s tough. You taught yourself magic, so of course their theories didn’t make any sense to you, right?”

“It is exactly as you say, Oneesama. I cannot understand them. Even though I had carefully created my system of magic, for some reason they went out of their way to make it childish and inefficient. Even though they had millennia to experiment on their own, why did my system deteriorate to this extent! Not even three tenths of my magic theory was passed down!”

So shouted Timu indignantly.

I see… So in the end, she’s just going to stick with the Demon Camilla part, and refuse to acknowledge her own ignorance, huh. It’s true that if the demon Camilla was here, she’d probably be saying more or less the same thing, I guess.

These lessons are the first time Timu has ever experienced discouragement. Up until now, she’s been teaching herself magic, and playing Demon King Army with a bunch of grown-ups. I’m sure she overestimated herself, and considered herself as a full-fledged magician already. But with the real experts in front of her now, she’s trying to escape from reality.

This won’t do. At this rate, Timu’s growth will be stopped. When it comes to self-teaching, you’ll always meet a limit someday. It’s important to learn from your predecessors.

Timu has talent. Even if you take out my bias as her sister, I still think that she can become an expert mage someday. But it won’t happen unless she puts in the effort now. I need to get her pumped up somehow.

“Timu. Don’t I always tell you? If you continue to deny everything like this, you won’t grow, you know.”

“H-, However, Oneesama… Their magic system is just too horrid. Even though magic has obviously declined, they continue to boast complacently about their backwards knowledge with self-satisfied looks. So many times I thought to tear our their brains!”

“Timu, that’s enough. No matter what you say, I’m going to continue having you attend lessons.”

“I-, It can’t beee… I understand that you wish to gather intelligence on the humans. But I do not think we will get anything further from them. Up until now, many people have come from the capital, and they were all said to be famous magicians, but every one of them was incompetent and amateur.”

“Amateur…!? So I suppose that makes you an expert then! Stop being so stubborn and listen to your teachers!”

“I-, I must once again listen to the ramblings of those primitives? Oneesama, I beg of you. Any more and I will go mad. Let us simply eliminate the lot of them already!”

Ohh, she’s lost it. She’s leaning forward towards me with a crazed expression on her face.

Fumu. Although this is for her sake, it might be too cruel to act like an Asian Parent like this. But still, ‘go mad’ she says…? I guess the magic from the capital really is too hard for her. It’s all lessons from experts who are famous even in the capital after all. I see. So it was too hard. In my past life, I experienced this a number of times too. It wouldn’t do to force her too much.

“Okay. If you hate it that much, then we’ll stop with the home tutor. But what about your magic training then? Do you plan to keep teaching yourself?”

“About the sky cutting magic that you mentioned, as you would expect, the reality is that learning it on my own is too difficult. I wish for you to teach me magic, Oneesama.”

“Uhh, Timu, you know, to begin with I can’t use――”

H-, Hang on. I’ve had a vague feeling for a while now, could it be that getting into magic is easier than I thought? I mean, everyone I’ve met so far could use magic. Could it be that anybody can use elementary magic as long as they try?

Speaking of which, I had heard that you could only learn magic after you built a solid foundation, but the one who told me that was Loser(Bizef). If it’s that guy, it wouldn’t be surprising at all if he exaggerated things to make himself look better. I bet a girl from the sticks like me was the perfect sucker for his stories.

Considering that, if I then told Timu that I couldn’t use magic…

『Ehhh!? Oneechan, you don’t know how to use magic? Only twelve year olds don’t know how to use magic. Kyahahaa!』

she might say, like some typical scornful middle school girl.

Uuu, I’d hate that.

Timu is a chuunibyou, but she looks up to me. I need to show her my dignity as an older sister. I can’t tell her the truth.

“W-, Well, I could teach you, but… Ah, look, I mean, I only know the magic from my old world back when I was an Evil God, so it’s different from the system in this world, you know.”

Oooh, I think that was a pretty good excuse!

“I would by all means like to hear about the magic system used in ‘Japan’. Lately, all I have been listening to are the theories of children, so I have become just about fed up with it. Please guide me with your refined knowledge, Oneesama.”

S-, She’s really into it. Yeah… Maybe it wasn’t a good idea to go faking things while pushing her into studying.

Alright, then in that case, I’ll just wing it!

Only, even if she asks me to teach her, to begin with, how on earth do you use magic? I don’t even know the basics of the basics.

…C-, Can’t be helped.

I’ll just skilfully guide her into teaching me that.

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“Asian Parent”
The actual term used is more or less the same meaning, but without the American/Australian/Canadian racial stereotyping.

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Ah, and note that I update the Character Profiles as new characters and information is revealed.

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Chapter 41 – “Gargan Subjugation Team, you say?” (Finale)

Three weeks after the town mayor sent out a request to the Guild, news reached me about the suppression team camping out on the Beruga Plains.

“Well then, shall we go?”

“Yes, Oneesama.”

Timu, Myuu and I headed to their camp.

“…”

“Myuu, what’s wrong?”

Myuu’s expression was gloomy. We’re about to go talk to the suppression team. Maybe even if he’s a talented swordsman, it’s still making him nervous.

“No, this one was simply feeling guilty towards Captain.”

“Why?”

“Normally, at times like this, guard duty goes to the Captain of the Household Guard.”

“Huu, I know that you’re good at looking after people. Niel is relying on you too, it seems. Are you and Niel friends?”

“It would be above this one’s station to be friends to him. However, it is true that we are brothers in arms. This one cannot deny that he feels that way about the Captain.”

“Mn, mn. I knew it. Have you known Niel for a long time?”

“Yes. We are are childhood friends.”

CHILDHOOD FRIENDS WITH THAT IDIOT!? Myuu, you must have had it really tough, huh.

“Hmm~ Is that how it is.”

“His status was different to this one’s, however.”

Status? …No matter how I look at it, aren’t you higher!? Does Myuu keep himself reserved day-to-day out of concern for that idiot?

He really is a good person. Well, if he wasn’t, there’s no way he’d put up with that Pervert(Nielsen)’s weird behaviour for any length of time.

“Myuu, even if he’s your childhood friend, there’s no need for weird reservations you know.”

“Mühen, it is as Oneesama says. There is no need for hesitation. You shall always aim higher than yourself. It was my mistake for allowing you to become like this.”

“Hahah, you overestimate this one.”

Myuu shook his head in embarrassment.

Honestly, he’s way too humble…

It’s because of that that I like him.

And so like that, the three of us chatted while we walked, and eventually the suppression team’s camp came into view. Lots of war-horses were tied up around the place. From that, you could see just how severe the place was.

“Mühen, we are already on enemy ground. Suppress your mana!”

Suddenly, Timu started spouting chuuni speak. Her chuunibyou probably flared up after seeing all the horses and adventurers.

“Hah-! …Kuh-!”

“What’s wrong?”

“Hahh, hahh, dropping one’s mana down to human levels is… quite the difficult task, isn’t it.”

“It’s like that for everyone to begin with. But once you adapt to it, it becomes but a simple task. Rather, suppressing your mana actually makes it easier to control.”

“Understood… Muu…. Huu~ This one has somehow managed.”

“Umu. Well done.”

So Myuu plays along as well. Mn, I see. Scolding her pointlessly would just make her rebel.

“Oneesama. Mühen and I have suppressed our mana to human levels. Please be at ease.”

“I-, I see… Take care in your behaviour, okay?”

“Of course, Oneesama.”

Timu said that full of confidence but… is the anxiety just my imagination?

Anyway, for now let’s have Timu stay at the back. It would probably be better for me to do the talking.

Well then…

Ahem, after pulling myself together, I headed into the camp.

“Hello.”

“Who are you?”

A bunch of stern faces all turned in my direction at once.

Oohh, truly the image of ruffians. I can feel a different aura to Loser(Bizef)’s. As expected of real adventurers.

“I’m Tilea. I work as a cook in Beruga.”

“Hmph. And what does a lowly towngirl want with us?”

The bearded ball of muscle at the front sent me a haughty reply.

Mu-! What an unpleasant guy!

But if I get angry, it’d all be for nothing.

Smile, smile. Suppressing my anger, a smile appeared on my face.

“Thank you for your hard work. The truth is, there’s a favour I would like to ask of all of the adventurers, and…”

“FAVOUR? We’re busy exterminating magic beasts. GO HOME!”

Pissing me offf. Who does this bearded meatball think he is! Would it hurt just to hear me out a little!

“I cannot forgive your extremely disrespectful attitude towards Oneesama!”

“Camilla-sama, please wait.”

“Mühen, do not stop me!”

“For the sake of Tilea-sama’s ambition, she is purposefully playing the fool. We must not put her determination to waste.”

“I know that! But, isn’t it frustrating? That the mighty Oneesama must be made light of by garbage that isn’t even worth a glance…”

“This one is also on the verge of exploding, but please restrain yourself. We must not hinder Tilea-sama’s strategy.”

“Mu, you’re right. Mühen, well said.”

“Milady. This one feels your mortification from the depths of his heart.”

For some reason I could hear Timu running wild behind me. But it looks like Myuu stopped her.

Had it been Pervert(Nielsen), all he would have done is add oil to the fire. It really was the right choice in bringing Myuu along. Thankfully, it didn’t seem like the adventurers heard what Timu said. I’d better advance the conversation while I can.

“Come on, don’t be so cold. Just liiisten a little bit~”

“Noisy. If you keep complaining I’ll kick you out of――”

“Oi, let’s just listen to her for now. And look! Ain’t she a pretty fine woman?

While I was struggling to persuade Beard Meat, one of Beard Meat’s companions joined the conversation with a suggestive grin.

“Tsk. A womaniser as always.”

“Heh! Stop with the bullshit. I know you don’t hate women either. It’d be a shame to kick out a jewel as fine as this.”

“Alright already. Oi, girl. Keep it short.”

I’m not quite satisfied with the way he said that, but I’ll endure it. Their ulterior motives are obvious, but at least they’re listening now.

“And so, about the favour, but if you see a puppy during your magic dog subjugation mission, please let it go.”

“MAGIC DOG? Oi, that’s totally different from what the Guild said. I was fired up because I heard it was some unknown large-type monster!”

“It’s true that it’d be weird for a new monster to appear in the countryside like this. For these parts, the danger level probably won’t get any worse than a pack of magic dogs.”

“The fuck. Aren’t the town guard enough for something like magic dogs? What a damned waste of time.”

The adventurers all started to complain.

Aahh, these people…

It looks like they were fooled because the mayor needlessly exaggerated things. So it really is weird for the Guild to dispatch a team to a peaceful place like Beruga.

“Hmph. Mühen, did you hear Oneesama’s words? To Oneesama, Gargan is nothing more than a puppy.”

“Yes. As expected of Tilea-sama.”

“And apparently Oneesama is using magic dogs as a cover for Gargan.”

“I see. Then in that case, let’s have Muram cooperate. If we use that guy’s summoning arts, we should be able to supply these humans with some good magic dogs.”

“Umu.”

Aahh, not only is the thing with the adventurers making no progress due to all their complaining, but on top of that I’ve been pretty worried about the conversation happening behind me. I can hear stuff like ‘dragon’ and ‘summoning’ and ‘deceiving the foolish humans’. Timu is definitely going wild again.

Goddammit… I really should have left Timu behind. I mean, Timu is just as severe a chuunibyou case as Pervert(Nielsen) is.

But you knoww~

Once she says “Well then, Oneesama, let us depart!” and follows me as though it’s natural, I just can’t bring myself to put the foot down.

Anyway, I’ll need to somehow get the adventurers to listen. If we take too long, who knows what Timu might start blurting out.

“Well then, about what I said before, but the puppy is a pet that my sister is raising. So if you see it, could you please overlook it?”

“Fucking, even though I’m already pissed about losing my prey, you’re going on ABOUT OVERLOOKING SOME PUPPY!?”

“Y-, Yes. If possible… I would really like to ask you to do so, but…”

“A puppy, huhhh~ If you want us to overlook it, then we want some kinda reward, aight?”

One of Beard Meat’s companions said that before poking my chest with his finger. A number of the others are smirking my way with lewd faces.

Tsk. You damned sleazebags! Even if you’re adventurers, aren’t you the same as a bunch of outlaws!?

As you’d expect, I really can’t bear this. Even if I’m asking you for a favour, who the hell would give you their body, dumbass!

“YOUUUU… For a lowly piece of garbage like you to touch Oneesama is asking to be ripped to pieces!”

“Camilla-sama, we are still carrying forth the strategy.”

“Do not stop me, Mühen. This time I have reached my limit. Absolutely unforgiveable!”

“Yes, it is true that they went too far.”

Seeing me in danger, Timu and Myuu approached my side.

“Oneesama, let us attack!”

Timu, even if you speak like a certain old noble, it’s still a no. These guys are unpleasant, but they’re still fully-fledged adventurers. If you go against them, you’ll go through a tough time, you know.

Ah-… but if we don’t go against them, our chastities are in danger. No way. That isn’t a joke.

What do I do?

While I was at a loss, I found that Myuu approached me with an imposing attitude, and a hand on his sword pommel.

S-, So reliable…

Thank goodness I came with Myuu. I get the feeling that Myuu could handle even these guys somehow.

“Timu, please get back. Myuu, are you okay with these numbers?”

I do think that I’m asking too much. But with Myuu’s sword techniques, I can expect that he’d be able to buy enough time for Timu and I to escape.

“It is true that personally destroying the one that touched Oneesama would be like using a greatsword to cut a radish. Mühen, you shall exterminate them instead.”

“Understood. From what this one observes, they do not appear to be much. Only, it seems as though one or two of them know what they are doing. Although this one will not lose, there is a chance that they will escape. Were this one in his normal condition then the result would be different, but…”

“I see. You were still in the middle of your mana regulation training, weren’t you. Very well. In my place, you will kill these pieces of garbage.”

“PIECES OF GARBAGE? WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE!”

“Little girl, don’t say things you can’t take back!”

Timu’s words caused two of the adventurers to snap, and leave their table.

Ahh, aahh, those adventurers have finally heard Timu. Such a cute kid is saying something so extreme. Everybody must be shocked, right?

“Oneesama, I shall unleash my mana. As for information, if I spare just one from annihilation, it will be fine, yes?”

‘It will be fine, yes’? …OF COURSE IT’S NOT FINE!

The adventurers are getting really angry.

W-, What do I do?

“ANNIHILATE? HYAHAHAHHA, WHAT A RECKLESS LITTLE MISS.”

“Get on your knees and apologise! If you do, we might go a bit easy on you.”

“Ku ku ku. what an attitude for garbage to take. Oohh, I see. So my pressure is not working because of my suppressed mana. No wonder these dregs are getting so full of themselves.”

Hearing the adventurers’ threats, Timu just added more oil to the fire.

“What’s with this brat’s cheeky attitude!? What do we do? We’re free, so wanna play for a bit?”

Beard Meat and a few of his friends approached to surround us.

This is bad…

The situation has turned a little unfavourable. While I was bewildered by the development,

“How about you don’t. Isn’t she still a kid? And you still call yourselves proud adventurers!?”

A strong voice resounded from further in.

“N-, No, but, this kid was running off her cheeky mouth, so,”

“You say something? How about you play with me instead?”

“N-, No way, Maira-san. It was just a joke.”

Y-, Yeah. We were just teasing them a little, so,”

Because of the attitude of the woman who suddenly appeared, Beard Meat and the others all dejectedly pulled back.

Oh goodness, she’s so dreamy…

Who on earth is this lovely big sister-like lady…? It’s the first time my heart has thumped like this since Remilia-san, you know?

“I’m Maira Eagill. Technically, the leader of this subjugation team. Sorry about the trouble these guys caused.”

“N-, No, not at all…”

Maira-san, is it…? She’s so pretty. Her red hair, dark skin, and fox eyes are really leaving an impression on me.

After apologising for the actions of Beard Meat and the others, Maira-san came even closer to us. And then she crouched in front of Timu.

“Those guys are a nasty bunch, but little miss, your attitude was part of the problem. You shouldn’t make fun of adults, you know.”

“‘Little miss’? Is that supposed to be me? A brat like you calling me…”

“Okay, stop! That’s enough.”

I covered up Timu’s mouth from behind.

“Muguu. Mu, muguu, O-, Oneesa-…”

“I’m sorry. My sister is in her rebellious phase, you see.”

“Honestly, what an audacious girl. It’ll only do her harm if you spoil her too much, you know.”

“Haha, that’s true. It just kind of happened.”

“Don’t trouble your Oneesan too much, alright?”

Saying that, Maira-san gave Timu’s nose a flick, and then took a few steps back to where she was standing before.

“Y-, YOUUUUU… Your rude――mugu-, O-, Oneesama, let go-”

Let’s just keep Timu’s mouth sealed until the negotiations are done. Picking a fight even with Maira-san who helped us is as bad as Pervert(Nielsen) you know.

“And so, about the puppy…”

“Ain’t it fine? Everyone, our targets aren’t a bunch of tiny animals, right!”

“That’s true. If it’s you that says so, then we understand, Maira-san.”

Ooohh, Maira-san put the foot down, and everybody agreed. She’s as amazing as she looks. Once the magic dog extermination is done, I’d better thank her properly.

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“Oneesama, let us attack!” (yatteshimaimashou)
Timu, even if you speak like a certain old noble, it’s still a no.

Sorry. I don’t know the reference.

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Chapter 40 – “Gargan Subjugation Team, you say?” (Middle)

When I returned to the shop, I needed to warn Timu and the others about what I had heard earlier. I wouldn’t be able to bear it if magic dogs attacked them while they were happily playing.

“Timu, I kind of need to talk to you…”

“Oneesama, I too have something I must speak to you about.”

“Oh, what a coincidence. Well then, won’t you listen to me first?”

“Understood.”

“The truth is, apparently the nearby village Zalgie has been attacked by magic beasts.”

“I too wished to speak about that. It was my blunder. Because of the Demon King Army, they have noticed Gargan’s presence. Rumours have already begun to spread to the neighbouring towns.”

U-, Ummm, Gargan? And the Demon King Army?

But I was talking about a pack of magic dogs, not some puppy.

To begin with, what the heck do you mean it’s the Demon King Army’s fault!

I looked at Timu’s face. It’s her usual serious expression. She doesn’t look like she’s messing with me.

…I see. So it’s her usual chuunibyou speak. I could just cut her off here. But chuunibyou needs patience to heal. I won’t ignore her. I should be hearing her out.

“Timu, Gargan is a puppy, isn’t he? He’s unrelated to the topic this time, right?”

“Huhu, Gargan may be a puppy to you, Oneesama, but he is a fully-fledged dark dragon, you know. To the rabble, I believe Gargan is like a calamity that overturns heaven and earth.”

Mmn, this isn’t getting anywhere. A dark dragon, you say? Then we’re keeping two of them as pets. That’s amazing. We could make them our shop’s selling point. Hell, maybe I should just start cooking dragon.

“And about this being the Demon King Army’s fault?”

Honestly, I’ve just about given up on trying to advance this conversation, but I’ll ask just in case.

“In order to conceal Gargan, I have been using untraceable mountain bandits and highwaymen as food. If we touched any villagers, naturally this nation would be alerted.”

“Well yeah. The Public Safety Force would come rushing over. And if too many strange stories are told, a scary oneesan from the Public Safety Force will come running over to hand out a spanking, okay?”

I was subtly warning Timu about her chuuni speak. But Timu didn’t seem to mind at all. Or rather, she doesn’t even realise I was talking about her?

The conversation went on without her realising. She talked on and on about the Demon King Army’s movements, or the activities of the organisation, or the invasion on the neighbouring counties.

And the conclusion…?

Gargan was being fed bandits as pet food. The peace and safety around Beruga town was all safe and good. And then, the more bandits(pet food) Gargan ate, the more often they could bump heads with scouts from the Demon King Army. Those scouts had been attacking Zalgie village with magic beasts that devoured the villagers. That’s when Gargan appeared. All the scouts evacuated in a hurry. The scouts had escaped, and somebody caught a glimpse of Gargan just as Zalgie village had been destroyed.

“Hmm~ Gargan has it rough, huh~ So it was a false accusation, huh~”

“Yes. For the sake of the Evil God Army’s world domination, I had been keeping Gargan prudently, but it has all come to nothing. Had I known this was going to happen, I should have just let him rampage to begin with.”

Timu, I get it. I get it, but just when are you going to recover from your chuunibyou? At this rate, who knows when you’ll be able to make any friends your age.

“Camilla-sama’s anger is most justified. We must exact the appropriate vengeance upon the loathsome Demon King Army.”

Not losing to Timu at all, Pervert(Nielsen)’s chuunibyou jumped right into full throttle.

Hahh. I have to look after you as well? I’m getting a headache. Honestly, just give me a break from all this chuuni please. Let’s move to the real topic. This isn’t the time for nonsense.

“Timu, let’s not speak of the Demon King Army anymore. The real problem is the warning about magic beasts. When you head out to play, stay away from Zalgie Village.”

“Oneesama, of course I already know this. I cannot allow our presence to become any more salient. I will convey your message to all the members of the Household Guard.”

“I-, I see. Well, as long as you stay away, that’s fine I guess.”

It looks like I can finally relax for a bit. Timu and the others were playing in a real danger zone, so I was worried. All we need now is for the subjugation team to take down the magic dogs, and then we’re in the clear.

Wait, hang on. That isn’t simple at all…

It’s the fault of the deadly magic dog pack. But Gargan is being kept free range, so there’s a chance he’ll mess up people’s farms. It wouldn’t be strange for the subjugation team to exterminate Gargan as well. I need to do something about this.

“Also, a subjugation team will be dispatched from the Guild, so what will you be doing about Gargan?”

“That would become a problem, wouldn’t it.”

“Yeah, it would, huh.”

I’m sure that those guys will hunt down any magic beast they see. Would they be lenient if it’s just a puppy? Although Gargan is our pet, he’s being raised like a stray.
In my old life, back in lax Japan, stray dogs would be brought to a health centre. But in this world there’s no reason to spare them.

Should I try talking to the subjugation team just to try?

But they’d probably say “No way, no way. If we spare one, we’ll end up sparing them all. The orders say to eliminate all magic beasts!”.

Can’t be helped. Should we shelter Gargan in the shop then?

No, I don’t think that would work either. We have pride as a restaurant. Even for a few days, we can’t allow a hygiene problem. I feel bad for Timu, but we might have to return Gargan to the wild someplace far away.

“Timu, it’s a shame, but it’s starting to look like we’ll have to let go of Gargan.”

“EH!? G-, Gargan is like my other half that I have braved countless battles together with in the last great war. B-, But if Oneesama so desires then I… t-, then I…”

Timu told me that with a heartbroken expression. No good. Timu’s clearly getting depressed.

“AAHHHHHH! I was kidding! Just kidding! Gargan is your precious friend, right? We definitely won’t be doing anything of the sort.”

“No, it is fine. Oneesama is what is truly important to me. There is nobody more important than you are. If you so order, then I would even kill my other half.”

“I-, It’s fine, I said. You don’t have to do anything like that. I definitely won’t make you do anything that makes you sad, Timu.”

“Oneesama!”

Phew~ Looks like I somehow got it under control. It looks like Timu has gotten really attached to Gargan as a pet. And it looks like we can’t abandon him now.

“In that case, should we not brace ourselves, and play all our cards in an all-out invasion, Tilea-sama?”

Pervert(Nielsen) enthusiastically suggested a battle, in other words, “How about we complain to the subjugation squad?”.

It’s easy to talk about it, huh~

Although it’s just the matter of one puppy, it’s probably going to be crazy hard to convince the Guild.

“Oneesama, Nielsen’s suggestion holds merit. At present, the Demon King Army is presently on the decline. I believe that perhaps now is the best chance for an all-out invasion of the human world.”

Hm~mm, what should I do…

The subjugation squad should comprise magic beast hunting specialists. I’ll bet they’re a bunch with a few quirks here and there.

But well, it doesn’t mean that they’ll be a rowdy bunch just because they’re adventurers. Maybe talking it out really is the best option.

“Yeah. For now let’s try negotiating first.”

“Milady. Can I take that to mean, negotiate first, and if negotiations break down, we commence all-out war?”

If negotiations break down, we commence all-out war, he says…?

If the subjugation team won’t do as we ask, are you planning on punching it out?

This is bad. At this rate, if we don’t see eye-to-eye, Pervert(Nielsen) will end up arrested.

I know. For now I’ll leave this idiot aside. It’s obvious that if I bring this guy along, things will just spiral out of control.

“Yeah. Let’s go with that, then.”

“Understood. Please leave your defence to me.”

“No, you’ll be guarding the house, Niel. I’ll be taking Myuu as my bodyguard.”

“Mühen, you say?”

“That’s right. Problem?”

“…No. Well then, I shall relay your order to him.”

“I’ll leave it to you!”

Ever since our little sword show the other day, Myuu’s stock has been on a sudden rise. We’re going to have a talk with the Guild after all. Obviously we need somebody who can behave like an adult, right?
And also, Myuu is the strongest member of our group. Although we’re just going there to talk, who knows what might happen. I won’t be able to relax without a talented swordsman watching over me.

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Chapter 39 – “Gargan Subjugation Team, you say?” (Opening)

“Uu, I’m so sleeeepy~”

Because I spent last night creating a new menu for our restaurant, I didn’t get much sleep. The new item on our menu is a hot rice dish flavoured with lots of spices, topped with a roux of vegetables or meat; that’s right, it’s ‘curry rice’.

I spent all of yesterday challenging myself to create curry. Looks like it’s true that when you come to another world, you just start getting crazy cravings for it. I just wanted to eat it so badly that I tried to make it myself, but it’s really hard. Although I remembered what it was supposed to taste like, I don’t know exactly what spices they put in it. Even when I used similar ingredients, the taste ends up kind of off.

Man, the Indians really were amazing, huh? They came up with such an amazing balance of spices after all. Aahh, I seriously wish I had curry powder.

I didn’t do any proper cooking in my last life so I can’t come up with the recipe for curry. After all, the only garnishes I knew for curry were potato and carrot. That’s why the only thing I can use is my memory of how it tasted.
Honestly, I just want to punch the old me in the face. After all, I know more about this world’s cuisine now. So now I know just what a lazy life I used to lead.

Anyway, busy with this, and that, I only slept four hours ago.

And right now I’m participating in the town meeting. Normally this is left to Mum or Dad, but Dad suddenly demanded that I go, so I got promoted.

Daddy really asks for the impossible…

I’m sure it’s because of what happened earlier.

I guess it was pretty bad that I solved our debt crisis single-handedly. Well, rather than me, it was more like Remilia-san who solved it though. I ended up being scolded because it could have been dangerous had I made just one mistake.

“Don’t you trust our neighbours in this town!?” Dad said, and I got completely chewed out. He was mad because everybody in town was joining together to stand up to them, but I went and did a solo play.

He probably made me come to this meeting so I could get to know everyone a little better, and maybe become a bit more mature.

Since he was that concerned about me, I couldn’t refuse.

I’m rubbing my eyes due to the sleepiness but… these sorts of meetings are the same in every world, huh. They keep going on and on about stuff I don’t care about.

And the speeches that our town mayor gives are too longgg. I’ve heard that the old mayor loves talking, but it looks like it’s true. In my old life, I never listened to the principal’s speeches either. Eventually the sleepiness caught up with me.

“You look sleepy, Tilea-chan.”

As I was nodding off, George, the clerk from the guard station spoke to me in a friendly voice.

“I-, I’m sorry. I stayed up a little late cooking, and…”

“Haha, as passionate as always, huh. But you shouldn’t overdo things.”

“Yes. I know that, but… it just kind of happened, ehe.”

Being pointed out as a cooking maniac, I just scratched my head in embarrassment.

Hmm!? Speaking of which, George-san is here. Loser(Bizef) isn’t coming?

Even though he seems like the type who would proactively come to a meeting like this to act all important…

“Is Bizef-san not going to participate?”

“Aahh, Bizef is still holed up in his house.”

Srs? He’s still all up about that time? Isn’t he going to turn into a real hikikomori at this rate?

To begin with, it’s his fault that my family was in danger. Even now, he still hasn’t explained himself once to us. Even if we accept that it’s because he’s a loser, he inconvenienced us, so he should apologise.

While I was mumbling unhappily, the mayor suddenly got louder.

“Also, there is a final, urgent matter to discuss!”

Urgent matter?

As you’d expect, I need to hear this out at least. Slapping my face awake with both hands, I forcefully cleared my sleepy head, and began listening carefully to what he had to say.

“These last few days, the circumstances around Beruga have changed.”

“Mayor, what do you mean change?”

“Apparently the ecosystem around our town is being destroyed.”

“I-, Is that true?”

The mayor’s bombshell announcement sent the townspeople into a clamour. It’s true that Ork meat has been getting more expensive, and a few ingredients that were common before have disappeared from the markets.

“The veteran adventurers that come to sell magic beast meat at the markets are all saying the same thing, so there is no mistake.”

“And why is this urgent?”

“Apparently a large-type magic beast or a pack of magic dogs have been discovered.”

“Large-type magic beast!? I haven’t heard a thing about that yet.”

“There have already been victims. Apparently Zalgie Village was annihilated.”

“Zalgie Village!? But that isn’t too far from here.”

“Indeed. That’s why we must be vigilant as well.”

“B-, But to annihilate the whole village is…”

“According to the adventurers that went to Zalgie Village, not a single soul was spotted there.”

“C-, Couldn’t they have all moved somewhere together?”

“And leave the tools for their livelihood behind? Impossible. And moreover, the adventurers supposedly discovered corpses there, and those corpses appeared to have been brutally bitten apart by a beast.”

“A-, All of them?”

“They only found the parts for a few people. The rest are probably in some magic beast’s stomach.”

Panic spread through the townspeople. In such a peaceful town, nobody expected to hear such a violent story. Myself included. I mean, I thought that even at its worst, Beruga was safer than Japan in my old life.

The other day Loser(Bizef) may have called over the Usojima-kuns, but that was an irregular exception, and the town is normally peaceful. But despite that, to think something like this happened…

“Whether magic dogs or a large-type magic beast… it looks like these parts have become dangerous, doesn’t it, George-san.”

“Yeah. I’ve lived here for thirty years in this town, and this is the first time.”

“Thought so…”

A large-type magic beast, or a pack of magic dogs. It really is a crazy story. It’s hard to imagine that a large-type magic beast would suddenly appear in these parts. Realistically speaking, I think that the magic dog theory is on the money. Something probably caused them to migrate towards our town.

The mayor continued to talk.

“…And so, I have thought of two options.”

“What are they?”

“The first is that we create a town militia.”

“A militia?”

“Indeed. Each family contributes a few volunteers, and take turns keeping a lookout around town.”

“And the other option?”

“The other option is to rely on the Guild. We have the testimonies of the adventurers, and I think they will organise a suppression squad for us.”

“Wouldn’t this option be better? We’re all amateurs, so let’s rely on the pros.”

“Fumu. However, just our town taxes will not be enough for the request. In that case, we will be taking money from each household.”

Everybody began to think about the two options. If we recruit volunteers for the town militia then we won’t need to worry about money, but it will come along with significant threat of death. On the other hand, relying on the Guild would keep all our lives safe, but in that case our wallets will hurt.

Money or people…

“What do you think, George-san?”

“Let’s see. Normally just a town militia would be enough. However, from what we hear the danger is out of the ordinary, so the militia would likely be unable to handle it.”

“I see. But if it turns out that it isn’t really a big deal, then would the Guild commission would just be a waste of money?”

“True, but would just our town be enough? After all, our ace Bizef is in that kind of state.”

“Ah, that’s true.”

“Tilea-chan, do you have anybody you could perhaps rely on?”

“Hm~mm, if it’s just numbers then our store’s staff and their friends sum up to quite a few, but…”

“Aahh, you mean Nielsen-san, don’t you? Honestly, where on earth did you find that dandy?”

Gegeh-, so even George-san knows about him!? So that Pervert(Nielsen)’s fame as a mature lady killer has spread this far.

“Well, it’s true that he’s popular with the all the wives, isn’t he. But his physical strength is a little…”

“One of those so-called ‘loverboys’, was he? A lady’s man who gets through life with just money and power, huh.”

Muu, if that chuunibyou is a ‘loverboy’ then it’s the end of the damned world. But thinking about it, it’s true that we don’t have enough people to form anything close to a decent militia. I think that even if we need to spend some money, it’s best to call the Guild.

“Well then, now that we have all discussed every opinion, it is time for a majority vote.”

Saying that, the mayor took the votes. Naturally I voted to commission the Guild.

The result…

The great majority voted the same way I did.

It looks like everybody is having their doubts about Loser(Bizef). Having come to a decision, we sent out a fast-horse to contact the guild. They should probably send a subjugation team in a few weeks.

“It seems things have gotten serious, huh, Tilea-chan. Try your best to be careful while going outside.”

“Yes. Please be careful too, George-san.”

It really is dangerous. In particular, we’d better stay away from Zalg-… Huh?

Isn’t that the place that Timu and the others like to play? I’d better warn Timu as quickly as possible.

Leaving the meeting behind, I hurried to the shop.

 

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“cooking maniac” is actually “cooking baka” or “an idiot who only thinks about cooking”

“loverboy” imagine a successful version of this guy:

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Chapter 38 – “It’s Tilea’s kenjutsu dojo!” (Finale)

I stood opposite Myuu. In my hand was a flimsy looking twig, and in Myuu’s was a sharp-looking sword.

This is bad. This is really bad!

This is like what happened to a certain entertainer-san.

What kind of ultra-hard mode is this?

It looks like everybody in the Praetorian Guard are excited, but this is basically a public execution.

How do I overcome this…

Unaffected by my worries, Myuu was standing there calmly――no, looking carefully, there’s sweat on Myuu’s forehead.

Geez. So Myuu is nervous too. Well of course. Even if we’re playing, they’re still forcing him to hold a live blade.

It looks like Myuu was forced into this by everyone else as well. A victim just like me. So Myuu isn’t like those other chuunibyou idiots.

Alright. In that case, it’s fine. Myuu looks like that one sensible friend that every idiot has, so I’m sure he’s already got some plan on what to do.

Right. So this is basically like those pro wrestling shows. Which side attacks and which side gets hit is already determined beforehand. Let’s casually approach Myuu and decide on the programme.

Having decided that, I promptly started moving. I was about to approach him, but,

“Well then, here I come. TORYAHHHH!”

“Wai-, fi-, first the programme needs――wai-, YOU’RE SERIOUSLY COMING!?”

Contrary to my expectations, Mühen suddenly came slashing at me. The powerful blade approached before my eyes. Completely absorbed in the moment, I defended with the twig.
-BAKINNN- rang the air, as a shock ran down our weapons.

HIIIEEEE!? IS IT CUT?

N-, No, it’s not…

My twig was supporting the sword without a problem. Apparently Myuu knew what I was thinking, and took the power out of his attack.

But won’t our audience be a little disillusioned if we do something as farcical as this?

I looked at the faces in the audience. But contrary to expectations, delight filled their eyes.

…Why?

My question was solved the moment I looked at Myuu.

“GUNUNUNUNUUU!”

Myuu was bright red in the face, and was desperately pushing his blade into my twig.

S-, Stuntman sword combat!?

Right. Myuu was using the staged sword combat techniques that you often saw in films and period dramas. In other words, he was pretending that we were battling it out with our swords. I knew my eyes weren’t lying to me. Myuu was striking at me in a way that preserved the atmosphere, while making sure not to hurt me.

Myuu is the same type as Hidler-san, isn’t he. It feels like this is the first time I’ve met a decent person amongst Timu’s friends.

And what’s more, this acting of his could win an Academy Award. His desperation is completely conveyed through his expression. He groaned here and there, like he was putting his all into heavy sword blows.

Geez, it’s amazing that the twig hasn’t broken.

He’s probably pantomiming to avoid snapping the twig, but you can only describe this as ‘amazing’. I mean, I hardly feel a thing. And yet I can see the twig colliding again and again with the sword. He’s probably using some exquisite sense and timing to stop his sword just beforehand. This isn’t a level of skill that just anybody can do. Maybe it wasn’t completely untrue when they said that Myuu was an expert swordsman.

“As expected of Oneesama. She has even grown tired of Mühen’s attacks!”

“Truly a laudable display of skill.”

“More importantly, look. Mühen’s sword is the one whining under the strain.”

“Indeed. It appears that when covered in Tilea-sama’s mana, even a normal twig gains the strength of orichalcum.”

Honestly, while you guys have no idea how much Myuu is struggling, you’re just firing off chuunibyou at full throttle, aren’t you.

Well, it’s fine I guess. I’ll get on board with your games. I’d feel bad if I didn’t after all of Myuu’s acting after all. Now then, shall I drop an Evil God’s line or two?

“Huhu, what’s wrong, Myuu? Come at me for real. At this rate, far from 『Baban Stresh』, our battle with end with a simple strike.”

“Hahh, hahh, what strength. UOOHHHH!”

Fired up by my provocation, Myuu let out a war cry. And then we continued to exchange even more blows.

“Nielsen, I am shocked. Even though Oneesama has received that many powerful blows, she hasn’t taken a step from that spot.”

“It appears that Tilea-sama still has plenty of room to relax.”

You guys. For a while now, you’ve been really cruel towards Myuu’s technique, you know.

And not taking a single step from here? …That’s just by chance. This is a completely faked match, so that much is simple.

But hearing their words really makes me want to say that. Honestly, you guys. You keep saying stuff that pulls at my heartstrings… It’s no good. I have to say it after all.

“Timu, pay attention. This is one of the Evil God’s Seven-Hundred and Seventy-Seven Skills, the Evil God Zone.”

“Evil God Zone!? What manner of technique is that?”

“Well you see, you lead the opponents into attacking in the places that you want.”

“Magnificent. No wonder you haven’t taken a single step from there, Oneesama.”

Timu assented, and sent a gaze of respect at me. Everyone in the Household Guard did as well. Thought so. My lines really were things that would stir up a chuunibyou’s heart.

“Hahh, hahh, Tilea-sama, you are even greater than I imagined. I too will truly show my best!”

“Good spirit. I’ll get a little serious as well. I’m going to use a sword technique now, so try not to be blown away.”

“I will by all means try my best to overcome it.”

“I’m serious, okay? You absolutely can’t be blown away. Absolutely not. Absolutely, okay!?”

“Understood.”

Alright. Now that I’ve said that much, I’m sure Myuu will read the mood and understand. He’ll probably send himself flying when I hit him with my attack now.

Well then, I guess I’ll use the technique of a swordsman from a certain manga. Since we’re in another world, should I try and give it a more otherworld feel? Rather than “Onigiri”, since we have goblins here instead of oni…

Alright, I’ve decided. I broke the twig I had into two, and then formed a cross with them.

“Nitouryuu?(Two Sword Style?)”

“It’s true form is Yontouryuu(Four Sword Style) though. Well then, I’m coming, Myuu.”

“Understood. This one is prepared.”

“It’s a sword technique that will always blow the enemy away, you know.”

“HAHHHH, Defencing Area![Defence Barrier!]”

Saying that, Myuu took a deep stance, and planted himself firmly on the ground. It was a bulky stance, like a boulder.

Mn. He really is an expert at this. A master swordsman who could normally deflect a blow with his sword was instead using a barrier. Of course you’d be excited.

Alright, I won’t lose either.

With the twigs still crossed, I charged at Myuu with a roar.

“Nitouryuu――GO BU GIRIIIIIII!”

“GAHAHHH!”

Matching his timing with my attack, Myuu was blown away. Even the way he blew himself away was so splendid that I have no words to describe it. It was such magnificent timing that it really looked like he was blown away by an attack.

Honestly, good job. Your reaction was even better than the less talented actors out there.

“S-, So strong… Tilea-sama, even though this one knew you were coming, he could not stop you at all.”

“You’re pretty good yourself. You’re standing after taking a Gobugiri after all.”

“Hehe, what a terrifying personage you are. Although this one also feels terror, the enjoyment is stronger.”

“Huhu, it looks like you still want to go. But if you’re blown away by the likes of Gobugiri, then I can’t use anything stronger, right?”

“Stronger, you say!?”

“Yes. Yontouryuu Ougi 『Yonsen Sekai』 is a technique several levels above Gobugiri, you know.”
(Four-Sword Style Secret Technique: Four Thousand Worlds)

“Oneesama, is that technique stronger than even 『Baban Stresh』?”

“Hm~mm, that was a topic of discussion even amongst my companions.”

“You mean your 『Niit』 companions, yes?”

“U-, Uguh-, t-, that’s right. I personally think that 『Baban Stresh』 is stronger, but there are also people who think that 『Yonsen Sekai』 tops it.”

“I see.”

“Mn, both of them had their diehard fans after all~ Well, either way, both are amongst the top-tiers of my techniques.”

“Haha, this one very much desires to see it, Tilea-sama.”

“I see. Then Myuu, come at me like you’re trying to kill me. Without that much resolve, you’ll die, you know.”

“By your will. Even if you are his master, this one will not hesitate. He now challenges the strongest as nothing but a mere swordsman!”

Myuu’s expression turned resolute, and be began to mutter some chant. After that, some kind of light started to faintly cover his sword.

Could it be that he’s a magic swordsman?

Not bad, Myuu. This really is quite exciting from a visual point of view.

Huhu, to think that Myuu would go this far with his acting. I can’t let his will go to waste. We’ll definitely make this pro wrestling show a success. I lowered my hips, and moved my twig in a reverse grip behind me, and took the “Baban Stresh” stance.

“Oohh! What a sublime stance… Nielsen, we must not miss even a moment.”

“Yes, Milady. Truly a mastery of the profound.”

The outsiders Timu and Pervert(Nielsen) began firing off pretentious lines.

Ah, you guys… If I leave you alone for just a bit, you get carried away and start saying whatever you want.

It’s SUUUUPER embarrassing for the person himself to hear, okay!? Timu and the others are going to be stuck with writhing in embarrassment once their chunibyou heals.

“EN GARDE! ――BIG FIRE SWORD![SUPER DEMONIC FLAME SWORD!]”

From a thrusting stance, Myuu dropped his hips. Then, he pointed the tip of the magic sword towards me before dashing with incredible speed.

…As expected of Myuu. Despite this being a rigged match, it’s still so intense that I feel like I’ll wet myself a little. Like I’ll fall behind. I immediately slashed forward with the reverse-grip twig in my hand.

“Evil God Style, Secret Technique――Baban Stresh!”

“GUHAAAHH!”

My twig collided with Myuu’s sword, causing Myuu to fly into the air, sword and all, before crashing into a large tree with incredible force.

Oi, even if I said that I’d be unleashing an ultimate technique, didn’t you fly a little far?

Or rather, you don’t have to go that far just to put on a performance…

Look, you’re even bleeding from your head, you know. You’re hurt. Well, thanks to that, the audience is in an excited uproar, but…

“UOHHH! AS EXPECTED OF TILEA-SAMA!”

“LONG LIVE HER PROFOUND STRENGTH!”

“THE EVIL GOD ARMY IS ETERNALLY INDESTRUCTIBLEEEE!”

Wild roars began breaking out from the Praetorian Guard. Mn, from an entertainment point of view, it was a huge success, huh. Even if it was just a role, Myuu played the clown for us. He really is a great guy.

While I was admiring the fallen Myuu, Timu approached me.

“Oneesama, your power was magnificent as always.”

“I see. If you had fun, Timu, then it was all worth it.”

“By the way, Oneesama, although that grand technique from just now released some tremendous mana, it did not look to me like the air had been cut.”

“Timu, that’s very sharp of you. What I used just now was an incomplete version. It only cut the ground, you see.”

“So it was as I thought. Huhu, was the reason you were unwilling to use it, for Mühen’s sake?”

“Y-, Yes. We can’t let Mühen die, right?”

“I am sure that Mühen will be happy once he knows that you think that much of him. Oneesama, I would like to see the complete version next time we have the chance.”

…Timu is being awfully tenacious about this. As if I can cut the air.

Or rather, I’m troubled that you didn’t let me off with the attack just now. Hahh~ Timu, you still don’t understand how chuunibyou are supposed to play, do you. You needed to pretend just now that the air actually did get cut.

What do I need to do to get her to accept? Or should I tell her that I can’t?

But I don’t really want to spill cold water now that she’s this into it.

…Wait, hang on. Rather, Timu can use magic, so couldn’t Timu do something like that too!?

No matter what kind of random technique I use, in the end I can only fake it. Timu has talent. If I use this method, then Timu can play as a chuunibyou while practising her magic too. It’s two birds with one stone.

Timu’s chuunibyou won’t be cured that easily. In that case, I should just try even a little to direct it into something productive for her future. Magic training, in this case.

“Timu, you can’t depend on somebody else for each and every thing.”

“Yes.”

“Here’s some homework for you. Use magic to cut the sky.”

“I-, I am, to…?”

“Right. You do it.”

“B-, But Oneesama, cutting the sky with magic has never ever been heard of before.”

“My, my. Aren’t we sounding a little timid now. I thought you had mastered magic. If I remember correctly, didn’t you say they called you “Camilla the Flash”?”

“Uu-, Oneesama, you bully.”

“Huhu, sorry, sorry. The sky might be overdoing it. But you have talent, Timu, so I want you to challenge lots of different things.”

“I understand. I wish to live up to Oneesama’s expectations. I will revise my magic system from the absolute basics.”

“Right, right, that’s the spirit!”

Looks like Timu is getting fired up. That’s right, it’s tackling a difficult homework project that makes the best practice of all. But it’s also true that there’s a limit to self-teaching. Should I get Timu a magic tutor or something?

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Basically all of the four-sword style techniques are references to One Piece’s Roronoa Zoro. Just replace any instance of ‘four’ with ‘three’, and you’ve got it.

In case you didn’t look last time, this is what Avan’s Strash looks like (the thing Baban Stresh is a parody of).

“Evil God Zone!? What manner of technique is that?”
“Well you see, you lead the opponents into attacking in the places that you want.”
http://princeoftennis.wikia.com/wiki/Tezuka_Zone

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I’m not sure if it still happens these days, but in the past, there used to be children’s events and other stuff on the rooftops of Japanese department store buildings. In general, Japanese department stores were a bit better than equivalents around the world. I’m pretty sure many of them had elevator girls too. Ah! I know! It’s like the ones in Pokémon!

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Chapter 37 – “It’s Tilea’s kenjutsu dojo!” (Opening)

Hmmm, what good weather. The clear blue sky is perfect for a picnic.

Timu and I are at the Beruga Plains today. Normally I only ever talk to those I’m more familiar with like Pervert(Nielsen) or Bel, but this time almost 500 members of Timu’s Praetorian Guard are gathered. It’s pretty amazing.

This is the first time I’m formally meeting with Timu’s Praetorian Guard. There are some I’ve seen before, and some I haven’t. Their ages range from their twenties to their fifties…

As expected of Timu. She’s popular across the board.

While I was admiring Timu, I heard a few people running towards me.

Hahh~ Again…?

“Tilea-sama, I am thrilled to meet you!”

“Tilea-sama, please observe our gallantry.”

“Tilea-sama, I shall follow you to the ends of the earth.”

“Haha… I wanted to try meeting you guys again too.”

“”Milady, we are not worthy of your words!””

This kind of exchange has been repeating for a while now.

These guys are way too excited!

Every single one of them, the moment they see me, they excitedly come over to talk to me.

And each and every one of them speaks like a chuunibyou. Honestly, they should feel embarrassed at their age. I thought Pervert(Nielsen) was just a special case, but I was wrong. Apparently birds of a feather flock together. All of them are the same damn type.

“Huhu, everybody’s morale is rising because they were able to meet you, Oneesama.”

“Looks like it. It seems they’re really interested in my techniques.”

“Oneesama, by all means, I too wish to see you cut apart the air.”

“Uu-, I-, I’ll try it, but…”

“Both I and the Household Guard are looking forward to it.”

Right. the reason everybody was gathered on Beruga Plains was because I was unveiling the Evil God Techniques. All the members of the Praetorian Guard were apparently really interested in my techniques, in particular my Evil God Style, Killing Katana Method “Baban Stresh”. The dark history that I talked about during tea time was disclosed to them by Timu…

And look what happened!

Apparently the requests to see my techniques kept piling up. They said they really wanted to see me demonstrate!

I was thinking that I didn’t want to let other people know about the dark history from my previous life. But Timu begged me and wanted to see it no matter what, so I agreed. I was moved by her enthusiasm. Honestly, I really am too soft on Timu, aren’t I.

“Oneesama, how about this area?”

“Yeah. If it’s this place, then I won’t be spotted by other people, right?”

I’ll be showing my embarrassing dark history. I don’t want to be seen by anybody who isn’t a chuunibyou. That’s why I left town, and came all the way to Beruga Plains.

“Milady. We have finished scouting the surroundings. There will be no leak of information. Please use your power as much as you wish, Tilea-sama.”

Bel gave the stamp of approval for this place. It’s true that we’re hidden by the trees around us, and there isn’t a single person out here. If I do it here, I think I’ll get by without anybody else seeing.

“Right. Let’s go with this place.”

Timu, Pervert(Nielsen), and all the other members looked at me with sparkling eyes.

They want to see my chuuni techniques that badly? You guys really do like this stuff, don’t you!

It was like a bunch of children looking forward to a Hero Show on the roof of a department building. From what I hear, apparently the Praetorian Guard have been so excited that they couldn’t sleep these last few days.

Hahh~ You guys sure are carefree. I’ve been feeling so much dread recently that it felt like I was half-dead, you know? After all, our store was about to fall into a hell of debts. If it wasn’t for Remilia-san, our family would’ve broken apart. Had things gone badly, Timu and I might have even been sold to a slave merchant…

But well, I did tell them that the debt issue was resolved, so I guess you could say it’s quite natural that they aren’t paying it any attention. Only, I didn’t tell them specifically how we resolved it.
I mean, I can’t exactly say that we charged into a den of villains, beat them blue, and then tore the contract up, can I. It’s something in the past. There’s no need for me to pointlessly say it and scare them.

And so I’ll be locking the truth up in my heart. Although Timu said she would blow up the store and all that time, I’ll bet she was scared inside. Thanks to Remilia-san handing them over to the guards, they probably won’t be returning to the free world any time soon. They aren’t a threat to our shop anymore.

Ah-! I’d better let Timu know that. What if she’s actually still scared that they’ll come back.

“Timu, I forgot to mention, but those guys won’t be coming back to the store anymore. You can relax, okay?”

“Oneesama, by ‘those guys’, who do you mean?”

“Come on, those debt collectors that came to our store the other day.”

“Ahh, if you are speaking of those fellows who were rude to you, Oneesama, they have already been given to Gargan as food. We did not leave any of them behind.”

“I-, I see… Gargan’s food, huh. W-, Well, as long as you aren’t worried, then let’s just call this an end.”

“No, there is one thing that worries me.”

“I knew it! Timu, it’s all right, okay?”

“Even if you forgive this, Oneesama, I cannot. I ended up letting off their leader with an easy death.”

“O-, Ohh~? What was it like?”

“Camilla-sama’s magic bullets blew them away without a trace.”

Pervert(Nielsen) joined the conversation to get onboard on Timu’s chuunibyou. In a way, I respect him for being able to so quickly follow up chuuni fantasies.

“Without a trace, huh~”

“Yes, Oneesama. I had intended on thinking up the cruelest possible way of killing him, but because he was too sneaky, I accidentally ended him.”

“Truly a rude fellow even to his death.”

“Umu. I am unsatisfied even after killing him.”

“R-, Right. It’s not a problem, Timu.”

Timu and Pervert(Nielsen) had begun speaking frustratedly. I see. If she can act tough like that, then there probably isn’t any trauma, right?

Thank goodness, thank goodness. It ended well… right?

Mn, right. Her chuunibyou is a different issue.

“Well then, I’ll start.”

“Oneesama, there is a certain guard who would like to clash swords with you by all means. Will that be all right?”

“M-, Mmn.”

Aahh, speaking of which, they did mention something about the Praetorian Guard having a talented swordsman, didn’t they.

Is that the guy?

If I remember correctly, Pervert(Nielsen) said that his name was Mühen, and he was an honest warrior.

“Mühen, you have permission!”

“Understood.”

A man came out from the queue of guards. He looked to be in his sixties I guess. With all the wrinkles on his face, he looked like he had been through a lot. He doesn’t seem like a chuunibyou.

“Tilea-sama, it is an honour to meet you. This one is named Mühen.”

“So you’re Myuu. Apparently you’re the best swordsman in the Praetorian Guard or something?”

“No, this one is nothing so special.”

Oh! A humble one. I thought that the Praetorian Guard was nothing but chuuni braggarts. It’s a sudden development that surprised me in a good way. I’ve got a good impression of him now.

“Well then, shall we spar a little?”

“Milady. Please allow this one to humbly try his best.”

Mn, he’s behaving like a proper, sensible adult. Maybe he isn’t a chuunibyou, and really is a sword expert?

N-, No way, right…?

After all, he’s still just Pervert(Nielsen)’s playmate. I’ll have lost just by having any expectations. It would be better just to think of him as a chuunibyou as well.

If he’s a chuunibyou patient, then naturally he’s a fake swordsman. Since we’re both amateurs, I suppose it’ll be fine as long as we collide some branches together for a bit. And once in a while shout out technique names for flavour too, right?

“Well then, Tilea-sama, please use this weapon.”

“S-, Sorry?”

Pervert(Nielsen) handed me a splendid and bewitching blade.

Haha, so it really is easy to get a hold on these without a swords and firearms law.

Honestly, I didn’t think that this world would have shinai, but YOU OBVIOUSLY WOULDN’T USE REAL SWORDS, RIGHTTT!?

I can’t, I can’t, I can’t! This isn’t a joke, you know. I’ll die, you know! Seriously! This is why I hate out-of-control chuunibyou!

“Hey! Niel, If (we) use something like this, (we’ll) die!”

“M-, My deepest apologies for my lack of thought.”

Pervert(Nielsen) apologised in shame. Even if he’s a chuunibyou, it’ll be a problem if he fucks around too much. But thankfully it seems that he understood. It looks like Pervert(Nielsen) matured a little as well.

“Well then, please use this.”

“S-, Sorry?”

Pervert(Nielsen) casually handed me a wooden sword. You can tell it’s hard just by looking at it.

Is this oak wood?

I’m pretty sure it would break your head like a pomegranate.

“Due to my error in handing over a live blade, Tilea-sama almost killed a precious subordinate.”

“S-, Seriously, are you still joking around?”

“N-, No, by no means am I…”

“No, you still are!”

Oi, if you get in a clean strike with a wooden sword, you can even kill people, you know!

Or rather, isn’t Myuu still using a real oneeee!?

Why am I the only one getting downgrades!?

You’re definitely making fun of me. Could this be your revenge for when I scold you normally?

“Huhu, Oneesama is saying that even with a wooden sword, she would end up killing Mühen.”

“I see. Tilea-sama was simply that powerful.”

Whoa, whoa, what are you saying, Timu? Are you trying to kill Oneechan? Myuu is holding a real sword, you know.

“Hmm, would something of this level be acceptable?”

Timu handed me some random twig.

This… looks like it would snap in an instant.

EH!? What are you telling me to do with this?

I looked at Timu in protest, but she returned a look of unceasing trust and respect.

E-, Expectations. Timu was looking at me expectantly. Oneechan can’t betray her look of respect.

“Hmph. Even with this, I’ll still need to hold back.”

“As expect of Oneesama. Mühen is the greatest swordsman in the Household Guard. His sword skills would not lose to even Demon General Zanza. My heart dances with excitement!”

“KUAHAHAHAHA. As expected of this one’s master. Now that you have taken such a handicap, he by all means wishes to get a strike in.”

Aaahhh, I really haven’t grown at all! Why the hell did I get on board with this? And I can’t betray Timu’s expectations. In that case, I’ll place my hopes on Myuu’s good sense. Even if he’s a chuunibyou, you normally wouldn’t slice for real at a person with a twig, right? No, seriously, my life depends on this, so please cut me some slack.

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It took a while, but I finally got around to putting up the character profiles. I’ve only uploaded what the translated chapters are up to(+ their special techniques).

As the translations progress, I’ll add characters as they’re introduced, as well as information when introduced.

https://oniichanyamete.wordpress.com/index/tileas-worries/tileas-worries-character-data/

Comes with profile pictures by Yamada Satoshi who does all the web novel illustrations. As usual, I have the LN illustrations, but won’t be uploading them in case that makes anybody even a little more likely to support the author.

To be honest, I kind of enjoy the web novel style illustrations as well.

They obviously aren’t anywhere as numerous, and it pains me to say it, but not as clean or professional-looking either, but I do think they have their own charm. (:

 

Chapter 36 – “I am the Viceroy of the Evil God Army, Camilla.”

“FUUCKKK!”

It was in a room in the bandit stronghold. Jacoh screamed in irritation, and sent a nearby chair flying with a kick, and it crashed against the wall noisily.

As he stroked his swollen face, Jacoh recalled yesterday’s irritating events. His bandits had been beaten up by an elf who suddenly invaded, and were handed over to the guards. Thankfully he was released thanks to some hush money, but to Jacoh it was an infuriating humiliation.

“B-, Boss?”

Jacoh’s subordinate cowered at his boss’ angry bellow. After all, Jacoh was both moody and extremely wild. It was a matter of course to be beaten and kicked for upsetting him, and at worst, there were even people beaten half to death.

“OI, BASTARDS! That elf monster Remilia isn’t in town anymore, right?”

“Yes. She was in Beruga to conduct some kind of investigation, but she’s already left.”

“I see. That elf is unforgivable, but that town girl Tilea is even more unforgivable!”

She even brought that elf to default on the debt. Being slighted by that town girl had already pushed his irritation to the limit.

“SHE SHOULD’VE JUST OBEDIENTLY BECOME BY WOMANN!”

“Boss, what do we do about that town girl?”

“I’ll really make her regret making light of me. Even if she cries or screams I won’t forgive her!”

“A-, As expected of Boss. No mercy even to women. I admire that part of you.”

“Hmph. Enough with the flattery. More importantly, are my subordinates gathered?”

“Yes. By your order, all three hundred have gathered.”

“Good. The humiliation I suffered from the town girl will be repaid on those villagers. We’re attacking, ya bastards!”

“”YEAH!!””

Jacoh handed down the order to assault the town. Showing up in his real job as leader of the bandits, his eyes were filled with ferocity now. All three hundred ran at full speed across the Beruga Plains.

“Boss~ I’m really thankful to your real job. I’m sick of all the paperwork.”

“Idiot! Normal money lending is great camouflage for the real stuff.”

“I understand. It’s just that pillaging is such a fun job, that I can’t help but be gloomy about that tediousness…”

Jacoh’s subordinates all agreed. To begin with they were a gathering of people who enjoyed things like stealing and arson. To these people who lived based on instinct, it couldn’t be helped that they were getting frustrated by doing detailed things like paperwork.

“Tsk. Honestly, you bastards never run outta things to say. Oi, Beruga is a poor town, so there’s no real guards. We’re attacking them all at once.”

“”Yes.””

“Kill the men in town, and capture the women alive. As usual, we’ll set the town on fire at the end and disappear. Take everything valuable.”

“”Understood!””

As they ran, the bandit group began to discuss how they would divide the women and money. Occasionally there would be vulgar laughter during their discussion of who would own the women.

“Honestly. For the other women it’s first come first served, but that town girl is mine, aight!?”

Jacoh made sure to warn his subordinates so that his prey wouldn’t be stolen. She was a cocky and irritating woman, but her body was enticing.

I’ll ‘eat’ up that voluptuous flesh first. Once I’m bored, I’ll hand it down to them.

Hehehe, laughed Jacoh as his dark passions burned, when suddenly,

“Nielsen. I seem to have heard some unforgivable and displeasing noise!”

“Yes Milady. Honestly, what a truly grave bunch.”

Hearing the sudden voices, the bandit group stilled their legs. The voices had been close. In other words, that was simply how far they had closed the distance. Although they were off guard, the owners of those voices had still gotten close without any of these battle-hardened veterans noticing. Tension ran through the group.

“Who is it! Where the fuck are you!”

Jacoh swung his head to scan the area. There were plenty of rocks and trees for somebody to hide behind. It was a perfect place for a surpise attack.

An ambush…?

Jacoh immediately drew his sword and prepared for an enemy attack. His subordinates also got into a formation with practised movements, as their eyes began to shine with vigilance against the surroundings.

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………………

Silence enveloped the area for a moment, before suddenly, a shrill cry rang out through the surroundings. And then, something huge appeared before the bandit group.

“W-. What is that?”

“A-, A wyvern! N- No, that’s wrong. I’ve never seen a wyvern that huge before!”

“Ha ha. Confusing a dragon with an overgrown lizard? Gyangu, gnaw these fools to pieces!”

An officer of the Praetorian Guard, Muram, ordered Gyangu to kill the bandits. Gyangu was a dragon personally raised by Demon General Garm. It boasted the hardness of orichalchum, as well as speed unmatched with its large frame. The bandits were being rapidly caught one after another, and eaten after being torn by its sharp claws.

“Hiii! W-, Why is a monster like this-!”

The bandits frantically tried to run from Gyangu’s roar, aiming to escape when one of the other members was being eaten. There was no cooperation of any sort; simply thoughts of protecting nothing but themselves.

“Hii! W-, Wait. There’s a fucking monster here too!”

But even when they desperately ran, there was another overwhelming being blocking their way. That being was yet another dragon. Although its colour differed, it was as hard as Gyangu, and its brutality dropped the bandits into the pits of terror.

“UWAHH! T-, This way is no good either! R-, RUN!”

“I-, Idiots! Calm down! Don’t break the formation!”

Unrest spread through the bandits. Though Jacoh rebuked at his subordinates and tried to calm them down, the panicked and confused bandits wouldn’t settle down.

Furthermore, twenty or thirty of his subordinates suddenly collapsed. They hadn’t been attacked. Neither had they fainted from being shot by arrows or magic. In all of Jacoh’s life, never had he seen or heard of such a strange occurrence and he felt like he was going to go crazy from the confusion.

“W-, What is this? What’s happening? WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DOOO!?

As a cold sweat was running down Jacoh’s skin, the girl on the dragon suddenly raised her hand. And then with a swing of that hand――

Jacoh’s subordinates were torn in two. These battle-hardened subordinates were veterans who had even fought many times with guards and other bandits. They were powerful soldiers who had overcome these trials every time. So Jacoh thought, but…

With that girl’s angry look, his prided subordinates were easily cut in two. With each swing of her hand, the shrieks of his men echoed through the air.

“W-, What is that…?”

Jacoh trembled. They had blended perfectly into the surroundings without any sign, and then suddenly appeared to massacre his subordinates. They were like grims reapers, and brought to mind the tales of demons from ancient times. In particular, the bloodlust from that girl on the wyvern was abnormal.

That girl? Wasn’t she that town girl, Timu!?

Why could a town girl kill this easily? Even though she was a small girl, he could feel an unimaginable bloodlust from her.

S-, She’s a genuine monster.

For the first time in his life, Jacoh tasted fear. This girl was bad news. There was no way he could make an enemy of her.

“T-, Timu-chan, was it? Forgive me. I won’t do bad things anymore.”

“Nielsen, this human’s crimes have increased again. The mouth of a mere human spoke the divine name that connects Oneesama and I.”

“A truly unforgiveable deed. Even capital punishment would not be enough.”

W-, What the fuck is she saying? I was sure I was pretending to reflect, but it isn’t getting through at all. And what ‘divine name’! Aren’t you just a town girl!

Through some incomprehensible means, his veteran subordinates were being quietly, and easily slaughtered. Of the original three hundred men, barely twenty remained. Jacoh’s mind couldn’t process what was unfolding before him. All that was clear to him was that what awaited him was a reality more terrifying than death. He had no choice but to use it. That trump card he saved for a crisis.

“You lot, at this rate we’ll just be killed by the monster. It’s all or nothing. We charge together!”

“B-, But a monster like this…”

“Fucking idiot! Even if you stay there, you’ll still die. Everyone, prepare yourself!”

“U-, Understood.”

“Alright. NOW!”

At Jacoh’s signal, the ten-odd bandits charged Camilla. There was nowhere left to go, and it was a reckless last stand.

Heh, idiots!

He activated the Explosion spell he had set on his subordinates. The moment that they made contact with Camilla, they blew up one by one.

“Haha, cyaa, damned monsters!”

Jacoh had set an Explosion in every member of his subordinates in case the time ever came to use it. Ordinarily, Explosion was a spell that required a magic circle with lots of effort put into it. However, Jacoh habitually experimented on his men under the guise of special training. Little by little, so that nobody would notice, he embedded the Explosion chant into his men.

Even one Explosion was powerful. And this time they had activated in succession, and a dense cloud of dust was rising from the area. While this was happening, Jacoh retreated.

He he, in the very end I was saved by capable subordinates. All I need to do is gather some more. If I lose my life, it’s all over.

With a smile, Jacoh cast reinforcement magic on himself, and ran at full speed.

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Ordered by Oneesama to remain at the store, I carried out my guard duties with the others. And while I was doing so, I received word from Belnandes that a group of roughly three hundred were running out way. And of all people, the leader was the fellow who disrespected Oneesama yesterday! I could wish for nothing more. As we were continuing with the strategy yesterday, I endured my anger towards him. However, given that he was the one who attacked this time, there was no reason not to strike him back. I immediately brought the Household Guard to subjugate them.

Straddling Gargan, I headed to the place in Belnandes’ report and… there he was! The pinnacle of disrespect from yesterday was marching across Beruga Plains with riff-raff in tow.

Hmph, I shall exterminate you! Having arrived here before the bandits, I ordered the Household Guard to conceal themselves in all directions. I will not allow them to escape. All who are rude to Oneesama shall be slaughtered!

I had Nielsen on standby nearby and waited for them to fall into the trap when of all things I heard that leader voice extreme disrespect towards Oneesama!

“Nielsen. I seem to have heard some unforgivable and displeasing noise!”

“Yes Milady. Honestly, what a truly grave bunch.”

Hearing my words, the bandits finally noticed our close presence. Feel free to discover just how foolish a crime you have committed.

I gave commands to the hidden guards. They jumped out from all directions and began to tear the fools apart, one after another. What’s more, in that crowd of bandits, Gyangu began to rampage with his claws and maw.

Hmph, how fragile. The fools were so weak that they died without any real resistance. Even so, for these weak fools to have insulted Oneesama. Even absurdity should have its limits. I was so furious that it felt like my guts were writhing and burning.

“Camilla-sama, please hold back your pressure. This lot are liable to die from the shock. Dozens of them have already fainted from your pressure.”

“Goodness! Unable to bear with even this level!? How brittle humans are.”

I thought I was holding it back, but apparently my anger caused my mana to leak. It seems that dozens of them had died from the pressure of my overflowing mana. How terribly fragile. At this rate, my subordinates will end them without me doing a thing.

This is bad. I need to quickly join as well!

While riding Gargan, I glared over the bandits. And then I waved my arm from up to bottom. Each time, dozens of the bandits were cut right down the middle. Blood spurted from their two halves.

“UGYAHHH! MY ARMMMMM!”

“Hiii! I-, In an instant… c-, cut in t-, two…”

“Fragile. Much too fragile! To die so simply… is this not simply kindness!? What do I do with my anger at Oneesama’s humiliation! WHERE DO I TURN THIS ARNGERRRR!”

Driven by my anger, I smoothly cut through the bandits with my mana beam. It was a sea of blood around me. My mana beam turned them into corpses one after another. While I was cleaning up the bandits like this, that leader spoke to me with a stiff expression.

“T-, Timu-chan, was it? Forgive me. I won’t do bad things anymore.”

“Nielsen, this human’s crimes have increased again. The mouth of a mere human spoke the divine name that connects Oneesama and I.”

“A truly unforgiveable deed. Even capital punishment would not be enough.”

How far must this man anger me before he is satisfied? My fury reached its peak. How shall I kill him? How shall I torment him? While I was thinking about the execution method, all of the bandits ran towards me at once.

Hmph, a last stand after having no way out, huh? …How uninspired.

The moment that they tried to attack me, they exploded one by one. I watched the bandits pop in succession. It was suicide bombing through Explosion. Although it would have been a strong blow to a human, to a demon it was nothing but lacking. Simply useless struggle. Only, because of the dust cloud, my visibility has been decreased. Were they trying something with this opening…?

“Haha, cyaa, damned monsters!”

But the plan was simply escape. How foolish. How very foolish!

“Hmph, what petty tricks!”

“Camilla-sama, it appears that he is increasing his speed through body reinforcement magic, doesn’t it.”

Through the use of body reinforcement magic, the leader was getting further and further away. Although the effectiveness of this magic depended on the person, most of them were simply increasing power from ‘two’ to ‘three’. The leader had specialised it for his legs and was running with the speed of a wild beast.

“Honestly, does he believe that he can escape?”

Reaching the limit of my patience, I held my hand in the escaping man’s direction. I concentrated mana in my hand to create magic bullets. Dark, ominous masses of darkness magic. Having created magic bullets with many dozens the power of normal magic bullets, I set my sights on the leader.

“Disappear!”

I fired. The man was a few kilometres away, and looked no larger than a grain of rice. However, the magic bullets accurately found him.

“GUBOAHHH! A-, At this distance? D-, DAMNED MONSTERRRRR!”

Bombarded by magic bullets and having his flesh twisted to pieces, the leader’s shrill scream resounded through the area.

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“A-, As expected of Boss. No mercy even to women. I admire that part of you.”
Pretty sure this is a light parody of Dio’s henchmen.

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Strictly speaking, I think there’s one combat-ready guard in each town’s guard station. Everybody else does paperwork and stuff.

In period dramas, you often get like this evil governor who forces a beautiful girl’s family into debt so that he can buy her as a de facto sex slave.

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Chapter 35 – “I’m the payment for a loan? Is this some period drama?”

Huu~ Why was meat so expensive…

I grumbled to myself as I hurried home. I bought ork meat at the marketplace, but it had risen to twice last month’s price. After adventurers hunt magic beasts it’s traded through middlemen in the marketplace, so the price needs to go up no matter what. But even accounting for that, this price increase is terrible.

Damned adventurers. Are you doing your jobs properly?

It’s clear that if the adventurers aren’t hunting enough, the price will go up because of demand and supply.

Aah~ If only I had enough power to hunt stuff myself, I wouldn’t be troubled like this.

As I was thinking such things, I arrived back at the shop.

Mn!? For some reason it’s noisy. What’s happening?

When I went back inside, I found Dad arguing vehemently with some strange men.

Dad’s face was red from anger.

Mum was crying. Her shoulder-length hair was dishevelled, and she looked terrible.

This isn’t some small deal.

Ha-!? Where’s Timu?

I immediately scanned the room. Timu and Pervert(Nielsen) were watching from a little distance away from my parents, standing stock still.

Phew. Seems like she’s safe.

But still, who the hell are these guys!

From what I can see, these mean-looking guys are arguing with Dad.

“Listen up. It seems like ya don’t really get it, so I’m gunna tell you once more. Right now you guys are ten million gold in debt.”

Eh-!? Daddy, is this for real!? Our family was in debt? It’s the first I’ve heard.

“D-, DON’T SPEW THIS BULLSHITT! I have no recollection of borrowing such money!”

Dad grabbed the man’s collar and argued back. Yeah, that’s right. Honestly, I can’t even imagine Dad being in debt.

“Didn’t I say? That Bizef dude in this town borrowed money from us using your shop as collateral.”

“As if something so stupid could happen!”

“Look at the contract. It’s recorded right here, ain’t it? Or what? You going to renege on this contract? That’s the same as rebelling against the royal family, yanno!”

“Wha-!? B-, Bastard. Shit. I can’t imagine that Bizef-san would… B-, But there’s no way that he’d borrow ten million gold.”

“Our interest is higher than most. 10% every 10 days. Course ya gotta pay the interest when you take out a loan!”

“T-, That can’t be…”

“For now I’ll be taking this store. Heh. You keep it pretty tidy. Ain’t this a nice house to live in? I’ve taken quite a liking to it.”

As the man talked with excitement, he noticed me and turned a vulgar smile my way.

Ueh~ Don’t look at me your filthy eyes! I’m getting goosebumps, damnit!

I unhappily glared back at the man. He was probably in his early fifties with a balding head, and that stink peculiar to middle-aged men. Only, his body was well-built, and he might have been a former adventurer or something.

“Ohh~? Looks like you’ve got yet another beauty for a daughter. That other girl over there is a bit on the small side, but this one’s just ripe. I’m fine with taking this one instead of some money, yanno?”

The man’s mouth curved into a slovenly smile. with that vulgar smile still plastered onto his face, he started to come near me.

T-, This might be bad…

“DON’T TOUCH MY DAUGHTER, YOU BASTARDDDD!”

“Oh? You want to settle this with violence? That’s fine. I don’t hate that.”

Dad tried to hit him in rage, but instead he got his arm twisted. Dad screamed as his arm was bent.

“GUWAHH!”

“Dad!”

“He he. I’m gunna break this arm of yours.”

“Stop it! I-, I’ve already called the guard.”

I immediately bluffed. It seems like these guys are used to violence, but they shouldn’t be stupid enough to lay their hands on the guards.

All that’s left is to pray that they believe me.

“Guard, huh~ Well, I’m sure it’s a lie, but I’ll believe the little miss and pull back for today.”

With that, the man let go of Dad’s arm, and violently thrust him away. Dad went flying, and crashed into a table.

“Guhah-! Y-, You bastarddd!”

“You have one week! If you don’t pay me by then, I’ll be helping myself to your shop and your daughter.”

Leaving a sharp parting remark, the men left the shop, smirking all the while.

“Dad, Mum.”

I rushed over to my drooping parents. Dad had been roughed up by those men and was bruised here and there. Mum’s eyes were swollen from crying, and though she didn’t seem to be hurt, I’m sure her emotional shock was immeasurable.

“Tilea, I’m sorry. That’s how it is, so your father and I might be selling the shop.”

“EHHH!? But why? That’s just a false accusation! It’s not right!”

“Those men seem to be moneylenders from the capital… their methods are terribly cunning. I saw the contract, but all of the debt was on us.”

“That can’t be… What did Bizef-san say about this?”

“He seemed to be haggard, and locked himself in his house, so…”

Ha-? What the fuck is that Loser(Bizef) doing? So you really did take all this money. Honestly, if you’re going to hole yourself up in your house, then don’t borrow the money! To begin with, why did he even want this much money? ――Wai-, huh? Could this be my fault?

Speaking of which, when he brought the goth loli outfit the other day, I think he did say something about being troubled for money…

Eh-!? B-, But, but, I never forced him, you know? Loser(Bizef) destroyed himself on his own. He’s in the wrong for borrowing money from somewhere dangerous.

Anyway, what do we do about the shop’s debt?

Honestly, if something happened to me like in the period dramas…

Unless we find a plan to push past this, those guys are definitely going to come again. I’m sure the next time when it’s past the deadline, they’ll even use force.

And if that happens, as the payment for this debt, I’ll be…

Hiii――! Just thinking about it is making me shake.

“H-, Hey. At this rate, am I going to be sold as payment?”

“Of course that won’t happen! Leave it to Dad!”

I’m happy that you feel that way, Dad. But it’s impossible. Dad is a chef to the core, so he’s no match for those wiley moneylenders.

Alright. It’s my turn to shine. Daddy, leave it to me. Don’t make light of me just because I’m a town girl!

Although I look like this, I played 『Jace Attorney』 to death, and completely drowned myself in the manga 『Emperor of Minami』 so I have no blind spots. I’ll see through any blind spots in the contract, and even damage their business back!

Idiots. I object! AHHAHAHAHA!

“Dad, leave this to me. I’ll do something about it.”

“What the hell are you saying, idiot!”

“Tilea, you absolutely can’t do anything dangerous! These men aren’t simple moneylenders! The rumours have it that they’re linked to a bandit group!”

“R-, Really?”

Seeing how meek my parents were being, I gulped.

Apparently these guys were a bandit group that did anything from thievery to downright murder. According to the rumours, that boss-looking man was called Jacoh, and was both a B-ranked adventurer and apparently quite a villain behind the scenes. Recalling his face, he really does seem like the boss of some mountain bandit group.

Hearing this unexpected information from my parents caused me to pale, and they told me they were going to discuss the issue with the other villagers before leaving.

It was just me, Timu and Pervert(Nielsen) left over. Anyway, Timu’s safe, and that’s what matters most. I ran over to Timu and spoke to her.

“Timu, were you okay?”

“Please be at ease, Oneesama. The strategy is still in effect. However, today was the first time I have been this angry. In particular, when they slighted you Oneesama, I wished to blow them away, shop and all.”

“I-, I see. You did well to endure it. Well done.”

Because of the chuunibyou she’s acting confident, but I’ll best she’s scared inside. I stroked her head to console her, and I didn’t forget to speak to Pervert(Nielsen) either.

“You also did well enduring it, Niel.”

Honestly, this guy is a mad dog that bites at anybody, so I was pretty worried.

“Milady. Both Camilla-sama and I endured with the same feelings. Also, it would not do to dirty your precious store with their blood after all.”

“Y-, Yeah…”

Honestly… I can’t even tsukkomi anymore.

It’s at times like these that chuunibyou is terrifying. No matter what kind of villain they might be facing off with, they’re filled to the bone with confidence.

“Oneesama, they have left the store. This is our chance. If we end them with a nocturnal raid, our information will not be leaked.”

“Please leave this to me, Tilea-sama. Their disrespect cannot be forgiven. I will have them taste all the suffering that a human body can suffer, and torment them to the point that they beg for death themselves!”

Pervert(Nielsen) left some extreme words before trying to leave the store.

Oh crap. This isn’t a bluff. I can sense that rampaging unique to chuunibyous.

“S-, Stop! You don’t have to go. Just your feelings are plenty.”

“Yes Milady.”

Pervert(Nielsen) gave some vague reply. Even if it’s Pervert(Nielsen) doesn’t mean I can let him waste his life. If I don’t stop him, he really will head to those yakuza dudes. Chuunibyou really is terrifying.

Now that I’ve finished dealing with Nielsen, let’s head back into the main topic.

What do I do?

Even if I went to find a problem with the contract, I’d want somebody to come with me.

Loser(Bizef) is in the middle of holing up, so he’s a no. Well, even if I forcefully brought him along, he’s still the type that would faint with just a delinquent or dokyun. If I brought him to the real thing, he’d just faint in the end.

Then do I bring Pervert(Nielsen)?

No, that’s rejected too. Pervert(Nielsen) is too weak as well. Far from being 1hko’d, just their bloodlust alone would probably kill him from shock.

Well then, Timu…

Whoa, whoa, whoa, just thinking about it is terrifying. There’s no way I could bring Timu to that den of Usojima-kuns. Absolutely not!

Hahh~ I considered various things, but in the end I was at a loss as to who to bring with me. Can’t be helped. Shall I go by myself…?

“For now, just leave it to me. I’ll go deal with them alone. Timu, Niel, you two wait at the shop.”

“Are you going yourself, Tilea-sama? I do not believe that garbage of their level is worthy of dirtying your own hands, but…”

“Nielsen, I am certain Oneesama has some reason behind it.”

“That’s right. It’s what I’ve concluded after some thinking. You two make sure to watch the shop properly, okay?”

“Milady. Your concern is unnecessary.”

“Oneesama, please leave the shop to us during your absence.”

Leaving the shop to the two of them, I decided to march alone into the stronghold of those Loanshark Usojima-kuns.

Uu~ It’s scary.

Putting power into my trembling legs, I hurried to their base.

But while I was on my way there, I suddenly had a thought.

Hang on.

Thinking about it carefully, this world basically has no laws. As the ones with overwhelming power, those guys basically are the law. If I pointed out some flaw in the contract, those guys would just get angry at me, and that would be the end.

In that case, do I show them my power?

That won’t do either. Even if I defeated dokyun, in the end they were just amateurs; nothing but your average delinquents. That’s why I was able to use a strategy to punish them. But this time, I’m heading into the headquarters of the real thing. No matter what kind of little tricks I use, I’ll just be easily defeated.

Haha, no matter how I think about it, it’s checkmate.

Mum and Dad said they would speak to the other villagers, but that won’t get us anywhere. I stopped my running legs, and crouched on the spot.

It can’t be helped. All we can do now is close up shop, and make a run for it during the night. Aah~ It’ll be goodbye to this familiar town as well. I collapsed to my knees listlessly and began to cry.

“What are you doing in a place like this?”

“Heh?”

“Ooh~ You were Tilea, weren’t you. Thanks for the information earlier. You were right. There were suspicious characters in the Capital.”

When I turned my head to see who was speaking, I found a beautiful elf. With a black blade, she stood there gallantly.

“Ah-, ah-, ah-…”

“It’s been a while. Have you forgotten me? I’m Remilia.”

“R-, Remieamon, use your toool――!”

Paying no heed to my appearance, I hugged Remilia-san. Aah, to think I would meet with Remilia-san during my despair… She truly is my saviour.

“O-, Oi. Didn’t I tell you not to hug me! Won’t you let go! Mu-!? Strong as ever, aren’t you.”

“Wahhhhhhh, please save me. I don’t know what to do!”

“EEI! I get it, I get it. I’ll listen to you, so let go!”

After letting go of her, I began to explain what happened so far.

Because of villains, a tragedy befell my happy family. They were just like those evil governors that appealed in period dramas.

“In other words, you’re being targeted by some evil moneylenders, and you want me to save you.”

“Yes.”

“Sorry, but I don’t have the time. I’m here in order to scout for the Demon King Army. This area is suspicious after all.”

It’s exactly wild tales about the Demon King Army that you shouldn’t have time for. Even right this moment my family is at risk of breaking up.

“Please. I don’t have anybody to rely on but you.”

“What about the guard in this town? Rely on him!”

“About that, you see, he’s a completely useless guy. He’s weak enough that he was beaten by the delinquents in town.”

“Ha-? A guy like that is a guard?”

Remilia-san was astounded. Mn, I know how she feels. Why is a loser like that our Guard Captain…?

“You might not believe it, but it’s the truth.”

“…As I recall, the Guard Captain here was supposed to be a C-rank ex-adventurer, but…”

“About that, it’s just a title. I’m sure he just got lucky.”

“No, rankings aren’t so easy that you can get them with luck. Even more so if it’s C-rank.”

“Then that C-rank must be fake then. I’m sure he forged it.”

“Impossible. Forging a rank is the most stupid thing you could do. It wouldn’t end with just the guild after you. It’s serious enough an offence that even an arrest warrant from the Capital would be put out!”

“Is that how it is? Either way, right now the Guard Captain is hiding inside his house and isn’t being of any use at all. Whatever is fine, so please help.”

I desperately lowered my head in a bow. There’s no one left but Remilia-san. The only saviour who can help my family is you, Remilia-san.

“I’m sorry, but this is a threat that endangers the world. I don’t have the time to deal with a small issue like this.”

Remilia-san rejected me. Her disgusted expression was probably because she sympathised with my plight a little. I guess there’s no choice but to push a little more.

“Aah, so I’m being abandoned. Even though I heard that Remilia-san was a descendant of a hero…”

“Mumumu!”

“What mumumu! Even though you’re abandoning a civilian, can you still call yourself a hero?”

“H-, However.”

“Aah, my poor Timu. I’m sure after fleeing in the night, we’ll die on the roadside in some unknown town~…”

I moistened my eyes, and made an appeal to her. Remilia-san, a citizen is in peril. Don’t you have any pride as a hero!

“Huu, no choice. Guide me to them. In exchange, if you hear any information on the Demon King Army, I’ll have you report to me in detail.”

“I understand. Thank you very much!”

We’re saved. I somehow managed to gain Remilia-san’s cooperation. With this I can relax. I guided Remilia-san the stronghold of the Usojima-kuns.

And then… we arrived.

There was a deep moat around it, and barbed wire. The barbed wire even had traces of blood. Uu, just the look of this place seems to be the lair of some dangerous bandits. Honestly, it’s completely a fantasy world version of a yakuza office. I’m a bit late in thinking this, but thank goodness Remilia-san is with me. It would be impossible for me to come to a place like this alone.

Even looking at this abnormal stronghold, Remilia-san wasn’t perturbed in the slightest. How reliable. Huhu, with Remilia-san as my backer, there’s nothing left to be afraid of. All that’s left is to make use of this tongue of mine and eloquently cancel off the debt.

“Anyway, we’re in huge debt because of that contract. But it was something they forcefully invented, so there should be a contradiction somewhere.”

“I see.”

Alright. I need to somehow find that contradiction and criticise them. I have Remilia-san behind me. They won’t flip out and attack me.

“Ah-, Remilia-san, it’s this place. For now, I’ll go inside and――”

“YOU VILLAINSS――!”

SO YOU THINK LIKE A YAKUZA TOOOO!?

Remilia opened the door, went inside, and then started beating the crap out of the Usojima-kuns inside.

Aah, aah, these guys are getting beaten to a pulp without any idea of what’s going on. They’re getting beaten down without even a chance to argue back. What if she just swallowed some of my lies, and I was a villainess? What if these guys were just your normal law-abiding citizens…?

Even like this, Remilia-san is a descendent of a hero――no, I suppose this is right in a way. Walking into somebody’s house like it’s their own, breaking a vase, and then walking off with the contents. And then in the name of justice, bringing down the sword of judgement no matter how weak a monster it might be.

Remilia-san, you’re the spitting image of a hero.

The Usojima-kuns noticed the attack and began to defend, but they were no match for Remilia-san. As expected of a person who’s both an S-ranked adventurer, as well as the descendant of a hero. It’s a completely one-sided game.

Remilia-san seemed to be searching for our contract, and while beating up the Usojima-kuns, she started “Is it this? Is this paper it?”.

Honestly, I was like an idiot for thinking about finding a flaw in the contract. What we’re doing is the spitting image of a Yakuza.

No good, no good. What am I thinking about. No matter what method this might be, Remilia-san is saving our family. I need to be grateful.

After this and that happened, Remilia-san showed me a certain contract.

“This?”

“Ah~ Remilia-san, that’s the one.”

Remilia-san finally found out debt contract. She then tore it to pieces.

“Ah-! Bitch, what the fuck are you doing!”

“Quiet down!”

Remilia-san twisted Jacoh’s arm. With an expression of suffering from his arm being twisted to the limit, he occasionally let out moans of pain.

Serves you damn right! This is your punishment for being violent with dad. I want him to learn even a little bit of others’ pain.

Remilia-san further twisted it with enough force to break his arm.

“IT HURTS! Owowowow. BITCH! OI! FUCKEN LET GO!”

“Silence. Die, villain!”

While Remilia-san continued to twist Jacoh’s arm, she drew her sword. And then with that sharp-looking black blade, she thrust at Jacoh’s throat――

“UWAHH! Stop! Stop! Remilia-san, killing him would be bad.”

“Why did you stop me? Isn’t he a villain?”

“No, I mean he is, but still, killing is…”

“Tilea, if I don’t kill him now, he’ll continue to prey on the weak, you know.”

It’s exactly as she says. But as somebody raised in the peaceful Japan, it’s too much stimulation for me. As long as there isn’t a debt anymore, I’m fine.

“It’s fine. We’ll leave them up to the guards.”

“I see.”

Remilia-san sheathed her sword.

Phew~ Have I gotten her to hold back somehow?

Jacoh and the others were being taken away. Our debt was gone, and the shop was back to normal.
I really owe Remilia-san a lot. I definitely want to give her some information on the Demon King Army to pay her back.

But information…? How do I tell her something that I don’t have?

As you’d expect, information on the Evil God Army would be no good, huh.

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『Emperor of Minami』
https://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=18103

『Jace Attorney』
In Japanese, Ace Attorney is known as Turnabout Trial, or 『Gyakuten Saiban』. Here, it’s 『Gyaku ‘tin’ Saiban』, so basically one of the kanji is replaced with nonsense that sounds a bit similar.

“R-, Remieamon, use your toool――!”
Catchphrase from Doraemon.
Should be “Doraemon, use your tool!”

“Loan Shark Usojima-kun”
Parody of Loan Shark Ushijima-kun

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