[Year 150 of the Succession Calendar, Summer / 4]

Yo.
 
It’s me, the guy who poked his nose in and kicked the bucket.
 
The world tends to think that bandits live freely, but in reality, it’s quite the opposite. You can’t just wander off wherever you want, and the Boss’s orders are absolute. If you don’t follow them, your head gets cracked open. I think the ones at the polar opposite of that restriction are free travelers or adventurers.… Read more

To these perfectly natural reactions, the shady merchant Sajet replied:
 
“If I had reduced the caravan to be less conspicuous, we might not have been attacked. But what about the return trip! Once we fill up with ‘merchandise’ in Liselka, we’ll make a fortune!”
 
His only defense was his desire to squeeze out every bit of profit.
 
If it were normal trade, that would be fine, but what this guy is planning is a rotten way to do business.… Read more

Shortly before the carriage blew up.
 
On the trade route connecting Liselka and Tsiknok, two women stood in the way.
 
The woman with long hair the color of sunset wore knight’s armor and a sword at her waist. There was no visible crest indicating her lineage.
 
Beside her was a woman in clerical attire with hair the pale blue of a winter morning.
 
“You didn’t have to come along, Kairi.”
 
“Yes, yes.… Read more

【Era of Succession Year 150, Summer / 3】

 
Yo.
 
I’m the type who doesn’t just get back up when I fall; I make sure I grab something on the way.
 
Or rather, since I died and got a “bonus life” out of it, I’m getting more than my money’s worth.
 
Now then, for the life I’m living with this “bonus” existence…
 
I see. I seem to be part of a rather unusual pack this time.
 
Usually, bandits (Zoku) set up a base or a territory and settle there.… Read more

【Era of Succession Year 150, Spring / 2】

Yo.
 
Last time, I was blessed with a pretty great body.
 
When you’ve had a run like that, the first thing you want to do the moment you wake up is check the specs on the new one.
 
Hmm. Average build. Bearded. No standout physical traits. A kitchen knife at my waist. No armor. And I definitely smell.
 
A plain old bandit (Zoku). Well, this is the “usual” for me, but having a body like the last one gave me a lot more freedom.… Read more

【Era of Succession Year 150: Spring / 1】

 
Yo.
 
It’s me, the guy who kicked the bucket while being prayed for.
 
I wonder if Eryuk made it home okay.
 
Not that my worrying is going to change anything.
 
This time, I’m… well, a bandit is a bandit, but my “residence” is a bit unusual.
 
It’s a fortress. It’s an antique, but it seems it still functions. The Succession era is a time of war. Battles happen everywhere, and territories and maps are constantly being redrawn.… Read more

With his blood loss and the poison, walking for long stretches was difficult.
 
We progressed while taking rests in abandoned villages and shacks along the way.
 
“You said your home became hard to live in, but where was it?”
 
I deliberately didn’t ask his name. It was going to be a short acquaintance anyway. My way of living is to avoid anything that makes parting painful. Don’t call me a lonely guy.
 
“A city called Tsiknok.… Read more

【Era of Succession Year 150: Spring / 0】

Uhh… let’s see.
 
Yo.
 
I’m not a highwayman, nor a pirate. I’m just a common bandit. A Mob. That’s me.
 
Hmm… my memories are a bit hazy. I see, that makes sense. It looks like the cycle has reset.
 
Even if I die, I’ll just wake up again, but my memories only carry over for ten deaths.
 
It’s not like I forget everything and become a total baby, but unless it’s something incredibly important, I don’t really remember it.… Read more

“Yo, Merchant-san. You seem to be in trouble.”
 
“……Yeah.”
 
He nodded as if he had given up.
 
Even if I was just a low-ranked bandit, he probably thought that clinging to a piece of straw was better than having nothing at all.
 
“As you can see, I’ve been captured by your boss.”
 
“Are you really a big shot from Tranquilica, Mister?”
 
He hesitated on whether to answer my question, but then he probably figured that speaking the truth might change the situation.… Read more

[Era of Succession Year 2, Summer / 9]
 

Yo.
 
It’s me, the guy who got killed for doing something soft-hearted.
 
Thanks to that, I woke up feeling refreshed.
 
If I care so much about how I feel when I wake up, you might wonder why I’m a bandit time and time again, but there’s a proper reason for it.
 
Well, maybe not “proper”… but anyway, I’ve got my own perspective.
 
Bandits are weak. If you remember my previous battles, you’ll know—they’re just plain weak.… Read more