Boku wa Isekai de Fuyo Mahou to Shoukan Mahou wo Tenbin ni Kakeru

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A Useless Pawn

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I said that to Tamaki.

But in fact, it wasnt really hard to kill the fifty people who gathered in front of the Cultivation Center.

There was no need to ask Arisu or Tamaki for help.

I just had to use my summon magic and call a random familiar. Then give the order to massacre.

Either that, or I could have Lucia burn them with fire magic.

A few might slip away, but that was forgivable.

They wouldnt be able to survive on their own anyway.

These men had used women as outlets for their desire, hurt the weak, and become Shibas subordinates.

Their actions deserved much hatred from us of the Cultivation Center.

Not only did most of them accept our actions, but many of them cheered us on.

Not all of them, though.

For instance, Arisu and Tamakis friend, Sumire Suginomiya.

She had abstained earlier, and was kind hearted. What would happen?

If explained properly, she should likely understand that it was unavoidable.

Still, there was a chance that it would leave a bad aftertaste.

We wanted to keep the unity of the Cultivation Center precious.

What if we had wavered and dealt with them more softly?

Now, that would actually put our unity in danger.

A commander who let such horrible men go would be worthy of being denounced.

It was because these factors were being put on a scale, that Shiki was still not sure.

Besides, there was the other factions of the senior group, the ones around Yuki.

What would they think about our handling of the situation?

Shiki, Lucia, and I went into a private room and locked the door.

Lucia was the first to open her mouth.

Is the reason that you do not attack swiftly, have anything to do with this worlds idea of what is normal?

Youre saying that were too soft, arent you?

Shiki folded her arms and had the kind of bitter expression, as if she had swallowed a bug.

I wont deny it. Only three days ago, we were in a world with no war, let alone violence. There will be a strong objection to killing others. Even me. Regardless of what Ive said, I was quite spoiled by Kazu.

Well, I dont actually mind it if people rely on me

Our eyes met

I bet there is another reason as well.

Well, to be honest. I just sent a crow familiar to the seniors. To tell them about what happened at the Cultivation Center.

There were others besides me who had chosen summon magic.

Summon Water and Summon Bread were quite useful.

Also for messengers, like now.

I attached a letter to the crowasking Yuki about what we should do about the guys they exiled.

What kind of answer are you expecting?

I think Yuki will come in person.

Probably. I nodded.

He tended to have a strong sense of responsibility when it came to these things.

Still, I felt like it would just complicate the situation

If the people attacked Yuki, we would have a good excuse to kill them all.

Shiki said with a grin.

Uh, yeah. Exactly.

She really was a villain.

Shiki wanted a reason.

A reason that made if obvious to anyone that they needed to be taken care of.

She wanted something to destroy the subconscious mental block that said killing was wrong.

If you are all so averse to killing, I do not mind doing it myself.

But this is our problem. And it is necessary for us to break out of our shells. It might get troublesome, but I would like it for you to be quiet and watch.

Lucia and Shiki stared at each other.

Or perhaps I should say, glared at each other.

It was like two monsters sizing each other up.

Their expressions were of laughter.

But their eyes were not laughing.

The horror.

Arisu, help me!

Kazu, dont look away as if youre not part of this.

Uh, I just felt embarrassed because of your breasts. You know, Im a healthy young man, after all.

Yes, yes. I will tell Arisu you said that. But now, I want to hear your opinion.

I thought about it for a moment, and decided to talk about the thing that Tamaki had spilled earlier.

I met a resident of this world. This person who was the leader of this group that called themselves the Citizens of Light A prophet-like person called Rin. According to her, this continent is going to be destroyed tomorrow.

Shiki looked at Lucia.

The princess of the fallen elf country nodded.

Shiki folded her arms and looked at me.

Are you sure?.

It may sound outlandish, but it is true. And I think we will have to cooperate with the Citizens of Light tomorrow in order to prevent it.

And?

We will fight together. Depending on the situation, it may not just be us of the top team, the second team or people from Yukis place may join as well. I think

Shiki nodded with understanding.

The Cultivation Center will not be guarded very well.

Thats what will happen with most of the fighting force gone. It will give the outsiders a chance.

So you think we should deal with them now? No cowardly, roundabout plans or steps?

I wont waste my breath. I agree that Lucia should not do it. Shes a newcomer, and it will hurt her position. But if I just did it on my own, I think that most people will accept it.

But not all of them.

I shrugged.

And thats fine too. Lets think about whats important. And whats important is that we are all alive tomorrow and the day after that.

Shiki thought for a moment.Youre right, she said with a sigh.

In that case Were just wasting time here by talking.

She said with a glare.

Her hands were at her hips and her chest puffed out.

But Kazu. You cannot go and do it alone. You will kill under my order. Understand?

Well, I expected her to say that.

That was Shiki for you.

Stubborn ass.

We decided to attack from the roof.

We exited the room and headed for the stairs.

Arisu and Tamaki followed us silently.

A few girls stood in front of the stairs.

They were all magic users.

Please let us fight too.

One of them had hair up to her shoulders that was dyed brown, and she wore frameless glasses.

Her name was Shio Mogami.

A second grader who used fire magic.

My fire magic rank rose to 5 while you were gone. I think I can be of use to you.

I looked at Shiki.

She shrugged her shoulders and said, They seem to adore you, with an ironic laugh.

Damn it.

Fine. There shouldnt be too much danger if you can attack from the roof. But just in case, I want several people to wait at the entrance on the first floor Arisu and Tamaki, you two will be in command of them. If the time comesyou know what to do.

There was a possibility that after being attacked from the people on the roof, that they would make a desperate attempt to enter the building.

It could happen.

In that case, it would be up to Arisu and Tamaki to kill them.

Though, I preferred it if they didnt have to soil their hands.

But this was really no time for such thoughts.

Besides, there was also the matter of the Pacifists who had attacked us near the world tree.

Humans or demi-humans that sided with the monsters.

It was possible that we would have to face them in the future Maybe this would be good practice for when the time came.

I didnt feel comfortable about this, but it was also bad to be over protective.

Especially since the world could end tomorrow.

We had to think about what was important.

I didnt save the children of the Cultivation Center out of pity.

We had decided that it was necessary to enhance our fighting force in order to survive. Thats why we helped them.

Arisu and Tamaki replied cheerfully and ran down the stairs.

The rest of us, along with four of the girls, moved up to the roof.

When the door opened, the noon wind blew at us strongly.

I couldnt see them yet, but the jeers of the senior men could already be heard.

Maybe they would say something if they saw me.

Perhaps they would laugh and taunt me for having been bullied.

Thinking about it made me want to back away.

Butyes.

I wanted to at least see the faces of those I was about to kill.

I walked over to the guard rail

Then Shiki said, wait.

Kazu. You should just summon your familiar.

But

You are our trump card. Our hero.

Shiki said. And then she glanced at the girls who seemed to be hesitating.

Oh, right. We didnt want any unnecessary questions.

It wasnt about how I felt. They wanted me to look like some charismatic figure.

Summon Greater Elements: Wind, Summon Greater Elements: Fire.

I called the two advanced spirits.

Perhaps they didnt need it, but I cast the usual support magic as well.

Keen Weapon, Physical Up, Mighty Arm.

Next, I cast Clear Mind and Smart Operation on Lucia, Mia and Shio Mogami and the others.

Once again, Shiki did not want Clear Mind.

She really was a masochist!

Alright, lets go.

Shiki slowly walked over to the guard rail.

The men on the ground started to shout.

Huh?

There was something strange about the way they sounded

I was moved by curiosity and peeked from the shadows of the water tower.

The senior guys were all looking towards the mountain and not at us.

Why?

I looked in the same direction.

The top of the mountain and then above that.

Then I saw it.

It was an island.

A small island was floating, moving passed the mountain even now.

Laputa?

Mia said weakly.

Was she in awe?

No, but

I looked towards Lucia, who was shaking next to me.

I took her hand.

As if suddenly remembering herself, she turned to me.

Her fine face was terribly pale.

What is that?

It is said that the Demon Lord has four officers. They call them the big four.

Lucia said.

A floating fortress. That is one of the Demon Lords officers. It is Demon General Zagarazinas castle.

And then she continued.

My country was destroyed by that floating fortress.