In the cloud of dust, Doctor Reinhart muttered, “Interesting.”
“Hohooo—so that’s ‘Strain-Style Supernatural Swordsmanship.’ The one-hit-kill swordsmanship created by the first king, who was said to possess an enhancement-type Gift.”
“Don’t give me that casual commentary…”
The moment Weiss-kun drew his blade, the battle was already decided.
“What the heck was that? When he drew his sword, a blue light slash went WHOOSH, and then the ogre it hit went KABOOM.”
“Such childish vocabulary.”
I’ll kill you!
“So what the heck was that really?”
I’m completely stunned by the scene before me.
In front of Weiss-kun stretched a wasteland of death that continued for dozens of meters.
The research institute was all cracked and charred.
Incidentally, as for the crucial Jumbo Ogre, it had [vanished] leaving only bloodstains.
Seriously…
“This goes way beyond the destructive scale of swordsmanship… Rather than being slashed, doesn’t it look more like the aftermath of an explosion?”
“Oh, Reite-kun noticed well. From what I can ‘see,’ that technique called [Battou-Zankou Issen] is swordsmanship that causes explosive reactions.”
“It really exploded!?”
What even is swordsmanship anymore!?
“Do you know about a marine creature called the mantis shrimp? Despite having a body weight of only about 30 grams, it’s practically a monster that can throw punches equivalent to 150 kilograms. The moment it throws that punch, a phenomenon called atomic destruction light [Sonoluminescence] occurs. The ultra-fast punch creates vacuum bubbles in the water that are instantly compressed and heated, causing atomic collapse and plasma formation that produces light. The prince is causing the same kind of phenomenon.”
“What is the prince!?”
And let me ask again—what even is swordsmanship!?
“You can see pale blue light leaking from the prince’s body when his ability activates, right? That’s called [Alice Radiation Light], and it’s said to be the radiance of the constituent energy of [Gifts]—’the power granted by the goddess Alice.’ The color varies by individual, and it’s said that enhancement-type ability users are prone to this leakage. While Alice Radiation Light takes the form of light, it possesses properties similar to liquid, and by performing ultra-sonic sword drawing from zero velocity within that radiation light, the vacuum bubbles generated within the radiation light undergo the atomic collapse plasma phenomenon I just explained, and are released in the form of sword flashes, resulting in wide-range explosive phenomena—”
“Okay, okay, I get it, enough already!”
I don’t understand even if you explain all that!
Anyway, I understand it’s some insane ridiculous swordsmanship.
That’s enough for me.
“Incidentally, I have made it one of my research themes to uncover what kind of existence the [Goddess Alice] who brought Gifts to humanity really is. Since the radiation light has properties similar to liquid, and ‘water flows to low places,’ I think she probably lives in mountainous regions…”
“This Doctor is still talking… That’s why you’re viewed as a heretic.”
“Yes, when I was in the royal capital, theologians often sent assassins after me. Well, I didn’t report them and instead defeated them and gratefully used them as experimental materials—oh, never mind.”
“You pretty much said everything.”
I’m appalled by this long-haired old man chuckling “Gufufu.” I picked up quite the weirdo.
“…It’s too late now, but I think abandoning me is also an option? I’m not as much as the princes, but I’m viewed as dangerous by the upper class. Even after my exile, assassins were sent after me several times.”
Huh? What’s this guy suddenly saying?
“No, are you stupid?”
“S-stupid…?”
“Yes, stupid. If I abandon you, it would mean denying [the me who made the decision to pick you up] several months ago. That would be disgraceful as an absolute evil.”
That’s why I’ve decided not to throw away the princes I bought, even if I regret it.
“I never make mistakes. I always believe that my choices will ultimately lead to good results. Do you understand, old man?”
“…Ah, I understand. Still, I’ve been called a prodigy and genius continuously, but this is the first time I’ve been called stupid…”
“I’ll call you that as many times as it takes. From this corpse rampage incident, I’ve realized you’re the type of person who needs more regular supervision.”
Really, what a helpless old man. He seems to have zero life skills too.
Conversely, since Reite-chan is a perfect being, I can’t help but want to interfere when I see such hopeless people.
Ah, that’s right.
“I’ll have a sleepover at the research institute next time.”
“Hm?”
“I’ll make you proper meals, so learn how to cook them. Also, your bathing seems half-hearted, so I’ll teach you how to wash properly.”
“Huh!?!?!?!?”
What’s with him? Doctor is making a face I’ve never seen before.
Ah, maybe he’s embarrassed about being bathed?
“I don’t mind at all. I’ll wear a swimsuit, and I have no interest in the naked body of an old man who’s about twice my age.”
“That’s not the problem…”
At that moment, Weiss-kun, who had sheathed his sword, called out “Reite-jou.”
“The ogre’s subjugation is complete.”
“Ah, good work. You really saved me… wait, why is the blue light all over your body more brilliant than before!?”
“Ah, my physical enhancement multiplier became five times.”
“Why!?”
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I’m pretty sure Weiss-kun’s Gift [Tenrou Setsu Goku] is an ability that enhances his body based on passion like motivation or anger, right!?
Why is it going up after the battle!?
“More importantly, Reite-jou. It’s not good to spoil useless people too much.”
“U-useless person, you mean Doctor? Was Weiss-kun always this forceful in his tone…?”
“For this corpse rampage incident that involved you, the lord, I think he should be imprisoned.”
“Imprisoned!?”
What’s gotten into you, Weiss-kun? Do you have some grudge against Doctor?
“W-well, you don’t need to go that far… The reason I got involved was because I entered the research institute during experiments without an appointment. Right?”
“Mm, it’s true that I put you in danger…”
“Experiments with magical creatures are inherently dangerous. That’s why I built the research institute next to the Guardian Corps headquarters.”
If a monster escaped and hurt the citizens, tax revenue would decrease. I’ve taken countermeasures.
“So, since I came here knowing the dangers, it’s my fault as the lord. Right, Doctor?”
“Well… any other regional power holder would definitely execute me…”
Other places are other places.
“I’m an extremely evil lord, you know. I’ve decided not to do anything like pushing crimes onto my citizens.”
For me, crimes are medals of honor.
In fact, if they increase, my intimidation factor will go up, and everyone will be even more afraid of me. Awesome!
“Besides, I’m assigning various jobs to Doctor. Give more lectures to the citizens and make some convenient items.”
There’s no way I, a villain, would keep an old man for free.
Most things are still pre-mass production, but I’m having him create various inventions that seem likely to contribute to the territory’s development.
Also teaching the latest medicine to town doctors and such.
“Weiss-kun, if you feel unwell, go to a doctor immediately, okay? Our town doctors, perhaps because they really want to get ahead, are learning intensively from Doctor, and they can all perform brain surgery now.”
“Town doctors…!?”
Oh, from Weiss-kun’s reaction, it seems our doctors are high-level.
Well, in the glamorous royal capital, there are probably many more excellent doctors~
“Anyway, this incident is dismissed.”
“Mmm… I see. If Reite-jou says so.”
Weiss-kun nods, albeit reluctantly.
The reason he was unusually angry at Doctor was probably because, due to his serious nature, he thinks “failures should be properly punished.” That’s the only thing I can think of.
“In any case, I’m glad you’re safe…”
“O-Your Highness!”
Just as he finished talking with me, the territory’s soldier corps came rushing over to Weiss-kun.
“Thank you for protecting us, and above all, Reite-sama!”
“What a strong person! We’d heard rumors, but to think you were this powerful!”
“We admire you, Prince!”
The soldiers’ eyes sparkled.
It seems they’ve become completely enamored with Weiss-kun’s strength.
“S-stop it. I’m not someone worthy of respect… Oh wait, that was the kind of statement Reite-jou would scold me for.”
“That’s right, just accept being admired honestly. This time, even I thought you were cool.”
“Mmmmmm…!”
Whoa, the light increased again. Stop it because my eyes are going to burn, explosive prince.
“Still…”
Looking sideways at the glowing Weiss-kun surrounded by soldiers, I gaze at the destruction he wrought.
It’s really completely messed up and mangled. It doesn’t look like something one person with one sword could have done.
“Weiss-kun really was strong. This is reliable, but…”
However,
“He’s this strong, yet he lost, right…?”
He told me. On the night of the revolution, in the burning royal castle, he fought someone called the [Mercenary King] and was defeated.
It seems he was caught off guard, but even so, defeating Weiss-kun would be extremely difficult.
It seems the world is overflowing with unimaginable monsters.
“The [Mercenary King]… The man hired by the second prince who accomplished the revolution.”
I wonder what kind of guy he is.
I’m also curious about the second prince Schwarl, who killed his father king to take the throne.
Well, I don’t think I’d lose to him in terms of villainy!
Reite-chan: “My villain level is 530,000…!”
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