CH 216.1

Chapter 216.1. Further Current Situation

Leaving Grandpa Odin’s mystery aside, let’s move on to a more realistic topic.

Not giving up is crucial for humans, you know?

“Next is Shin, the child. Don’t you think he didn’t seem like a typical protagonist?”

“Wasn’t he the ideal protagonist with a kind and just personality in the original story?”

“Yeah, even though I deliberately nominated Aguni Masatoshi as an enemy in the fight, he didn’t even utter a word to replace him.”

I explained the reason to Grandpa Odin’s question about why I chose that lineup for the match.

I chose Menou Robin for Wartan promotion, the fight with Martians is a must, and Masatoshi, because Sena could win against him, and there was another reason.

Namely, I was watching if Shin might voice his opposition to making Aguni Masatoshi, who belonged to the opposing faction from his family, the substitute member.

However, contrary to my expectations, Shin remained silent.

“Isn’t it natural for nobles? Because the young lady had set up everything, it’s normal not to interfere, or rather, he can’t interfere.”

“Well, I get what Mii-tan is saying. Shin doesn’t care about such problematic stuff is what makes him a protagonist, right?”

“Freya is right, Frigg-oneesan. Not caring about the atmosphere is what makes Shin the typical protagonist. But he did care about that this time.”

Shin will interject if he thinks something is wrong, no matter the situation.

He’ll join the disadvantaged side is the characteristic of a protagonist.

“Is it because he pretends not to have awaken his mana?”

“That’s also weird. Why would Duke Kanna accept Shin, who hasn’t awaken his mana?”

Frigg-oneesan doesn’t seem to find it strange, but it’s weird.

What was he planning to do if Mii-chan nominated Shin at that time?

He can’t make excuses like having a stomach ache or something.

If he makes excuses, Susano’o should kick him out immediately.

“In that case, he must be able to use magic. Did you analyze it secretly with Munin?”

“Hehe, you caught me. Yeah, I had Munin do it for me.”

Grandpa Odin’s words made me stick out my tongue playfully.

It’s obvious, right?

I secretly had Munin analyze him for me.

And the results are like this.

-Kanna Shin: Level 72-

“Shin is surprisingly strong. He’s at that level even without wearing the magic armor.”

Frigg-neesan says in an exasperated voice, and that’s true.

Shin’s level is close to that of a game’s final boss.

In this world, unlike Mii-chan and the gods, who are bound by game rules, his overall level would undoubtedly increase if he wore his magic armor.

“Hmm… So, is Shin also the same kind of existence as Sena?”

“I think so. But actually, this notation is incorrect.”

While stroking his white beard, Grandpa Odin squints his eyes, but that’s not all.

“Heh, I think it’s normal, isn’t it?”

“That’s what’s weird. Well, we’ll find out more in the upcoming investigation, but one thing’s for sure, Shin is the same existence as Sena. By the way, I was curious, so I analyzed Sena too.”

Here’s Sena’s analysis result.

-Genshin Seina: Level 71-

“Levels don’t lie, huh?”

“Yeah, she can now use recovery magic consecutively, which is strange. I thought she suddenly became stronger, and her personality changed too. I had Saksara and Yashibu investigate, and they found that the maids said she lost some of her innocence compared to before. Was there some power-up event in the game recently?”

“There was. Probably… when Nagaraja descended. At that moment, the world changed, albeit briefly. It must have been when the Wheel of Fate was broken. She must have regained her memories then.”

“Regained her memories?”

“What’s that? Weren’t we told that time leaps were impossible? Even when I asked with my curious, sparkling eyes, Grandpa Odin didn’t give his answer. Ugh.”

“Going back to the point, Shin isn’t just awaken his mana. He’s already powered up. Yet, he acted, unlike the protagonist.”

I decided to have a match disguised as a play with a 100 billion yen bet.

Even though he could have driven us out by winning a rigged match to save his companions, he didn’t.

“How many strategies did he have for that match? Your lady’s schemes are impressive, even surprising with the power of love. I’m sure they’ll understand each other.”

“There’s no way they’d understand each other conceptually.”

I take a deep breath and look around seriously.

“I’ve thought about it before, but Shin is in cahoots with Duke Kanna. I’m sure he was also playing a farce in the original story. If Shin and Sena have almost the same level, then Shin should have regained his memories too. However, the fact he acted unlike the protagonist confirmed my suspicions.”

“To become the Emperor, huh? But what if he fails? In the original story, Duke Kanna was expanding his influence, right?”

“Yeah, that’s true. But it could have gone either way.”

“So you’re saying that he was planning to dispose of his excellent legitimate son?”

Frigg-oneesan’s question is valid. Shin’s position seems precarious.