No Fatigue: 24-jikan Tatakaeru Otoko no Tenseitan

My days in have finally come to an end.

Donna and Beck from the childrens group have gone to do their sacred task.

Sacred task in other words, killing people.

After sending off the two children on their journey, I finally resolved myself and raised the beacon for the rebellion.

It will be executed on the day of the Mass.

It seems there are several sacred tasks taking place concurrently. It wasnt just Donna and Beck; quite a number of emissaries will be away from the Nest and will miss the Mass this time.

On the other hand, many of the executives will remain at the Nest in order to attend the Mass.

Its troubling that the executives will be here since they possess a strong combat ability, but the fact that theres no need to worry about letting them get away is ideal.

Even in the unlikely event that the emissaries become hostile, they probably wont be able to fight properly because the majority of them will be under the influence of Mescaline.

My companions and I closely exchange information while waiting for the day of the Mass.

On the day of the Mass, I distributed the antidote to both Mescaline and Repchipa Grass to my companions, confirmed the plan over and over, and then went to the chapel.

Instead of the usual atmosphere, there was instead a nervous atmosphere inside the chapel.

In the beginning, I thought it was just that my companions and I were nervous because of the act we had planned, but somehow the executives, including Gazaine, also appeared unusually tense.

Today is a special Mass, and the wine containing Mescaline was poured into a goblet that was larger than usual.

I handed out a larger dose of the antidote than what was required so I think it should be fine, but I had cold sweat.

Recently, there hasnt been a single calm place in the Nest.

The sacred tasks were set to be executed concurrently, and yet the executives halt their procession and have everyone standby at the Nest.

Its as though they were preparing for what was about to happen.

I dont believe it, but has our scheme been leaked out?

However, no matter how much I probed, I couldnt find any signs of such things.

Since I cant postpone the plan because of a simple fear, we resolved ourselves and decided to take action today.

But it seems that those were groundless fears.

Immediately after the Mass began, the Archbishop was suddenly summoned, skipping Gazaines sermon.

The previously seen 3 metre tall face of a pale young man appeared.

I try [Appraisal] just in case, but there was no doubt that this was produced by Gazaines [Illusion Magic].

The illusion floated there with its eyes closed for a few minutes without saying a word.

It coughed once, fostering an air of hesitation. Among the emissaries who had drunk the wine (those who were not of Orochis faction), some crouched down in a bad mood.

After giving us plenty of suspense, the illusion slowly started spinning a tale.

Dear emissaries The time has finally come.

Its time to build Evil God Monguenuess kingdom above the ground with our hands

Those were words used to incite a rising to action.

I see, so the reason the executives stayed was this.

Nevertheless, isnt it good that they were gathering everyone together even though it means halting the other sacred tasks?

Those were my thoughts for a brief moment, but once I thought about it more, I understood the answer to that question.

In this case, theres no need to revise the plan.

While I was nodding to myself, Archbishop Glutometsas illusion had disappeared, replaced by the appearance of Gazaine who proceeded to preach trying to appeal them to rise to action.

When those who are currently outside return we will go usurp a kingdom.

At Gazaines declaration, the emissaries who were present became noisy.

Our target is Sanamana Kingdoms royal capital, Monocchanus.

Starting from the king, Vistgard the First, we will assassinate every important person in the country, then take advantage of the chaos that ensues to usurp the royal castle.

At the same time, we will have the troops who have infiltrated the royal capital execute their task of spreading propaganda towards the citizens of the capital.

If you come across anyone who opposes you, it is because they are the devils.

Assassinate them without leaving anyone behind.

Someone cleared their throat, and it sounded awfully loud.

Its the guidance of the Evil God.

Fellow believers, will you come with us?

At Gazaines words, the chapel fell into silence.

Then,

I dont want to.

I said, walking out from the chapel.

Behind me, the emissaries who had become my fellow believers were standing in a row with the children at the centre.

There were ten-odd adults, as well as several children.

What did you say?

Gazain asked with a grim face.

I said I dont want to, Leader.

You bastard, what are you saying to your leader! Reconsider!

Jumping out from the flank was one of the executivesHis name is Gazlow if Im not mistakenbut he spoke the keyword to the collar of loyalty.

However

Click.

I already knew how to release this a long time ago.

I said, lazily pointing at the released collar with my finger.

What!

Gazaine talks instead of the speechless Gazlow.

that okay, Orochi.

What is it?

This is a clear revolt.

Now that Ive said that I want to do that, this will no longer end with just disciplinary action.

Your position is one with no turning back.

Youre okay with that?

Yeah.

Besides, these arent just my thoughts. Theyre everyones thoughts.

Theres no need to stick with the delusions of this religious assassination organisation any further is what Im saying.

At my words, Gazaine once again turns his gaze towards the emissaries standing behind me.

I did think you alone would try to kill me, but just what is the meaning of this?

Didnt you guys believe in the Evil God?

Where and how did you change your mind?

No, I should say, how could you change your minds?

Certainly, the various methods of brainwashing you used were nothing but a nuisance.

But in the end, everyone revised their thinking.

Though they were also wounded by your deception.

Thats why they decided to believe in a new god.

Even though I said that gods are but phantoms in reality, they didnt listen.

No, they replied that it was fine even if they were.

If they can live on without sacrificing any more people, they would even believe in an inconceivable god, is what they thought.

Now, everyone, lets tell them about the new god you believe in.

Namo Amitabha Buddhaya!

Namo Amitabha Buddhaya!!

The emissaries standing behind meNo, the ex-emissaries all chanted the gods name in unison.

The Evil Gods chapel shivered like they received an electric shock from the loud voices.

You, just what did you do!?

Gazaine screamed, glaring daggers at me.

I grinned, saying,

I didnt do anything. Everything was the doing of Buddha.

Stop messing around!

Besides, what could a brat like me do?

Im no more than an ordinary 11-month-old baby you can find anywhere.

As if such an 11-month-old baby exists!

I was told off.

Although, that much was the truth.

Ill say this though, everyone here has consumed the antidote to Mescaline.

You wont be able to manipulate them with just your magic.

When I said that, Gazaine clicked his tongue loudly.

Shit You even got that old geezer Ganash on your side.

Gazaine glared at me while scratching his head.

Ah, I get it.

So youre saying that Ive been rejected by you?

Gazaine is probably talking about the aforementioned invitation.

Sorry.

But I believe.

In what?

In the people who think Im important.

Besides, if I have no place to belong to then I can just make one myself.

I dont think Ill follow something like the Evil god just because I have no one to rely on.

Hm.

So youre just a brat who doesnt know about the world after all.

The world isnt necessarily an easy to live in place, but theres a better place if you search for it.

Then by all means, go search for one.

However, no matter where you go or who you meet, there wont be anyone who understands you from the bottom of their heart.

And no matter where, there are idiots that you cant do anything about who will want to hang all heretics.

Thats not true.

In reality, dont I have you who understands me?

Being different to those around you, being disconnected from common senseyou taught me the sorrows and dangers of that.

At that time, a purple light flickered in the corner of my vision.

One of my companions had used the Thunderbolt that I taught them to render the executives who tried to move helpless.

That was the trigger; lightning started flashing everywhere.

Afterwards, apart from us, the only ones left standing were Gazaine and his followers.

Naturally, that didnt mean that we also beat down the emissaries who were confused by the situation and hadnt chosen to be on on either side.

Although they were confused at the situation, they were unmistakably trained assassins, and the majority hung close to the walls to escape the danger.

There might be some emissaries who got entangled in, but I had told them not to use lethal force.

Though Ill forgive them if theyre in a crisis.

Tch.

To think Id fail here.

Gazaine says with a sour face.

However, there was no despair on Gazaines face.

Hes probably thinking that itll be fine if he kills me and recovers order.

The only thing showing on Gazaines face is irritation, no impatience.

I still cant break the spirit of one of the top assassins, s leader Gazaine with just this much.

Gazaine Munzter, fight me.

What did you say?

Here, youve lost to me as a religious leader.

However, you still havent lost your spirit as an assassin.

In order to undo the brainwashing on everyone, I have to show them the defeat of s leader.

Oi, oi Are you saying that for real?

Who do you think I am?

If thats what you think, just try me.

Shit, its not even funny However, I have wanted to knock down your conceited mask at least once.

Hey, you guys, dont interfere.

Ill be the one to bring this guy down.

Saying that, Gazaine takes a step forward.

Then, he retrieved a single copper coin from the pocket of his black clothes.

The signal will be when this coin hits the ground.

Alright.

He snorted at my arrogant reply, then flicked the coin with his finger.

Not upwardstowards me.

I caught the coin with [Psychokinesis] but in that time, Gazaine had vanished from his previous position.

Then, a sharp blade came swinging down at me from behind.

I had already shifted the left half of my body, so I dodged the blow aimed at the vital point between my left shoulder blade and collarbone by a slim margin.

You have [Discern]!?

Gazaine muttered in astonishment.

After the secret training I had with Elemia who was similarly unaffected by fatigue, my [Discern] skill had already reached Counter Stop.

Contrary to its name, Discern (all-seeing), this skill can grasp invisible presences approaching behind you, so its possible to dodge by a paper-thin margin.

Gazaine followed up with a kick, and I moved in accordance with the kicks direction to completely eliminate the force behind it.

To counterattack, I use [Psychokinesis] to grab Gazaines boot andthrow him.

Nnn Uooooh!?

Gazaine did a tailspin in midair. He then twisted his body and escaped the overbearing throw that wasnt restrained by my throwing posture, doing something that even Miguel couldnt handle despite his [Qinggong].

Is this for real?

In that moment of surprise, Gazaine pushed off against the ground with one hand, and using the recoil from that, leapt back and took some distance away from me.

I recovered from my surprise and released a steel thread in Gazaines direction.

Gazaine tried to cut the steel thread using the dagger he retrieved from his pouch.

However, just before the dagger touched the steel thread, he hurriedly withdrew the dagger and dodged the steel thread by bending backwards.

Having missed its target, the steel thread struck against a nearby pillar.

The steel thread produced intense sparks and lost its momentum.

Right now, [Lightning Magic] has been added to the steel thread via [Enchantment Magic] but Gazaine withdrew his dagger at the last moment as though he had a bad premonition about the steel thread.

Its probably the effect of the legendary-class [Sense Danger] skill that the Evil God added.

However, Gazaines posture broke with his consecutive unnatural movements.

Here, I decided to play one of my trump cards.

Fire|Shoot () Flame lance

I produced a Flame lance with an instantaneous chant.

The trick was in the magic symbols.

(Flame) wasi, (Conset) wasr.

These two characters were transliterated into magic symbols, to apply the meaning of the words Fire|Shoot.

Naturally this was not Marquekts common language but Japanese.

Even if Japanese is converted to magic symbols, its an issue of my own mental image so the chant functioned without a problem.

Incidentally, it was enough to just keep both meanings in mind while using the pronunciation of ir.

Its an innovative chanting technique that would cause Abaddon, who I consider my mentor, to go wide-eyed in surprise.

However,

Uoooh!? F-fast!

Even the instantly invoked Flame Lance was avoided by Gazaine using his superior body movements.

However, that wasnt a problem.

If it was dodged, I just have to continue firing until it hits.

I repeatedly cast Flame lanceby etchingir,ir,ir.

Shooting energy balls was a basic of 2D fighting games.

Aiming at Gazaine who was unseemly fleeing about, I threw incandescent fire lances out rapidly.

Dont get carried away!

Gazaine brandished the dagger in his hand along with a scream, and cut down the flaming lances that came flying at him.

Theres no time to cast [Appraisal], but hes probably using a weapon imbued with magic.

I pile on further Flame Lances but Gazaine leapt towards me while cutting down every single lance of flame assaulting him.

Then, Gazaine suddenly changed direction in midair, and his pointed shoe tip came aiming at my head.

However, that was an action that I had read.

Change to Scarlet ()Fire Blast!

(Flame), (Spread), (Flame), (Wind).

Their respective pronunciations werei, s, i, u.

I split this intoiandsiu, applying the kanji for scarlet and effect, transliterating this into all-kanji style.

Even if I do this, as long as my mental image doesnt lose shape, the kanji are effective as magic symbols.

To produce Julia-kaasans Flame Storm, I still need one more of , , and respectively, but I have yet to be able to cast that seven-symbol invocation stably and successfully.

In addition, even I will end up being caught up in it if I fire Flame storm inside an enclosed space. I dont need that much power.

Thus, I omit 3 characters from Flame stormand devised an original magic spell.

The burst of flame that gushed out from in front of my body directly engulfed Gazaine, who was midair and couldnt move.

There was no way to avoid the red-hot tornado that formed a vacuum, even if it was Gazaine.

Reaching his limit, Gazaine was sent flying, his entire body wrapped in flames. He bounced on the floor as he tumbled over to the wall on the opposite side of the chapel.

The emissaries watching over my fight with Gazaine had their breath taken away.

There was no signs of movement from Gazaine after he collided with the wall on the other side, although his clothes had been burnt to pieces.

Did I do it?

My muttering echoed through the chapel that was dominated by silence.