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My back fell to the hard concrete floor. Or the concrete floor fell on my back. Actually, there is no difference. Because the fact that it hurts so badly is the same.
pop! and the sound of a leather drum popping is heard. If anyone is curious about the sound of drums made of human skin out of pure curiosity like a child, you can listen to the sound from my back now. My back was a human skin drum.
The reason the scream didn’t come out was because the air in the lungs escaped all at once and there was no breathing to make a sound. I stayed still, controlling the pain with silence.
The returner who threw me said looking down at his hand.
‘I jumped on my own to reduce the impact.’
Do you guys say this reduced the shock? That’s crazy. What if we attacked each other like this?
‘Wow, I went in so damn hard! I guess I have some talent for judo?’
Thumbs up. It was a shock that would not be strange even if he died right away if he fell by mistake. running by yourself. The moment I read something, I jumped up in surprise, and it was just filled.
‘My celestial radius is a qigong specialized for counterattack. If it is a movement that is engraved on the body, it is activated without a momentary delay before you even think about it. The reaction is good when you see it and run together. By the way… .’
A counterattack that melts into your body. This is a foul. I went in aiming for the perfect blind spot, and the moment I touched it, a perfect uplifting posture came out like a picture. It was an ideal movement that would appear in a textbook, so it was not folded anywhere, but the impact on the back was so strong that it was difficult to move. Thousands of tiny needles seem to have dug into my back.
‘For a good response, the taste… Isn’t it great?’
For this reason, you should not engage in dealings with those who have lived by beating humans. How do you judge a person’s taste? Am I even a succulent? feel bad
I said grimacing.
“Cut your feet. I wish I had kicked people up, even tried to step on them.”
“ah.”
The regressor removed the foot from my collarbone. I lay down and brushed off the shoe marks on my shirt.
“It’s your fault. What if you touch my body recklessly there?”
“what the. Your body is precious too. How would you go about your daily life if you were to lift everything up just by holding on to your shoulders?”
“In a world where people who don’t know anything hold me on the shoulder, there’s no need for everyday life.”
“Are we others? sadly.”
“… Then it’s left Or what?”
“It’s a trainee and an instructor. I told you not to step on the teacher’s shadow, but after you lift it up, you just step on it. Wow. Are you going to live with shame?”
I can’t even get up because the shock isn’t completely resolved. I lamented as I lay still.
‘Because it’s wrong for me to approach you defenselessly… . This isn’t a battlefield. Obviously, it was me who made the first move.’
Very little, but the returner was apologizing to me. The returner answered in a low voice.
“Whatever you As long as you’re disturbing me, you should have been prepared.”
Is this the person who is sorry? Look how completely different the outside and inside. Going crazy. If I wasn’t a mind reader, my outfit would have exploded.
In fact, even though he’s a mind reader, his outfit looks like it’s going to explode.
“Is this cylindrical? Is this regret? You didn’t think anyone was going to stop you when you were about to break the wall with a knife and cut down the golem, didn’t you?”
When dealing with regressors, the first thing you need is a theory of truth and a theory of the second. Regressors tend to be quite weak in theory. Aside from morals or anything like that, I tend to accept things that make sense.
‘By the way, this man was also an instructor. It’s like the eyes of the military. I was going to leave this man alone and deal with the golem… .’
Glad you found out Whoa. I’m glad I’m not out of words.
‘Should I just take this opportunity to deal with this man too? For some reason, I think I can kill him now.’
cancel I don’t think it’s possible that we’re the same person, so we can’t really communicate with each other.
In this case, the topic should be changed. He spoke to the small magic golem standing by his bedside.
“Hey, Captain Abbie.”
“This is Captain Abbie. I understood the current situation. Thank you for your actions.”
“No, it’s okay, I’m shutting up now. If you don’t want to break.”
If the golem opens his mouth, my identity may be revealed. I deliberately cut off the golem’s words, as if to swear a little. Fortunately, Captain Abbey was quick-witted. He seemed to have realized that I was the only one who could help him in this abyss.
I lifted the golem while lying down. The golem with a metal body was about the size of a small doll, but it was not as heavy as a doll. Thin metal arms and legs sway in the air.
“Shay trainee.”
laid the voice When the returner felt a little different, I quietly closed my eyes and said.
“Student Shay cut down walls, broke golems, and assaulted me, right? Very naturally.”
“By the way?”
“like. Well, the walls are already broken, and most of the golems are broken. My body is meant to roll, so let’s assume that’s the case. I’ll move on without asking anything. So, let go of your feelings for the golem for now.”
“What… .”
‘Anyway, as long as there is an instructor, it won’t make much difference whether there is a golem or not. They’re both like military dogs. and… It might be better to leave it alone.’
The regressor who finished his judgment in a short time retrieved the sword.
“I don’t have to be watching me.”
“I don’t even do it. You saw it before. hiding in a restaurant. If you were going to spy on Shay, you wouldn’t hide in the dining room. The bourgeoisie, who forgets to eat alone, does not appear in the restaurant when she is feeding herself with supplies that everyone else lacks.”
“Ugh.”
“If you know, just go.”
“What are you trying to do here?”
“Now that I know that there are still golems, I have to request supplies. It was at a time when the canned food was running low because someone stole the food in the middle of the night.”
“okay… .”
‘At the point in time when I decided not to fight that man, some information leak was unavoidable. let’s leave it alone Rather, it could be an opportunity to dig up information about that man in reverse.’
Nodding his head, the regressor threw a sharp glance at the golem and turned around.
“Ask if you can supply some blood. Tirkanjaka has been moving for a long time, so it must have been a little lacking in blood.”
“I will check and contact you.”
Who spreads that?
“I will go back to my room.”
“Take a look.”
The returner strode out as if to show him how he was going. Now, it was only me and the golem left in the dark restaurant… .
for a moment.
“Student Shay. Are you going back?”
Startle. I could feel a feeling of embarrassment through the wall. The returner said as if he was making excuses.
“He was about to go back. Wait a minute, what are you doing?”
where to eavesdrop I stared intently at the door. The returner let out a loud footstep and walked away. After a long moan, I raised the golem again.
“Captain Abbie. Long time no see.”
“Check your survival. You were alive… .』
“Wait a minute.”
I closed the golem’s mouth, touched the ground and got up. oh my, it’s the neck It’s the back that hit the floor, so why is my neck stiff? He shook his neck back and forth as if he was stretching, then looked at a certain part of the air and said.
“Have you come back for something to eat? If you said you were going to your room, please come back quickly.”
It’s pitch black where you can’t see anything. There was a small shudder. The returner, who was wearing stealth, stopped breathing as if he was bewildered, and looked at me with trembling eyes.
‘me… did you notice Did you see through this veil of darkness where you can’t even see a shimmer in the dark? Oh no. no way. You didn’t notice it last time.’
“Don’t be kidding. Are you so deceitful? Who is walking down the hallway so loudly? It’s like saying I’m going.”
‘Ugh. Did I act too deceitfully? But that guy won’t have any basis either. I’m just going to stab it. Let’s pretend we don’t know… .’
“ah! Go!”
I threw the pot on the table. The returner hurriedly bowed before being hit by the pot. The missing pot creaked and pounded the floor of the restaurant. Due to the violent movement, the stealth technique was briefly released, and my eyes met with the regressor.
The bewildered returnee’s face turned red from embarrassment.
“Uh, uh.”
“Student Shay. Surely you didn’t say anything about seeing the magic golem and spying on you? It’s the same situation. It is a bad hobby to eavesdrop on other people’s words while even using stealth techniques.”
“Oh, I know. just… .”
“I see. As long as you live, you can. Anyone can make a mistake and be curious. I won’t say anything, so just go back.”
“Yes… .”
‘Damn it, damn it, damn it! I shouldn’t have acted so deceitfully from the beginning. Because of the taste I felt earlier, I ignored the other person too much!’
The returner bowed his head and ran away. On the contrary, I thought he might get angry and try to kill me, but perhaps because of perfectionism, he felt a lot of guilt for his mistakes. The returner whipped himself and ran down the hallway.
The golem, who had been watching silently, spoke out.
“You also have powers.”
“You know roughly how I made a living, right? It’s a psychological warfare, right?”
“I’m glad that you seem to be surviving well.”
“What? Relief?”
『I was going to add a laborer to the next supply list, but now that I see it, I don’t think it’s necessary. There is no need to waste human resources.”
“ah. In terms of cost?”
The regressors are also regressors, but the military also collected only those who are difficult to attach to. You sent me down half-assured that I was going to die.
“You know roughly what happened while you were here, right? Then there is no need to explain.”
“denial. The main building was hiding the object that had escaped the trainee ‘Shay’. I did not observe anything other than what was happening in the restaurant.”
“Aha. okay?”
That’s good information. It means that there is information that only I know. We can get more out of this condition.
“If you report any unusual issues, the main building promises to provide full support to you.”
Even quick to understand. After reading his situation and my intentions, he proposes the terms of exchange on his own. I like that the work is done quickly.
『Do you have any special points or requirements?』
“I have one. I… .”
‘But I still have another way.’
Oh wait. I have another strange idea.
no way. If you do the same thing twice, you are a fool, and if you do it three times, it is history. Is the regressor planning to leave a mark on history?
The returnee lives in a prison cell on the first floor, remodeled at will. If you go back to your room and turn your attention on this, your thoughts shouldn’t be read.
Why am I hearing this thought now?
‘It was the 7th time. I learned the art of listening far from the good-natured beasts. At that time, I was buried in the noise of all directions and discarded it as a useless technology, but in the current situation, it would be useful. It’s quiet all around, so noise won’t come in. Now, where… .’
“Wait a minute.”
I walked towards the pot I threw in earlier. Then I looked through the cupboard and pulled out another pot. Okay, no broken parts, the material is good. This should be enough.
While waiting for the right timing to spin the two of them.
‘Even though the prisoner’s ears aren’t listening, if you put your ear to the ceiling and hear the sound from the floor below… . I can tell enough.’
The moment he heard the regressor’s thoughts, he hit the pot with all his might.
gang!
‘!!!!!!’
The round structure of steel is itself a great resonator. Even the one used in the pot is an alchemy iron that has been precisely forged and coated to prevent a drop of water from leaking out. When they collided with all their might, a roar that could be heard resounded throughout Tantalus.
The sound ran down the hallway and echoed the building. A majestic ringing comparable to that of a bell. A long echo is heard in the abyss. I waited for the faint echo to cease.
‘Ah, ah. ah.’
Silent cries were heard from downstairs. I squatted down and spoke to the concrete.
“Shay trainee.”
‘Ah, maybe.’
“I don’t even come to ask what the noise is. Are you sure you’re not eavesdropping? I believe so.”
‘… .’
wow? no, please It can’t be. There’s a difference between wanting to cry and crying. Even people without tears often weep in their hearts. It is often the case that you feel intense emotions that make you want to cry because of sadness and shame.
It’s a shame. If you’ve seen them cry, you can make fun of them until the real world ends.
anyway.
“Now there are no interrupters.”
“Was he eavesdropping?”
“Perhaps it was.”
“How did you find out about that?”
“It’s a psychological warfare. Such a person tends to pursue extreme gains and has a strong sense of reward, so he is the type to follow through to the end, saying that even if he gets hit once, he won’t do it this time. It’s a personality that can only be solved by obtaining something.”
That’s a lie. read the thoughts However, even for the reason it was delayed, if the answer is correct, it will be the right explanation.
“And, well, you have nothing to lose by failing. The risk converges to zero and the gain is sufficient.”
“understand. Any chance of overhearing in the future?”
“Should I be honest? From now on, even if I eavesdrop, I have to do my best. You have to give up on time. How the hell do I have to be uglier?”
‘… … … … … .’
The returner’s thoughts were interrupted. Oh, are you okay with this? It’s almost a stun break.
I think it was too much, but compared to the pain I still feel on my back, this is enough. Originally, mental pain is nothing compared to physical pain.
In any case, having successfully shaken off the regressor, I decided to tell the rest of the business.
“This golem has a human form. Are you the type to share your senses? You control it in sync with your body.”
“I agree.”
“then.”
I tapped the golem’s body. As the golem reacted, I straightened my finger and wrote on the broad golem’s body. My fingers moved with a single stroke on the golem’s stomach and chest.
-I will write important information in writing, so please understand. The answer is by nodding your head.
The golem’s body flinched for a moment, then his head shook slightly up and down.
Even if you have the ability to read thoughts, there’s nothing wrong with being careful.
If that’s the case, I wonder why they hit the pot, but I’m satisfied to see the regressors in pain.
“Did you say you were still in the restaurant?”
I pretended to carry on a normal conversation and wrote on the golem’s body.
-I’m pretending to be an instructor here. I lied to survive.
Golem nodded slightly. And at the same time, he answered with a microphone in his mouth.
“I agree.”
“Then you must have seen me and my brother eating together.”
– So, treat me like an instructor too.
This time the golem shook his head. When I opened my eyes, the golem spoke again and again.
“I haven’t seen them all. As mentioned earlier, this entity was under extreme threat and would intermittently shut down during the day it was active-. I warn you. Impersonation and false reporting are felonies.”
Are you replying by adding it to the end of the sentence?
After all, pretending to be an instructor is a crime that the military would never allow. Even in this situation, it’s tough. military correspondent.
“Then it would have been working all night long.”
-Otherwise, I have no reason to protect you. no right to do so. If you don’t help me, I can’t take you with me.
The golem stopped working for a moment. Perhaps the task of monitoring this place and the need to cooperate in the crime of impersonating an instructor seemed to clash.
But the worries didn’t last long. The golem nodded and spoke in a more mechanical voice.
“I will confirm.”
great. This has been settled for now, and now I can serve as a window between the military authorities and Tantalus and take care of my profits.
It’s rewarding to be lifted up. It hurts so badly, but there was something to gain.
I smiled bitterly.
“and.”
The golem, who was a little worried, said with a little hesitation.
『Because this entity shares sense. We ask you to be careful when making contact.”
What do you mean? I can’t read my thoughts, so I don’t know what it means. Is it an important story? I think the tone was a little shaky.
I picked up the golem again and, with my fingers straight, wrote letters on my stomach and chest.
-okay. Shouldn’t it be written only when there is something very important?
『｡. no understanding… .』
what. That’s a weird reaction. He trembled strangely as if the golem was out of order, and he said it himself, even though he didn’t say anything.
Then the golem shook my hand. Although it is a miniature golem the size of a doll, it is a military magic golem. The steel limbs could push my hand away.
“… It’s done.”
what? What’s your reaction? I don’t know.
I didn’t know it would be so sad that I couldn’t read the thoughts of the golem. When dealing with people, it can read all thoughts and gain an edge, but there is no way to find out because it is a remote-controlled golem. He doesn’t even have a facial expression, so he has to guess from his tone of voice.
Do ordinary people live like this? It’s more inconvenient than I thought. It’s like living with one limb separated.
… Uh, wait.
You said it was still working at night?
Then you’ll know who stole the food?
it just took