Afterword
Hello everyone, it’s been a while. This is Yukiha Kuroyuki.
I’m very happy that I was able to release the second volume.
In this story, the existence of the [enemy] has become vague, and the focus has been on Luke, who still can’t quite succeed. How did you all feel about it?
And [Zack], who is such a rich character, is my personal favorite. I hope the readers will come to like him too. I love characters who overwhelm the enemies with their powerful abilities, but I also love those who make up for their lack of abilities with ingenuity and grit, and fight in a gritty way. Well, he is an A-rank adventurer, so it’s not like he lacks talent.
I’m not sure if the next volume will be published, but the story will progress significantly from the next one. Various factions will start moving in earnest, and one incident after another will torment Luke. I hope you’ll look forward to it. However, there is a problem that the book publication might outpace web version, but… I’ll do my best.
Now, let me express my gratitude. First, to Mr. Sakana Denim, who once again drew many beautiful illustrations. As I felt in the first volume, the reading experience is doubled when there are lovely illustrations. It’s all thanks to Mr. Sakana Denim. Thank you very much.
And to the editor, Mr. Kida. As before, I’m sorry for the many inconveniences I caused you this time as well. It was painful every time you told me, “I fixed it here!” In addition, thank you for sticking with me until the very last minute of the deadline. I have no words to express my gratitude.
Finally, to all the readers. Thank you for picking up the second volume and reading it to the end. There were times when I was in poor health, but the existence of you, the readers, was an encouragement, and I was able to persevere somehow. I will continue to work hard to write an interesting story, so please continue to support me.
Well then.
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Electronic book bonus short story
[Disaster on a Certain Holiday]
–Yorand.
That is the name given to me by the people called [parents], the ones with a blood relationship. I neither like nor dislike it. A name is just a symbol to distinguish people. Since we are living as a group, it’s convenient to have symbols to distinguish each one.
That’s why everyone uses them.
However, I had a question. Why do I have to live using the name my parents gave me?
Why can’t I decide it myself?
We are connected by blood. The only difference from strangers is that. Yet, for some reason, everyone is unusually close.
I couldn’t understand that. What is this thing called a family…?
“…Ouch.”
Was it because I was pondering that? Without any particular reason, I tripped and fell.
It wasn’t a serious injury.
This is just a trivial moment in everyday life.
It doesn’t affect anyone else. No one would pay attention to it. –At least, that’s what I thought.
“Are you alright, brother?”
“…Huh?”
But Alice, my sister, looked at me with genuine concern from the bottom of her heart.
…I couldn’t believe it.
There was not a trace of pretense there. She was truly, purely worried about me. …Unbelievable. This was nothing like the [humans] I knew.
What is this creature? What is it?
I thought. There is such a pure, beautiful being.
–An angel.
That’s the word that came to mind.
I’ve always been like this. Even though I don’t want to, I can understand people’s [hearts] too well.
Just by looking into their eyes, I can vaguely understand what they are thinking and what they are aiming for.
Although they may seem simple on the surface, human hearts are complex and more or less tainted.
That’s the [human] I know. The people called [nobles] are especially tainted.
Then, what is this existence before me…?
Can I call it human? –No, that’s not right.
There’s no way a human could have such a beautiful, pure, snow-white heart.
“…It’s beautiful.”
Before I knew it, I had let those words slip out.
“Oh my, I’m glad to hear that. Hehe.”
” ………… “
Alice happily smiled at my casual words. And at that moment, when I saw the angelic smile –I realized.
Not all humans are tainted.
They gradually become tainted, and then become human.
“–If I’m going to be tainted anyway, I want to dye it myself. I want to color this beautifully pure heart… with this me.”
Suddenly, the colorless, transparent world seemed to come alive.
Involuntarily, the corners of my mouth turned up, and a happiness I had never felt before ran through my entire body.
“What do you mean, brother? Your face looks scary. But more importantly, are you alright? Are you hurt?”
“Ah, I’m alright. Thank you. Alice is so kind.”
“Hehe, that tickles, big brother!”
If I gently pat Alice’s head, she simply laughs happily and innocently.
In response, a dark desire slowly starts to spread in my heart.
–I want to turn this [angel] into a [demon].
Today, I finally found the meaning of my life.
My passive existence, where I lived because I didn’t want to die, has ended. Now, I truly want to live.
“Alice, let’s play. What do you want to do?”
“Eh, you’ll play with me? Yay, I’ve always wanted to play with you!”
“Haha, that makes me happy.”
I take Alice’s hand and start walking.
Surely, my face is twisted with evil.
To avoid her seeing it, I walk a little ahead.
§
Since the day I met the pure white angel named Alice, I’ve been learning how to control and manipulate people’s hearts.
My own tiny color can’t fully cover Alice’s huge, innocent heart. I can’t wait for that extra color to seep in.
I want to dye her in the color I desire.
To do that, I need to control all the people around Alice.
Merely understanding their hearts isn’t enough to manipulate them.
It was a trial-and-error process, but…it was fun. Truly fun.
Setting a goal and stubbornly pushing through the walls of adversity,
I came to truly understand what it means to live.
First, I started by creating the environment.
I made it so that I get scolded, while Alice gets praised. I implanted the impression that I’m the “incapable child” and Alice is the “capable child” in everyone involved.
This gives a certain direction to the uncertain thoughts. After that, it’s easy to steer them toward my own goals.
Gradually, the compassionate look in Alice’s eyes shifted to one of disdain.
That process was thrilling. Putting in effort for a purpose, and seeing it bear fruit. The overwhelming sense of achievement and exhilaration.
It was my first experience of success.
The pure white heart of the angel Alice is being dyed blacker and blacker, like a demon.
Just watching that sight makes the mundane days shine.
And I know, it’s almost time. I can feel it. Soon, the angel will fall to become a demon.
“Yorand, why can’t you do even this much? Look at Alice. Even if it’s just basic non-attribute magic, she’s mastering it perfectly at that age. Aren’t you ashamed?”
“…I’m sorry, Father. I just can’t seem to grasp the sensation…”
“Honestly, you…”
“Wow, Alice can use magic like that already? She’s amazing!”
“Thank you very much, Mother.”
Even I don’t understand why I can’t perform such simple magic. But no one even questions it anymore.
The environment is already set up. I’m expected to be incapable, so that’s how it is.
“Alice is incredible…I’m proud of her. I’ll do my best to catch up a little.”
“…………”
…Haha.
Alice, you’re making such a lovely expression.
It’s exactly the look of contempt toward filth.
Just a little more. Soon, very soon…one more step.
“Hey, Alice, listen–“
“–Big brother, I find you disgusting, so please don’t come near me.”
That icy voice cutting through the night was startling.
I could distinctly feel my heart pounding strongly. It was as if an electric current ran from my head to my toes.
–The angel has fallen to a demon.
“…Haa, haa…”
With a slight delay, a gushing excitement and shivering ecstasy pierced through my entire body.
My legs gave out, and I collapsed to the ground, propping myself up.
“What’s suddenly wrong with you? Panting like that…You’re really disgusting.”
“…Haa, haa…”
The relentless follow-up.
Each of Alice’s words rang in my brain and seeped in.
My thoughts became increasingly hazy.
In contrast, my emotions kept escalating.
And then–
Ah… Ah… Aaaaaahhh–
§
“…………”
“–That’s the gist of it. I really wanted you to hear me out properly this time, since you’re going to become family with Luke.”
My eyelids feel heavy as lead.
I desperately want to punch this man with his unsettling grin in front of me.
“…There is an extremely important matter I must discuss. Since you said so, I let you into my room–“
“Exactly, this matter. It’s about Alice too, so I really needed you to hear it.”
This is the dorm of Aslan Magic Academy.
“It’s a holiday morning today, still cold…”
“Yeah, on a holiday morning, you’d definitely be in your room, right?”
“…………”
I felt like I heard a faint cracking sound from deep within myself.
Why do I have to listen to this man’s story on a holiday morning, struggling against the drowsiness that comes rushing in like a tsunami?
Do I, of all people, have to endure this…? No, that makes no sense.
“—Two seconds, that’s it.”
“Huh…? What’s wrong, Luke? Are you…angry?”
“Get out of this room, now. Or else—”
In response to my anger, my magic power surges, causing the floor to tremble and a creaking sound to ring out.
“Okay, I got it! I’m sorry, Luke! Ahaha…well, I’ll be going then! See you later, Luke!”
Yorand left the room in a gust of wind. What on earth…
“…………”
This is the worst.
Today is sure to be the worst holiday.
I had an unpleasant feeling that couldn’t be shaken, but for now, I just want to sleep.
I lay down on the bed and slowly closed my heavy eyelids,
drifting off into a light slumber.
§
“…… Hmm. “
I woke up.
Fortunately, that unpleasant man with the sinister smile was not here. …Even though that’s normal, why do I feel relieved?
I slowly sit up and walk to the window. When I open the curtains—it’s already past noon.
…This is the worst.
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