CH 10

Chapter 10 – I’m just an ordinary person. No, strictly speaking I’m supposed to be a mob character.

「Az! Do you know who owns the estate that you’ve drawn on the map?」

Even though Keisan was in a panic, he spoke in a calm voice.

「Eh? I don’t know. Since it’s a big estate, it probably belongs to some rich noble.

I used clairvoyance magic while I was treating Keisan, so I haven’t investigated that much yet.

Sorry for the incomplete information. I’ll find out the details after this! Leave it to me!!」

Having said so with a sweet smile, the two of them turned pale as a sheet and became even more flustered.

「No. Absolutely not! It’s true that you’ve been a great help.

While it’s inexcusable for us to get you involved without your consent, this matter is, from start to end, our own problem. I don’t wish to involve you in this matter any further.

You definitely mustn’t approach the estate. It has nothing to do with you from now on!」

Although I was shocked by Anisan’s menacing glare, I could not agree to it.

「But 『Please. It’s really dangerous. I don’t want to see Az getting hurt!!』…

I don’t want to see the two of you getting hurt either!?

I don’t want to see the two of you in that state again!!

Is it unacceptable for me not to want the two of you to face danger!?」

I blew my top and gnashed my teeth.

I know it was better for me not to get involved. I also understand that you two would be worried. But even so, I would still be worried.

Furthermore, the fact that I got angry only because I was worried, gave me a fuzzy feeling in my chest.

「I don’t want you to be involved in this」 and 「It has nothing to do with you」 were much more shocking to me than expected. When I thought about what made it this much of a shock, I realised that it was because this made it seem as though a line was drawn between us.

Although it could be thought of as a matter of course, when I remembered the comfortable time we spent together, it made me feel sorrowful. It somehow felt miserable and lonely.

Was I such a bother?

Even so, having seen them in that state, I could not just nod my head when told to stay away from this matter. Although I had a feeling that if it had been the me of my previous life, I would have given up after complaining a little.

I bit my lips and gulped while my vision turned blurry.

Not able to hold my tears back, I cast my head down and felt the tears drip down.

「Don’t cry. I’m really happy to know that you think that way.

「Erm, to be told “I don’t want you to be involved in this” and “It has nothing to do with you from now on”.

It was a little shocking. You might be wondering just what in the world am I saying. Sorry.

But, I understand! When I think in Keisan’s and Anisan’s shoes, I somewhat understand.

It would be even more strange to be involved with someone like me. I perfectly understand that.

From now on, I will think things through properly; I won’t get involved or have anything to do with you two.

It’s only that having it said aloud was still more of a shock to me than I imagined. It makes me feel lonely.」

As I said that, I clenched my fists which were on my lap.

But, I’ve thought things through. Keisan and Anisan, aren’t they at fault too??

They were nice to me and leisurely drank tea with me, causing me to misinterpret our relationship!

Things aren’t as desperate as you think, so won’t you let us do it our way?

Ani and I both treasure you. That’s why we don’t wish for you to get involved in something dangerous. All the more so when it is our own problem to deal with.」

I sneaked a peek and met Keisan’s concerned gaze.

「As I previously said, I know I’ve been taking advantage of Az’s kindness.

Yet, when I want you to “not be involved” and “not have anything to do with this matter”, I still felt depressed.

Since you don’t want me to apologise, I won’t, but I still feel apologetic.」

While giving me a bitter smile, he gently patted my head once again.

「Eeh? Was it my misunderstanding? Was that it…? Uu this is embarrassing.」

As I hid my face behind my hands and shook my head, I could hear Keisan’s and Anisan’s relieved laughter.

Mou, I really want to dig a hole and hide myself in it.

「In the first place, if I didn’t want to have anything to do with you, I wouldn’t go out of the way to come meet you.

I also wouldn’t selfishly make you listen to my complaints nor would I come here to enjoy tea with you. Moreover, even if our relations sour, I wouldn’t say something stupid like “I don’t want to have anything to do with you”. If there exists someone who would say that, that person is just an idiot. And I’ll say it now, don’t treat me like those idiots.

I also do not care about our difference in status, hasn’t that been the case since we first met?」

Keisan’s words put me at ease.

「Now that I think of it, that’s true. It’s the same for me too. I think of you as my teadrinking companion.」

As I said this, I smiled, which then caused the two of them to turn away.

I wonder what’s wrong… while I was feeling uneasy, Anisan suddenly turned to face me.

「I’m glad we managed to clear up the misunderstanding. Just to make it clear, it’s unnecessary for you to help out in this matter.

As Aniue has said, leave this to us. I will dispel the grudges with my own hands!」

Anisan said so angrily, to which Keisan solemnly nodded.

「It has certainly been unjust thus far. Just thinking about it makes me angry. We can finally resolve this.

I look forward to seeing the looks on their faces.」

be?

I would rather have you stay away from the estate and those guys though.」

I felt touched by Anisan’s worried look, but I replied with a smile.

「Don’t worry. I won’t get close to them because I will do it from here!」

My words made the two of them stiffen. I then explained.

「I think I should be able to pull it off! Probably. Black magic…no, perhaps curse is more accurate??

Don’t worry! It’s not a deathinducing curse, as is often the case, and it’s not a curse that causes abnormalities in the mind and body of the victim either.

It’s just that if I completely fail, then… please!」

I made my fingers go waki waki* as I said so, and noticed that Keisan’s and Anisan’s facial muscles had cramped.

(TLN: Something like this https://gifmagazine.net/post_images/107416 )

I wonder why??

「It’s not a deathinducing curse, as is often the case? And I don’t even want to know the details of those that causes abnormalities in the mind and body. In any case, just how do you want us to help?

Is there anything we can do to help in case you fail?

Would the curse harm you as well?」

Anisan sure is kind to be worrying about me.

It should be alright. If I remembered it correctly, the game did have something like this.

Although I’m only basing this on how it was in the game, the user of this curse would not suffer any side effects.

What was it? The 「Inauspicious」 system of magic that inflicted misfortune on its victims.

I could probably cast the curse by just having that as my mental image.

It might be a questionable act to cast this on others, but I wanted to render that blackclad group speechless by my own hands.

Even if I were to fail, there would not be any consequences; but if I succeeded, there would be some meaning to that….I think. At least for my mental state! If I failed, I would feel disappointed, but I had no way of confirming its success anyway.

I can only do it with the belief that it will definitely reach them.

Not knowing how I should explain things, I decided to start with this.

「Even if you ask who I am, I’m just an ordinary person… nothing more nothing less.

Even if you say I’m young, I’m actually already 13, you know??」

There wasn’t anything else I could say. It wasn’t like I could say I’m a mob character after all.

The two of them looked astonished on hearing what I said. Uu…Seemed like it wasn’t going to work, but there’s no way I could explain the other reason. What should I do?!