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UNBELIEVABLE PLAYS IN ALL GAMES!

These are good shots.

Once this issue is published,

they'll know he's the boy from that day.

What should we do?

I'm sure other agencies will be making their moves soon.

I'm the one who made this feature article.

Once we corner him, he won't be able to say no.

It's only a matter of time before he ends up in our agency.

Are you sure that'll happen?

Now then,

how should I conduct his major debut…

Let's say there is a soul That can destroy this whole world

Indestructible even by The greatest of magic spells

I won't let anyone take it away

Even if I die, this one belongs to me

Blooming in a calm landscape Are a streak of good luck

The unprecedented, dreams Floating rapids and hope

Let's make such a turnabout come true

Like reaping reality with ideals

Even if at the narrowest point In the process of elaboration

Was a life of fading azure sky

Still, I believed in something And lived my life

Let's say there is a miracle That can change this whole world

Enough to make a dead tree bloom

If I could become stronger

To make such miracle a reality

Let's say there is grief and pain That can destroy this whole world

Indestructible even by The greatest of magic spells

Indeed, both of them And everything else

They are not useless at all

I want to see a tomorrow

Where we can laugh together

So this is Akatsuki, eh?

Hi, there.

Um…

For that, you need to use the formula from the previous page.

I see!

I expected no less from you, Kaori. Thanks a lot.

Don't mention it. You also helped me a lot with the classics and English!

D-Did I?

I excel in both of those thanks to my Language Comprehension skill.

No, it's nothing!

OUSEI ACADEMY

Regular exams are coming up soon.

That's right…

What's wrong?

Well, the thing is, I'm just not good at math…

So I'm a bit overwhelmed.

So, you even have something you're not good at, Yuuya?

Kaori?

Yuuya…

How about we study for the test together at your house, Yuuya?

Yuuya?

I need to use the restroom…

Sure, go ahead!

It's my first time having a girl in this house.

It makes me a bit nervous.

Does she know where the toilet is?

Kaori!

I'm sorry. I don't know where the restroom is…

then I felt like something was calling me…

and here I am…

I know this sounds unbelievable…

But this door is…

connected to another world.

Another world?

Yeah…

Kaori, try to put your hand in there.

O-Okay…

It seems that only people I approve of can go through this door.

I see…

But what do you mean by another world?

It is as it sounds.

It's a different world than our Earth.

For example, magic exists in that world,

and I became able to use it.

Just like this.

It really is water.

I've got all sorts of powers

that would be impossible on Earth, including magic.

Thanks to that,

when those delinquents attacked and when the department store was on fire,

I was able to save you and the others.

So that's what happened.

Do you want to see another world?

May I?

Of course.

Yes!

Awesome…

So, this is another world?

It really is a different world than Earth.

I met Night and Akatsuki in this world.

Night is from a Black Fenrir wolf pack,

while Akatsuki, if I recall correctly, is a Mouju species.

Mouju?

Of course, you never heard of it.

I think it's a kind of a pig…

It seems he's upset about what you said…

Are you saying you're not a pig?

W-What?

In this world, there's a concept called Status,

and a lot of things are measured in numbers.

Status, huh?

It's really a different place than our Earth.

KAORI HOUJOU LEVEL: 1

How about my status?

It's higher than mine when I first came here.

Is that so?

I was at the very bottom of the barrel, you see…

I came to this world and leveled myself up…

Leveled up?

Somehow, I lost weight, gained muscle, and transformed my overall appearance.

What I'm trying to say is…

I cheated.

Cheated?

My real previous self is not a person everyone would accept.

That's why.

I would like to see more of this world.

Well, I wish I could show you around,

there are monsters in the forest.

Monsters?

This house is warded with that fence so we're fine,

but it's dangerous out there.

So, I'm afraid we'll have to do it another time.

It's a promise, then.

Promise me that you'll give me a tour of this world someday.

S-Sure…

It's a promise.

I'd appreciate it if you keep everything about this world a secret.

Are you saying that it is a secret only between us?

You can say that.

Don't worry. I won't tell a single soul!

T-Thanks…

We're sharing such a great secret…

I guess…

you could say we have a special relationship, right?

I-It's nothing.

O-Okay.

Anyway, let's go back and study for today.

Sure!

It feels like I'm getting a little closer to Yuuya…

I have returned,

dear Father.

Lexia,

I'm glad you're safe.

Speaking of which, tell me, Owen.

Where is the young man who resides in the Darkest Regions?

I'm terribly sorry.

A lot has happened, and his schedule has changed.

Does that entail the appearance of this girl here?

It's because I tried to assassinate Lexia,

which interrupted his schedule, making him unable to be present here.

H-Hey!

I see. An assassination, eh?

I failed, though.

Then, why are you still alive?

Doesn't your failure in a mission mean death?

I was determined to die,

but…

Very well, then.

On behalf of your client,

I shall bring death to you.

Dear Father!

You've made an instant judgment of this Slashing Sword Greikle, I see.

If I try stopping the sword itself, it will easily cut through me.

That's why I had to stop your arms.

I see.

Father!

What are you doing to my Luna?

Your Luna?

I hate that part of you, Dear Father.

Hate…

I was the one who stopped Luna from

trying to kill herself and decided to make her my bodyguard!

Do you not trust my decision?

Your Majesty?

Dear Father?

I-I see… All right…

Luna or whatever your name is…

I acknowledge you as Lexia's bodyguard.

You shall protect my daughter.

Sir!

And…

Can you release this string?

Goodness… I really can't stand my own daughter hating me.

Now, Owen.

This Luna girl seems to be very skilled.

That's right.

She's called the Headhunter in the Dark Guild.

What?

That Headhunter?

Is there anything between her and that young man?

Sir Yuuya is the one who caught her.

He even took both Luna and Lady Lexia to his house in the Darkest Regions.

Wait, no!

Did you say that Lexia went to…

a man's house?

Well…

She didn't stay at that man's house by any chance, did she?

I wonder if she did…

He may be Lexia's benefactor, but I didn't allow him to go that far.

He shall be my victim of my Slashing Sword Greikle.

That's not necessary!

It's not like something in particular happened!

How you can be so sure about that?

You weren't even there!

Damn it!

I don't know whether he's calm or upset!

That Headhunter?

A noble who supports Your Highness

requested the Dark Guild to assassinate Lady Lexia.

And then?

It was prevented by someone who lives in the Darkest Regions,

and it seems like the Headhunter went straight to Lexia's escort.

What? What's that supposed to mean?

We don't know what's going on either…

And it seems they will invite that person

who lives in the Darkest Regions to the royal palace.

To the royal palace, you said?

Your Highness? What are you thinking?

I think it's not only for Lexia, but it's time for my father as well.

Wha…

I will be the king sooner or later.

It won't hurt to speed things up a bit.

All right, I'll give you guys the trump card I have.

Trump card?

The Magic Sealing Barrier.

Once activated,

it will prevent any magic from being used inside its barrier

as well as block any interference from the outside.

The magicians who guard the king will be helpless.

Those who can fight are only Owen and the Headhunter,

and Father and Lexia.

That will be easy enough for you all to handle, won't it?

But what if we fail? Your Highness' position will…

Just put the blame on him, then.

I see.

We'll put the blame onto that inhabitant of the Darkest Regions.

You can just kill him…

I don't know who he is,

but at best, he can serve as my stepping stone.

Ousei Academy is on a substitute break for the ball game tournament.

And it's a three-day holiday from the next day.

I'm heading to the royal palace for this holiday.

Sleeping Sheep Meat…

Sleeping Sheep Wool… Sleeping Sheep Horns…

Wait…

Why in the world?

PARADISE BED

Another series of everyday items…

Hey, Akatsuki…

Wake up, we need to go.

It's my first city in another world.

Cat ears?

No, dog ears?

That's cool.

They even have tails.

I feel like I'm in another world.

Right, I have to find a place that will buy the items.

I don't have any money in this world.

Yuuya Tenjou?

That's an odd-sounding name.

You are from…

Japan?

Pardon me, but I've never heard of it.

Um…

It's a small island country in the east.

I see.

From what I see, you seem to be a man from the upper class.

No, no, no! I'm just an average citizen.

Okay. Well…

It's not uncommon for nobles to hide their identities.

Like I said, I'm not…

So, what do you want to sell?

It's…

Where is it?

You are a holder of Item Box?

This…

This is Japanese pepper.

What an exquisite glass…

Are you even trying to hide your identity?

Like I said, I'm just a commoner.

I've dealt with a lot of different products over the years…

I've never seen pepper of such quality!

I'll buy them for a hundred gold coins!

A hundred gold coins?

Wait…

How much is it?

I'm sorry. I don't know the value of money in this country…

I-Is that so?

Well, in this country,

five gold coins are enough for an average family of four

to live for a year without any inconvenience.

What you have is enough money

for a family of four to live on for 20 years without working.

Here.

What's this?

A guild card.

It will serve as your ID card, so keep it with you.

Thank you very much!

Um…

Will you do business with me again?

Of course, I will be looking forward to it.

That would be nice.

By the way…

I'd like to go to royal capital.

There's a horse-drawn carriage that leaves from the back of town.

This city is…

even more awesome!

There's a lot more people in this royal capital.

What's wrong, Akatsuki?

Is that the castle?

Are we going to that magnificent castle?

Are you sure I'm not in the wrong place?

I'm so nervous that my stomach is…

Master Yuuya Tenjou has arrived!

So his name is Akatsuki, huh?

Yes.

It hasn't been long since we met,

but he's my precious family.

It's really a beautiful place.

The garden is tended to daily by the gardener.

We're proud of it.

But I am surprised that you would come so soon…

Am I troubling you?

Not at all.

So, where are we heading to?

The audience room.

Audience… room?

Am I going to have an audience with the king now?

With this attire?

I don't even know much about etiquette.

You don't need to worry about it.

This audience is an unofficial one.

Your Majesty King Arnold von Arselia!

I brought Sir Yuuya to your presence.

Thank you for your service.

Raise your head.

Yes…

Are you the gentleman who saved Lexia?

I… am, sir.

Are you the gentleman Lexia proposed to?

What… Sir?

Are you the gentleman who… No, you're not.

Are you the jerk…

Are you the bastard who seduced my daughter?

What!

Your Majesty, you are in an audience! Can't you hold yourself back?

Of course I can't.

No way I can!

-Yes, you can! Aren't you the king? -Watch your mouth!

-Aren't you my subordinate? -Dear Father!

No, I can't hold back!

-We can't proceed if you keep this up! -It's your duty to proceed!

No way! No, no, no, no!

I am Arnold, the king of Arselia Kingdom.

I'm Yuuya Tenjou.

And this is Night and Akatsuki.

Really?

You didn't even bring any gifts for my little girl?

Your Majesty!

You are too arrogant!

What is it with your attitude?

I'm sorry that I didn't bring any gifts. It didn't cross my mind.

Um…

How about…

this for Miss Lexia?

What is that?

Is that a futon? A futon? That is a futon, right?

Futon?

This is the Paradise Bed.

You are so bold, Master Yuuya!

Are you planning to take Lexia to the heaven on top of that?

He didn't say that!

My…

You bastard!

How dare you to seduce Lexia in front of me!

Seduce her?

Y-Your Majesty!

Sir Yuuya is not from this country!

So most likely, he doesn't know about our customs!

C-Customs?

Sir Yuuya, in this country, giving bedding to the opposite sex is a gesture to…

A marriage proposal.

It means you want to share the bed with me.

I messed up…

You will be the rust of the Slashing Sword Greikle…

Your Majesty, take a deep breath, okay? Deep breath.

Dear Father!

I don't care anymore!

Wait…

Your Majesty!

Lexia, stay with me!

Assassins?

Who are you guys?

What good is it for a dead man to know?

Fire!

Magic Sealing Barrier, huh?

That's right.

Now no one in this place can use magic.

Now, King Arnold and Lexia, it's time for you both to meet your demise.

Night!

Akatsuki, help to recover the injured.

Who are you… Who the hell are you?

This should be fine.

You are the best, Master Yuuya!

You took them down in no time!

Wait… Miss Lexia!

Yuuya, aren't you getting stronger now?

Am I?

I don't think…

Hey, for whatever purpose

Are we to keep the hate deep inside?

Hey, whatever shall we do

To become kinder to all?

I met you on a night like that

Thinking of you, on the verge of peril

Those wounds of yours are deep enough

To turn you into a kinder person

All kinds of suffering

Pouring down on us

But each one of them

Crafts our fond kindness

Just like honey

On each of our wounds

If we spread our sympathy

Maybe we could feel a little better

Darkness gathers in the darkness

While light gathers in the light

We can become either one

We can even become light

Master Yuuya is our savior.

How dare you raise your sword on him?

But Lexia, he is…

No buts!

Okay…

Your Majesty! Lady Lexia!

The assassin has this in his pocket…

It's Reigar's crest…

It is Dear Brother's…

I'm sorry, Sir Yuuya.

I want you to lend me your strength for the Kingdom of Arselia.

The royal family is, no…

The kingdom is in danger.

012 - THE MYSTERY OF THE ASSAILANT