Chapter 63: Hanging Upside Down

Chapter 63: Hanging Upside Down

(Sulk)

Geez, how long are you planning to keep pouting, big brother?

It was Shizuku who spoke as if rebuking him.

Shiryu, on the other hand, was curled up on his desk with simply a disgruntled expression on his features.

Your aversion to defeat has persisted since long ago, yet you still havent gotten over it. I didnt notice it because you never lose recently.

Well, anyone would be frustrated if they lost.

In a soft voice, Shizuku warned her sullen brother.

But this time it is inevitable. The other party is Her Royal Highness Princess Ortesia, a semi-first-class magician, you know? Youve only been able to exercise magic for about a year now, remember?

The other day, the fourth-year senior, who also happens to be a second-class magician, won, right? Then, even I can

But, big brother, Mr. Elias has asserted that of all the second-class magicians he has ever encountered, you have the weakest control over magical power.

Ah enough, I understand! So please no more cornering me!

Shizuku beamed like a white lily as Shiryu sprang to his feet. This was apparently what his sister was aiming for. With a bitter look on his face, Shiryu picked up his bag that was hanging on the desk. Homeroom had concluded long ago, and it was past school hours.

Oh, big brother, theres a place I would like to swing by on the way back home.

Hmm, okay. Are you going shopping?

No, Mr. Elias is heading back to the royal capital tomorrow, and theres a person I would like to meet with him before he goes back.

Heh, who is it?

Shiryu left the classroom and shut the door. The classroom was already deserted.

After confirming that nobody was in the hallway, Shizuku spoke in a slightly subdued voice.

Its Ms. Sharon. Sharon Rose. You see, you met her once, too, big brother.

Sharon? Ah, I just remembered that. That bluenette older lady.

She is insanely attractive and has big tits, too.

As expected, he swallowed that remark. Saying such a thing would obviously provoke his sisters displeasure.

As I recall, she was the first person I met when I first came to this worldOuch!

Your voice is too loud! What if other people hear us!

Even you are loud

But why are you going to meet that person now?

Thats a little tough to say here.

Is it about that teacher?

!

Its fine. Theres no sign of anyone nearby.

It has been over a year since they left Japan.

For Shiryu, the handling of magic was still a challenge, but in return, fortunately or unfortunately, he was able to rise to a level as a swordsman that was beyond his imagination back in Japan.

Notably, his physical abilities, which were already high, had finally reached the realm of inhumanity since his arrival here.

It was likely that no living human being could match the physical abilities of Shiryu, and he prided himself on this.

With this kind of assurance, Shiryu declared that there was no one in the vicinity.

Relief flooded Shizukus heart, but she still whispered to Shiryu in a low voice.

Anyway, I cant talk here. Well discuss it again when we get to Mr. Elias place.

Ahhhh! Noooooooo!!

At the mere sight of the rope, a piercing cry escaped Barlettas lips.

Since she was too fussy, I put her to bed with Sleep sorcery.

Having removed her from the restraints of the chair and securely bound her hands and legs with rope, I then tied her to the curtain rail on the ceiling and hung her upside down.

Envy, keep your mouth open under her. The food will fall out eventually.

Envy was compelled to wait right beneath Barletta after being summoned. I had already had Envy return from Barlettas carriage.

I laid a lot of newspapers around Envy just in case and sprayed a pail of water over Barletta to rouse her up.

Buha!

Hey, youre awake.

Eh arghhhh!!

Upon waking up, Barletta started screaming again. It has been a long time since I have seen a woman so clamorous. I temporarily cast sorcery, Silence, to shut her up.

!

Dont be so frightened. Rest assured, from now on I will not do anything to you. I will only hang you upside down like this for one night. It will be painstaking indeed, but once you get through this, I will let you go tomorrow. I guarantee it. So I hope you will do your best to endure it.

Reflected upside down, the color of hope ignited in her eyes.

Barletta was the first to restore her authority once I freed her from the sorcery.

Hmph, is that true?

Oh, I promise. That is if you can bear it.

Dont be ridiculous. It is certainly tough, but I can take it for a night if thats what it takes.

How could she say anything so boldly while being hanged upside down? Even I admire her audacity.

Haha, Ill be away for a short bit, but when I get back, Im looking forward to seeing you. It doesnt matter if you flee in the meantime; just put in the effort.

Dont you regret it.

Ignorance can be a terror. No, perhaps it was a blessing in disguise in this particular circumstance.

With a smile plastered on my face, I left the infirmary.

The destination was Kafka, after leaving Barletta behind.

I was scheduled to pick up a gun from Hansa, which had been adjusted for me.

While eavesdropping using Envy, who had been attached to the classroom today, I overheard an unexpected conversation between the Ido siblings. It seemed that they were planning to visit the Garrisoned Corps today.

The remainder of the conversation was not audible since they had already left the classroom, but I did not have a positive opinion of the Garrisoned Corps. As usual, my intuition was giving me a warning, and it would be better to receive the gun while I could be sure to retrieve it.

But when I reached the door of Kafka, I noticed that the store lights were off.

For Hansa to close the store at this hour on a weekday was a rare occurrence. At the same time, I had a sickening premonition. It was the familiar sound of my intuition ringing an alarm bell.

Mist Veil.

Having given it some thought, I decided to take a peek inside. Just in case, I employed magic to obscure my appearance.

Had this not been Hansas store, I would have left without hesitation, but unfortunately, I have known Hansa for a long time. Worst case scenario: If he had been arrested by the Garrisoned Corps, he may have divulged my identity, forcing me to switch up my approach. Ortherwise, I was simply anxious about Hansa.

I silently made my way up to the door and slowly opened it.

T/N:

No idea why the name is Kafka instead of Cuffs. Will change it if there is further information