Chapter 3 - Killing
Part 1
The two Imanity kings were lying on the throne, limp and weak.
competition date?"
After the series of events with Kurami, five days had already passed by.
Even Steph, who always lectured them, couldn't find anything to say now.
"Wh, what if they forgot——or the letter didn't reach...here?"
Sora regained his vitality and sat up, displaying a tyrannicalsmile.
What Sora thought was, using the last trump card to cause the greatest
"Master, sorry to bother you."
Seeing a cylinder-shaped item in her hands, Sora and Shiro suddenly got up.
"Yes, this was sent from the Eastern Union, the date of the competition."
"It seemed like someone didn't want us to fight with the Eastern Union and
appeared suspicious when looking at me——"
Because it was Jibril, she would kil——
gently looked into his eyes and coughed a bit, causing him to wet his pants
"Is, is that so...."
No, before that, wasn't it looting if he prevented the letter from getting into
Nevertheless, Steph hugged her head and said:
as someone in the parliament did not swear about not [Giving false reports to
....It seemed as though Steph was really flexible as long as it was about
Slightly changing his opinion of Steph, Sora quietly thought and said:
Oi, if Imanity does something like this when the situation arises, why can't they
"Since Sora is Imanity's enemy, they are trying their best to stop you."
"Okay, what is written——————————Shiro, today's date?"
Sora's face stiffened when Shiro answered him immediately.
"Eh!? Th, that, time is ——"
"From dusk——less than half a day! Oi! Everyone get yourselves prepared!"
"As expected ofJibril, always ready."
"Shiro's brother, Sora, is always OK! Good, let's go!"
Steph started panicking.
——"
In the group of abnormal people, the truly normal person was known as the
The three of them stared at Steph, giving her a look as if implying:["What are
"~~~~Fi, Fine! So be it!"
embassy——"
After refusing Jibril's fastest way to travel, Sora turned to the idling Steph.
Jibril was unable to grasp that sentence while Steph was shocked speechless.
"Why——why do you think I intentionally caused the demonstrations to start
Part 2
City square.
Everyone who appeared castigated them——but....
In the midst of that silence, the crowd parted ways to allow them to pass.
Next to him, with ruby-red eyes——the [Queen] Shiro.
[Attendant] Jibril.
[Confidence].
....No, it was too beautiful.
——[If I can hear your insults towards Master, prepare to hand out your
The oppressive atmosphere that was capable ofstopping someone from
At the rear of the group was the blue-eyed Steph, who was trembling while
——In the end, not a single remark was spoken as they walked down the
Steph breathlessly got into the carriage and asked Sora:
Sora was surprised by that question and asked Shiro:
".....?"
.....This was a really stupid question.
for Sora.
is——[Three]."
"Needless to say, the first was to force the Eastern Union out; the second is
lastly——"
smile:
"Eh.....?"
worried people to widen their eyes and see. This will be the countermeasure
pair ofsuspicious eyes."
Ignoring the stunned Steph, he commanded the carriage driver:
"....GO~"
.....The outskirts of Elchea, the huge building that stood near the border.
Sora and company got down from the carriage, and an old Werebeast who
He was the Elchea Eastern Union embassy foreign ambassador——Hatsuse
"....Waited for a long time."
Once they got down, Sora carefreely said, but the alert Ino briefly responded.
Following Ino, Sora and company went into the building——Embassy, with
"Hmmmm, what is wrong with the old man, why is he so quiet?"
Steph replied, with a look of utter defeat:
on their territories, are you qualified to have those kinds of talks with him?"
"Are your brains normal to act sooooo carefree after betting the whole of
This was obviously the second visit, but Jibrilstarted salivating when she
yawned and started to play with her phone; while Sora had hands behind his
"Steph, are you okay? Please take it easy, or you won't be able to handle it
"Thank you for the concern, but the main reason why my stomach hurts is
They were taken to the living room from several days ago.
"I know, you must also allow the audience in okay!"
onto the sofa.
"Understood, please rest assured and relax."
Saying so, Shiro laid onto Sora's stomach, huddled her body and closed her
Just like that, the siblings fell asleep after a couple ofseconds.
Several hours later, the game that would decide the fate of Imanity would
From the moment when Steph learnt of the game's date, she started
Jibril who was at ease as the siblings said:
brain can function better after several hours ofsleep!"
"Indeed, considering what Master has to do, this is indeed a tough situation."
These words stiffened Steph.
should give it our all too."
In the few hours before that start of the game, Steph spent the time in the
Part 4
hours?"
With the game about to begin, Steph depressingly replied to Sora who had
"Okay, Shiro, status?"
Hearing Sora's question, Shiro's eyes emitted a light several times sharper
"What about Jibril?"
I'm ready to devote myself."
while speaking.
After saying that, Sora continued, albeit slowly:
"....Which bet?"
"Ahh.....I remembered that I was ordered to be a dog that day, so what
"You remember? The bet that time——I still haven't said it yet oh?"
"Jibril, can you ensure that the Werebeasts can't hear my voice?"
After Jibril's halo spun for a while, Sora nodded and faced Steph.
Sora's smile was very, very gentle.
Part 5
A crowd was led by Ino into the embassy's first floor.
embassy.
The place was filled with hundreds——no, thousands of humans, watching
Facing opposite the screen on the stage was a black box——with 5 chairs
"......"
She was the ambassador for the Eastern Union embassy in Elchea.
The girl's eyes were closed, as ifshe was concentrating, devoid of the
".....Please sit here."
Shiro, Jibril and Steph.
file in his hand.
A sound ofsomeone swallowing their saliva was heard.
bet on their [Race piece]——namely, their human rights, territories and
entourages, it will be 5 people——a 4 versus 1 style, to partake in this
The opponent followed his requirements——including the 4 versus 1, which
——of course, this was because he didn't give his opponent any rights to
"With an additionalrequirement from the Eastern Union, the erasure of
not just the participants."
"In addition, the rules would be explained once the game starts. The game will
memories——are these conditions okay?"
Only knowing the game after betting?
conditions are okay]?
However, Sora had a relaxed expression.
clear."
"Even if we forfeit, what we forget will be——[The memories of the game
taking our memories, then you better give up on that kind of expectation,
Staring into Ino's eyes, Sora said;
certain once brought to light]——this is one of the [Ten Oaths], so please
hurry up and start."
The first trap that the Eastern Union had arranged was already seen through
Sora had an expression that was certain of victory.
Ino and Izuna knew that the contents of the game were already seen through.
"......Then we should get your agreement——to begin, swear to the Oaths."
Jibril unhesitantly, while Steph hesitated in fear——
" [Acciente], des."
The Eastern Union's ambassador Hatsuse Izuna.
"Then, Shiro, don't let go of my hands!"
Grasping onto each other's hands tightly. Sora leaned back on the chair and
"Okay——start the game."
Ino said while controlling the black box——probably turning on the power.
——this could be said to be a game where Imanity was betted against the
Anxiety, confusion, despair, countless of emotions intertwined together,
Looking at Izuna, Sora said:
".....What, des."
since the game was about to begin.
——Izuna was going to regret having heard those words.
Hearing that sentence, Izuna didn't have a moment to think before the screen
——Sora and everyone's consciousness was sucked into the screen.
In the midst of the sinking consciousnesses, Sora started to think calmly.
what the game is is easy.)
The only difference as, this was a virtual game that involves the transfer of
The late king remembered this matter while playing in a [different world],
(At that time the opponent was Hatsuse Ino, which was that old man.)
definitely a FPS
After the last competition that was quite long ago, the opponent was also
It definitely meant that there was a change in the game content, but.....——
of the Werebeasts and their method of cheating, the game should not change
Indeed, under these conditions, the Werebeasts would always [Win].
responded to it rapidly and anticipate it carefully, this would definitely be a
However——before finishing his monologue, Sora saw the world getting
widen his eyes.
"————————you're kidding me."
The siblings resented their missteps.
countless strategies.
There was no doubt, what they saw......Was something that they didn't want
Ahhhhh, love and hate, the place filled with psychological trauma——
"...Sorry, Steph, Jibril."
".......AH! Erm, that, did Master call me!?"
with the scenery:
" *shivers* *shivers* *shivers* *shivers*"
"I'm sorry I'm sorry I did not think that it was Tokyo that we willface up
think of your own ways and that I'm sorry."
The brother was rolling his eyes and saying a torrent of words; the sister was
"——un, unless, this is Master's world?"
[Surprising isn't it? Welcome to the game world.]
[Yes, this is the stage for the game, the virtual world....]
[——Yes?]
[Indeed, what about it?]
Surveying around, Sora calmly re-evaluated.
Numerous skyscrapers towered over the sky, while the concrete-filled roads
...Indeed, this was similar to the heart of Tokyo——but.
[8] everywhere,
Tokyo Sora knew.
[Yes, you understand this very fast.]
Sora's roar echoed in the pseudo-Tokyo game.
would've unhesitantly cut my arteries and died. Don't do this kind ofstuff
Ino was confused as to why Sora was mad.
"Unsatisfied! Why choose this kind ofstage! Is this a form of malicious attack
[No......This is a sci-fistage that recently got popular with the youths in
"Ah....Ahhh? Science, science fiction?"
Calm down, calm down, 18-year-old virgin Sora.
Which means this was what we fantasised back in our original world——a
Just like our world, this [Disboard] is indeed a fantasy world.
thinking——only me.
virtual game.
"Fu......Ha....Okay, no problems, my heart is calm."
"Shiro, calm down, although this looks like Tokyo, it ain't. This is a place that
".....Guuuu....Eh?"
Shiro didn't seem to have heard Ino's words and needed Sora to convince
"Yes, and since this is a game, we can go out right? Like the Persona series,
problems, so we'll just hold hands and it'll be alright?"
Although her eyes were still dazed, Shiro nonetheless stood up.
——there were human spectators in this game.
spectators were invisible.
[.....Un, then we'll begin the animation.]
"Is there a need to see it?"
themselves upright.
gazing around, widen your eyes and sit in the correct position to watch."
By their urging, Steph and Jibrilreluctantly sat in an upright position.
[You——are a heartthrob.]
undoubtedly a bad game.
[Every girl in the world is crazy for you, giving you days where you are
The huge screen that originally had narration suddenly changed to an angelic
[However, in the face of many temptations, there is no error in true love——]
chase, wanting an embrace.
sweetheart!?]
L O V E D OR L O V E D 2~shoot your love to her~
gun before and were confused. Ino continued:
With a tone as if he was reading an instruction manual, Ino said:
[9]
[You can shoot or blast——give them the melty melty.]
[10]
entrust their love power to you."
[What the 『Melty melty gun』 shoots out is 『Love power』——which means
Suddenly, everyone looked down on the gun on their hands that had a
"——this is called the [Melty melty gun] eh."
"What a cheap name, you can obviously feel the childish vibes from it."
"In other words, Izuna wants us to love her, the goal is a harem ending. While
[That is indeed right on the dot.]
Holding complicated feelings, Sora spoke up:
was you old man, then I'll immediately log off and gouge out my own eyes."
4 versus 1 was set by you!]
Sora's request.
[The latest trend has got to do with all these cute games...Back when I was
——It appears no matter which world there would still be old gamers, Sora
"....Oh well. Old man, I need to confirm something, and some questions too."
One, the [Energy](power of love) consumed between the [Melty gun] and
Second, attacking the [NPCs], willrestore the [Energy](power of love) or
Third, when the [NPCs] received the [Energy](power of love) and starts to
Fourth, once the [Energy](power of love) is used up, the [NPCs] will no
Fifth, once hit by Izuna, you'll become her [Companion](love slave),
Sixth, if a companion becomes an [Enemy] upon getting hit by Izuna, shooting
Seventh, even when the [Energy] (power of love) is used up, reversing the
Eighth, the situation reflects the reality of one's own physical abilities, with no
"——that should be allright?"
——Sora placed a finger on his chin and started thinking.
overallstrategies.
range.
Sora had something to retort, even after listening to all those rules.
"...Which means....Nii will buy."
seize territories makes one feel awesome. Like being chased by kemonomimi
Sora explained with excitement, before asking:
you shoot it at your companion?"
"....Same thing as being shot by Izuna?"
slave』——]
Before Ino finished talking, Shiro had already pulled the trigger at Sora
The pink bullet flew out of the gun and struck home to Sora's arms, causing
"Ahhh, my little sister————my little sister! Why didn't I notice that there
dig out my own eyes!!!'
Shiro blushed and responded with exaggeration.
society isn't present right now! This is [Disboard], where everything is
where ethicalrequirements does not exist!!"
Although she was confused, Steph nevertheless quickly interjected. Jibril who
"Then let me have my fun too."
The bullet fired from Jibril hit Shiro, scattering small hearts about.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhh Shiro! Are you rejecting Nii's love!?"
[11]
this is very exciting————!"
.....Sora suddenly woke up.
still conscious of it.....This is horrifying, going into a state where I can't control
prohibited....."
started staring at Jibril with her eyes half-opened.
"Ahhh! Forgive me Shiro-sama! I couldn't suppress my curiosity!"
mastered.....next...."
However, the most concerning matter was——
"Heh, don't underestimate me——I totally didn't understand it!"
"Okay, firstly you'll hold the gun like this."
"Yes yes, then place your index finger into the hole."
"Next, point the gun downwards and pull your index back."
Steph pointed the gun onto the ground and pulled the trigger.
"......Ah, ahhhh.....Why am·I·so·beautiful——fufufu, I won't let you go."
her body.
key factor."
The siblings conversed while observing Steph with serious eyes.
down in this place, before moving out. According to the rules, aside from
Werebeasts, then it'll be hard to shake them off. Jibril, you'll be at the rear to
".....Yes, sir."
Hearing this, Sora watched Steph whose body was writhing.
"Indeed, if it is [Steph]."
"Okay, let's go! Both of you! The fate of Imanity lies in this battle!"
"Oh hohoho, why am·I·so·beautiful?......Ahhh, why are you so cold?"
action and left.
The game has begun.
There was a girl who had a tense atmosphere, with black eyes obscured
——Kurami's figure appeared.
《Yes~the angle is perfect, I'm completely receiving Kurami's line ofsight.》
and they were having a conversation.
Gard....
magic.)
(——This is...... The smell of magic?)
neither can the Werebeasts.
started looking around.
He remembered that she was a spy sent by Elven Gard of the elf race to
(——the person even lured over [Other races to monitor] eh.....)
If Kurami is currently using magic to report to the currently far away elves,
Staring at Sora who was running in the virtualreality, Ino thought:
——[Try and blatantly cheat if you dare, even the tricks to your game would
A shallow smile appeared on the man whose eyes were closed.
reaction yo~》
but laugh.
(Fii, this [Computer space] is the game that was speculated by Sora, a virtual
——)
——as expected of Fii.
intentions.
Compared to the game content——if their cheating means were known by
means next time Eastern Union willreally be finished.
that her memories wouldn't disappear even if they had lost.
too.)
——re-examining Sora's memories, about the method to win this game.
However, even with all those negative factors, [Victory] this word was shining
For him to have such a confident answer——should lie in who Sora believed
Kurami thought, ifshe could do that kind of thing in this game?
Just like that, Kurami looked through the black veil and stared at the screen
■ In the game ■
in a fictional Tokyo.
them.
Because the NPCs were set to be Werebeasts, their physical capabilities
Sora could barely cope with their actions.
monotonous movements of wanting to hug them.
Prior to this and due to his old habits as a gamer, Sora kept using the
akin to a sense of violation.
delay in timing!)
single frame.
Sora aimed his gun and shot.
skirt of the NPC(girl).
skirt disappeared!
No, they must do it. The item that sticks closely to their body——which is!
"Cloth are——presumably cotton, average of 1.5mm."
Sora.
The NPC(girl) charged towards Sora with her hands wide open.
sidestep.
NPC(girl)'s back.
horizontal-striped underwear!
The bullet shot out brushed past the underwear——then disappeared.
[Energy(Power of Love)] and then disappearing....
■ Spectators' floor ■
ofspectators....
Watching that scene, Kurami gripped onto her wrist, trying hard to not look
(This is a trick, this is a trick, there must be some intentions, he must have
《I'm fine......but could Kuramistop shifting your gaze, I'm about to faint.》
From the screen came Sora's voice, while the spectators' floor were filled
(....This stupid race, I don't care anymore....)
《Ahh, Kurami, don't close your eyes, open them, Kurami!》
(——good, the final confirmation.)
between the buildings.
Jibril was jumping between buildings, happily dispersing the NPCs(girls)
Exchanging gazes, Sora nodded his head.
"....All intelligence, parameters are roughly...In meters...."
"Velocity of projectile is 300 m/s, range of 400m, not affected by wind or
the gun are geometrically similar, the angle of its bounce and the angle of
She finished the torrent of information in one breath. After regaining her
"..How...Tired."
his little sister's head.
Confirming that Shiro's mood was slightly better....
Sora and Shiro were still the same even after coming here, being out of breath
So what kind of change did Jibril experience?
my physical limits. Really, it's such an inconvenience to have my physical body
Why was it inconvenient ifshe could jump between the walls of
"You said it earlier, that the Werebeasts could exceed their physical limits.
"Although it's unpleasant, but that should be correct."
"As I've discussed before, the Werebeasts can use [Blood Devastation], if
prepared."
their physical limits, and this would result in their strength being multiplied
If this was a game prepared by the Werebeasts, then this capability was
"The Flügel, the Werebeasts......This world is too exaggerated."
"In other words, in this virtualspace that prohibits magic, they have the
——this is probably what the enemy thought."
They have no obligations to [Fight]; this is a game.
of games.
"No matter how complicated the game looks, there are two kinds of actions
"Your meaning is?"
"——the tactical and corresponding action, which means the active and
Which means——the one who initiates first wins.
"They didn't realise, that since ancient times, this was mankind's game."
"Shiro, ready? Keep a low profile while running——okay?"
"Its about time we start eh?"
At a distance hundreds of meters away from Sora, eighth floor of a building.
Because of where the sun reflected, Sora would not be able to see the
company's movements.
Even if there were many ways to win, the result would be over if there was a
Before the battle, Izuna had been focused on analysing the combat capability
Upon seeing how the trio were having so much fun in removing the
——[When was the last time you played games feeling 『happy』?]
(What is happiness? How can I have that kind of feeling, des!)
......As long as you lose, a lot of people would be unhappy.
However, winning, the other party would suffer, even taking away their lives.
The only feeling felt was——[Guilt] from being the predator.
Izuna was irritated, her eyes that were locked onto Sora became sharper.
hand.
flash to appear.
"———!?"
Izuna jumped out due to the fright. She then placed herself on alert and
(.......My hiding place was discovered, des!? Impossible, des!)
from Sora and company to carry out observation.
able to locate even if they had it.
movements in a 100 meter radius.
(This sound——is Shiro's, des.)
She was the enemy that Izuna had designated as the most [Non-threatening].
enough combat capabilities.
Even if the opponent had gaming technology, or knew their games, humans
response.
From the [Grenade] and the [Close footsteps sound], what were these weird
Suddenly, she sensed danger.
NPCs(girls).
footsteps....?
Izuna went on full alert and flipped up her kimono, revealing a gun which she
This was the only door that connected to the warehouse Izuna was hiding in.
about.
——
(——?)
The footsteps instantly increased in speed.
was originally the case, but——
Outside——in the hallway where the wandering NPCs(girls) were.
These set of movements repeated, with no hesitation and disruption.
generally——
Izuna didn't doubt it anymore, the fact that [Her hiding place was discovered]
How did they find me?——this question didn't matter at this point.
warehouse and followed her movements with the gun in her hands.
explosions and bursts of hearts to appear. The bounce from the bullet were
Yes, it was a calculated move, using the bouncing power of the bullet and the
However——that accurately shot bullet——
(——impossible, des!)
After seeing the bullet that travelled at the speed ofsound, avoiding it was
Even if they knew it, their——bodies wouldn't be able to react in time.
That was—— a situation where you [Dodge].
NPCs(girls).
In order to confirm it, Izuna shot another bullet out in attempt to hit Shiro——
"....Useless...."
from Shiro.
Up to this point, Izuna had a new belief.
This human——this eleven-year-old girl.
——the bullets and NPCs(girls) wouldn't appear out of thin air.
your arms, aim and fire.
after you.
Then——there was no need to dodge.
——Shiro's actions were secretive.
Sora and Shiro.
Was not Sora, but Shiro.
deriving out what the enemy was going to do, predicting the future in regards
took the initiative on her, and is in hot pursuit].
Of course, Izuna couldn't possibly know about the previous world Sora was
The fact that Izuna inferred out, was not because she relied on her
But it was her gamer's intuition that told her that Shiro——was much more
Frantically searching around, Izuna found and hid in a smallspace filled with
Facing against opponents that could dodge ricocheting bullets and are able to
(——I can only escape, des!)
door.
A bullet was shot from outside——detonating it.
*Bang*
rushing indoors.
she would throw out a grenade.
warehouse, Izuna started having goosebumps.
Shiro launched a flying kick while running——kicking the door open.
Following that, Shiro knocked down a nearby cupboard, mixing the sound of
discern Shiro's position.
(———I can only start shooting, des!)
The countless bullets bounced after being fired, causing the room to become
Then——in a moment......
Izuna immediately plunged out.
out of the building.
The sound of the enemy shooting down all bullets she shot.
in.
A moment——ifshe was a moment too late, she would have been
But, at this time, Izuna widened her eyes in surprise.
——it came from above.
(The Flügel——Jibril, des!?)
she would jump out.
Izuna gasped in astonishment. Although they were The Flügel, this game
She shouldn't be able to use magic, so she couldn't fly.
up——
She noticed that Jibril was ready to throw a [Grenade].
Izuna concluded.
So——ignore the grenade, shoot Jibril, and then use the second round to
Repeating the actions that she'd picked out, Izuna pulled the trigger.
"Aren't you too naive?"
exceeded the Werebeasts.
The bullet slightly grazed Jibril's clothes, causing it to disappear.
Jibrilraised her gun in an attempt to shoot the enemy hidden in the smoke.
The bullet Izuna had fired——was the third shot.
The second bullet was to lure Jibril to throw the flash grenade, then counterattacking
And the purpose of the third bullet——
Jibril wanted to flap her wings to dodge, but the wings were only moving in
Unable to recover, she was going to get hit by the bullet at her forehead——
Jibril witnessed——
looked at the distant outline on the other side of the building.
could.
Then, the second bullet fired from the same direction impacted on Jibril who
——facing the facts, with beast-like reaction.
(Unless, everything was in the plan, des!?)
In the place where Izuna broke the window, Shiro was aiming her gun on
However——
Just like Jibril.
counters.
With no foothold to dodge bullets in the air——she had to throw away her
This was her limit——she couldn't adjust her position anymore.
Fight back? Impossible. Avoid? Impossible. In that case——
The bullet that couldn't be avoided——
Izuna bit her teeth, waving her hands upwards.
Penetrating the kimono, it disappeared.
".....I see....Clothes can be used as a shield....."
Shiro murmured in admiration while Izuna managed to land safely on the
Immediately jumping up, she bolted away like a true four-legged beast.
——A moment ofsilence.
Then, with heart-shaped eyes, she stared into the distance.
Jibrilstarted running on the asphalt ground.
away.
"...Fuu...Fuuu..."
——even if her movements are as precise as machinery, and she did
still that of an eleven-year old human girl.
Not to mention that Shiro and her brother were NEETs, they were exhausted
strength.
out:
"That isn't Shiro's fault, compared to that——"
From the moment where Jibril got hit by the bullet, 15 seconds had passed.
immediately sent him to Shiro who was in the warehouse.
——"
".....Jibril, you confirmed it?"
Jibril who was leaned on by Sora said:
Hearing her report, Sora asked another question.
"Well, I