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
Back to the Past where Fubuki is still aliveFubuki Ryutarou’s Point of View_____________________________Instead of heading towards my academy, I stopped by the nearest public hospital to get my health checked up. Even though my feet trembled and refused to move where I wanted to go, I still headed towards the health centre to know what kind of sickness I had. For the past few months, I had been coughing out blood. And my muscles became more tense and painful. I neglected the excruciating pain for a few weeks, especially from my younger brother, gritted through everything and thought that feeling would disappear. But it didn’t. Every day became worse than before, and I noticed my body wasn’t acting as usual. Ironically, I was planning to become a doctor, and my pre-medical course was biochemistry. This was my first year attending my class, so I didn’t know what kind of illness I had. I told everything to my professor. But since this academy milked students and patients for cash, m
Back to the Present Owari Ryutarou’s Perspective__________________The question still remained. “Do I still have the right to become happy? Or… am I destined to be alone?” I didn’t notice, but I had already mumbled the words occupying my mind, and Elizabeth heard everything.And yet, the answer was simple. After what I had done, I already saved countless people. And I saved this person before my eyes.“Don’t be too hard on yourself, Owari. You did what you could. And after hearing your story, I know that… you’ve done what you think is correct.”“What do you mean ‘what I think is correct?’” I asked, lashing out my anger towards Elizabeth. I knew this was a mistake, but… my emotions were finally getting the best of me.“There might be other ways for you to bring the goodness of the world. That’s why others cannot comprehend what you have been doing lately,” Elizabeth answered.Again, I couldn’t control my anger as I raged in front of Elizabeth. She had done nothing wrong, and I knew t
A few years went by, and now I was finally married. Within a blink of an eye, I found the love of my life… At least, that was what everyone called it in both worlds. Despite making Elizabeth my wife, we still treated each other the same, but with more focus on spending time with each other. Elizabeth demanded that kind of thing. Even though I told her that I would focus most of my time sinking my eyes in front of my inventions, she insisted I should add more rest time in my work days.It turned out, those breaks were… disasters. Even so, this was a challenge that I had placed myself in. And since I had a family to take care of, King Rowan and the other nobles had a difficult time touching our schedules and annoying us for the next latest inventions.However, those peaceful nights shattered when the pirates came and attacked the nearby coast.After not hearing anything from there for a few years, these pirates showed up, asking for trouble. Thanks to the security systems and offices I