CH 217

Cheat Magician (Hazure Hantei) Chapter 217

Accident

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Good morning, everyone.

I'm currently in the capital of the Barshanian Empire, Guryayev.

The Imperial Capital Guryayev seems to proper radially around the palace, which has a natural water moat created by the meandering river.

The palace is a magnificent building with an onion-shaped dome, and is many times the size of Chowsk's palace.

This morning, after breakfast, I came to tell Seraphima that I had ordered Resenburg to make arrangements for the trip, but looking from Volzard, Guryayev was located further west with Resenburg in between, so there was a time difference.

Seraphima seemed to still be in her dreams.

She looked like a fairy sleeping in a bed that I thought was too big, wrapped in pale pink bedding.

At Seraphima's feet, Hirt was curled up and sleeping.

With her smooth white hair, I can't endure the fact that the round tiger ears sometimes twitch, 

It might be bad manners to look at someone's sleeping face without permission, but I still looked at her.

Rather, isn't it okay if I hug her, since she's coming to my place as a bride.

It's still no good? That's right ... It's no good.

While enjoying Seraphima's sleeping face, there was a knock on the bedroom door.

"Seraphima-sama, it's morning."

"Nn, nnn~h ..."

When the maid who entered the room opened the curtains, Seraphima opened her eyes with her long eyelashes blinking and rubbed her cheek against her pillow as if she hadn't had enough sleep.

Hey, can I change places with that pillow.

Rubbing her eyes sleepily, Seraphima sat up wearing pale pink pajamas.

"Seraphima-sama, please change ..."

Seraphima climbed out of the bed, and when she unbuttoned her pajamas, she flung them off straight down at her feet.

Hii ... I was peeking at the clothes changing when Seraphima turned around and stared at me.

"What is it?"

"Nope, it's nothing."

Seraphima tilted her head to think for a moment, then brushed her hair back and turned to face me with a mischievous smile.

It's obvious that she knows I'm looking at her.

I wondered why, but Hirt was looking at me and wagging its tail.

Uwaa ... It's difficult to leave, it's really clumsy.

But, if Seraphima, who had finished changing clothes, called out to me, I couldn't just go out.

"Good morning, Kent-sama? What's with your hair?"

"G, good morning, Sera, this is what it looked like when I got all the attributes ..."

"Is that so, but, if you were here, it would have been nice if you could have called out to me ..."

"N, no, you just started changing clothes, so I thought I shouldn't peek."

"If it's Kent-sama, I don't mind showing it to you."

"No, no, no, we're not even married yet, so I'll do something like that later ..."

"Kent-sama, you're surprisingly a late-bloomer."

Seraphima leaned forward and wrapped her arms around my waist in a flowing motion.

Yup, the maid's gaze hurts, but I wondered if Seraphima didn't mind.

"Nnh ... Kent-sama, have you finished breakfast?"

"Yup, I've already finished at Volzard."

"Then, would you like to join me for just tea?"

"With pleasure ..."

Although I said that, the Barshanian Imperial Family was in full force at the tea table.

Emperor Constant Liforos, First Prince Gregorie, Second Prince Joseph, Third Prince Nicolae, Fourth Prince Staniera, and Empress Lisaveta.

The Second Prince, Joseph, was tall and slender, and had the appearance of a sharp person.

The Fourth Prince, Staniera, was like a mischievous kid pretending to be a good child.

And the consort Lisaveta. She had a voluptuous style that made me think she was definitely Seraphima's mother.

"I, I apologize for the sudden visit. Also, it's the first time I'm meeting you, I'm Kent Kokubu."

"Nope, I don't mind. You are the Hero who subdued the Gigas, saved Barshania, and will be Seraphima's groom."

No, while saying that it doesn't matter, you're glaring at me with a face that looks like you're grinding your teeth.

Gregory, Nicolae, and Staniera all looked like they were going to bite me, and Joseph was also giving me an icy look.

"Maa, maa, so you are Kent-san. I was worried because my husband and the others told me that you were an arrogant and rude person, but yet, you are ..."

As soon as Lisaveta-san, who was looking at me with a gentle gaze, turned her gaze towards him, Emperor Constant's huge body trembled.

"Dear, I have something to talk to you about after breakfast."

"N, noo, today we have a meeting for New Year's Eve ..."

"Joseph, take care of it instead. It's fine like this."

"N, no ... As the Emperor ..."

"It's fine, is・it・not!"

"A, alright ..."

Yup, just from the exchange just now, I have a good idea of who is in control of Barshania.

"Nnh, ahem, wh, what are you here for today?"

"No, it's not a big deal, Seraphima ... Ouch, umm, I just came to tell you that I ordered Resenburg to make it easier for you on the way when you bring Sera in."

Seraphima was holding my right arm tightly, and if I didn't call her Sera, she would pinch me.

"Maa, maa, Kent-san, you can give orders to Resenburg."

"No, the next King, Camilla, is indebted to me for various things, so she can't go against me."

"Maa, then isn't it like Kent-san is in control of Resenburg?"

"No, I have no intention of interfering in Resenburg's domestic affairs, unless they do something that is too unprofessional."

"I see ... As Sera said, you're not ambitious."

"Yes, to be honest, I don't want to be the King of a country because it seems troublesome."

Hearing my words, Lisaveta-san frowned.

"Then, do you want to use your rare talents to live your life freely?"

"Yes, as you say ... But today, there are a lot of things I have to do after this, so I might not be able to go to bed until dawn tomorrow. Or rather, I don't feel like I'll be able to live my life freely, but I wonder why ... Haa."

"Ufufufu, I see, I feel like I understand a little bit more about you. As long as you have that kind of talent, it's inevitable that you'll be relied on, and I guess it's your nature not to reject others. Certainly, you are not the one who reigns as the King of a country, rather, you are the one who is in the field and among the people, demonstrating your power. Sera, make sure you heal him properly."

"Yes, Mother."

Seraphima tightly hugged my arm.

Hmm ... It seemed that I would be caught in various ways.

"Joseph, how are the preparations for displaying the Gigas' skeleton?"

"Yes, some parts such as the skull have been washed, had the surface treated, and were magically treated to prevent them from becoming undead, but only about 20% of the total remains."

"If you've finished processing the skull, that's fine. Display it in a conspicuous place so that it can be seen by the people who come to the palace to celebrate the New Year."

"As you wish."

"Also, spread the word about Kent-san's achievements, his marriage to Seraphima, and that he is a person who hates turmoil, is loyal, and respects harmony."

"Mother, then Mungia could take it as a threat."

"I don't mind. Taking it as a threat, something like that shows that they feel guilty. We are not making unreasonable demands to them. If they still hate us, show our willingness to accept it."

"Ha! , as you wish."

Umm ... Constant was the Emperor of Barshania, wasn't he.

What is that expression telling me not to look at you.

Or rather, the real Emperor is Lisaveta-san.

When they were planning to invade Resenburg from Chowsk, and when they were confronting the Gigas in Leinef, I wondered if it was okay for the Emperor to go to the front line like that, but there was more to it.

Maa, in terms of being dominated, I couldn't say anything about other people.

"Then, Kent-san. When the New Year's celebrations are over, we will carry out your marriage with Sera, that's fine, right."

"Umm, the house isn't ready yet ... The land and garden are ready, but the building isn't ready yet ..."

"I heard that you can rent the Guest House in Volzard."

"Yes, that's right."

"Then, there's no problem."

"Haa ..."

Even though it wasn't possible to run away from Seraphima, there was no way I could beat Lisaveta-san's pressing.

Rather, Constant-san, you're the Emperor of Barshania, so please don't look at me like you're glaring at me.

After that, Lisaveta-san asked me what kind of person the other brides were, and she found out about my relationship with Camilla, so I had a very uncomfortable time.

They asked me to have lunch with them, but it was getting close to the return work time, so I declined and fled back to Volzard.

At the training ground where I planned to do the return work, not only those returning today, but also many classmates and teachers were gathered.

As soon as I put out a shield of darkness and went out, I was yelled at.

"You're late, Kokubu, where were you wandering about, hurry up and start."

I knew that the voice was Nakagawa-san even without looking at him.

"Excuse me, I'll start preparing right away ..."

"What did you say, what have you been doing this whole time to have to start preparing now, bastard!"

Katou-sensei stopped Nakagawa-san from approaching me, but the dark circles under his eyes were even darker than the other day, his cheeks were covered with stubble, and his eyes seemed to have an unusual glow.

"Nakagawa-sensei, Kokubu has various circumstances. Even so, he's worked hard until now so that we can return, so please be patient."

"I know, I know, but we keep waiting ..."

"Maa, maa ..."

While Katou-sensei was holding back Nakagawa-sensei, I prepared for the return.

When I called Kajikawa-san, as usual, he picked up before it rang a single time.

"Hey, Kokubu-kun, I thought it was about time you called."

"Yes, I would like to do the return work in the same way as yesterday, is that okay?"

"This reception preparation is always OK."

"Understood, then, I will visit you to set up the golems and receive the monitor."

"Roger that."

I went to the Nerima garrison once, received the radio and monitor, and set up dark attribute golems as a landmark in the warehouse.

After returning to Volzard, I entrusted the monitor to Yuika and explained the summoning and repatriation techniques not only to those returning but also to the gathered classmates.

"In a moment, I will use the repatriation technique to send five people to the Nerima garrison first, but there is something I want you to absolutely abide by, so listen carefully. Summoning techniques and repatriation techniques are magic that moves everything within a certain range that I recognize. What will happen if you go out of that range ..."

I took out a thick wooden stick that I prepared here and used the repatriation technique to move the part in the middle.

The eyes of my classmates focused on the piece of stick that fell with a rattling sound.

"As you can see, it's completely cut off. When I repatriate, I specify a range in advance and move you to a slightly wider range than that range, but absolutely don't leave that range. Even your arms and legs will be completely cut off and gone. In fact, during the experiment, a Goblin was split vertically in two, so this is not a joke. Seriously, stop it."

As expected, I showed the actual product and demonstrated it, and my classmates also had a serious expression.

Maa, this should be fine, and I planned to set the range wider.

"Then, the first five, are you ready."

The first five were three boys and two girls, including Watase and Fujii.

It seemed that the two girls were close friends with Sekiguchi-san, who committed suicide.

When I gathered the five people and drew a circle on the ground around them to specify the range, Nakagawa-sensei called out to me again.

"Hey, Kokubu. If you can repatriate five people, you can repatriate six people. Please send me to Japan first."

"No, don't worry, I'll send you on the second repatriation, so it's okay."

"Saying such a thing, I wonder if you'll fall down saying you're out of magic again. In the end, you'll say it didn't go well and suspend the repatriation."

"I won't do that. It's fine, so please wait."

"Nope, I can't trust you ... You say you rescued us, but weren't you actually in collusion with Resenburg?"

Nakagawa-sensei's words and actions, which could only be thought of as completely insane, were booed by my classmates.

"Shut uup, Nakagawa, back off!"

"Right, right. Kokubu said he'd send you, so shut up."

"Don't get in the way, comb-over baldy!"(TN:Someone who is bald on top, except for a few strands of hair combed over the top.)

"What! The guy who just said that, come forward!"

Because of Nakagawa-sensei, the atmosphere became turbulent and the mood for repatriation was lost.

Katou-sensei hurriedly intervened, but Nakagawa-sensei was so agitated that he wouldn't calm down.

"Nakagawa-sensei, calm down. At this rate, our return will only be delayed."

"Katou-sensei, the speech and conduct show they don't think of such a teacher as being a teacher ..."

"After returning to Japan, it's fine to give a sermon, right now, let's prioritize going home."

"However, is he really able to repatriate twice? Can you trust what Kokubu says?"

"Let's believe, we've been helped by Kokubu until now, haven't we?"

"But that is ..."

Katou-sensei, who had a black belt in judo, while half forcibly dragging Nakagawa-sensei, sent me the signal to proceed.

Certainly, it wasn't clear at this point, so let's send the first five.

"Then, the first five people gather. Never leave this line. Kajikawa-san, I will repatriate the five people, so please take care of them."

"Roger, any time is fine."

"Then, let's get started."

I checked the marker golems on the monitor that Yuika held, closed my eyes and intuitively identified the location, opened my eyes, confirmed the positions of the five people, and activated the repatriation technique.

"Repatriation ... Aaahh!"

When I tried to activate the repatriation magic, I saw a shadow jumping in from the edge of my vision, but I couldn't stop the magic halfway through.

One of the girls stumbled halfway out of the repatriation range after being pushed away by Nakagawa-sensei who rushed in.

The girl standing next to her pulled her back, but her right leg was still sticking out.

Her right leg that was severed above the knee was left in Volzard, while the rest of her body was sent to Japan.

After a moment of silence in the training grounds, screams and roars swirled around.

"Damnit, what are you doing. Yuika, Manon, wash the amputated side of her leg. I'll bring her back and treat her here."

Without waiting for a reply, I jumped into the shield of darkness and moved to the Nerima garrison warehouse at once.

"Nooooo ... My leg, my leeeeg ..."

The girl whose leg had been amputated was crouching while screaming.

"Kokubu-kun, Kokubu-kun! What's wrong, what exactly happened!"

"Kajikawa-san, just before they were repatriated, Nakagawa-sensei suddenly jumped in and pushed out one of the girls."

"Does that mean that they left the scope of repatriation?"

"Yes, I explained that this kind of situation could happen, but ..."

"Don't screw with me! What are you bastard doing despite being a teacher?"

"No, I'm ... Guhaa!"

Nakagawa-sensei, who caused the accident, was surrounded by Watase and the others and was starting to get beaten up, but I ignored them.

I took out a thin rope from the shadow storage and tied the severed base of her right leg to try to stop the bleeding, but the bleeding didn't stop.

"Kokubu-kun, what are you going to do?"

"I'll take her back to Volzard once and try to re-attach it with healing magic. Hey, hold her down so she doesn't go out of range of these golems."

"Alright, hurry up, please ..."

I had the girl who was safe hold the girl who had her leg cut off.

"Fujii! These children will be returned to Volzard for treatment, so stay away from this golem's range and don't let anyone come near it!"

"Alright, leave it to me!"

"Kajikawa-san, I'll be back."

"Alright, leave this place to me."

When I hurriedly returned to Volzard, Yuika supported the amputated leg and covered the amputated surface with water that Manon created with water magic.

I checked the monitor and confirmed that the girls I wanted to summon back were inside the golems used as a marker, and then activated the summoning magic.

"Summon!"

The summoning magic was successful, and the two girls returned.

"Manon, can you wash her leg too?"

"Yup, leave it to me, mana, oh mana, oh mana that governs the world, gather, gather, gather in my hands and become healing water."

The water ball created between Manon's hands seemed to emit a faint light.

After covering her wound with the water ball, the pressure of the water stopped the bleeding, the girl who had her leg amputated, as if her pain had eased, loosened her clenched teeth, and breathed heavily in search of oxygen.

"Listen carefully. I'm going to attempt to reconnect the amputated leg, but since it's my first time doing such treatment, please cooperate. Keep imagining that your leg is connected and moves as it was before, do you understand?"

Perhaps it was hard to return words, after confirming that she nodded, I started reconnecting her leg.

"Manon, can you keep the water ball as it is?"

"Alright, that's fine."

"Yuika, the leg ..."

"Yes."

The leg that Yuika handed over to me was so neatly severed that even a master swordsman wouldn't be able to do it.

When I carefully aligned the amputated leg with the cut surface, I could feel the healing magic flowing through the body where it was connected.

While slightly shifting the position and increasing the number of connected points, the healing magic continued to flow.

As I continued to cast healing magic with all my might, imagining that the bones, nerves, and muscles would all be restored to their original state, and that there would be no scars left, the wound healed while emitting a faint light.

While I was concentrating on connecting her leg, Yuika was using healing magic to make up for the blood loss.

It took about 20 minutes or so, but her leg was reconnected without even leaving a scar.

"How is it? Try moving it."

"M, moves, it moves ..."

She tried bending and stretching her knee, and twisting her ankle.

"Any pain or discomfort?"

"Pain ... Not at all. Amazing ... It's like a lie, I can't believe it."

The girl who once lost her leg was convinced of success when she stared dumbfoundedly at her reconnected leg.

At the same time, my strained feeling of tension disappeared, and my vision shook violently.

"Kento, be strong!"

"Thank you, I'm a little tired."

Yuika, who supported my staggering body, chanted in a low voice and cast healing magic on me.

I called out to Katou-sensei, who was watching the treatment nearby.

"Sensei, it's impossible to repatriate a second time. Besides, if we don't think a little about safety measures, it's scary to do it again as it is."

"That's right. We'll think about countermeasures on our side. Kokubu, please rest for today."

"Yes, let me do that."

Katou-sensei started to disperse my classmates who had gathered, but some of them seemed to be holding their smartphones and filming.

It was an emergency, so I didn't think about it, but I had a bad feeling about it.