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 Chapter  33: I Decided to Investigate - Part 6 "So, you wanna go next?" After confirming that Nagamoto was completely unconscious, I turned to the girl standing behind him—Alicia, or whatever her real name was—and asked just in case. "…I’d rather not if I can help it. Besides, I haven’t received any orders to fight you, Iori-kun ." Saying that, Alicia set her handgun down on the ground and raised both hands in surrender. … Iori-kun ? But I should’ve cast a cognitive disruption spell before coming here. I glanced at my newly bought wristwatch. The countdown timer, which I had set to match the spell’s duration, had long since hit zero. Ah… I screwed up. The sound of that door slamming down earlier must have drowned out the alarm telling me the spell had expired. "Just to confirm, you're not an enemy, right?" "That’s right. We have no intention of harming you or the people around you. And besides, I wouldn’t be so ungrateful as to betray the perso...

 Chapter 30: I Decided to Investigate - Part 3 “N-Now I see…” After I finished explaining everything I had uncovered, Kuon responded with a mix of confusion and admiration in her voice. “So, is this Nagamoto guy well-known in the world of exorcists or supernatural abilities?” “…No, I’ve never heard of him. There are very few people in this country who can use magic in the first place.” Huh. So that means Nagamoto developed this magic and system on his own? Or at least, that’s what I thought at first. “But that man, Nagamoto Susumu, is a yakuza, right? Whether it’s magicians or exorcists, people in our world tend to be extremely proud of their abilities. I can’t imagine anyone willingly teaching their craft to someone like him.” “Could he have learned it on his own?” “That’s impossible. Magic and exorcism are not abilities one can acquire without a mentor.” Kuon was adamant, and she had good reason to be. First, sensing one’s own mana or spiritual energy without guidance is extremel...

  Chapter 32: I Decided to Investigate – Part 5 "…This place looks suspicious as hell." It had been 35 minutes since I left the house. Any obstacles or interference in my path had been effortlessly mowed down by my level and stats. And now, standing before me was a metal door that had seemingly been removed once and then propped back up diagonally as a makeshift barricade. I had already searched every suspicious room I came across. I did find plenty of definitely illegal stuff, but nothing that seemed to be the core of the case. This was the only place I hadn’t checked yet. Three large men lay unconscious around the door, foaming at the mouth. Judging by their attire, they were probably members of this gang. But if even they were knocked out, it might mean there was another group inside. If that were the case, I’d have to be cautious when entering. But if I tried to remove the door, it would definitely make some noise. "…Oh well." At a glance, the space beyond the ...

 Chapter 29: I Decided to Investigate – Part 2 “…Alright.” After returning home, I didn’t immediately check the group chat. Instead, I opened my Status and browsed through my Skill List. I already knew that the chat had some kind of hypnotic magic cast on it. Which meant I needed a way to counter it before diving in. “Now… which one’s the right choice?” There were an overwhelming number of skills displayed, and their effects wouldn’t be clear until I actually learned them. Luckily, I had an excess of skill points. So, I decided to trust my gut and pick the ones that felt right. “Oh, this one looks promising.” The skill that caught my eye was Dispel. A quick search on my phone told me that in games, “Dispel” usually referred to removing magic or nullifying effects. I wasn’t sure if the Dispel of this world worked the same way as in games, but if it didn’t, I’d figure something else out. Just in case, I decided to grab Magic Counter as well. With that, I casually tapped...

  Chapter 31: I Decided to Investigate – Part 4 — Alicia's POV "...Clear." I exhaled deeply after sneaking into the mansion that served as the Yamafuji-kai's headquarters. I had infiltrated numerous organizations for covert operations, but no matter how many times I did it, I could never get used to this feeling. Any agent, no matter how skilled, could die in an instant if luck wasn’t on their side. Thinking about that, I must have been incredibly lucky to have survived this long. (Alright, let's get started.) I drew my pistol from its holster, a special model equipped with a suppressor, and began moving toward the basement. I already knew where the staircase leading to the basement was. I had also memorized the route and the number of guards stationed along the way. (…Three of them, just as reported.) At the end of the hallway, a sturdy iron door was being guarded by three men—two armed with pistols and one wielding a dagger. I swiftly closed the distance and, in...

 Chapter 28: I Decided to Investigate – Part 1 (TL/N: Sorry for the late up, busy with college lol, probably will upload 2-3 chap per day, will be slow for the time being, midterm will be soon XD So hot;;) "You have such beautiful skin! What's your skincare routine?" "Well, I usually—" During lunch break, the center of attention in the classroom was Alicia and Kuon. Alicia leaned in eagerly with a dazzling smile, while Kuon, slightly taken aback, responded with her usual gentle and approachable smile. "A literal angel and an idol… this is amazing." "Which one do you guys prefer?" "I’d go with Alicia. Her bright personality is the best." "I’d say Kuon. That reserved smile of hers is just too good." Some classmates had already begun debating who was better—Kuon or Alicia. In just half a day, Alicia had gained as much popularity as Kuon. Well, considering her foreign-like looks and social nature, it was an inevitable outcome....

 Chapter 27: Reunion with the Blonde Transfer Student “Early yesterday morning, in ■■ City, following a report from a local resident, police arrested suspects Tomoharu Sugawara and Eiji Kanda of the designated Yamatou-kai crime syndicate on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law. The two suspects are currently being interrogated…” "Another dangerous incident, huh? Shuu, you better be careful too." "Yeah, I know." The next morning, while having a simple breakfast of leftover minestrone from last night and toast, I was having a casual conversation with my father, who had come home for a change. He had no idea that the central figure of this incident was sitting right in front of him. With that thought in mind, I took a bite of my buttered toast. "By the way, where’s Kana?" "She’s feeling unwell, so she’s sleeping a bit longer. She said she still plans to go to school, though." "Did she catch a cold?" "She checked ...