Cheat Magician Life That Started From Being Judged Useless

After I finished explaining the shelter to all of the girls, we headed to the building where the boys are incarcerated.

Honestly, I'm not terribly comfortable with things, but I can't not do it because explaining the shelter is life-threatening, right?

As we approached the building, there was some kind of commotion and I could hear someone yelling and screaming.

'd*mn it! Get off me, get off me!

Hold him still, you idiot.

Pull! Keep dragging!

Okay, set me up.

No! Traitor! d*mn it!

You ought to remember that!

The box held by the guard who came out of the building, pushed out by the shouting, contains a black bangles.

Apparently, the bangles of servitude must have been fitted by an imprisoned classmate.

"Don't be silly, if they set you up with this, you'll be doing their bidding.

Don't be silly, it's to properly suppress your magic and prevent you from using it, and you said you'd remove it when your sentence was up.

I don't believe it. It's what you do. It's what you get for good again.

Then why does Kokubun get to move around so freely?

'Of course it's because you're betraying us to make us slaves.

I'm all these years in your debt, you stupid bastards, and if you hadn't caused a scene, I wouldn't be wearing this thing!

Exactly. What kind of a D.N.A. do you swing a sword in a stupid fight?

"Shut up, I'm not going to let you keep licking me!

Takayama's unthinking use of magic is what's causing all this to happen, right?

Why, mine was in complete self-defense, they were the ones to blame!

Apparently, there's a conflict between those who actively caused the ruckus and those who got involved.

I greeted the security crew at the entrance and let them in to let me in.

The moment they saw me stepping into the corridor, they had an interestingly divided reaction.

'Kokubun! You traitor, get the hell out of here!

Shut up. You're here for your own good, so shut up!

What? What's a flirtatious charlatan to do with a local girl bellowing and flirting?

So shut the f*ck up, you guys!

It seems that there is no chance of getting killed, so let's just move on with the story.

''I'm going to tell you about how to evacuate in the event of a demon attack. I don't know if you don't listen to it or if you miss your escape.

Everyone had just experienced a demon attack on the way to Volzard, so they all took up a listening stance, even though they looked unhappy.

'Yesterday, I think you heard the alarm sounded, a pack of orcs attacked us. The total number is three hundred and seventy-four. The garrison is currently being sent out to dispose of the corpses, which may take about five days.

Three hundred and seventy.........really......

''It seems that this revitalization of the Demon Forest is on a considerably larger scale than the past one, and in some cases, thousands or tens of thousands of demons may come flooding in.

Tens of thousands... are you sure about this?

After being told the numbers they hadn't expected, they forgot about the confrontation they had just had, and they all started whispering in a zany whisper.

''Of course, I'm going to have my subordinates do everything they can to protect Volzard, but in some cases, demons might invade the city. By that time, I think everyone will have finished their sentences and will be spending time in the city as normal. That's how we're going to evacuate the city then, so listen to me carefully.

I explained that the crossed out sword and hammer is the guild's symbol, and that the building designated as a shelter will have this guild's symbol displayed on it.

The guards will keep a map showing the location of the refuge, so be sure to check it when you are able to walk out. If you think like we did in Japan, you will die if you think like we did in a shelter.

Well, I knew that I would listen to them maturely so far.

The question is whether or not I'll tell you what the punishment is, but I still can't not tell you when I know, can I?

'Well, then, I'll talk to you about the punishment next. Everyone will be subjected to forced labor according to the charges. To put it simply, it's the construction of the city walls, but it's pretty hard, so be prepared for that.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I'll answer the charge...

'Oh, the a**h*le who brandished the weapon. Of course he'll have more days than the rest of us.

Don't be silly, it was those guys over there...

'Yagi, you said something unnecessary after Kondo put it away?　What are you thinking? We're strangers here, think about what they'll think of us if we cause a scene. That's what you get for buying these useless weapons.

We thought we might be able to help with the rescue.

'How are we going to go about rescuing him after he makes a scene and gets thrown in jail?

You still look a little dissatisfied, but Yagi has shut up too.

It was Kondo who took over and opened his mouth.

I'm sorry, Kokubun, I tried to stop you at one point, but I got beaten up and became very angry...

''Well, maybe Kondo couldn't have stopped it on his own, but...''

Kondo was also distracted by the fact that after being punched, he had slammed his opponent with a back throw and was kicked from behind and beaten to the ground when he fell.

'I'm sorry Kokubun, I was just floating around a bit...'

I kind of felt like I was on a school trip...

We'll follow the garrison, so give us a break.

Besides Kondo, about half of the boys spoke up to apologize.

I can't help but wish I hadn't caused a ruckus rather than apologize now, but it's no use saying that.

On the other hand, the other half of the boys are giving me a hostile look.

''Kokubun, what's the deal with this bracelet, you sold us out in front, didn't you?''

You're here to help? How much did you sell us for?

Believe it or not, that's up to you, but if I take those bracelets off of my own accord, you'll be kicked out of Volzard, me and everyone else.

I told them all what I had been told when I apologized to Mr. Kraus and made them all listen to what I had to say.

That the boy from Volzard, the one who was causing the ruckus, had been fined, that everyone had no property to pay the fine, and that I was forbidden to shoulder it.

"My lord Klaus has given me permission to allow those who have served their sentences to use the temporary quarters, but he has forbidden me to help them with their living expenses, the rent and food for the quarters. From now on, everyone has to earn their own money to live on their own.

Naturally, the complainers have a bitter look on their faces, but they're not willing to relent.

''And I was going to compensate them for the burned-out shop, but they rejected it too.

The gazes of those who are being held in the same prison turn to Takayama.

'What? What do you mean? You're not asking me to pay, are you?

Whose fault is it that the store burned down?

At my question, everyone pointed at Takayama in unison.

''Wait a minute ... because those guys ...''

As for Takayama, he's going to work for me until he finishes paying for the damage to the store.

"f*ck you, why do I have to be the only one who does that?

I thought no one would raise their hands, but Kondo and a few others raised their hands.

''I couldn't stop the commotion either, and I don't think Takayama can do it alone, no matter how much he wants to.

I'm grateful for Kondo's feelings, but it's meaningless if the important thing is that Takayama doesn't show any remorse at all.

'Yes, I understand how you all feel. If you want, you can offer the guardians what you just said, but they also rejected my offer to be your shoulder, so don't get your hopes up.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, because they messed with me first.

''You know, I've seen the magic of Takayama, but that's not supposed to be used in the city.

No, because they're...

That's what happens when people die, right?

Most of those in jail nodded their heads at this.

Using magic that sends a basketball-sized fireball flying at breakneck speed through the city is an act of terrorism.

'Don't tell me you think that because this isn't Japan, because it's another world, it's okay to kill people...?'

I don't think that's what you think...

''In Riesenburg they called me a brave man or something and gave me the benefit of the doubt, but here I'm just a regular guy with a little more magic power.

I said it in an attempt to make Takayama understand the situation I was in, but this one word was a mistake.

''d*mn, you really are a sarcastic bastard, do you really want to brag about your cheat so badly?

'What? What does that mean?

I asked back because I really didn't understand what he meant, but Takayama's face turned red and he ate at me.

''Don't play dumb! You're so jealous of me that you've fallen into a trap because you were upset that you were the only one to be discarded for a bad decision! You think you're the only one who's going to be Volzard's savior and get cheesed off, don't you? It's obvious.

How paranoid I am, I'm indeed dismayed at how paranoid I am.

'Huh? I told you not to cause as much trouble as I did, didn't I? But you're an idiot for causing a ruckus the day after you arrive?

'Shut up, if you'd been properly prepared for acceptance, you wouldn't have had to go shopping or anything, and I wouldn't have gotten in trouble.

This made me click.

I don't even know how much preparation I've put into this, and this kind of joke is absolutely unacceptable.

'Huh? I've asked the lord Klaus-san to accept me, rented the garrison's temporary quarters as a place to live, arranged for the necessary identification procedures to live, and even prepared the money to buy the necessary goods. What are you talking about in your sleep, what more do you want from me? How long do you think you can take advantage of me?

'Ugh, shut up, shut up, don't be condescending! I didn't ask for it!

Wow, who was that guy who asked me for money yesterday after I registered for the guild?

Shut up. That's what I thought you had for me. I got it for you!

I didn't ask to be given to you.

Ugh, shut up, shut up, shut up!

Takayama has a red face and steps on the ground like Meisa who threw a tantrum.

"Really, Takayama is all talk, isn't he? When we fought against a group of kobolds, I attacked them without thinking and was saved by Motomiya-san...

'Shut up, we didn't need that thing to help us, and then they took it upon themselves to...'

Shut up! Someday I'll kill you! Be prepared for that, you little f*cker!

Takayama clutches the bars and gives me a hateful look.

If it was me when I was in Japan, I might have been freaked out and apologized, but now that I've experienced so much in Volzard, I feel more annoyed than scared.

'Look, you're all talk again, you're in prison, you're in a servitude bracelet, how are you going to kill me? If you want to kill me, you'll have to finish paying the shoemaker's reparations and have the bracelet removed.

Shut up. You know, I'm going to make a lot of money hand over fist.

Oh, and by the way, the total compensation is 1 million hectares, and the daily wage for the construction of the wall for forced labor is 350 hectares. If you do the math, it will take more than seven years to work without a break, so, well you'll have to work hard until you finish paying it back.

Seven years....?

He didn't expect it to be such a long period of time, did he?

Hearing how long it would take to pay off the debt, Takayama was astonished.

''I've added more subordinates, and I'm planning to rescue everyone else in about a week. After that, we'll start negotiating to return to the world, and maybe we'll be able to return to Japan easily.

Oh, really, can we go back to Japan?

Hey, Kokubun, is that stuff for real?

Please, you'll have to negotiate a way to get me out of here.

The talk of going back to the original world was becoming more and more real, so not only Takayama, but everyone else started to bite the bullet.

'Wait, wait, we don't know because we haven't rescued the rest of the guys yet and negotiations haven't started yet, and that's only if it goes the smoothest way...'

What, are you just saying that?

What? Does Takayama think he made it to Volzard all by himself? Are you so stupid that you don't even know who arranged for you to be in Volzard?

Shut up, shut up! You can't go back to your old world by acting like a bigot, if you have time to make fun of me, find a way to get home!

I don't know how you can put yourself on the shelf and blame people so much.

But let me tell you that Takayama has more to think about.

'Of course, I'm not going to talk about pardons,' he said.

'Of course, you don't need to be told, but don't worry, I'll negotiate for you to return. What's more, even if you're ready to come back, if you haven't paid the compensation by then, Takayama might have to stay here alone.

What are you talking...

Yeah, it's like you really don't understand your situation or anything.

Even if I asked you to, with the situation we're in now, how to get out of your sentence faster... shouldn't Takayama be worried about that?

"f*ck you! I'm innocent, that was complete self-defense! They're the ones to blame!

'If you keep talking nonsense like that, you won't be able to get me out anytime soon, will you? I'm sure everyone else will be able to get out faster than Takayama, so don't forget about the evacuation site. I'll concentrate on the rescue operation, so don't give the garrison people any trouble.......

Wait, Kokubun, we're not done talking! Hey, hey!

Takayama still looked like he wanted to say something, but he broke off the conversation and left the building.

To be honest, I didn't think Takayama was this stupid.

In a way, the situation in Rastok, where he was lifted up as a hefty brave man, was probably an ideal situation for Takayama.

Maybe I'll put on Riesenburg's bracelet and send him back.

But I think Camilla will tell me she doesn't want it either.

When I came out after I finished explaining to the boys, the sun was already tilting in the west.

I got a little curious and went up to the city walls and found the garrison still disposing of the orc corpses.

In addition to the Rocko Ogre last time, there were even more orc corpses this time, just collecting and burying them seemed to be quite hard work.

With a large number of corpses, the likelihood of demons coming to the area increases that much more.

''Mart, can you go get Reinhardt for a moment?

Wafu! I understand, Master.

I sent Mart to the message and shortly afterwards, Reinhardt came back.

'What can I do for you, Master Kent?

'Yeah, that orc corpse, could you take it deep into the forest via shadow space during the night?

I see, well, that's because that will only attract demons to you. I'm sure you'll find that the garrison is done with their work, we'll move them around.

Yeah, please, how about some training in coordination there?

I'm also curious about the training of Reinhardt and his team.

After all, it will have a direct impact on the success or failure of the rescue mission.

''So far it's going well, although Zae and the others still seem to be confused, but Artoo and the others originally hunt in groups, and they're used to matching up with the others.''

Right, I need to finish the rescue mission as soon as possible. How many more days do you need?

Well, three more days and we'll have no problem getting to work.

'So, would you be prepared to go through with the mission on a dark Sunday night?

All right, we'll be back.

I'll ask Reinhardt to take care of the orcs and then we'll go back to the boarding house for dinner before we head off to take care of the committee chairman.

Maybe it's still time for the dining room to get crowded, so we'll spend the rest of the night in our room mooching off the marts until it's time for us to eat dinner.

We went back through the back streets, one street down from the main street, but there's something noisy in front of Amanda's shop.

At this time of day, it's about time for a line to start forming in front of the store, but there's a man screaming at the front of the store.

It's not a lie, Volzard has been attacked by many demons lately because of a kid named Kent, who lives here.

"Don't be stupid! Kent would never do that!

It's true, little girl, you're being tricked.

You're the one who's trying to trick me!

I recognize the person that Meisa is arguing with with a red face.

The man with the bandana on his short haired head is the man at the head of the adventurer party she met in the Devil's Forest, a Seeker called Chozari or Cesari, if I recall.

''It's true, it's the leader of that famous adventuring party Flamehound, the A-ranked adventurer Bartolo, I'm sure of it.

'I don't know anyone like that, Kent is sketchy, screwed up, whiny and dirty, but he'd never do anything that bad!

I'm very glad that Maisa is taking me seriously and defending me, but why do I have to say skeletons twice?

'No, no, little girl, the people who caused the shoemaker to burn down were the same people Kent brought in.

Kent wasn't in Volzard when all the commotion happened.

'No, no, no, little girl, it's my intention to be in a place where I won't be incriminated, you understand? They're too little to understand, don't they?

I know that I can't trust some random hooligan like you!

At Meisa's words, the customers who were waiting their turn laughed loudly.

You see, that's what you are, punk!

You little brat!

I never thought that I would be violent to a little girl like Maysa-chan, but I can already deploy the Darkness Shield at near-automatic speed.

Chozari screamed in agony as the shins that were about to kick Meisa-chan away hit the shield of darkness as hard as they could.

In the meantime, he uses his shadow movement to get in front of Meisa-chan at once.

''Ikteh........d*mn it, what's this, wow, what's in front of me!

Kent!

'Thank you, Meisa, you're going to be fine now.

Even though Chozari is screaming at the top of his lungs, the reaction of the people around him is nowhere near as strong as it should be.

'What the hell, you're one hell of a kid, do you want me to educate you on behalf of the shoemaker?

The one who came out from among the thinly-responsive townspeople was a Yuu-man who had a bow, as I recall.

I wonder if he even planted a cherry on top of it, are these people bored?

''Oh, yeah, I'll have to avenge the poor shoemaker...''

That's one hell of a kid...

Cesari and Yuuso have jitterily closed the distance between us.

Meisa's hands are shaking as she grips the back of my shirt.

I shouldn't allow this situation to happen.

At that moment, one of the customers in the queue said.

I met Marcel, the shoemaker, during the day, and he said he was impressed with this Kent guy, he said I was able to get back on my feet so quickly because of Kent........

Yeah, I heard the same thing from Herman, who's rebuilding Marcel's store, saying Kent's a great guy...

I can't sleep with my feet up against Marcel anymore.

Cesari and Yuuo look bummed out.

'Was it a flamehound? You all have a lot of time on your hands....

f*ck you, you little f*cker!

I'm gonna rip you to pieces if you tell me you can't take a swing at me!

Wow, you're even dumber than I expected, if you say that, they'll know you two are together.

''Oh........you two know each other?''

What? What are you talking about? I don't know what the f*ck you're talking about.

'Oh, yeah, I was just passing through...'

I'm trying very hard to cover it up, but I can hear the audience sneering at me, too.

You guys aren't very good at acting, are you?

What's the matter is, you're the one who's attracting the demons.

Oh, yeah, no way...

Wow, you just have the guts to still go on with the play in this situation, that's a big deal.

'Huh.......so who asked you to do it? I mean, have you given up on Gigawolf yet? Mr. Chozari.

I'm not Chozari, I'm Cesari! How the hell do you know about the Giga Wolf, forearm?

'I wouldn't tell you something that would reveal my hand like that, I don't know your name, but you're an archer over there, right?

This guy....

Both Cesari and Yuuo are still second-rate around not being able to hide how upset they are.

''What do we do? Do you still want to continue to smear the Flamehound name?

You little...

'If you mess with me or Meisa here, won't the Flamehound be difficult to operate in Volzard? I don't know if Mr. Bartolo will be mad at me.

This guy....

Hey, Cesari I'm pulling.

d*mn it, you'll remember it!

With a clean, villainous character discard, they walked away.

'Mart, Milt, track them down from the shadow world, and Multo, call Reinhardt and come over.

Wafu!

I'm going to find out who's behind this and make you say Cahn.

I hear voices, but I can't see Marto and the others, so I see Meisa-chan scurrying around.

"Thank you for defending me, Meisa-chan.

Oh, that's just the kind of thing that happens when Kent's reputation goes down, so does mine. I mean, it's only because Kent doesn't get it right that this is happening!

Ugh I'm sorry.

She's pretending to be angry at me, but I can't help but grin at Meisa-chan's tsundere attitude, which is quite brilliant.

Thanks, Meisa-chan.

Go upstairs and get out of the way of the store!

Okay, okay, okay, I understand.

The customers lined up in front of the store also look familiar, and they're loving Meisa with their nimble eyes.

Yes, yes, she's fulfilling her role as a signboard girl in a fine way.

Now, let's wait for the interloper to report on Marto and the others in his room, shall we?