Kageichi Futsuu, former corporate slave and former salaryman, had one thing he couldn’t tolerate in his line of work.
In work, incompetence is not a sin.
People have their limitations. Even if they can’t do the job they’re given, he understands if they’re trying their best or if they’re simply not suited for it.
He also understands the desire to slack off at work.
As long as they fulfill their minimum responsibilities, Kageichi doesn’t intend to interfere.
The only thing he can’t forgive is—a worker who doesn’t even bother to report when they’ve made a mess.
“Meddling in work beyond their capabilities, unable to handle it themselves, and remaining silent until it causes trouble for others… That’s one of the types I despise the most.”
Selfishly getting involved in work, only to realize it’s spiraling out of control while they feign ignorance—who do they think will clean up the mess?
Work doesn’t disappear just by sweeping it under the rug.
Troubles don’t surface because someone is properly dealing with them behind the scenes.
Who do they think is doing that work?
“Didn’t they teach you in elementary school? Obey traffic signals. Use polite language. Apologize when you cause trouble for others. Why can’t you follow these basic human principles? …Moreover, this time, if left unattended, it could even lead to a major Gate Crash. Do you understand what would happen then?”
Kageichi’s heels clicked sharply.
He didn’t even notice Kiraboshi-san’s flustered state.
Frankly speaking—Kageichi was extremely irritated with this foolish man right now.
Until now, he had deliberately overlooked many things.
There was the issue of the live stream, but also, unlike Akushichi Nana-san, Kujou, the man himself, had never directly attacked Kageichi.
But this time—it was simply unforgivable.
“Is that clear? Once a Gate Crash occurs, many citizens will be sacrificed. Among them are my favorite convenience store, the train I regularly use, my daily shopping, and, above all, my beloved peace will be disrupted. That is an immense amount of Stress for me.”
“Y-you, what are you talking about…”
“I’m saying that what you’ve done is causing me a great deal of Stress. And incidentally, it’s also a prelude to indiscriminate murder.”
Kujou’s cheeks twitched at Kageichi’s calm words.
He looked like he didn’t understand what Kageichi was saying—but why couldn’t he understand?
Kageichi was simply stating things that even an elementary school student could understand.
“Is that clear? Murder should not be indiscriminate. It should be limited to those who bring harm to society. Involving innocent civilians for selfish reasons is an extremely serious crime that should be understood.”
“…Sensei… I’ll say it just in case, but murder is a crime no matter what…”
“I’m aware, but that’s how it is in my mind.”
There was nothing to do but be dumbfounded.
Kageichi only wanted to live a safe, secure, and Stress-free life, so why was the world so troublesome?
Beside Kageichi, who was unusually showing anger, the giant beast with turtle-like limbs opened its mouth again.
It must have set its sights on the newly appeared Kageichi.
Light gathered in its mouth, and Kiraboshi-san’s face twisted in horror.
“S-Sensei!”
“What is it, Kiraboshi-san? Why are you so flustered?”
“I know you’re lecturing, but the enemy…”
This is bad, she screamed, and the turtle Monster’s mouth glowed brightly, unleashing a Heat Flash—
“Excuse me.”
Kageichi… flicked away the Hyperspeed Laser.
With his bare hand, as if swatting away a fly.
“…Huh???”
Not only Kujou, but even Kiraboshi-san was dumbfounded.
For some reason, even the turtle Monster, whose special move had been ruined, seemed to have a “???” look on its face.
The only one who remained calm was Kageichi, who once again adjusted his glasses on his nose.
“I am currently having a conversation with this man. I would appreciate it if you would follow the rule of not interrupting others.”
He sighed, thinking that its education was utterly lacking—
Goo—Gurooooaaaaaaah!
The turtle Monster roared, raising its giant horns.
As if it had recognized Kageichi as a formal enemy.
“…Well, it was meaningless to talk about conversation manners with a Monster. You attacked according to the Monster’s pride, so it was unreasonable for me to be angry.”
Excuse me, Kageichi also slowly turned to face the giant turtle Monster.
Originally, Kageichi came here to eliminate the danger of a Gate Crash.
It was originally the Cleaner’s job, and he should defeat the Boss before dealing with this man.
Calmly.
As always.
“Well then, Kiraboshi-san, please evacuate as I will defeat that Monster. …Oh, and this battle might get a little rough. I’m a bit on edge, so I’ll be using it as Stress relief.”
“S-Stress relief…?”
“I don’t know how Kiraboshi-san perceives me, but unfortunately, I’m a surprisingly petty man. Just an ordinary, cynical, and pessimistic former salaryman. I try to avoid getting emotional, but sometimes, I get irritated by trivial things.”
But that’s all part of being human.
No matter how much you desire safety and security in life, trouble will always come your way.
The constraints of society. Common sense. Inseparable existences like parents and neighbors.
When faced with such unavoidable Stress, what do you do?
It’s decided.
Eliminate the source of Stress, whether it’s a human or a Monster.
In plain terms—violence solves everything.
Things that were impossible for Kageichi in his previous life, he can now easily do.
“Now then, let’s begin the extermination, which also serves as Stress relief. I’ll settle things with the human later, so let’s start with you.”
Calling up his Inventory, Kageichi took out his weapon.
He placed his hand on the “Dragon Cannon,” which he had finally become familiar with, aimed it at the Monster’s mouth, and put his feet together.
Not for justice or the sake of human lives.
For the sake of eliminating what is troublesome to him and obtaining a comfortable, Stress-free sleep—for the sake of his own desires, Kageichi Futsuu drew his Crossbow.