“It’s exactly because of that. What do you think would happen if King Rowan and the rest of the adventurers knew something like this ever existed?” I queried Elizabeth a question.The look on her eyes told me Elizabeth wanted to say something… But the words never escaped her mouth. She just stared at me for a second… before completing my sentences and giving me the answer. “If that existed, people would abuse the elixir and use its power for their personal grain. People will become greedy. And war would appear, and they would stop at nothing to get what they want. The people living in the villages would be the most affected by this catastrophe, and I will be in charge or held responsible for their downfall.”“You have thought that much, Owari, about what would happen,” Elizabeth uttered, still with her eyes affixed into mine as if she was staring into my soul.“That is why this elixir is for your mouth only. I made this for you. If I tried ingesting this… fluid I made, my organs migh
Throughout the days, weeks, and months Elizabeth and I spent inside the library, The book collection Magique Academy had was limitless, but finite at the same time. It almost felt like I was trapped inside a cerebellum where wisdom related to magic continuously flowed inside me. This would take me a decade or two to understand everything.And if I do, I’d become one of the most, if not, powerful beings on the planet… And I would use this knowledge of mine for the greater good. That was my curse. And that responsibility of mine would lead the world into a better life… Which was what my brother would’ve wanted me to do. I had learned multiple things at once. As soon as a few years went by, I had discovered dozens of elements belonging to this place besides the usual attributes. One, for instance, was the magical burst of light coming inside me. The speed wasn’t relative to the illumination, which should’ve been absurd. But it was toned down into something else. Unfortunately, summonin
Of course, there was also a dispute circling around the magical school. These eight students called me a monster or someone that had close ties with the King. And they wanted to make my life a living nightmare. It wasn’t just me, but Elizabeth was also involved in that matter, since she was sticking by my side like a tail that I didn’t want to have.Those eight students of the elite class did terrible things, which almost resulted in a homicide. They had enough of our existence. These scholars devised a plan to kill us and make it look as if an accident had struck our fate. However, they forgot I was smart enough to sniff it. Their traps were nothing, and I easily deactivated them by blasting the land mines and other spells aimed in my direction. When the incident caught the attention of the King and the Director of the Magique Academy, I won the legal fight and punished those students for wasting my time playing with them. They deserved it. Elizabeth’s gun proved its worth as she u
I still didn’t know what the pirates wanted or… what they desired. If they were a powerful force to be reckoned with, why didn’t these pirates kill a lot of people back then and become kings of these lands? They did in small villages, but… why were they attacking the Kingdom and the Empire knowing they would lose the battle?Something didn’t add up. Maybe it was best to leave one prisoner behind and interrogate her myself. Then again, I doubted a pirate would sell her comrades for the sake of getting a get-out-of-jail free card. Well, if the pirates tried invading us again, they would have a piece of me and my guns as well. And with that, I would get one as a hostage and squeeze every little detail from them until I learned their ambitions. Until then, the Kingdom had to prepare for the worst.That happened within the span of five years. There was no date when the pirates would attack, but their presence could be felt. They had been ambushing minor cities as well as ruining crops and
“So that’s why I’m going to be the one handling the security system,” I boldly answered.“What do you mean you’re going to handle this ‘security system’ you are saying, Owari?” Apis, the S-Rank adventurer, was now the one asking the questions. I understood why these people were hesitant and ignorant about the “Security System” or the police force. It was because they didn’t have any. All the Kingdom had, and probably the Empire one too, were soldiers and court magicians who were trained to protect the castle, the villages, and the King. Although barracks and other tents were also stationed around the Kingdom to protect towns from the borders, these soldiers served the King. And they would only move once they were told to.What I wanted was… I replied, “Security System or… security itself means a new set of branches that will act as soldiers in every village and city. These individuals would have slightly lower titles than those of the knights and mages. However, these people will se
The people that I had recruited to the security system were not even adventurers. They did not have any special prowess, abilities, titles, or even specialties. Some were individuals like that, but most of the population formed on the organisation were none other than average people who wanted to find jobs. These people who didn’t have any spells or abilities were prioritised over the ones who were already adventurers, mercenaries, or the like. These people would be granted guns as their primary weapon, specifically revolvers and Glock-18. These handguns should be enough to take down a grown man, and it would take a few shots to kill an elephant with it. Those who were higher ranks would receive submachines, which was designated for average to major threats within the city. Missiles and snipers were handed over to the generals or the leader of these security offices. And they would be the one leading the backlines. Moreover, I also assembled a few tanks and military-grade jeepneys f
Even though one of the pirates announced that they would return and conquer the place, those corsairs didn’t come. I waited and came prepared. But the preparations I had were still on standby, ready to be used once necessary.The months turned into years. And after finally stabilising everything and inventing most I could, I earned a high-ranking title more than a duke. I also earned the respect of the King, making me the second most important person from the Kingdom. Those insignificant nobles and my “Classmates” from the Magique Academy were nothing but ants, so I had no idea where the hell they were right now. Some might even become my employees from the security system, while others… continued on with their lives without moving forward.Throughout those years, I… found life. I still valued myself, but…. Since the pirates looked like they paused their attack, I started to question my own life.After achieving multiple awards and titles, I was left alone with one question. “What’s g
There was a radiating pain inside my chest that I couldn’t explain. I was a doctor, so I should know what kind of illness I was having. But no matter what kind of test I made - ecg, xray, or palpitations - the pain wasn’t on my skin, muscle, or in my veins. It was in my head. After taking a break for a few weeks, my head calmed down, but the agony inside my heart still remained.I didn't know what it was, so I self-reflect. My mind came back from time and visited the recollection I had with me. Where did I go wrong?What did I do wrong?Did I even do something wrong?Whatever it was, I couldn’t find the answer. And this series of questions led me to one ultimate inquiry…What would Fubuki say when he found out what I had become… right now?Throughout the years of becoming a scientist, inventor, doctor, and a researcher, I had discovered thousands of medicines, machines, and other facts of the world. Every time I accomplished my tasks, I would feel delighted. I became what I was today