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Chapter 16 - Chapter 16

As they were walking, two sorcerers approached them and exclaimed, "It's that Akudama and Ryūji!" Upon realizing this, Akudama and Ryūji immediately began running, with the sorcerers giving chase. As they continued their escape, Ryūji expressed his frustration, saying, "These sorcerers are a pain in the ass. We came here seeking peace, not to engage in another fight. Besides, I've already fought enough..." Akudama patiently waited for Ryūji to finish his thought, but Ryūji abruptly changed his mind, saying, "Never mind..." He then asked Akudama to go ahead while he dealt with the pursuing sorcerers, referring to them as "weaklings."

Understanding Ryūji's intentions, Akudama nodded and continued running, while Ryūji abruptly stopped and confronted the sorcerers. He questioned them, saying, "Why are you guys trying to chase us?" The two sorcerers halted and privately commented, "Damn, they're fast." They then responded, "We came here to eliminate both you and that demon. Furthermore, why did you betray us? I thought we were allies." Ryūji clenched his fist and adopted a serious expression, asserting, "Let me make this clear: When did I ever consider myself part of your group? I don't recall that accurately."

As people were walking, three individuals stood facing each other. The two sorcerers appeared angry, while one of them adopted an arrogant attitude and remarked, "Yeah, you're right. You're not one of us... just a random person who's going to end up as a lifeless corpse for us to step over." Ryūji observed his surroundings, taking in the pleasant breeze and the atmosphere, before responding, "Oh, I see. If you're so eager to die here, then let's do it."

The two sorcerers introduced themselves before the fight, with one named Shinra and the other named Akira. They claimed to possess abilities that made them unbeatable. However, Ryūji smirked and replied, "Why do we need to exchange names when you already know mine... fools." This response angered both Shinra and Akira, leading Shinra to draw his sword and attempt to appear behind Ryūji. But with a mere glance, Ryūji effortlessly pushed Shinra aside, surprising Akira, who exclaimed, "Did he just push Sir Shinra away with just a glance?!"

Ryūji covered his eyes with his hand and remarked, "Wow, is this a new ability I have?" Akira scolded him, saying, "Pay attention, you fool!" Ryūji swiftly dodged Akira's sword and declared, "I feel sorry for you both, but this is the end, right?"

Shinra struggled to get up and instructed Akira, "Back away quickly." Surprised, Akira questioned, "Are you about to unleash it already?" Shinra confirmed, "Yes, I am." Meanwhile, onlookers stood by, avoiding the situation, while one person sat and took pictures. Ryūji observed their behavior and wondered, "What's wrong with these humans, sitting there taking pictures?" However, he suddenly became confused and exclaimed, "Why the hell did I say 'human' like that? What's happening to my senses?"

Then, Shinra screamed, "Room! Illusion Recognition!" The surroundings darkened around him and Ryūji. Perplexed, Ryūji questioned, "What's going on here?" Shinra smiled and laughed, revealing, "This is my Room, called Illusion Recognition. It can manipulate any of the five senses." Ryūji raised his hand and replied, "Sorry, but I don't think I want to indulge in your fairy tale." He unleashed a blue energy ball into the sky, obliterating the blackened illusion. Shinra watched in disbelief, exclaiming, "Impossible! He destroyed the Illusion Recognition with just one attack... How can this be?"

Ryūji approached Shinra, and despite the crowd's lack of awareness, he grabbed Shinra by the throat, choking him. Akira and the onlookers were astonished, witnessing the unfolding scene.

As Akira shouted in frustration, he grabbed his sword and attempted to cut Ryūji's hands. However, he felt a powerful force push him away, sending him several meters back into the crowd. He landed on the ground, feeling dazed and on the verge of losing consciousness, and wondered, "What's going on?"

Meanwhile, Ryūji continued choking Shinra's throat. He glanced at Akira and remarked, "Another new ability of mine, I suppose. It seems the force of my attack caused your internal organs to tremble." Just as Akira started to lose consciousness and collapsed, Ryūji tightened his grip on Shinra's throat, causing it to burst open, releasing a spray of blood into the air. The crowd was shocked and filled with fear as they witnessed the gruesome scene.

After Shinra's demise, Ryūji released his grip, his shirt and pants stained with blood. He gazed at the spectators and remarked, "They are NPCs now, aren't they?"

As Ryūji glanced at Akira, he contemplated, "I should spare this little fool. I don't want any more trouble right now, especially when I'm already in trouble." He walked away from the scene, and the onlookers couldn't help but notice his blood-stained appearance, commenting, "Ew, he stinks. Why is he covered in blood? Should we call the sorcerers?"

Ryūji turned around, addressing the person who suggested calling the sorcerers, and a wicked smirk crossed his face. He warned, "If you're going to call the sorcerers... I will find you and kill you." The person felt a surge of fear and chose to run away. Ryūji watched the person fleeing and then turned back, continuing his walk. He muttered to himself, "I was just joking about killing you. I simply seek more amusement. I suppose this is the reason why I exist."

Ryūji located Akudama and announced, "I'm here." Akudama responded, somewhat surprised, "Well, that was fast." He then noticed Ryūji's bloodied appearance and asked, "Whoa, are you covered in blood? Did you kill one of them?"

Ryūji confirmed, "Yes, I did. It was the red-headed idiot." Akudama became angry and exclaimed, "No, you shouldn't have killed them! It will only attract more sorcerers and create greater threats for us."

Ryūji took a deep breath and calmly replied, "Well, we are already seen as a threat." Akudama, shocked by Ryūji's response, sat down on the floor and murmured, "This is just crazy. What kind of society have I found myself in?"

Ryūji, equally taken aback, sat next to Akudama and said, "Yeah, you're right. What kind of society do we truly belong to? Is it governed by the principles of evil or is it merely a result of accidental disasters? Perhaps it's a combination of both."

Akudama stared at Ryūji, his mind filled with astonishment. He then looked up at the sky and solemnly remarked, "Yeah, we live in a truly chaotic environment."

"Ryūji exclaimed, 'Damn, I really want to become a Harem king so badly, so I can violate any girls throughout the cosmos!'"