Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110 - Her Master
Chapter 111 - Mission Complete
Chapter 112 - There’S No Helping It When The Left Hand Begins To Ache
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116 - Do You Really Think So?
Chapter 117
Chapter 118 - Golden Retreiver
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134 - Rumor Of The Counterfeit Bills
Chapter 135 - All Met His Expectations
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152 - The Princess’S Mob Friend
Chapter 153 - Evil Encroaching
Chapter 154 - Looks Like We’Re Done.
Chapter 155 - Soul Searching
Chapter 156 - Sorry, Ya Lost Me.
Chapter 157 - Action Spy
Chapter 158 - Cut Down Anything!
Chapter 159 - Beacon Of Revolt
Chapter 160 - I Can Hear Him But From Where…
Chapter 161 - My Time To Shine?
Chapter 162 - The Ringleader Is Here!?
Chapter 163 - Sigh, Really Didn’T Want To Make A Scene, Man~
Chapter 164 - The Power Of Diabolos
Chapter 165 - Where Is He?
Chapter 166 - Demon Lord Unleashed
Chapter 167 - Mordred
Chapter 168 Part 1
Chapter 168 Part 2 - What Were Ideal Powers In Shadows In My Mind? (Part 2)
Chapter 169 - In This Troop You Will Earn A Lot Of Money
Chapter 170 - The Dream Of Two Men
Chapter 171 - Mob Character’S Field Trip
Chapter 172 - Three Ojisans
Chapter 173 - Vow Of Black Rose
Chapter 174 - Don’T Upstage Me
Chapter 175 - Do Not Kick The Platform
Chapter 176 - Evil God・Instant Kill・〇〇〇 Sword
Chapter 177 - Died On The Spot
Chapter 178 - So-Called Master
Chapter 179 - The End Of Mob Character
Chapter 180 - A Small Part Of The Abyss-Like Plan
Chapter 181 - She’S The Type Of Person Who Always Exaggerates
Chapter 182 - The Other Side Connecting The Past, Present And Future
Chapter 183 - Infatuated With That Courage And Insight
Chapter 184 - We Are Friends After All!
Chapter 185 - If He Was Born Before A Thousand Years Ago
Chapter 186 - Terrible Interests
Chapter 187 - Two People With Social Phobia
Chapter 188 - Epsilon’S Secret Recipe
Chapter 189 - Epsilon In Gorgeous Disguise
Chapter 190 - Take A Walk In The Forest
Chapter 191 - Everything Is Connected, All Of Which Meets His Expectations
Chapter 192 - Let Me Show You Perfect Magic Control
Chapter 193 - It’S Not My Fault The Shot Went Awry
Chapter 194 - Great Sacrifice For World Peace And Science
Chapter 195 - The Secret One Wants To Hide The Most
Chapter 196 - A Natural Phenomenon Of Unknown Cause Or A Paranormal Phenomenon
Chapter 197 - Battle Of Darkness
Chapter 198 - Forget To Close The Door
Chapter 199 - It’S All The Americans’ Fault
Chapter 200 - Mysterious Architect Eta Lloyd Wright
Chapter 201 - The Only Food Left Is Dx
Chapter 202 - Fraudulent Company
Chapter 203 - Seems Like Never Coming Back
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Martial Arts, Ongoing, School Life Status: Ongoing Alternative names: Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!, The Eminence in Shadow, 陰の実力者になりたくて!, ______
Total Chapters in book: 203
Estimated words: 275030 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1375(@200wpm)___ 1100(@250wpm)___ 917(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 275030 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1375(@200wpm)___ 1100(@250wpm)___ 917(@300wpm)
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Summer is almost here.
Under a sky that at least feels like that, I am energetically swinging my wooden sword. It is now the time period for the afternoon practicals. After having been emancipated from Alexia, I am back in the same group as my ‘good’ friends Hyoro and Jaga.
Due to Zenon-sensei’s scandal, the reputation, and thus number of students, of Royal Capital Bushin Style has taken a sharp nosedive. Thanks to that, the three of us have now been bumped up to Group 7.
“So hey, how did it go with Princess Alexia anyways?”
So asks Hyoro while doing practice swings next to me.
“As I keep repeating, we simply broke up, and that was it.”
Almost got killed in the process though.
“What a waste. You didn’t even get one kiss in?”
Asks Jaga.
“Nope, not one.”
Just like that, we carry on a lackluster conversation while relying on mere momentum to continue our lackluster practice swings. Welcome to Group 7, yea?
It is truly a waste of time, but as such is the Way of the Mob, I have no choice but to quietly play along.
“Oh by the way, it’s almost the season for the Festival of the God of War. Have you two already submitted your applications for the Senbatsu Tournament?”
“Who do you think I am? If I show off a bit at the tournament, then bringing two or three girls home would be a piece of cake.”
So says Hyoro. Keep dreaming, cherry.
“
Mufufufu
, handling three at the same time might be a bit tough.”
So says Jaga. Keep dreaming, cherry.
“Sid, you didn’t apply yet, right?”
Festival of the God of War refers to a gigantic tournament that is hosted once every two years. Famous swordsmen from both inside and even outside the country all gather together for it. And in the tournament, there’s a bracket for schools. The Senbatsu Tournament is our school’s way to decide who gets to represent us.
(T/N: ‘Senbatsu’ means ‘selection.’ As in, the best is ‘selected’ from among them. I’m gonna just leave the naming as is, cus AKB <3)
Naturally, being the mob that I am, I have zero intention of joining something like that and gathering attention to myself. It’s absolutely unthinkable.
“I wo-……”
“I helped you submit an application already, so thank m-……!!”
For some reason, Hyoro is suddenly clutching his stomach and fainting away.
“H-, Hyoro-kun! What is wrong all of a sudden!”
It was a extremely fast body blow. The kind that anyone other than me would overlook.
“Oi, oi, Hyoro. Why are you falling over like you just received a left hook that was aimed straight at your stomach?”
So I ask while unclenching my left fist.
“T-, that was strangely specific, Sid-kun.”
“This is no good, he’s completely lost all consciousness. I’m going to carry him to the infirmary, so lend me a hand. Oh right, do you know if it’s possible to cancel my entry to the tournament?”
“No idea. Ah, Hyoro is spewing bubbles.”
After reporting to the teacher that Hyoro had fainted due to a sudden fit, we got permission to leave class to go to the infirmary.
Along the way.
“What’s that?”
I notice an important-looking group walking around the campus.
“That’s…… oh hey, that’s Princess Iris.”
As an aside, I see Alexia too. The moment our eyes meet, she turns her head to the side with a ‘
fun
.’
I still haven’t told anyone yet about her going deranged and turning into an indiscriminate slasher. As long as she doesn’t mess with me, I have no intention of telling anyone about that incident on the roof. Mutual non-aggression pact is the word. She can just enjoy slashing random people for all I care. It seems that her skill has been improving as of late, so I suppose it’s not a bad idea to polish her techniques on actual people. As long as it’s not me.
“Oh right, I remember hearing something about Princess Iris having something she needs Midgar Scholar Academy to investigate for her.”
One might not think this when looking at Jaga, but he’s actually quite well-informed. Our Midgar Magic Swordsman Academy is ridiculously huge, and we apparently share our campus with the Midgar Scholar Academy. Over there they do science or research or something. I don’t really know the details.
“
Fu~n
.”
Right, she did mention the formation of a new squad or something.
Jaga and I watch the group of knights go by, chuck Hyoro into the infirmary, then play hooky for the rest of the class.
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Talks are underway in a large reception room with a few people in it.
“I wish to ask you, who is famed throughout the royal capital as the forefront expert in this field, to decipher this artifact.”
The person who says this while holding out a large, pendant-like item is the beautiful red-haired Princess Iris.
“But I am still only a student.”
The person who takes a look at the artifact and then declines is a beautiful pink-haired teenage girl.
“Your research results are well known both inside and outside our country. In this field, there is no one who is ahead of you, Sherry Barnett.”
“But still……”
“This is a good chance. Why not give it a try?”
The person who interrupts Sherry is a middle-aged man.
“Vice Principal Ruslan Barnett……”
“I don’t mind if you call me ‘father’ though.”
Says Ruslan with a laugh.
Sherry only flashes a troubled smile.
“Sherry, you are someone who will eventually fly out into the world as a researcher. This request from Princess Iris could very well be an important stepping stone for your bright future.”
“But someone like me……”
“Sherry, I always say this, do I not? Have more confidence in yourself. This can be done if it’s you. This can be done only by you.”
Ruslan places one hand on Sherry’s slender shoulder.
“Alright then……”
Sherry accepts the artifact from Iris.
“I see, language of the ancients. And even written in code.”
“It was at one of the facilities of a religious order called the Order of Diabolos. We suspect they were conducting research related to the ancient civilization, but we don’t know the details. We also think that the code is also related to the ancient civilization.”
“Then this is indeed a request suited for me.”
Sherry gazes at the artifact, curiosity already twinkling in her eyes.
“And we also wish to assign some knights to guard the artifact.”
“ ‘Guard’……?”
Ruslan reacts to Iris’ words.
“We will be upfront. This artifact is being targeted by the Order of Diabolos even this very moment.”
“That sounds quite dangerous.”
Ruslan’s eyes sharpen.
“This artifact was originally seized from a facility of theirs. Of course, this wasn’t the only thing we seized at the time – there was also a large amount of documents and other items. But to our chagrin, the other day, the facility where we had been safekeeping all those things was torched. The only thing left is that artifact.”
“Ahh, that fire incident. Speaking of which, it was after that incident that Princess Iris established a new knight order, wasn’t it?”
“Indeed. Though it is still quite small in size.”
“If I remember correctly, the name is The Crimson Order? So you are here today under that identity?”
“Yes, I am……”
“That’s how much you can’t trust the existent Knight Order?”
Iris does not answer Ruslan’s sharp-witted question.
She only looks straight at Ruslan without a single change in her expression.
“
Fumu
, very well. I will grant permission. But for only two.”
“Two…… The safest would be for me to take on the position myself, but……”
Iris displays a conflicted expression on her face.
“If Iris-sama is always out in the field, then there’d be no progress at all with our other work as a knight order.”
The person who says this is the knight with a large build sitting at Iris’ right. Hair like the mane of a lion, and a well-trained body. There’s even a large scar on his face.
“That’s true too, I suppose. Alright then, Glen, this will be your new assignment from now on.”
“Yes ma’am! I shall do my utmost.”
Glen lowers his head.
“Nee-sama, allow me to help out with this.”
So says Alexia from Iris’ left.
“The more people you assign here would mean the fewer people you have investigating the Jet Black Incident.”
Iris remains silent.
“The Crimson Order is still far too short-handed. On top of which, I’ve met him before. There’s no one more suited to this role than me.”
“However, Alexia, you are still……”
“A student? But what does that matter since I have the strength? It was you who said those words, Nee-sama.”
“I said no such thing.”
“You said something similar to it to Sherry-san just now.”
Iris sulks, as Alexia grins with composure.
“You used to be so cute too…..”
So grumbles Iris in a small voice.
“I heard that. Nee-sama, I really want to know. What their aim is. And…… whether they are our enemies or not.”
“But it’s dangerous!”
“I am aware.”
Iris and Alexia gaze at each other for a while.
“Very well. But only to the degree where it does not negatively affect your studies, and only on missions with low chance of danger.”
“Thank you very much.”
Alexia smiles while lowering her head.
“About the artifact, we will leave it in your hands then.”
So says Iris to Sherry with a sigh.
Total Chapters in book: 203
Estimated words: 275030 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1375(@200wpm)___ 1100(@250wpm)___ 917(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 275030 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 1375(@200wpm)___ 1100(@250wpm)___ 917(@300wpm)
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