Warning: There are painful scenes. Please proceed with caution.
In a desperate attempt to save Ketorami, I couldn’t risk staying under the tree where he was hiding. I quickly used [Transfer] to move away from the glass spider’s reach.
In response, the glass spider shot something resembling silk toward my previous location. Close call!
[You’re quite agile, aren’t you? But I wonder how long you can keep that up?]
…Here it comes again!
Panicking, I used [Transfer] once more to escape. But this time, a corrosive substance was launched at my new position, forcing me to [Transfer] again.
It was obvious that the glass spider’s speed had significantly increased compared to before.
And what’s more, it seemed to completely ignore everyone else’s attacks and solely focused on targeting me!
…Great! This is actually working out well! It’s super efficient! Everyone can concentrate on attacking, and I just need to keep evading.
The glass spider seems to have some business with me… but I really can’t afford to think about that right now! Gahh! I can’t think about anything! Just keep running! Keep running!
However, as expected, or perhaps inevitably, my MP ran out as I kept using [Transfer] repeatedly.
Moreover, all the MP recovery items were handed over to Hagasaka-kun.
…Enough is enough! It’s time for my trump card! Well, I don’t have great efficiency, but I have no choice!
First, I’ll [Share] with the maid dolls and have them transfer their MP to me.
The maid dolls can use the mint extract in the laboratory to replenish their MP, and with this, I can keep [Transferring] indefinitely!
[…Hey, how long do you think you can keep this up?]
The glass spider seems to be getting annoyed. Hahaha! How does it feel? Are you giving up?
Although my combat abilities are close to nonexistent, if all I have to do is run like this, I might just be the top performer in this world, or even among all the worlds!
As I keep running away, everyone else continues their relentless attacks, and finally, they successfully managed to destroy another leg of the glass spider. With a tremendous noise, cracks spread across the leg, and it shattered into pieces.
[Aaaah! You’re so annoying! What’s wrong with you?!]
The glass spider didn’t seem to care despite only having six legs.
[Stop being stubborn and just lend it to me! It’s a waste for you!]
“What are you planning to do with it?!”
[Just lend it to me quietly! You’re too much of a waste!]
Before I could even think about what to do, I heard suppressed groans.
Of course, I can’t afford to stop the [Transfer] while checking the situation. I found Toriumi being dissolved along with his armor by the viscous acid. It’s the same type of acid as that water candy-like substance, and it’s too much for Hagasaki-kun’s water magic to handle.
…It’s a trap, without a doubt.
But I have no choice but to go. After all, I know the pain of being dissolved by strong acid better than anyone.
I [Transferred] next to Toriumi, used my staff to sweep away the acid with [Clean] and then intended to [Transfer] again… but it failed.
Yeah, it should have taken just a little over a second, but it didn’t activate. The threads from the glass spider entangled my entire body, preventing me from using [Transfer].
It seems these threads have something that seals abilities like [Transfer].
I find myself suspended in front of the glass spider, feeling like a silkworm. I’m sure these threads will disappear if I [Clean] them, but unfortunately, my hands are tied to my body, so I can’t use the duster to do it. Ha ha ha ha ha.
…No, I don’t feel remorse. If I hadn’t gone to [Clean] Toriumi, he would have been more than just losing a leg; he would have been dissolved completely.
And, well, it’s better for me to go than Toriumi.
[Finally caught you, huh? Ugh, you’re such a bother.]
“I probably wouldn’t taste good if eaten.”
I might have a faint salty taste, but I doubt it would be delicious. Besides, the conclusion has long been reached that human flesh is like watery pork, and eating human flesh, especially without any aging or preparation, would definitely not be appetizing!
[I wouldn’t eat you either! Do I look like someone who would do something so messed up?]
Yes, she definitely does.
[I have a purpose for being in your body.]
…
[Do you understand? Your magical power is on a completely different level. I’m sure it would be so… convenient to have.]
Oh, it wasn’t the direction I was concerned about, but it’s definitely a dangerous proposition.
[I want to borrow it from you.]
As soon as the glass spider said that, it pierced my neck with a needle-like object… and something started invading from there.
It’s something that doesn’t have a form, so it’s naturally creepy. I could feel a chill for an instant, but just as quickly, I couldn’t feel it anymore.
…Let me explain. I can’t move from the neck down. Explanation over.
[Ah, how strange… It’s a bit different from what I imagined.]
The glass spider seemed dissatisfied for some reason, but I really hope she’ll return me to normal soon.
“Probably, even if I have magical power, it seems that I can’t use it outwardly. Yeah, so I don’t think you’ll get what you’re expecting.”
[Well, even so, for there to be something he acknowledges… This magical power, I’ll use it properly, so don’t worry.]
I can’t feel at ease!… I’m pretty sure she’s referring to Ketorami.
I heard Ketorami click his tongue in the back of my mind.
[Anyway, I like this girl’s body.]
As soon as she said that, my arm moved on its own.
My involuntary hand touched my face, poked it, and pinched it.
“Stop it, seriously!”
[It’s so smooth and soft. Keeping you as my vessel was the right choice. Using a male body would have been no fun at all!]
Well, I suppose that’s a difference in opinion. Setting aside my personal desire to be a male, for now, please stop stretching my cheek!
“…What is Maito doing over there?”
“Maybe she’s being controlled from the neck down.”
And down below, on the ground, Suzumoto and Hagasaki were having such a conversation. Spot-on deduction!
“That’s right! The lower half is moving on its own!”
“Can you do something about it on your own?”
Hmm… It’s a bit of both, I think. Half of it seems to be something physical, especially since I was stabbed in the neck. But the other half… probably something non-physical. If that’s the case, there might be a chance to resist it with some kind of resistance.
“I’ll give it a try, but if it doesn’t work, well… yeah, I’m counting on you.”
If it doesn’t work, well, I’ll just have to accept it and move on. That’s what I’ll do.
…I got a really stern look for that.
[Now then, shall we start by getting rid of all the nuisances?]
Once I was back on the ground, all the threads that had bound me were released, and my body started moving on its own.
Oh, it’s such a strange feeling.
My legs propelled me forward, straight toward the closest person, which happened to be Toriumi.
And then, perhaps due to confusion, my fist was directed at Toriumi!
…Well, this is how I usually am, isn’t it? Exactly.
It’s reminiscent of the time when Suzumoto was “turned into a doll” by Minehara-san. Suzumoto is strong and an ally, so everyone must have gone through a lot of trouble back then.
…However, well, it’s me we’re talking about. The weakest, without any buffs, that’s me.
On the other hand, there’s Toriumi. He’s heavily buffed and wearing armor and a helmet.
My fist, with all my might, struck Toriumi’s helmet without him even attempting to dodge…
…And my hand’s bones were shattered.
[What the heck!? Why? Why are you so weak!?]
The Glass Spider shouted in frustration.
I want to ask the same thing! Hahaha! I just realized it now! It’s a good thing that I’m weak!
Toriumi, the one who got hit, effortlessly restrained me. Yeah, good job!
[This is unbelievable! How can you have so much magical power but be this weak!?]
The Glass Spider is panicking, but it’s too late for that.
While you’re controlling me, a worthless pawn, the attacks against you are still progressing! At this rate, losing another leg won’t be far off!
“Hahaha, Glass Spider, you underestimated me! That’s right! For some reason, I am the weakest! The weakest of them all!”
“…Maito-san, are you talking to that spider?”
Ah, right. Only I have the connection, so Glass Spider’s words are not heard by Toriumi.
“Yeah, I am. Hey, do you see something stuck around my neck?”
By the way, while we’re having this conversation, Glass Spider is desperately moving my limbs to try to escape from Toriumi’s restraints, but unfortunately, the hardware is me. Too bad!
“Hmm… No, nothing like that. Did something get stuck?”
“Hey, Glass Spider, what did you stick into me?”
[Argh, you’re both so annoying!]
Ah, sadly, it’s a game of dodgeball with the conversation. We can’t understand each other at all.
In the first place, I went through the trouble of getting permission from Ketorami-san to establish this connection with Glass Spider for the sake of communication. I should communicate properly. Conversations are meant to be a proper back-and-forth.
“Can I ask you something? Glass Spider, you’re also a descendant of the one who received a part from the Demon King, right?”
Upon asking, my body came to a sudden stop. It’s a strange sensation.
[Ufufufufu, that’s right. That’s right. I am a descendant of those who were blessed with power by the Demon King. That power is within me as well… If only I had done this from the beginning.]
The tone of Glass Spider’s voice changed, and then a stream of water was released from my right hand.
…But, after all, it’s just magic.
We all have [Magic Nullification] equipment, so there’s really no need to worry about such attacks… or so it should be. However, Toriumi still dodged it.
And then I (under the control of the Glass Spider) was released from all restraints and could move freely.
[Hmm? You’re still strange. Even when you use magic, I can’t sense the abundance of your magical power… Well, I guess it’s better than mine.]
…What a situation.
The day has come when I, of all people, would use magic—for anything other than the gas stove.
In other words, magic depends on software rather than hardware. It’s interesting how various things become clear in unexpected ways.
But this is dangerous.
If I just keep unleashing magic endlessly, physical abilities won’t matter much.
I don’t sense my MP being used, so Glass Spider must have her own MP. I have no idea how much she has, though.
To be on the safe side, I temporarily cut off the connection with the maid dolls so that my MP won’t be used.
[Come on, come on! Let’s keep going!]
“It’s magic, but it’s not just magic! Avoid it!”
I released another stream of water from my hand.
“Whoa!”
As for the water stream, it pierced the ground and caught Hariu in its path.
…I see. Understood.
This is magic, but it’s not just magic.
Unlike Hagasaki-kun’s perfectly controlled water magic, this is simply calling forth water using magic. The water itself is not magic, so [Magic Nullification] doesn’t work on it.
“This is not water magic! Avoid it!”
While I’m desperately resisting, my body moves independently from my will, and I can’t find any way to gain control.
In the meantime, water keeps shooting out from my hand, and Glass Spider is still spitting acid.
This is not going well. We’re back to square one, just like before.
The dissolved water is accumulating, forming a pool of acid.
This situation is untenable.
Glass Spider is still moving, the area is turning into a pool of acid, and the situation is clearly beyond our control.
“Maito!”
While avoiding the water streams, Suzumoto gives me a stern look.
“I’ll do what I did earlier.”
“Yeah.”
Perhaps, compared to Kadomi and Toriumi, Suzumoto is the best for this situation. I’m well aware of the sharpness of his sword.
As I nodded, Hagasaki-kun readied his staff and faced the water streams head-on.
Hagasaki-kun’s ice magic propagated powerfully, freezing the water streams and even my right arm.
[Ngh!]
Now’s my chance!
“Alright! Kill it!”
[Why!?]
At that moment, just for a brief moment, my left arm stopped moving.
I couldn’t let this opportunity slip by.
Using the frozen water streams as a foothold, Suzumoto leaped forward with his sword.
And beheaded me.
Alright.
…I apologize for making you do such an unpleasant role. Thank you.
Warning: There are painful scenes. Please proceed with caution.
In a desperate attempt to save Ketorami, I couldn’t risk staying under the tree where he was hiding. I quickly used [Transfer] to move away from the glass spider’s reach.
In response, the glass spider shot something resembling silk toward my previous location. Close call!
[You’re quite agile, aren’t you? But I wonder how long you can keep that up?]
…Here it comes again!
Panicking, I used [Transfer] once more to escape. But this time, a corrosive substance was launched at my new position, forcing me to [Transfer] again.
It was obvious that the glass spider’s speed had significantly increased compared to before.
And what’s more, it seemed to completely ignore everyone else’s attacks and solely focused on targeting me!
…Great! This is actually working out well! It’s super efficient! Everyone can concentrate on attacking, and I just need to keep evading.
The glass spider seems to have some business with me… but I really can’t afford to think about that right now! Gahh! I can’t think about anything! Just keep running! Keep running!
However, as expected, or perhaps inevitably, my MP ran out as I kept using [Transfer] repeatedly.
Moreover, all the MP recovery items were handed over to Hagasaka-kun.
…Enough is enough! It’s time for my trump card! Well, I don’t have great efficiency, but I have no choice!
First, I’ll [Share] with the maid dolls and have them transfer their MP to me.
The maid dolls can use the mint extract in the laboratory to replenish their MP, and with this, I can keep [Transferring] indefinitely!
[…Hey, how long do you think you can keep this up?]
The glass spider seems to be getting annoyed. Hahaha! How does it feel? Are you giving up?
Although my combat abilities are close to nonexistent, if all I have to do is run like this, I might just be the top performer in this world, or even among all the worlds!
As I keep running away, everyone else continues their relentless attacks, and finally, they successfully managed to destroy another leg of the glass spider. With a tremendous noise, cracks spread across the leg, and it shattered into pieces.
[Aaaah! You’re so annoying! What’s wrong with you?!]
The glass spider didn’t seem to care despite only having six legs.
[Stop being stubborn and just lend it to me! It’s a waste for you!]
“What are you planning to do with it?!”
[Just lend it to me quietly! You’re too much of a waste!]
Before I could even think about what to do, I heard suppressed groans.
Of course, I can’t afford to stop the [Transfer] while checking the situation. I found Toriumi being dissolved along with his armor by the viscous acid. It’s the same type of acid as that water candy-like substance, and it’s too much for Hagasaki-kun’s water magic to handle.
…It’s a trap, without a doubt.
But I have no choice but to go. After all, I know the pain of being dissolved by strong acid better than anyone.
I [Transferred] next to Toriumi, used my staff to sweep away the acid with [Clean] and then intended to [Transfer] again… but it failed.
Yeah, it should have taken just a little over a second, but it didn’t activate. The threads from the glass spider entangled my entire body, preventing me from using [Transfer].
It seems these threads have something that seals abilities like [Transfer].
I find myself suspended in front of the glass spider, feeling like a silkworm. I’m sure these threads will disappear if I [Clean] them, but unfortunately, my hands are tied to my body, so I can’t use the duster to do it. Ha ha ha ha ha.
…No, I don’t feel remorse. If I hadn’t gone to [Clean] Toriumi, he would have been more than just losing a leg; he would have been dissolved completely.
And, well, it’s better for me to go than Toriumi.
[Finally caught you, huh? Ugh, you’re such a bother.]
“I probably wouldn’t taste good if eaten.”
I might have a faint salty taste, but I doubt it would be delicious. Besides, the conclusion has long been reached that human flesh is like watery pork, and eating human flesh, especially without any aging or preparation, would definitely not be appetizing!
[I wouldn’t eat you either! Do I look like someone who would do something so messed up?]
Yes, she definitely does.
[I have a purpose for being in your body.]
…
[Do you understand? Your magical power is on a completely different level. I’m sure it would be so… convenient to have.]
Oh, it wasn’t the direction I was concerned about, but it’s definitely a dangerous proposition.
[I want to borrow it from you.]
As soon as the glass spider said that, it pierced my neck with a needle-like object… and something started invading from there.
It’s something that doesn’t have a form, so it’s naturally creepy. I could feel a chill for an instant, but just as quickly, I couldn’t feel it anymore.
…Let me explain. I can’t move from the neck down. Explanation over.
[Ah, how strange… It’s a bit different from what I imagined.]
The glass spider seemed dissatisfied for some reason, but I really hope she’ll return me to normal soon.
“Probably, even if I have magical power, it seems that I can’t use it outwardly. Yeah, so I don’t think you’ll get what you’re expecting.”
[Well, even so, for there to be something he acknowledges… This magical power, I’ll use it properly, so don’t worry.]
I can’t feel at ease!… I’m pretty sure she’s referring to Ketorami.
I heard Ketorami click his tongue in the back of my mind.
[Anyway, I like this girl’s body.]
As soon as she said that, my arm moved on its own.
My involuntary hand touched my face, poked it, and pinched it.
“Stop it, seriously!”
[It’s so smooth and soft. Keeping you as my vessel was the right choice. Using a male body would have been no fun at all!]
Well, I suppose that’s a difference in opinion. Setting aside my personal desire to be a male, for now, please stop stretching my cheek!
“…What is Maito doing over there?”
“Maybe she’s being controlled from the neck down.”
And down below, on the ground, Suzumoto and Hagasaki were having such a conversation. Spot-on deduction!
“That’s right! The lower half is moving on its own!”
“Can you do something about it on your own?”
Hmm… It’s a bit of both, I think. Half of it seems to be something physical, especially since I was stabbed in the neck. But the other half… probably something non-physical. If that’s the case, there might be a chance to resist it with some kind of resistance.
“I’ll give it a try, but if it doesn’t work, well… yeah, I’m counting on you.”
If it doesn’t work, well, I’ll just have to accept it and move on. That’s what I’ll do.
…I got a really stern look for that.
[Now then, shall we start by getting rid of all the nuisances?]
Once I was back on the ground, all the threads that had bound me were released, and my body started moving on its own.
Oh, it’s such a strange feeling.
My legs propelled me forward, straight toward the closest person, which happened to be Toriumi.
And then, perhaps due to confusion, my fist was directed at Toriumi!
…Well, this is how I usually am, isn’t it? Exactly.
It’s reminiscent of the time when Suzumoto was “turned into a doll” by Minehara-san. Suzumoto is strong and an ally, so everyone must have gone through a lot of trouble back then.
…However, well, it’s me we’re talking about. The weakest, without any buffs, that’s me.
On the other hand, there’s Toriumi. He’s heavily buffed and wearing armor and a helmet.
My fist, with all my might, struck Toriumi’s helmet without him even attempting to dodge…
…And my hand’s bones were shattered.
[What the heck!? Why? Why are you so weak!?]
The Glass Spider shouted in frustration.
I want to ask the same thing! Hahaha! I just realized it now! It’s a good thing that I’m weak!
Toriumi, the one who got hit, effortlessly restrained me. Yeah, good job!
[This is unbelievable! How can you have so much magical power but be this weak!?]
The Glass Spider is panicking, but it’s too late for that.
While you’re controlling me, a worthless pawn, the attacks against you are still progressing! At this rate, losing another leg won’t be far off!
“Hahaha, Glass Spider, you underestimated me! That’s right! For some reason, I am the weakest! The weakest of them all!”
“…Maito-san, are you talking to that spider?”
Ah, right. Only I have the connection, so Glass Spider’s words are not heard by Toriumi.
“Yeah, I am. Hey, do you see something stuck around my neck?”
By the way, while we’re having this conversation, Glass Spider is desperately moving my limbs to try to escape from Toriumi’s restraints, but unfortunately, the hardware is me. Too bad!
“Hmm… No, nothing like that. Did something get stuck?”
“Hey, Glass Spider, what did you stick into me?”
[Argh, you’re both so annoying!]
Ah, sadly, it’s a game of dodgeball with the conversation. We can’t understand each other at all.
In the first place, I went through the trouble of getting permission from Ketorami-san to establish this connection with Glass Spider for the sake of communication. I should communicate properly. Conversations are meant to be a proper back-and-forth.
“Can I ask you something? Glass Spider, you’re also a descendant of the one who received a part from the Demon King, right?”
Upon asking, my body came to a sudden stop. It’s a strange sensation.
[Ufufufufu, that’s right. That’s right. I am a descendant of those who were blessed with power by the Demon King. That power is within me as well… If only I had done this from the beginning.]
The tone of Glass Spider’s voice changed, and then a stream of water was released from my right hand.
…But, after all, it’s just magic.
We all have [Magic Nullification] equipment, so there’s really no need to worry about such attacks… or so it should be. However, Toriumi still dodged it.
And then I (under the control of the Glass Spider) was released from all restraints and could move freely.
[Hmm? You’re still strange. Even when you use magic, I can’t sense the abundance of your magical power… Well, I guess it’s better than mine.]
…What a situation.
The day has come when I, of all people, would use magic—for anything other than the gas stove.
In other words, magic depends on software rather than hardware. It’s interesting how various things become clear in unexpected ways.
But this is dangerous.
If I just keep unleashing magic endlessly, physical abilities won’t matter much.
I don’t sense my MP being used, so Glass Spider must have her own MP. I have no idea how much she has, though.
To be on the safe side, I temporarily cut off the connection with the maid dolls so that my MP won’t be used.
[Come on, come on! Let’s keep going!]
“It’s magic, but it’s not just magic! Avoid it!”
I released another stream of water from my hand.
“Whoa!”
As for the water stream, it pierced the ground and caught Hariu in its path.
…I see. Understood.
This is magic, but it’s not just magic.
Unlike Hagasaki-kun’s perfectly controlled water magic, this is simply calling forth water using magic. The water itself is not magic, so [Magic Nullification] doesn’t work on it.
“This is not water magic! Avoid it!”
While I’m desperately resisting, my body moves independently from my will, and I can’t find any way to gain control.
In the meantime, water keeps shooting out from my hand, and Glass Spider is still spitting acid.
This is not going well. We’re back to square one, just like before.
The dissolved water is accumulating, forming a pool of acid.
This situation is untenable.
Glass Spider is still moving, the area is turning into a pool of acid, and the situation is clearly beyond our control.
“Maito!”
While avoiding the water streams, Suzumoto gives me a stern look.
“I’ll do what I did earlier.”
“Yeah.”
Perhaps, compared to Kadomi and Toriumi, Suzumoto is the best for this situation. I’m well aware of the sharpness of his sword.
As I nodded, Hagasaki-kun readied his staff and faced the water streams head-on.
Hagasaki-kun’s ice magic propagated powerfully, freezing the water streams and even my right arm.
[Ngh!]
Now’s my chance!
“Alright! Kill it!”
[Why!?]
At that moment, just for a brief moment, my left arm stopped moving.
I couldn’t let this opportunity slip by.
Using the frozen water streams as a foothold, Suzumoto leaped forward with his sword.
And beheaded me.
Alright.
…I apologize for making you do such an unpleasant role. Thank you.
