Chapter 105: The Daily Life of a Reincarnated Person
"……Well, well, now."
Muttering to herself, Renkai Hyakka cast a glance toward her companion, the "Dragon."
Unit One had minor injuries.
Units Two and Three had slightly reduced flight capabilities.
Unit Four... needed to be healed as soon as possible.
Flying through the gaps between buildings, she made a bitter expression.
No matter how much we level up and grow stronger, recklessness still makes no sense... even I can see that.
The attack came just a few minutes ago.
While moving through the "Dragon," I took a direct hit from a "Player" attack.
"——Shared View"
Muttering it, I shared the Dragon's vision, searching for a suitable resting spot.
—Then—
A glimmer flashed before my eyes.
A golden coin.
"……Bad news!"
I shuddered, gritting my teeth. I could only use No. 4 as a shield.
——Clang!
Four flying dragons were enveloped by a flash of light.
『Guaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!』
The final cries of No. 4. The stench of burning smoke filled my nose.
Forced to land on the road below, I accidentally crushed several "zombies" in the process.
"Hahahahahahahahaha! Serves you right, you idiot!"
A high-pitched laughter struck against Haku's ears.
Despite the loud voice, the short girl stood firm—like a hobbit.
The woman, wearing a child-sized cowboy hat, blocked the path of the "dragons" with a defiant grin.
"Persistent pests... you know."
"I don't believe in letting debts go unpaid!"
For now... she activated her ...
Job: Gambler (Tobakushi)
Level: 62
Skill: [Coin Toss (Divine Class)] [Luck V] [Natural Healing (Strong)] [Skin Reinforcement] [Bone Reinforcement] [Hunger Resistance (Strong)] [Skill Evaluation] [Karma Evaluation] [Achievement Condition Reference] [Fire Magic I–III] [Water Magic I–III] [Lightning Magic I–III] [Healing Magic I–VII] [Manipulation of Fate] [Negotiation Skill (Death God Class)] [Dream Dice Roll] [Turnaround Ace] [Roulette Shot] [Coin Toss] [Con (Advanced)]
This might be a bit troublesome...
The opponent was one not covered in the strategy guide.
As a final warning, if you turn back now, we won't follow after you.
Don't say stupid things!
Then, another "player" appears from behind.
A girl wearing a blazer... this one is just an ordinary human.
Job: Wizard
Level: 43
Skills:
"You're the one who's after Asuki-chan's revenge!"
"Huh...?"
Why does this always end up being such a hassle?
Still... I guess this was inevitable.
After all, it's nearly impossible for two 'players' to truly understand one another.
They all think they're special, chosen by God.
As if that were even possible.
It's obvious, isn't it?
How is it that you can't understand? You're just an ordinary soul who happened to draw a lucky ticket—nothing more.
"Your companions were arrogant. They used innocent people as shields....They deserved to die."
"W-What...?!"
The girl known as the "mage's daughter" twisted her face in disgust.
"You're telling me... you'd kill Asahi-chan... for a reason like that?"
"If you're going to speak words like that... then you deserve to die just as much."
"W-We're alive because so many others can be saved! Valuing life more than ordinary people is only natural!"
I can't stand it—those so-called "clever arguments."
A dark, bitter emotion wells up from within the blossoms.
The master might grieve... but...
In the end, malignant tumors like this can only be dealt with one by one—surgically removed.
"——Nebula"
As the word was spoken, a shimmering rope of light appeared in the palm of his hand.
"……Tch! ——Hey, Mai! Coming…!"
"Zo!"
In an instant, Nebula leapt at a speed far surpassing human reflexes, and the small neck of the "Gambler" flew into the air.
"……Huh?"
The "mage" stood there dazed, as if unable to comprehend what had just happened, watching blankly.
Not giving him a chance to regret was, at the very least, a small mercy.
Like a serpent, Nebula coiled around the "mage's" back of the head, crushing it—*crunch*—and splattering brain matter like a squashed tomato.
"...hah"
Before the two now-motionless "players," he let out a deep sigh.
—Good thing it wasn’t as bad as I thought.
That "Gambler" might have been troublesome if he’d put a little more thought into battle…
Despite having no skills like Defense or Magic Resistance, he’d relied too much on his own strength.
Being a "player" makes you feel like you’re the hero of the story.
He couldn't even imagine himself being killed like an insect.
That's why this happened.
...Like that.
As he was thinking along those lines,
a sound echoed—something kicking dirt.
He turned his gaze and saw another "player" there.
"A... a... ah..."
A girl around middle school age. She had collapsed, sitting on her behind on the ground.
The ground was wet. She seemed to have lost control of her bladder.
Just to be sure, he activated .
"……hm."
This makes no sense. Level 14. No, not at all. Not even close. Still hasn't obtained a job yet.
"Ah… ah…?"
"Repentance? What about it?"
"...Huh?"
"Try pleading for your life. What do you think?"
A long silence followed.
Then, the girl finally spoke.
"I… I haven't killed anyone yet… I haven't done anything wrong…"
"Uh-huh. And?"
I-I-I, I'm just an ordinary girl. I like Arai, I like Matsuzen, I love TV, and, um, um, um, comedians like Yūki-san too. I'm just an ordinary girl. I won't do anything bad... I won't ever do anything bad again... ever...
"Yeah? That's a coincidence—I actually kind of like Yūki Hirokazu too."
"R-right? I mean, Yūki-san's shows never really miss the mark or anything...!"
"But it's no good."
Her expression remained a smile.
"Unit One, Unit Two, Unit Three. — It's mealtime."
"S-so—s-so—!!"
In an instant, the dragon summoned by Hakka sprang up like a spring, swarming around an unknown 'player.'
Crack, crack, crack, crack— the sound of hard crackers being bitten.
"G-guh... g-guh... g-guh... stop... please..."
Turning her back on the voice, Hakka sighed.
"I don't like liars."
Tch, tch.
Didn't she learn the ability to judge karma from her allies?
"Dealing with scum... honestly, it makes me sick."
As long as the "teacher" doesn't find out about this.
Glancing at the clock.
It's been about a week since then.
"I've had some good results, so... maybe it's about time I headed back?"