Prologue

When I was at the academy, that is, until I was 15 years old, I was

excellent–I was excellent. To put it bluntly, I was too good. For example, I

surprised everyone around me by mastering the divine sword technique, which is said to be used only by a Hero. Or, I mastered the extreme magic that is said to be used only by the Demon King, scaring everyone around me. Moreover, I

excelled more than anyone else in my studies. I was so good that I skipped a

grade and started my graduation thesis.

I chose “The Demon King’s Extreme Magic” as the theme of my thesis, even

though I had my doubts about it. This is an intractable theme that has not even

been researched well in the world. I thought it would be praised at academic

conferences. But the reality was different. I received a chorus of criticism at

the conference, saying that I was the man who would become the future Demon

King for being able to handle such magic.

And before the conference was over, I was forcibly taken away by soldiers. A thorough background check was conducted on me, including my home and school.

I was seeking conclusive evidence that I was about to become the Demon King.

During the three months of searching for the evidence, I was detained for a

long time. I was successfully cleared of suspicion, but when I returned to the

school, no one was happy to see me return.

On the contrary, everyone looked at me coldly.

I was a brilliant student with a bright future awaiting me, but they treated

me like I was a tumor. I was completely demoralized because of that. Furthermore, I turned down a recommendation to go to college and decided to go back to my parents’ house.

What the heck!

And I, Wilhelm Wandersky, became a recluse with a broken heart.

A year has passed since I became a NEET. I’m a member of a great noble

family, so I don’t have to worry about food. I let my servants go out to buy

entertainment novels and enjoy my life as a penny pincher.

My father tells me every day, “You have eyes like a dead fish.” My butler, who

is a good friend of mine… was once told me, “You look like a zombie.”

My hair has grown so long that I wear it pulled back. Of course, I have no

friends. But I was still happy. For the rest of my life, I’m going to live in

my bed in my room. This is my paradise. Yes, I named it my bed paradise. It is

a beloved paradise. The end station of my life. It is an eternal paradise.

One day, my father came to my paradise. Suddenly, he slashed the door of my

room in half. The slashed door fell on the floor and made a vain sound. No,

that’s impossible. I had locked this room with a very high level of magic. But father is holding a powerful sword that can negate all magical effects. It’s no use trying to lock the door with magic. I didn’t tell you, but this sword has been passed

down from generation to generation by the head of the Wondersky family. It is a

precious heirloom. It was only on display until today, but I decided to use it

for the first time to forcefully drag you out of the room.

Oh, no… My father has serious eyes. Those are the eyes that can kill. If I

don’t get out of here and end this withdrawal, I don’t know what he’s going to do to me.

“I’d do anything for a piece of trash. I would do anything for my son.

Wilhelm, come out of your room.”

“Hey, didn’t you just make a terrible mistake?”

“It’s all in your mind. Come on, get out of the room.”

“No, I don’t want to. Don’t wanna”.

“Then die!”

“What. I am your beloved son!”

But my father was serious. I was lying on my bed, and he came at me with his

precious heirloom sword. Against him, my magical defenses were useless. I was

still lying on the bed, but my father shown no change. The sword is too

dangerous.

I dodged it, but my bed was cut in half.

“Aaah, my paradise!”

“No, no. It’s not paradise, it’s just a bed. I’m going to be taking responsibility by getting a new one. And don’t worry, you’ll be going to be in a real paradise. The most important thing to remember is that the best way to get the most out of your time is to be prepared for it. If it hits you, you will die for real.”

“Father, are you really going to kill a cute child?”

“You are a disgrace to our family, and everyone else thinks so. The first son of the Wondersky family is a shut-in, you idiot! Now, if you get it, give up and die for the honor of the Wondersky family!”

“If I die, who will take over the Wondersky family? I’m the eldest son.”

“Unlike you, I have a second son, Tony, who is a serious student.”

“I’m not going to be the head of the family?”

“I’m going to let Tony take over.”

“If you do that, I won’t be able to sleep and eat for the rest of my life!” I caught my father’s attack with all my might that came from the white-blade sword. I really thought I was going to die. Furthermore, I had never done anything like this before. My muscles, weakened by a long period of shut-in living, were in a state of shock.

I am amazed that I succeeded in taking a white-blade sword with my eyesight

and dynamic vision. I’m still good, after all.

“Hey, give me a chance. Father, give your dear, sweet, and cute son one

chance.”

“…… I don’t love you and I don’t think you are cute, but I’ve known you for a long time. Wilhelm, do you really think you’re ready to break free from your seclusion? The first thing that you need to do is to make sure that you have a good understanding of what you are doing and how to do it.

All right, Wilhelm,” Father said, “you seem somewhat motivated. Well, I’m sorry, but I’m not going to cut my stupid son. Ah, I wanted to.” I’m uncertain whether he was really constipated or not. Father sheathed his sword. The threat to my life seemed to be over for the time being. My father

looked straight at me. When was the last time he looked at me like that? I was

so happy to see him like that.

“Look, Wilhelm,” he said, “I’ll tell you what. This place is no longer a good for you. From now on, you’re not allowed in here.”

My father’s orders, I decided to obey. He says there is a meeting with a girl waiting for me. I’m not happy about it, but I’d rather go see her than have my father kill me.

Farewell, my happy life as a shut-in.

Ah, I went outside for the first time in a while. The sun I looked up at was more dazzling than I had imagined.