Worthless Skill Escape (WN)

Chapter 255

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Chapter 255 – Murderous Weapon

“What happened?”

Haruka stood up and rushed into the corridor of the official residence.

The shockwave originated from the back of the building, specifically the Prime Minister’s office.

The sound was more like an explosion or some kind of magical attack than an earthquake.

In this world, though, it was probably a bomb.

Staff members from other rooms also rushed out.

It was difficult to know how to respond to the situation.

Haruka was a special press secretary and was, therefore, supposed to be protected.

However, she was also an excellent explorer.

If the attackers were ordinary terrorists, she wouldn’t be far behind.

Even if they were explorers, it was unlikely that they would be more skilled than her.

The attack could have been carried out by citizens enraged by Tozaki’s Change of Strategy.

That was the first possibility that came to Haruka’s mind.

“Everyone, evacuate to a safe place! I’ll go check on the Prime Minister!”

Haruka called out to the staff in the hallway and made her way to the back of the official residence.

Her private room and the prime minister’s office were on the same floor.

She immediately noticed a dark-suited Secret Service agent lying on the floor at the end of the hallway.

Haruka rushed over and

“Are you okay?”

“Y-yes…”

The agent was bleeding but conscious.

Haruka used magic to treat his injuries.

Elven healing magic, which borrowed the power of spirits, was powerful, but recovery took time.

Haruka asked the agent, who had regained some color, what had happened.

“What happened?”

“His Highness…”

“His Highness?”

“Harukamiwa Hayato. He suddenly appeared and attacked us with a sword when we tried to stop him.”

“What about the Prime Minister?”

“I don’t know…”

The door to the nearby Prime Minister’s office is closed.

Haruka senses a presence inside.

It’s not just anyone; a murderous aura lingers.

There are also seriously injured people inside.

Something bad is definitely happening there.

She hesitates to make a decision.

Harukamiya Hayato is the top explorer in the country.

His power far surpasses Haruka’s.

Maybe she should wait for reinforcements.

But she doesn’t know when they will arrive.

Besides, where could there be reinforcements capable of stopping Hayato, also known as the Royal Hero?

The Metropolitan Police Department has dispatched a mobile search team from the Prime Minister’s Office, but they are no match for Hayato.

The ECRT (Cabinet Office Search Crime Response Unit), usually stationed at the Prime Minister’s Office, is searching for the “Summoner.”

There are signs of serious injuries coming from the room.

It’s probably Prime Minister Tozaki.

If she waits for reinforcements, Tozaki’s life could be in danger.

“The prime minister must take responsibility for this.”

If Tozaki were to lose his life to terrorism here, Yuto, the Summoner who pulled the trigger, would surely be tormented by guilt.

Yuto did not want the violent removal of Tozaki.

He wanted Tozaki to be removed through legal means, following a democratic process.

Haruka made up her mind and pushed open the heavy office door.

Tozaki stood in front of the desk at the back of the carpeted room.

He was on his tiptoes, with a military sword protruding from his abdomen.

Behind him, a military sword pierced his body.

“Your Highness Harukamiya… What have you done?”

“Ah, the elf press officer. You are very brave to risk your life like this.”

A handsome man in an old, red-stained white military uniform spoke with a joyful voice.

One side of the prime minister’s office wall had been blown away by magic, revealing the blue sky.

Haruka’s body trembled, either from the cold wind blowing in or from the madness in the man’s eyes.

“Don’t worry. I haven’t killed him yet. I’m casting a healing spell.”

As he said, Tozaki was still alive.

He was coughing up blood and bleeding profusely from his stab wound.

At the same time, however, he was being healed by the healing magic emanating from the military sword.

He seemed conscious but couldn’t speak in this state.

“What are you doing? Do you hate the Prime Minister because of the strategy?”

“No way. Do you think I’d get involved in the strategy?”

“Then why…

“It’s divine retribution.”

“What did you say?”

I took the place of the people and punished the treacherous minister who endangered the Japanese Empire’s existence. That’s all.”

Haruka carefully considered Hayato’s words.

“…But you didn’t kill the prime minister.”

“That would be boring.”

“Boring? Why?”

“That Summoner, bring Yuto Kurashiki here.”

“…What did you say?”

“That man gave me a boring ending. Now he has to pay for it.”

“Yuto-san didn’t do anything wrong.”

“Yuto-san? …Oh, right, you knew Kurashiki. Kuku, that’s perfect.”

Haruka realized her mistake and gasped, but it was too late.

“Call Yuto-san over here? Are you trying to get revenge? By taking the prime minister hostage?”

“Don’t worry. I’m not going to disarm and torture him to death. I just want to have a serious fight with that Summoner when he’s serious.”

“For something like that, you’re doing this?”

“Is that so bad? There’s no one in this country who can judge me anyway. It’s ridiculous to be bound by petty laws. I feel refreshed now, you see?”

“Just because you have power doesn’t mean you can break the law.”

“Why should I, the emperor, have to obey boring laws made by petty people? It’s all because this country lost the war. The empire, which was ruled by an emperor, has become a country of fools. This time, I will turn this country into a great empire that rules the world. I cooperated with him because I thought he would be useful. However, he disregarded my orders and brought about his own destruction. Therefore, I have decided to execute him myself.”

“…I see. So you are just like Clovis.”

“Don’t lump me in with that failure. Japan is a great empire that surpasses all other countries in the world. It is Japan that will unite this chaotic world. Our country is a divine nation.”

“The more you talk, the more apparent your shallowness becomes. I’ve lost all respect for you, Your Highness.”

“Hah! Say whatever you want. In any case, do whatever it takes, but call Kurashiki here immediately. If you’d like, I can call him myself via the internet. Summoner, if you don’t want your true identity exposed, come to the prime minister’s office.”

“…Wait a moment.”

There was a commotion coming from the hallway.

The guards must have finally noticed and started moving.

“Do you think I can’t sense their presence? Those amateur mobile squad explorers are no match for me, no matter how many surround me. Do you want the prime minister to die? Hurry up and call Kurashiki!”

Haruka hesitated, then picked up her smartphone.

The prime minister’s office and the police know the true identity of the Summoner, but the general public does not.

Yuto does not like to appear in public and would not want anyone to know that he is the Summoner.

The only way to prevent that is to have Haruka call Yuto.

However, knowing that she will have to fight this dangerous man, is it really a good idea to call Yuto?

Yuto’s abilities were beyond question, given what he had done. However, the royal hero standing before her was also said to be the strongest explorer in the country.

“Hurry up! If you don’t, I’ll take you hostage. If Kurashiki doesn’t come, I’ll threaten to cut off your ears, nose, and fingers. Then, the kind Kurashiki will come running right away, won’t he?”

“What a despicable man…”

Even if Haruka hadn’t contacted him, the result would have been the same if Hayato had caused a commotion on the internet himself.

No, that would cause more trouble for Yuto.

After causing such a commotion and losing everything, Hayato had no reason not to reveal Yuto’s true identity.

In that case, it would be better for Haruka to contact him.

She feels it’s dangerous to do what this man says.

“Hurry up! I don’t care what happens! Call Kurashiki, and let me have the best fight of my life!”

“…I’m sorry, Yuto-san.”

As Haruka tried to start the app on her smartphone with trembling hands, a gust of wind blew into the office.

Before she knew it, a young man was standing with his back to her.

He was slightly bent over, and his head was about half a head shorter than Hayato’s.

Compared to Hayato’s well-proportioned, athletic build, he looked frail and unreliable.

Yet, she felt an immense sense of security from his back.

The young man who had suddenly appeared glanced briefly at Haruka before turning his gaze toward Harukamiya Hayato.

“It seems you have business with me.”

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