The levels learned in LAW are reflected in the real world.
My conjecture turned into conviction when I drank the potion and felt the surge of power.
It wasn’t that my Magical Power had recovered; it was proof that I was perceiving the vast Magical Power that Kageichi originally possessed within him—
More than anything, the power filling me proves that my assumption is correct.
“L-Level 320…? Are you kidding me, old man? Even the strongest explorer in the world is only around level 40 right now, right?”
“That’s interesting information. I wonder if it reflects the upper limit of LAW ver 1.1.”
As is common with online games, LAW was updated over the years.
Along with that, there is a history of inflation in both combat strength and items.
…Considering that, is this world behind?
This also needs to be verified.
“Now then. As I said earlier, I don’t like violence. I believe that solving everything based on rules is the best way, and therefore, I will cooperate if you surrender yourselves to the police with me. What do you think?”
“Huh…?”
“I believe that’s how a country governed by law should be.”
To Kageichi’s straightforward proposal—the men were, for a moment, dumbfounded for some reason.
Then, they raised a furious roar as if they were getting worked up.
“Don’t screw with us! Don’t blame us if you get hurt—’Flame Weapon’!”
The blond man declared, and his right hand was enveloped in a red light.
What was activated was a Skill that increased attack power by covering weapons and fists with flames—a so-called Skill.
Not just weapons and Magical Power, but even Skills are being materialized in reality…
What is going on in this world?
It’s really interesting.
Or rather, is it possible for me too…?
“Then, let’s try it too. Ah, before that—’Inventory’.”
Kageichi also held his hand over the space.
“Inventory” refers to the item screen display in games.
Normally, it would shift to the item selection screen as is, but instead, what appeared was a black vortex like a black hole that seemed to swallow his right hand.
At the same time, a hologram-like window appeared in his vision, visible only to Kageichi,
(W-What…?)
A weight appeared on his body, as if gravity had doubled.
This is… due to the consumption of vast Magical Power?
Just displaying the item list puts a lot of strain on the body—
“Huh!? W-What is this guy…!”
“Why can he open his Inventory even though this isn’t a Dungeon…?”
The men were bewildered, and Kageichi also wondered as he took out a crosier as tall as himself from the “Inventory.”
The weapon with a blue cross drawn on its tip is a weapon that Kageichi used to love in the LAW game… but.
(A salaryman in a suit and glasses with a crosier is, perhaps, a bit mismatched.)
It might be embarrassing to walk outside in this outfit, Kageichi thought, worrying about appearances, and tapped the ground with the tip of the crosier.
“T-This guy, is he a mage!”
“Don’t let him chant! Besides, magic Skills on the ground don’t have much power!”
The blond man bared his fangs and approached with flames in his hand.
While observing the situation, Kageichi took a step back—
Beep
Along with a distinctive electronic sound, an explosion occurred under the man’s feet.
On the asphalt, it turned into a raging inferno, and heat waves danced on the surface.
“Hmm. So it worked after all.”
The Skill Kageichi had just used was “Landmine.”
It is a representative of installation-type Skills, and it is a safe and secure Trap that has supported Kageichi since the LAW era.
Originally, Kageichi is the type of person who prepares alarms and stun guns for intruders in his real home, so he is compatible with this type of technique.
…Or so I thought—
In front of the raging flames, I reconsidered my thoughts a little.
(The power is higher than I thought…?)
In front of the billowing smoke, both the men and Kageichi were a little surprised—
Eventually, the flames subsided.
The blond man who came out from inside was a miserable, charred mess… and collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Silence.
Hmm.
I didn’t expect it to be this powerful. Or rather…
Could it be that he’s dead?
“W-What is this guy…”
“A, a, creature—he’s a creature!”
The remaining two men foamed at the mouth and ran away.
…Should I chase them?
Kageichi hesitated slightly, but no, he denied it and deliberately let the men escape.
There are things that should be prioritized now.
Kageichi put his hand on the neck of the charred man.
He was definitely dead.
“…………”
I thought this was a little bad.
Needless to say, Kageichi’s actions were murder.
I don’t feel any guilt in particular.
They were the ones who picked a fight, and in the first place, guys who do street robbery should disappear from society.
However, even in Japan, where Skills and Dungeons exist, murder must be an Illegal Activity.
In other words, if this body is discovered by the police—
Kageichi’s stress-free life in the new Japan will immediately collapse.
What should I do?
Should I run away?
But the Japanese police seem to be excellent.
In this kind of world, it wouldn’t be surprising if they had the knowledge to identify murders using Skills.
Can’t I somehow conceal it…? No, wait?
The men from earlier said this:
“Why can he open his Inventory even though this isn’t a Dungeon?”
…Could it be that opening the “Inventory” to store items on the ground is something special?
Kageichi summoned the Inventory again.
Generally, the “Inventory” is an item box that can store all kinds of items.
Not only weapons and armor, but also Potions and herbs.
Furthermore, it can store anything that is basically not alive, such as stones, water, and wood. In other words…
Kageichi put his hand on the man’s corpse.
He lightly chanted—and erased the man’s corpse.
He stored it in the Inventory.
“Hmm. This is convenient.”
All that remains is the asphalt charred by the explosion of the Trap.
Even if they can sense that something happened here, they won’t be able to pursue it further without evidence.
Murder is a serious crime, but if there is no body, it will not become a case.
I see, Kageichi nodded slightly, then started walking while pretending to be calm.
I won’t do anything suspicious, like running in a hurry.
Very naturally.
While pretending to be an ordinary Salaryman walking along the night road with a convenience store lunch in hand… while being careful not to be noticed that he is actually a murderer, he properly stops at red lights.
Then, Kageichi, who arrived home, put the lunch on the table and took a leisurely shower—
This world is actually… easy to live in for me?
I realized that.
Kageichi Futsuu is an ordinary Salaryman who can be found anywhere.
And if you’re an ordinary person, everyone has someone they want to kill.
What if you could commit that murder without leaving any evidence?
Kageichi finished his shower while thinking about ordinary things, and thought while drying his hair that it was interesting.
First, let’s make a hypothesis and verify it.
How similar is this world to LAW? And what are the differences?
And if the hypothesis is correct—
In this new Japan, I will be able to live a safer, more secure, and stress-free life.
With that expectation, Kageichi slightly loosened his lips.