Chapter 1

Taiwanese Edition Translated from Light Novel Kingdom

Scanning: Good Person W

Input: Good Person Z

Editing: X

My life is very ordinary, plain and unremarkable.

After graduating from university, I joined a large-scale general construction company, and now I am a thirty-seven-year-old living alone. I don't have a girlfriend.

My older brother, who is much older than me, takes care of our parents, so I can be considered a carefree bachelor.

I'm not particularly short, and my face isn't bad, but I don't have much luck with women. I once tried hard to get a girlfriend, but after being rejected three times, I became disheartened. Well, to be honest, at this age, I don't really care about having a girlfriend anymore.

On one hand, I'm too busy with work, and on the other hand, it doesn't really matter if I don't have a girlfriend.

...I'm not making excuses!

To explain why I'm bringing this up, it's because—

"Senpai, I kept you waiting!"

A cheerful young man walked towards me with a smile. He was accompanied by a beautiful woman. It was my junior, Tamura, and the company's goddess, receptionist Sawatari.

That's right, today they came to me to discuss their wedding. This is also what made me start to wonder why I'm not popular. So, on my way home, I couldn't help but lean against a telephone pole at the intersection where we met, lost in deep thought.

"Hi. So, what do you need to talk about?"

I asked while giving Miss Sawatari a nod.

"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Sawatari Mihō. I've seen you a few times before, but this is the first time we're speaking, so I'm a bit nervous."

I'm the one who's nervous!

To be honest, I'm not good at talking to girls.

Please notice me... I complained inwardly.

To be honest, it's ridiculous that they came to me, a loveless person, to talk about their wedding. They must be making fun of me. Probably—definitely.

"Hello. I'm Mihara Satoru. You don't need to be nervous. Miss Sawatari, you're already famous in the company, so there's no need for an introduction. I happened to go to the same university as Tamura, and we hit it off at a company training session, so we've been in touch ever since."

"Am I that famous! Is there any strange rumor in the company?"

"There is. Like having an affair with the head of the Kihara department, or dating Kameyama."

I couldn't help but tease her. I just wanted to make a small joke, but I didn't expect Miss Sawatari to blush and tear up. She's so cute.

My jokes are usually lacking in consideration and low-level, often strongly discouraged by others, but I always end up saying them.

This time, I probably messed up again. My personality is really bad.

Tamura patted Miss Sawatari's shoulder to comfort her.

Damn, bastard Tamura! This is the perfect time to shout, "Get lost, you happy couple!"

"Senpai, that's enough! Mihō, he was just joking."

Tamura laughed and smoothed things over. This junior is really good at handling situations.

He doesn't mock people, is cheerful and generous, and impossible to dislike.

Tamura is only twenty-eight, much younger than me, but for some reason, we get along well. There's no choice, I have to bless him…

"Sorry, I have a bad temper. By the way, it's not convenient to talk here. Let's go somewhere else and talk over a meal."

Jealousy won't help. As I thought this and made the suggestion—

"「「「Yaaahhhhhhhhhhh!」」」"

Screams. The scene suddenly fell into chaos.

What's going on? What happened?

"Get out of the way! I'll kill you!"

I turned to the source of the sound and saw a man running with a kitchen knife and a bag.

Someone was screaming. The man was coming this way. He had a kitchen knife. A kitchen knife? The tip was pointed…

"Tamura——————"

The moment I pushed Tamura away, a burning pain spread across my back. I immediately collapsed to the ground, squatting to endure the pain on my back.

I couldn't understand what was happening. I wanted to move but couldn't.

"Get out of the way————!"

I watched the man shout and run away, then checked if Tamura and Miss Sawatari were safe.

Tamura opened his mouth in a silent scream and ran towards me.

Miss Sawatari seemed to be stunned by the sudden incident, but she didn't seem to be injured. That's good.

By the way, my back is so hot. It feels like it has surpassed the pain, my entire back is burning.

What's going on? It's too hot… Spare me.

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Heat Resistance."》

Did I… get stabbed?

I shouldn't die from a stab wound…

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Piercing Resistance." Then, successfully obtained… "Physical Attack Resistance."》

"Senpai, there's… there's blood… it won't stop bleeding!"

What's with this guy, he's so noisy. It's Tamura. I keep hearing strange sounds in my ears, but if it's Tamura, there's nothing I can do.

Blood? Of course, there will be blood. I'm human. Getting stabbed will definitely cause bleeding!

But the pain is unbearable…

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Pain Nullification" skill.》

Uh… bad. It seems I'm starting to lose consciousness due to the pain and anxiety.

"Tamura… Tamura… you're so noisy. There's no need to make a big deal out of it. Don't worry…

"Senpai, the blood… it won't stop…"

Tamura's face turned pale, and he looked like he was about to cry as he tried to pick me up. His display of manliness was ruined.

I wanted to check on Miss Sawatari, but my vision was too blurry to see clearly.

The heat on my back gradually faded, replaced by a chill.

This is… bad… People die from excessive blood loss, right.

《Confirmation complete. Bloodless body… replacement successful.》

(Hey, what have you been muttering about since just now? I can't hear you clearly…)

I wanted to speak, but I couldn't. Bad, I might really die…

By the way, the heat and pain are gradually fading away.

It's so cold. I can't stand the cold. How can this be… Am I going to freeze to death now? I'm too busy.

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Cold Resistance." Due to obtaining "Heat Resistance" and "Cold Resistance," the skill has evolved into "Temperature Resistance."》

At that moment, my dying brain cells suddenly had a flash of insight, remembering something important.

Right! The data on my computer's hard drive!

"Tamura—! If, if I happen to die… please take care of my computer. Whether you submerge it in a bathtub or electrify it, please delete all the data…"

I mustered my last bit of strength to entrust him with the most important matter that was on my mind.

《Confirmation complete. Electrify to delete data… insufficient information, cannot execute. Execution failed. Alternative plan activated, successfully obtained… "Electricity Resistance." Additional skill obtained… "Paralysis Resistance."》

Tamura couldn't understand what I was saying for a moment, his face full of shock.

Then he seemed to finally understand my meaning and forced a bitter smile.

"Haha, just like what Senpai would say—"

I don't want to see a grown man crying. A bitter smile is better than a crying face, even if it's a bitter smile.

"I actually… wanted to brag to Senpai… about Sawatari…"

I already guessed… really, this brat.

"Tsk… I can't stand it. I forgive you for everything, make her happy. Please take care of the computer…"

I used my last bit of strength to say these words.

*

My life is very ordinary, plain and unremarkable.

After graduating from university, I joined a large-scale general construction company, and now I am a thirty-seven-year-old living alone. I don't have a girlfriend.

My older brother, who is much older than me, takes care of our parents, so I can be considered a carefree bachelor.

Thanks to this, I am a virgin.

I didn't even get to experience it before going to the afterlife… My little turtle must be crying.

I'm sorry, I couldn't make you a man…

If I get another chance to be reborn, I'll let you have your fun. Chase girls and enjoy life… but that's probably not possible.

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… unique skill "Predator."》

So, I'm almost forty, and if being a virgin at thirty makes you a wizard, I'm almost a sage… maybe even a great sage isn't out of the question, though that would be too much.

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… additional skill "Sage." Then, additional skill "Sage" evolved… successfully evolved into unique skill "Great Sage."》

…Uh, what's been going on since just now? What's with the unique skill "Great Sage"? Are you mocking me?

This isn't even a unique skill!

It's not funny at all!

How rude…

Thinking about all sorts of things, I slowly drifted off to sleep.

So, this is what death is like… not as lonely as I imagined.

This is my last inner monologue in this world.

Taiwanese Edition Translated from Light Novel Kingdom

Scanning: Good Person W

Input: Good Person Z

Editing: X

My life is very ordinary, plain and unremarkable.

After graduating from university, I joined a large-scale general construction company, and now I am a thirty-seven-year-old living alone. I don't have a girlfriend.

My older brother, who is much older than me, takes care of our parents, so I can be considered a carefree bachelor.

I'm not particularly short, and my face isn't bad, but I don't have much luck with women. I once tried hard to get a girlfriend, but after being rejected three times, I became disheartened. Well, to be honest, at this age, I don't really care about having a girlfriend anymore.

On one hand, I'm too busy with work, and on the other hand, it doesn't really matter if I don't have a girlfriend.

...I'm not making excuses!

To explain why I'm bringing this up, it's because—

"Senpai, I kept you waiting!"

A cheerful young man walked towards me with a smile. He was accompanied by a beautiful woman. It was my junior, Tamura, and the company's goddess, receptionist Sawatari.

That's right, today they came to me to discuss their wedding. This is also what made me start to wonder why I'm not popular. So, on my way home, I couldn't help but lean against a telephone pole at the intersection where we met, lost in deep thought.

"Hi. So, what do you need to talk about?"

I asked while giving Miss Sawatari a nod.

"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Sawatari Mihō. I've seen you a few times before, but this is the first time we're speaking, so I'm a bit nervous."

I'm the one who's nervous!

To be honest, I'm not good at talking to girls.

Please notice me... I complained inwardly.

To be honest, it's ridiculous that they came to me, a loveless person, to talk about their wedding. They must be making fun of me. Probably—definitely.

"Hello. I'm Mihara Satoru. You don't need to be nervous. Miss Sawatari, you're already famous in the company, so there's no need for an introduction. I happened to go to the same university as Tamura, and we hit it off at a company training session, so we've been in touch ever since."

"Am I that famous! Is there any strange rumor in the company?"

"There is. Like having an affair with the head of the Kihara department, or dating Kameyama."

I couldn't help but tease her. I just wanted to make a small joke, but I didn't expect Miss Sawatari to blush and tear up. She's so cute.

My jokes are usually lacking in consideration and low-level, often strongly discouraged by others, but I always end up saying them.

This time, I probably messed up again. My personality is really bad.

Tamura patted Miss Sawatari's shoulder to comfort her.

Damn, bastard Tamura! This is the perfect time to shout, "Get lost, you happy couple!"

"Senpai, that's enough! Mihō, he was just joking."

Tamura laughed and smoothed things over. This junior is really good at handling situations.

He doesn't mock people, is cheerful and generous, and impossible to dislike.

Tamura is only twenty-eight, much younger than me, but for some reason, we get along well. There's no choice, I have to bless him…

"Sorry, I have a bad temper. By the way, it's not convenient to talk here. Let's go somewhere else and talk over a meal."

Jealousy won't help. As I thought this and made the suggestion—

"「「「Yaaahhhhhhhhhhh!」」」"

Screams. The scene suddenly fell into chaos.

What's going on? What happened?

"Get out of the way! I'll kill you!"

I turned to the source of the sound and saw a man running with a kitchen knife and a bag.

Someone was screaming. The man was coming this way. He had a kitchen knife. A kitchen knife? The tip was pointed…

"Tamura——————"

The moment I pushed Tamura away, a burning pain spread across my back. I immediately collapsed to the ground, squatting to endure the pain on my back.

I couldn't understand what was happening. I wanted to move but couldn't.

"Get out of the way————!"

I watched the man shout and run away, then checked if Tamura and Miss Sawatari were safe.

Tamura opened his mouth in a silent scream and ran towards me.

Miss Sawatari seemed to be stunned by the sudden incident, but she didn't seem to be injured. That's good.

By the way, my back is so hot. It feels like it has surpassed the pain, my entire back is burning.

What's going on? It's too hot… Spare me.

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Heat Resistance."》

Did I… get stabbed?

I shouldn't die from a stab wound…

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Piercing Resistance." Then, successfully obtained… "Physical Attack Resistance."》

"Senpai, there's… there's blood… it won't stop bleeding!"

What's with this guy, he's so noisy. It's Tamura. I keep hearing strange sounds in my ears, but if it's Tamura, there's nothing I can do.

Blood? Of course, there will be blood. I'm human. Getting stabbed will definitely cause bleeding!

But the pain is unbearable…

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Pain Nullification" skill.》

Uh… bad. It seems I'm starting to lose consciousness due to the pain and anxiety.

"Tamura… Tamura… you're so noisy. There's no need to make a big deal out of it. Don't worry…

"Senpai, the blood… it won't stop…"

Tamura's face turned pale, and he looked like he was about to cry as he tried to pick me up. His display of manliness was ruined.

I wanted to check on Miss Sawatari, but my vision was too blurry to see clearly.

The heat on my back gradually faded, replaced by a chill.

This is… bad… People die from excessive blood loss, right.

《Confirmation complete. Bloodless body… replacement successful.》

(Hey, what have you been muttering about since just now? I can't hear you clearly…)

I wanted to speak, but I couldn't. Bad, I might really die…

By the way, the heat and pain are gradually fading away.

It's so cold. I can't stand the cold. How can this be… Am I going to freeze to death now? I'm too busy.

《Confirmation complete. Successfully obtained… "Cold Resistance." Due to obtaining "Heat Resistance" and "Cold Resistance," the skill has evolved into "Temperature Resistance."》

At that moment, my dying brain cells suddenly had a flash of insight, remembering something important.

Right! The data on my computer's hard drive!

"Tamura—! If, if I happen to die… please take care of my computer. Whether you submerge it in a bathtub or electrify it, please delete all the data…"

I mustered my last bit of strength to entrust him with the most important matter that was on my mind.

《Confirmation complete. Electrify to delete data… insufficient information, cannot execute. Execution failed. Alternative plan activated, successfully obtained… "Electricity Resistance." Additional skill obtained… "Paralysis Resistance."》

Tamura couldn't understand what I was saying for a moment, his face full of shock.

Then he seemed to finally understand my meaning and forced a bitter smile.

"Haha, just like what Senpai would say—"

I don't want to see a grown man crying. A bitter smile is better than a crying face, even if it's a bitter smile.

"I actually… wanted to brag to Senpai… about Sawatari…"

I already guessed… really, this brat.

"Tsk… I can't stand it. I forgive you for everything, make her happy. Please take care of the computer…"

I used my last bit of strength to say these words.