{Chapter 2} The Mastermind Who Makes the Strong Tremble Without Lifting a Finger…

I love beautiful things.
 
More specifically, I love myself. Because I am beautiful.
 
You could search the whole world and likely never find a man as handsome as I. And it’s not just the face; my physical beauty is also magnificent…!
 
“But, the sword is even more beautiful.”
 
I lived my days being healed by the sight of my own reflection in the mirror. Though, to be fair, simply staring was only enough to satisfy me until I was fifteen.
 
That was the day—I encountered it. The … Read the rest

Emo-Sugiru is grinning and applauding. He came out at this timing when I am defeated and unable to move—no, he came out precisely because it is the timing where everything is too late.
 
This guy is the mastermind behind everything, the root of all evil.
 
If it wasn’t for this man, there might have been a path other than killing the Demon King. So many people could have been happy.
 
My body won’t move. Move, damn it, move!
 
Damn it, why… why am I so weak!
 
“EMO-SUGIRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!”
 
I howl.
 
In my entire life, I have never directed such rage toward … Read the rest

“I have Magic Eyes as well, you know?”
 
“That… guh!”
 
The mage girl vomits blood.
 
The law I constructed—is to forcibly merge with and then separate from the surrounding mana.
 
To put it simply, it’s the act of violently shredding the magic circuit.
 
“Treatment, quickly… urgh!”
 
The giant priest rushes to the mage girl. He must be the healer.
 
However, the more magic he uses, the more it will make her suffer. Even if it is healing magic.
 
The priest also collapses, affected by the mana from the surrounding mages and elves.
 
“As expected of the Hero. You alone are … Read the rest

In this world, the paths of a “Mage” and a “Spirit User” diverge in their fundamental goals.
 
A Mage is one who masters only their own inner power, while a Spirit User is one who masters powers other than their own. Both utilize mana, and both require knowledge of magic circles.
 
“I suppose I am an exception in human history. After all, I am the world’s only ‘Divine Spirit User’.”
 
A person’s aptitude is decided the moment they are born.
 
As a rule, there is only one organ known as a magic circuit. Only one attribute can be obtained per … Read the rest

It seems the knight-san is well-versed in the local geography and history.
 
Honestly, it’s very reassuring.
 
He’s saying we’re in the same position, so he must have fallen from the surface and accidentally gotten trapped in the barrier too. I feel a sense of kinship.
 
“……What is this?”
 
“Is something wrong?”
 
“Hey, human. What is happening on the surface? No, what has become of this era…?”
 
Looking up at the surface—or rather, the ceiling—the knight-san is breaking out in a cold sweat. I can’t actually see it through the armor, but he has that … Read the rest

“How… what a truly wonderful person he is, desu-wa… I’ve decided. I’ve decided!”
 
I have never been saved like this.
 
I have never been treated so kindly.
 
I have never been understood so deeply.
 
“Sugiru-sama… Ihihi, I shall dedicate my second life to him!”
 
He is underestimating my repayment.
 
He said he was wanted, so the state must be his enemy. Such a thing is no match for me at my full potential…!
 
“Now then, shall we finish the contract… I can feel it rising.”
 
The magic circle activates.
 
The … Read the rest

{Chapter 1} The Mastermind is Certainly Saving Someone’s Life…
 

 
“I don’t want to die, desu-wa…”
 
Only death is equal.
 
People cannot choose the environment they are born into, nor their talents. Unfortunate souls who cannot even choose how they live or how they die are everywhere.
 
I was a genius. I was hailed as a child prodigy and held great expectations as a spirit user. In fact, at the age of seventeen, I had already reached a realm equal to elves who had lived for hundreds of years.
 
“For it to end like this… for this to be … Read the rest

The Demon General-san probably thinks it’s impossible to regenerate an arm. In fact, even for a genius of healing magic, growing back a lost arm is unheard of.
 
Healing magic in this world is not omnipotent.
 
General items like potions are just degraded versions of magic, so they’re not even worth mentioning.
 
I’ve heard that warriors who can use life energy called “Touki” have regenerative powers comparable to healing magic, but even then, regenerating an arm isn’t realistic.
 
“I have your word, then?”
 
“Hey now… are you serious? That’s a feat impossible with modern magic.”… Read the rest

{Prologue} The Mastermind Should Always Appear with a Round of Applause!

 
“Splendid. To think you’d go this far.”
 
“W-who are you…?”
 
With a broad smile on my face, I slowly applaud the Hero.
 
He had overcome countless trials and finally slain the Demon King. A true Hero. It was only natural for me, as a fan, to offer my praise to a person who was about to become a legend.
 
“I’ve truly become a fan of yours… That was a magnificent battle. You’ve grown far beyond my expectations.”
 
“W-what are you saying… You don’t mean—”
 
“Yes, exactly that.”
 
I affirm … Read the rest