Become the Mastermind Volume 2 Chapter 2 part 1

Chapter Two

What do people do first when an unexpected event occurs?

That is [passing the blame around].

“–I understand your situation, Kobald-dono.”

In a spacious conference room, a well-dressed dragonman nodded his dragon head up and down.

In response, the dwarf man called Kobald, who had cultivated a rich beard, nodded with a serious expression.

“Our Empinada territory avoided human casualties from this eruption, but our main industry—mining and refining operations—has come to a halt.… Read more

You Can Become a Hero Volume 1 Chapter 4 Part 1

Chapter 4: A Clear-Minded Disciple

 
This happened recently. We, the Hero Party, gave a speech. At that time, one girl raised her hand.
 
She said she wanted to surpass me. What a wonderful thing. There haven’t been many beings who have directly told me they want to surpass me until now.
 
[“Please make me your disciple! I want to defeat you. Please make me stronger than anyone else in the world!”]
 
Well, she didn’t say she wanted to become a hero, but if she really becomes strong, I could persuade her or arbitrarily elevate her to become a hero.… Read more

The Girl is Unbeatable Volume 2 Chapter 6 part 8

Izumi, dispatched from the Sumie family as part of the strategic alliance, truly became her greatest supporter. Whenever she clashed with her father, he stood between them. When she was wrong, he gently guided her back.
 
Through his kindness, Hakua finally understood:
 
Her father hadn’t wanted to seek outside help.
 
He’d simply done what was necessary to keep the company from being left behind—to protect the employees who devoted their lives to it.
 
Once she realized that, she grew closer to her father.… Read more

It Turned Into a Battlefield Volume 1 Chapter 1 part 6

“Did you get revenge on your first love?”
 
When I asked, Kazama nodded with a carefree smile.
 
“When my parent remarried in middle school, we moved back to my hometown. He didn’t recognize who I was. Well, my surname and appearance had changed, so it couldn’t be helped. And then, we happened to be seated next to each other again, so I used my trained techniques to make him fall for me. That idiot fell for me in just a few days.… Read more

Scientist for an Evil Organization Volume 1 Chapter 26 part 2

Occasionally in this world, there are those born with talents beyond human understanding, who can only be described as having received divine love.
 
Halvied Calm Sein.
 
He was one such child beloved by God.
 

The world Halvied lived in was a society supported by magical power and divine spirit engineering.
 
It developed highly through the efficient use of magical power.
 
However, an individual’s magical power wasn’t considered important. Since artificial souls could generate magical power, the privileged class monopolized the technology, creating clear disparities.… Read more

A Teacher, But I’m Feared as a Witch Volume 3 chapter 2 part 3

“Katy……what did you just mean……”
 
With her fingers interlaced in front of her chest anxiously, Shenley asked Katy.
 
At this, Katy widened her eyes and pulled back her chin, but immediately directed a sharp gaze at her.
 
“Eavesdropping? Does someone who can’t even become a saint candidate lack manners as well?”
 
The words were too harsh for addressing family, and Shenley shrank back with trembling shoulders.
 
Unable to help it, I appeared to stand beside Shenley.… Read more

Mastermind Behind the Scenes Volume 1 Chapter 1 part 4

“Akabana-san, do you know how many training halls there are in total? Touji and I don’t know anything about that stuff…”
 
“…”
 
“Um, Akabana-san…?”
 
“…You’re noisy.”
 
Sensei, I wanna die… Well, that’s half a joke, but it’s been like this ever since we left the classroom. Since we’ve been placed in the same group, I definitely want to deepen my friendship with Akabana, and I’ve tried talking to her many times, but all I get back are cold words.… Read more

Spirit Master Who Is Volume 2 Chapter 6 part 2

“They’ve all come out.”
 
“…………”
 
Lily nodded silently in response to Gareth’s muttered comment from the spectator seats. The crowd erupted in cheers as Kay’s spirits appeared.
 
“But Rourke also prepared a thunder beast. That’s surprising.”
 
Celia’s voice carried a hint of surprise.
 
Compared to the spirits that governed the four elements—fire, water, earth, and wind—which were said to shape the world, spirits of other attributes were far fewer in number.… Read more

Misunderstood Villainess Volume 1 Chapter 4 part 1

Chapter 4: I’m sixteen years old, you know!? I’m doing the work of a lord, you know!
 

 
“I’m awake…!”
 
The day after buying the wounded slaves. I woke up feeling groggy.
 
Well, who would have thought. The slaves I randomly bought were remnants of the new regime’s enemies, with a prince mixed in among them.
 
And for my casual words to make them motivated for a “counter-revolution”—that’s just impossible.
 
…Hm?… Read more

C-level magic student Volume 2 Chapter 5 part 1

Chapter 5: Powerlessness
 

 
…One day, in the headmaster’s office at Crawford Magic Academy.
 
Amidst the stifling air, Lina Restia was given an informal notice by Headmaster Rudolf.
 
“一Dismissal… you say…?”
 
For a moment, Restia couldn’t comprehend the meaning of Rudolf’s words.
 
“It’s not yet final… but I want you to prepare yourself for the possibility…”
 
Rudolf lowered his gaze, speaking in an apologetic tone.
 
“But… why… so suddenly…?”… Read more