Book 8: Prologue

Book 8: Prologue

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The Algrand Empires capital planet is gray in color as the entire planet is covered in metal. There are numerous buildings on the planet, but theyre also painted gray.

Everything on the planet is being managed through artificial means.

As impressive as it may sound, I feel slightly uncomfortable because of the lack of greenery.

A clear blue sky is being projected in the air.

Natural disasters dont occur in the Capital, and even the timing of rain is controlled.

Its comfortable living on a planet where everythings being managed, so a lot of people wish to live in the Capital.

As a result, the population density is extremely high.

In my previous life, people showed a tendency to flock towards cities and away from the countryside. Its the same here, but to a more extreme level.

Many of the apartments only provide people with just enough space to sleep, and most hotels in the Capital are capsule hotels.

Of course, this doesnt apply to me, Liam Sera Banfield.

Not only am I an aristocrat, Ive built myself a huge fortune.

Be it fame, money, or power, I have it all. While Im at the Capital, I live in a well-established luxury hotel.

Rather than renting out the best room like a typical person would, Ive rented the entire hotel for myself to use.

Theres not much point in doing so, but Im enjoying the luxurious life at the Capital.

Its early in the morning right now, and Im changing into a suit.

As its my work uniform, theres very little decoration.

Everything I wear is custom made and ridiculous expensive.

Standing in front of a mirror, I have Amagi check my appearance.

Master, your check is complete.

Amagi checks my appearance every morning.

My clothes are disposable, but Amagis different. [1]

I like the one from before.

Then Ill prepare a new suit for tomorrow.

I dont like it, so replace everything!

I can give that kind of order on a whim.

Why? Because Im great.

If theres a shirt that I dont like, I wont so much as touch its sleeve.

It may sound wasteful, but the aristocrats in this world are allowed to make such decisions.

Time to go.

Its time for me to leave for work.

Im currently working as a civil officer at the palace.

After graduating from the Imperial University and undergoing a two-year training period, I went ahead and took a break at my territory.

There was that incident where I was summoned to some uncivilized planet, but it wasnt that bad.

Chino, of the dog tribe, is looking out the window restlessly in her maid uniform.

Woah~ were so high up. Are we above the clouds?

Shes looking at the scenery outside while making sure to not get too close to the windows.

She hugs Ciel whos standing next to Rosetta and asks, Is the building gonna collapse?

What a cute fellow.

Chino, be careful not to fall off.

When I tease her lightly, Chino backs away with her ears and tail standing straight-up.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Y-y-y-y-you can fall from here!?

Her legs shiver uncontrollably in fear that she will suddenly fall.

Realizing that Ive taken the joke a bit too far, I turn towards Amagi.

Youll be safe next to Amagi. Amagi, can you take care of Chino for me?

Understood.

Chino jumps towards Amagi in tears as the latter bows to me.

I-I want my room to be downstairs! In fact, the closer to the ground the better! I-its not because Im scared of heights or anything. Alright?

Terrified, she expresses her desire to head downstairs

Like I said, shes really cute.

Ill let you have one of the guest rooms downstairs. Ciel, prepare a room for Chino.

Being addressed by me must feel terrible for her, but Ciel replies without revealing any signs of hatred.

Acknowledged.

Yes, this! This is what Ive always wanted!

I can already feel the reluctance in her heart.

She wants to get rid of me, but shes helpless to do anything with her meager abilities.

Shes apparently doing various things behind my back, but she hasnt realized that the information is being leaked.

I wouldve dealt with her already if she was truly competent.

Considering her abilities, it should be fine to leave her alone.

Shes only somewhat capable, which means she can only show a moderate level of struggle.

Shes a rare find.

As Im celebrating in delight, Rosetta enters the room having finished getting ready.

She smiles at me as she appears wearing a suit jacket and a skirt that goes below her knees.

Darling seems ready as well. Lets leave together then.

My mood drops in an instant.

Right

Darling will be working at the same place as me. Just thinking about it gets me excited.

The same place? I mean it isclose, but you cant really call it the same place, right?

The buildings are close enough, so thats that.

Thats a bit forced.

Will His Highness Calvin be able to win? I get that hes Darlings political enemy, but I dont want the Empire to lose.

Rosettas a good-natured girl.

Taking into account the situation of the Empire as a whole, she thinks its better for Calvin to win the war.

I beg to differ.

I dont care who wins or loses, so long as I dont get hurt in the process.

Heck, if I can benefit from the Empires defeat, Id happily welcome it with open arms.

Things arent that simple this time around.

I dont want the Kingdom of Dominion to gain too much momentum, nor do I want to see Calvin achieve a flawless victory.

In other words, I want both sides to exhaust themselves through the course of the war.

Calvins a competent man. Hes probably going to listen to the advice of his military personnel. The Empire has the upper hand in terms of number, they should be fine.

Rosetta looks visibly relieved after hearing my confident words.

Im feeling really annoyed though.

As I said, Calvins a competent man.

He was able to shame me in front of everyone at the hearing.

He made a fool out of me and mocked me for the child-making demo that was going on in my territory.

Thats why I wont make light of him.

The elevator arrives the first floor, and I stand up from my seat.

Ill quickly wrap up this civilian officer nonsense and finish my aristocratic training so that I can spend the rest of my life playing around.

The training that has lasted over 50 years is finally coming to an end.

It was a long time coming, too long in fact.

Back in my previous world, I wouldve been well beyond the halfway point of my life.

The training will be over in 4 years. W-when that time comes, well finally

Rosettas face burns bright red as she covers her cheeks with her hands.

I wonder when she became such a disappointing woman.

The Guide was at the Gudwar Kingdom of Dominion, the intergalactic nation which Liam had deemed befitting of the term Asura.

He was at the capital of a country where the strong subjugated the weak.

Compared to the Empires capital where everything was being managed, this place was far more chaotic.

Fights on the street were normal, and even the so-called police officers were eager to watch them unfold.

The Guide was amazed by what he saw.

What a barbaric bunch.

Strength was everything here.

Anyone could rise up in status as long as they were strong.

In a sense, it was a fair country.

The Guide was heading to an arena that looked similar to a colosseum.

The blood of millions had been spilt in this fighting arena.

This was where powerful men of the Kingdom of Dominion gathered to decide who was the strongest.

For them, it was a sacred place yet an eerie existence resided there.

This eerie existence had a mouth which was thin and sharp. It was pressing it against the ground, sucking up whatever blood was soaked into the soil.

The blood of strong men is always so tasty!

Despite his facial features, he was an existence similar to the Guide.

Unlike the Guide, he preferred bloodshed over human misery.

As such, he controlled the Kingdom of Dominion from the shadows and ensured that battles would always occur somewhere.

I finally found you, Gudwar.

What a rare occasion for you to contact me first. As someone that can travel between worlds, what do you want with this great me?

This prideful existence had the same name as the kingdom that it resided in.

I heard youll be attacking the Empire.

Staying within the country is getting boring. What? You want me to stay out of your territory?

Gudwar stood up and readied himself for a fight, to which the Guide held up his hands in surrender.

Liam had weakened him so much that there was no chance of victory.

Now, now. Hold your horses. Im just here to inform you about someone strong in the Empire.

Someone strong? Stronger than my pawns?

The Guide had successfully piqued his interest.

Of course. Theres someone really strong in the Empire, the type of person that Gudwar likes the most. Want to try beating him?

Who is it? Tell me his name!

Liam Sera Banfield.

Hearing Liams name, Gudwars tentacle-like legs shivered in excitement.

Ive heard of him before! Liam of the School of One-Flash! The man who defeated three Sword Saints! I see, so hes as strong as the rumors say. I look forward to meeting him!

The Guide politely bowed before Gudwar who was raring to go.

Your help would be greatly appreciated. Together, let us bury Liam.

Thus, the Guide gained Gudwar as his ally.

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Brian (): Lord Liam doesnt plan on heading to the Kingdom of Dominion but he probably didnt expect the Guide make a move first. Now, time to advertise the light nov

Wakagi-chan (): Ei! ))). Its painful!

Wakagi-chan (): The 6th Volume of The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, otherwise known as Mob Seka, will be released on July 30th! A limited drama edition CD will also be released this time around! Please go ahead and purchase them everyone~.

Brian (): Im the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Volume 1 will be released on July 25th! She was a step ahead of me.

[1] Okay? That was random. The transition here feels a bit strange throw her away.

Editor: I think what hes trying to say is that while Amagi is an item, hell never throw her away.

[2] Asuras are a demon or demigod from Hindu or Buddhist myths. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura

[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimazu_clan

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamakura_period