It Seems I Came to Another World, Now What Should I Do

Episode 616: Extenuating Circumstances

By the time I got back to the Lordship Hall room, the shock had slipped out and I was a little relieved. Sit tight on the couch and think a little. Even so, I was surprised that there was no unexpected damage. Alecta said it's education that contradicts murder. I certainly didn't like killing flying mosquitoes when I was in Japan, and I couldn't think of killing a creature the size of a rat or more. I've come to this world, killing goblins, killing monkeys, killing bears, killing wolves, killing orcs. There was a huge shock and discomfort each time, but I was wondering if something more different would happen to humans, but it's not. In the end, it was only on the extension of killing... Well, there are many countries that are actually at war, even on the modern planet. Even if the soldiers who live there are upset every time they kill people, they won't talk. The heart-wrenching pain turns into pain, something that still remains somewhere but is not intolerable. I also thought about PTSD, but as it stands, there are no signs of it. Hmm, I wonder if you're inhuman in that sense. Or is it going to change again if you put your own hands on it?

"Hiro......?

When I realized, Liz was kneeling on the floor, raising her face, and peeking into this face.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was just thinking a little bit."

Rub and unwrap the tense facial expressions with both hands and smile.

"It's okay...?

"Yeah. Instead, when the first shock came through, I felt nothing more than I thought, and I was surprised the other way around. Maybe I've gotten used to it a little bit."

Smiling, I say, just a little wrinkle on Liz's eyebrow root.

"That's... Isn't that a big shock, paralyzing your mind or something?

"I guess that's... okay. I'll see how it goes after a while, but it's not like that either. Considering it was an extension of what I had been prepared for, I was satisfied."

"Oh well... Well, that's good, then. So, what I was saying earlier in prison..."

Hmm? I thought you said something... Tilting his little neck, Liz looks at him with a tight eye.

"For my sake, you could build a pile of corpses, something like that... Is it a problem that I'm here..."

Liz meditates and leans down. Yeah? Something's wrong with the story. Misunderstood or could be close to fallacy.

"Liz. Shall we just change the premise a little? For example, yes, for example. I like chat and lina, not Liz."

"Ugh...... yeah"

"So, if it's my personality, I act to make whoever I want happy, to protect. You don't think this is the same no matter who they are?

When I told her that, Liz thought about it and snorted.

"Well, first of all, it was assumed that Liz wasn't and that I would act to make the person I loved happy or to protect. Well, any human being would be with that."

"I guess I'm the same."

"Yeah, it could be one of human universal values. When I have something important, I want to protect it. It's a natural emotion. So, one more thing. I care about Liz. I'm not gonna regret choosing any means to protect Liz."

"Yeah."

"Whatever life you lead, there are certain possibilities for irrationality to occur. A thief may attack you that you lived in a village, or you may be attacked by a herd of goblins. Actually, the commanding individual handled it. Is that convincing?

"I know."

The snort of stiffness and consent returns.

"So, on the assumption earlier, I said I would act to protect my loved ones. I just don't think it's a good idea to take some kind of life. In that case, we will need a base of readiness. I guess I could call it some kind of escape."

"Escape?"

"Mmm. For example, with my power today, I can kill (greet) on my own if it's the scale of a commanding individual battle. But the reason I do that is because Liz is here and I want to protect her. It's not like a pile of corpses will be built because of Liz. Because I have a desire to be with Liz, I consider it good to build a pile of corpses. That's a desire, and a criterion when you're ready. If it weren't for the people I loved, I might have lived a life where I'd just run away. Still, Liz told me she would walk with me. So the obstacles that arise in walking together crush the curse. Also, I can't always stand it either. I think there will also be a need for support. So I guess it would be nice to support each other."

When I tell him that, Liz starts laughing.

"Are you crazy? Hiro is very thoughtful. But you are. Not because I'm here, is it? When I say we walk together, we have to deal with each other's disasters together."

"Yes. For me, I need to be prepared to kill something, so I just dared to put it into words, into shape. Liz didn't. Because I want to be with Liz, that's what I want. That's all."

Smiling, squealing so, Liz approached me softly with a convinced face, pecking and finally putting her lips on my lips. She's cute like a little bird.

"Hehe, that would be good. I was just a little worried. It's a burden."

"It's not a burden. Because that's what you want. And I'm not willing to transfer that weight to Liz. If it's something I wanted and carried, and if I have nothing but to take my life for it, I will not hesitate to do it. That's because I want to. It's just in the ultimate case. Even this time, I caught him about to be killed, so I'm talking about executing him."

With that said, we start laughing at each other couscous. Yeah, it's funny even after that. I'm sure you'll be fine. Another one... I have to deal with the salvation. With that in mind, a knock sounds through the door. From the samurai, Kabia seems to be taking the intended person and putting him through the hall.

Head to the hall with Liz. When I open the door, a large number of young and old stand behind people sitting on the couch with worried faces. Sitting on the couch are the performers of this raid, the hunters.

"Nice to meet you all. I'm Akihiro, Lord of 'Lisatia'."

If I tell you so, everyone will return the favor and thanks. Sitting and smiling with Liz on the couch opposite each other.

I'd like to talk to you about the future.

"In the future... What?

The oldest looking man sitting on the couch opens his mouth. Generally speaking, these people will have to be tried as executors too, but they will talk a little differently. That's just foolish enough to generate a chain of resentment on those in the future. If we can drink the terms this one presents, it would be in each other's interest to have it poured into the water. Honestly, if the evil roots arise from the execution of a sentence, it would be perfect to continue to fear a misguided assassin from the general public. It's a prize imperative, but if you don't exaggerate the circumstances, you'll have to keep killing all the clan royalists every time a sin occurs.

"Today, I carried out a human execution of a mastermind, a merchant, who plotted my assassination during a wedding. He's also been executed in Dabutia a while back in terms of his clan."

Upset runs to the people on the couch when the word execution is uttered. Well, then, it would be natural to assume that the executors would also be in a coalition.

"I just think there's room for circumstantial discretion when it comes to you guys. Because I was instigated to commit a crime by shielding the problems of my life, the debts I really incur in living as a hunter. Would you all consider assassinating me if I didn't owe you the same amount of money?

"There's no reason for that. I don't want to kill people in the first place, and I don't care how much money they pile up."

All the other hunters agree when the earlier man tells them. As far as the eyes are concerned, I think it would be true.

"Yes. I'm glad I got that consent. I heard you all lived in scattered villages even in Dubtia. What do you think, here in 'Lisatia', why don't you hunt again?

With that said, the hunters open their mouths flashly.

"You were all caught up in a conspiracy because you had no intention of paying your debts. Then, if you become debt free, you will be a good citizen. I will take my place once and for all when it comes to debt. You are all hunters in 'Lisatia' and please repay me. By the way, when it comes to 'Lisatia' hunters, you will be assigned a variety of different jobs for your family. Combined with that, I think you're doing a pretty good job. Early repayment will also be possible with respect to the debt"

"Ah... ugh... No...... I appreciate the offer...... Is there no evil?

"Is the Root of Harm aimed at life? When I say no, I have a saying, so I say yes. However, even if I say there is, it simply starts with a slightly diminished initial credibility than the commonly coming inhabitants. You have a past where you've been involved in assassinating debt as a shield, that's all. But that would be the same for any hunter in any other territory. In fact, my stepfather is also a hunter, so I intend to understand the predicament. Therefore, if you can work hard in the future, you will not feel anything in particular."

"Ok...... I want to talk to my family, so can I talk to them?"

"Yes, there will be dispositions of the Dubtier house, as well as moves. I'll lend you a lump sum, so please deal with it. When it comes to 'Lisatia' at present, the sudden increase in the number of humans has left the meat supply untouchable. The more you work, the more money you'll make. In addition, if you decline this offer, there will be no room for extenuating circumstances. As things stand, even if you return to Dubtia, your sentence will only be enforced in accordance with the law on the Dubtia side. I'm sorry we don't have a lot of choices, but please understand it as a conundrum measure."

When I tell him that, he starts arguing with his family with a serious face. Well, it would be hard to trust to be told that there is no cause. It's just that if you stay like this, you can be sure that your family's big black pillar will be executed even if you go back to Dubtia, and it's not a big story for families to get their lives back from there. On the contrary, if you can work hard to assume that all that adversity exists, I wonder if you deserve even more credibility.

Discussions with the family for a while, between the hunters are over, and the earlier man opens his mouth with a slightly skeptical face.

"I understand there is no more later. If I could, I'd like a new life here at Lizzatia."

"Okay, welcome."

Tell him, and Kabia will talk to him about future moves. Liz is also familiar with the hunter's family, so a soothing welcome ensued as she told me about all the things I needed to follow up on.