Chapter 99

Shin Kamitsuki is a classic protagonist. A popular type of dense harem protagonist from the past. He has a polite demeanor and a strong sense of justice. A hero who crushes the strong and helps the weak. He is smart and can be sarcastic to his enemies, but for some reason, he is dense when it comes to love.

I also acted with him in my previous life, and he was quite cool. It's a game, but after defeating a powerful enemy, I thought maybe we could have become friends... and I even shed a tear when the player character, who was treated as if they weren't there despite being right next to me, couldn't become friends. (I didn't really cry, though.)

Also, the one who easily defeated me with a critical hit combo was me, but in the original, he was cool. I even bought up to volume 10.

This is the protagonist of the original. The protagonist of "Magical Night." The central figure of this world was right in front of me.

He has black hair and black eyes, and to be honest, he has a very common protagonist's face. He seems to be the type who doesn't like fighting and appears to be gentle. He stands smartly, wearing a 'simplified magical armor' that looks like a well-tailored suit.

He looks at us with a cool expression and flashes a refreshing smile. Many heroines blushed and looked away, captivated by that smile.

I wonder if Yami and the others will blush too, I thought with a "mufufu" as I observed everyone, but they all looked displeased. "Huh? He's the protagonist, the protagonist. The central figure of this world? We met once during the unfortunate dungeon disappearance incident, but we couldn't even talk then, so it doesn't count."

"Your greeting seems to have some hidden meaning, Mr. Kamitsuki. My name is Yami Teisei."

"Muu, it's Tamamo."

For some reason, they both looked annoyed and bowed their heads slightly. Hokuchan and the others also returned the greeting coldly. ...I guess it can't be helped since they don't know he's the protagonist. I'm excited. I'm all jittery. It feels like I've spotted an actor on location. My cheeks are flushed, and I'm all jittery. Maybe I can become an extra. Please sign for me.

Oh, but let me point out something odd first.

"Um... Mr. Kamitsuki, do you have something to ask us?"

I'm all jittery. My gray hair sways, and my small body wriggles. Of course, I'm nervous in front of the real thing. I guess I can't get a signature, can I?

"If you're trying to flirt, I suggest you stop. It's not a good idea."

Yami steps in front of Miharu and glares at Shin with a killing intent. What's with the hostile attitude? He's the protagonist, the protagonist?

"Right, right, calling out to a group of girls like this, you must be a hero, huh?"

Tamamo, who hugs me from behind, also glares at Shin with a cold voice and a sneer. Hokuchan and the others have already formed a defensive formation around Miharu. What's going on? Is a battle about to start?

Shin, looking at the group of beautiful girls, becomes flustered and waves his hands frantically.

"I'm sorry, that's not the case. My name is Shin Kamitsuki. I am the son of Duke Kamitsuki. I saw the appearance of the Teisei group and thought I would greet them. Baron Takano was also here."

I was waiting for those words. I thought you would say them, Yami and the others. Nice one.

"Um, but... my appearance should be hidden by the 'disguise' spell..."

"Huh? You were using a 'disguise' magical item? ...I was born with a 'magic eye,' so illusions don't work on me."

Shin looks surprised. It's understandable that he wouldn't know if the 'disguise' spell was active, as it's not something that can be detected by someone who can't see through illusions. It's not like people would point out his face all the time. It's not his fault he didn't notice.

Shin Kamitsuki, the 'magic eye' user. It's important that this information is known. Now, many people know it. It might not be necessary information, but it's better to be safe. Knowing that he has a magic eye, even if Miharu mentions it carelessly, it's okay now.

"Is this woman Baron Takano?"

From behind Shin, a girl with a strong gaze peeks out. Like Sei, she has purple hair in a bob cut and purple eyes. She has a cute, small animal-like face. She wears a magical armor that looks like a leotard for girls and holds a staff that is about two meters long. Gentlemen, no photos, please.

"Yes, Tsuki, didn't you see her? She is Baron Takano. She became the head of the family at the age of 10."

"Okay. She looked like any other girl. This woman is Baron Takano...?"

The girl nods at Shin's words. Meanwhile, Miharu starts to attract attention from the adventurers who overheard the conversation.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Tsuki Kamitsuki, the adopted daughter of Duke Kamitsuki."

I know, I know. She's a heroine. A classic heroine for a classic protagonist. In other words, she's the beloved adopted sister who is always attached to her big brother. Wow, she's real, she's real!

In the original, she protects Shin, who is exiled, and sticks to him like glue at the academy. She is a high-mana child from a branch family who can use lightning and wind. She awakened to 'Mana' early and has high mana, which is why she was adopted.

I think the author couldn't do without the adopted sister character. Adopted sisters, like childhood friends, are a fairy tale-like existence that people aspire to.

"I'm Miharu Takano! I'm in the fourth grade of elementary school."

Miharu is in high spirits!

Shin is irrelevant. He's just the male protagonist. Meeting the heroine is more touching. I push Shin aside to shake hands with Tsuki, excitedly.

"Um... Tsuki Kamitsuki. Nice to meet you?"

For some reason, Tsuki looks confused and shakes my hand. She glances at Shin, but is something wrong? Please sign for me. I don't need Shin's signature anymore. I've met the heroine, the heroine.

"Miharu-sama? You're starting to stand out."

"Right, En. The atmosphere around us is getting weird."

I shake hands with Tsuki and wave my arms, but Yami warns me with a cold voice, and Tamamo jumps on my back again.

Indeed, that's true. There are adventurers among the people around us, and some are even eavesdropping.

"Baron Takano... the one who can use healing magic?"

"What's going on?"

"That girl can use healing magic."

"She's a baron at that age?"

Ripples spread as Miharu's story spreads. However, due to the 'disguise' spell, it's hard to tell if she's the real deal. It's also difficult to get close because of the guards and Yami and the others.

Well, it's not a problem. There's no one brave enough to check, and Shin's guards are also behind them, forming a large group.

"Um, I'm sorry, I was a bit careless."

"It's okay!"

I know the protagonist's careless lines from novels. They always say something unnecessary. So, I smile and tell him not to worry. It's a special Miharu smile.

"Thank you. Recently, I've been hearing a lot about the Takano family, so I couldn't help it... I'm sorry. I've heard about Baron Takano, of course, but also about your father."

"My father?"

"Yes, I've heard that he is rebuilding the Takano family's management with a strong hand. Reorganizing the board, appointing new talent, forming alliances with other companies to improve the performance of the deficit department, and various ideas in many areas. I will eventually inherit the dukedom, so I wanted to hear about it."

Oh, that's what's happening. No wonder Miharu's father is impressive. His nose is high. Though, Frigg's help played a small part.

Mixing the soil from the abandoned dungeon into the farm fields to improve the taste of the harvest, for example. Using the vegetables from home gardens in advertisements is the key. The unassuming smiles of the amateurs resonate with the audience. When I asked if they were amateurs, they said it was a family from a theater group that happened to be using a home garden and was caught on camera. They said the taste is subjective.

If you only consider this, it might seem like a scam. But this is camouflage. The taste is actually better. That's why the father approved the advertisement. However, the soil from the 'Gald Farm' is the only one that works. Mixing the soil from other abandoned dungeons doesn't have the same effect.

The 'Gald Farm' has a secret technique. Level 10 'Quality Improvement Drug I' is mixed into the soil. It's an alchemy item that can be made once with 99 level 10 magic stones, producing 99 items. In the game, it only increased the selling price by a few hundred yen, but in reality, it significantly improves the taste.

Using one of these items on a single farm is like magic. Customers flock to the vegetables, thinking they are from the dungeon. The side effects have been tested and approved by the authorities. They are safe and delicious. The camouflage of the dungeon soil is a great idea.

This is just the beginning. The goddess is good at finding niche industries. She brings the story to the Takano family, forms alliances, and subtly boosts the father's reputation.

The genius goddess Frigg. When I asked her, lounging on the sofa in my room and munching on gold tips, how she comes up with all these ideas, she modestly replied, "It's the power of love and abundance." I admire her. By the way, the gold tips were real gold tips.

However, the father's ability to quickly decide to form alliances with venture companies is also impressive. Normally, high-ranking nobles wouldn't deal with venture companies.

"Yeah, my dad is amazing!"

So, Miharu is happy to be praised.

"His efficiency is as if he had prepared to become the head of the family in advance. He is famous as a 'magic user who cannot use magic.' My father also wanted to become friends with him, but unfortunately, he doesn't appear in society, so my father is disappointed."

Shin speaks smoothly, like water flowing over a board. This is the type he is. A brilliant type with a strong sense of justice. It's impressive that he can say such things at the age of 10. There's no script, right? And there's a hint of sarcasm, too.

"That sounds like a rude way to speak. Are you indirectly challenging me to a duel?"

Before Miharu could get upset, Yami warns him with a sword-like light in her black eyes.

"No, I really want to become friends. I'm sorry."

Shin bows deeply. He seems weak, but I know it's just an act. His eyes, hidden by the bow, are narrowed dangerously. He used to take this attitude with teachers he opposed at the academy.

...Is this right? Was Shin like this? He didn't make enemies with people who weren't his enemies. This kind of polite but rude way of speaking is more like his younger brother... I forgot his name. Wait... This is before the original story starts... It's a bit concerning.

The atmosphere between Shin and Yami and the others becomes tense. For some reason, Tamamo and the others also show hostility. Why? Is it because they are mobs and have a grudge against the regulars?

The heavy atmosphere was unexpectedly broken by a surprising person.

"Hey, can you use healing magic, miss?"

A little girl pulls on Miharu's skirt. Who is this girl? She's about 5 years old. She wears a slightly worn floral dress and a bear-shaped pouch on her shoulder.

"Hmm, I wonder? Why?"

Bending down to meet the little girl's eye level, I smile and ask. The little girl points to the waiting room.

"To heal my dad's injury! He got hurt."

The little girl points to the waiting room in front of the adventurer insurance application window. A man with a bandaged arm is flustered. He must be the little girl's father. He probably didn't notice the child was there.

Hmm... Now that I think about it, there are a lot of injured people there. They must be people who got hurt in the dungeon attack.

"Can you heal it?"

The little girl looks at me with hopeful eyes. She must have heard that Miharu is a healer and came to check. It's the fearlessness of a child.

Well, Miharu's answer is already decided.

"Sure, leave it to me!"

Taking off the 'disguise' ring, Miharu's black hair turns to a silver-gray color. Her black eyes turn to ice-blue, more radiant than sapphires.

"Leave it to me, miss!"

Raising my hand, I cheer.

"Miharu Takano, let's dance!"

Miharu starts to dance with a chirping voice.