To Save My Favourite Character, I Decided To Destroy the Game’s Plot

Chapter 54 . Disguise magician

here was no way that I, a NEET, could give a gift to a girl in a smart way.

　We continued chatting for a while, and when I felt the time was running out for me to give her the present, I decided to force my way out of the situation.

"Misha , I have something for you.;

　I took out a small wrapped package from shopping bag and handed it to Misha.

"May I open it?"

'Yes, you may open it. I don't know what you like, and I don't know if you'll like this or not."

"Well, I'm happy with anything you prepared for me, Nor."

　Misha turned a smiling face towards me and opened the package with care. Inside was a pendant with a small blue gem embedded in it.

　The price is modest because it is not an expensive jewel, but it was a very painful cost for a six-year-old's pocket. (As Schneizel's apprentice, I receive a small allowance every months.)

　Maybe it wasn't something i forced myself to buy for her, I wondered. Or, "It didn't have to be this good.

　I was afraid that she would say something like that, but contrary to my expectations, Misha's smile widened happily.

'AI've seen these before. I believe they are gemstones from the Marshall Islands, aren't they? I think it was meant to pray for the safety of your loved ones."

"Oh, you know that much?"

I am an aristocrat, after all. I was told that I had to be familiar with things of gold, so I was taught a lot of things in the past.

'Ah, that's right. I'm not sure what to do with the rest of the money. I'd like to say that I wish you all the best, ".

　I can't bend the rules of the road, and this is the only way I can do it. I wanted to at least have a good luck charm to pray for my safety.

　I don't think Misha would be at ease with that, though.

"As for me, it's best not to do anything dangerous. ------ We just finished talking about that, didn't I? Sorry."

'No, it's my fault."

'Let's not talk about this, shall we? I'm not sure what to do with it. I will treasure it.

　That's how Misha's birthday event ended.

　To be honest, Misha, who wants to take good care of me, and I, who overwork myself, will never be able to understand each other perfectly. As we engage with each other, one of us has to make a concession.

　For now, Misha is carrying that load, and for the time being, we have come to an understanding.

　Someday, when I am older, I would like to do something I can do for Misha.

⚪️.

　After that, the two weeks I promised Almire passed quickly.

　As a result of frantic training, I was able to activate 《Fray》 consistently, and after analyzing the magic circle, I was also able to activate other attributes occasionally.

　All I need to do now is to have Almire take a look at the trial, but when in the world is he going to come?

　I remember that before we parted at the palace, he told me that he would go to Schneizel's house after two weeks....

　With this thought in mind, I headed to the training grounds early in the morning to continue my daily training routine.

　On the way there, I ran into Schneizel.

　Huh? I heard that he had some urgent work last night, so he must have rushed off to the royal palace.

'You've finished already?"

'Well, yeah. It was pretty tough, but it was all right".

Schneizel's shoulders slump and he sighs. I guess they are busy because there is no way to replace him. Thank you for your hard work.

"Please take a good rest."

"Oh, I will."

"Mr. Schneizel, your room is over there."

'Oh, right.'

　Schneizel turned his back to me and went to his room, shaking his shoulders, as if he was so tired that he even forgot the direction of his room

Oh no, if I were to succeed Schneizel, I'd have to live like that.

　Huh? Then I won't be able to train enough, will I?

　Ugh, if I don't improve my skills by then, I'll be in trouble. I'll have to quickly pass the test, learn the third level of magic, and practice the spear more at the same time.

　Let's go for it! My spear has been performing well lately, and I think it's time to make my training a little harder.

　I changed my mind and headed for the training hall as quickly as I could, and when I got there, I tried to swing the spear...

"What?'

"Oh, it's been a while since last night."

　I was surprised to see Schneizel there, and I couldn't help but shout out.

"No, we passed each other in the corridor earlier!"

"What? I'm not sure if you're asleep or not. I didn't pass by the you once until I came back earlier and came straight here."

'No, no, no, but you was very tired, so you said you were going to rest in your room..."

　As I was saying these words, I realized how bad things were.

The past is the attack of the evil cult of Urgall, and the attack that is expected to happen in the future.

　There are many enemies, but there are two Schneizels. What if one of them is a disguised enemy?

Did he have the same concerns as I did, or was the adversary acting to deceive me? Schneizel, in front of me, looked at me with his eyes peeled back.

"Where the hell is that guy? Are Saras and Lucy safe?"

Of course I was concerned about their safety, but I couldn't help them if I couldn't trust the man in front of me. But before that, my own life is in danger.

　The moment I thought of this, countless options came to my mind, and my body chose the best from among them.

I used earth magic to create an improvised spear, and at the same time, I activated the "Fray" that Almire had instructed me to perform.

　While the time required for activation, the magic power, and everything else were kept at the level of the existing first rung, the firepower was nothing short of spectacular.

　An explosion as powerful as the vapor explosion I once caused turned on Schneizel in front of me.

If this guy is a fake, this should show his true nature.

If it were a real one...well, a genuine one wouldn't even be hurt by this level of force.

　Yeah. This is the total confidence that an apprentice has in his master. So, no problem!

Now, will the devil or the snake appear? The one who breaks through the smoke of the explosion appears...

"Hey, you, no, I know why you're here, but what are you doing suddenly to your master?"

With a blue streak on his face, he was a man more terrifying than an ogre or a snake.

　The presence that a fake can never wear. The feeling of being grabbed by the chest convinced me that this man was the real master.

No, I'm sorry. I'm really sorrbut since there was no other way to quickly check, I had no choice but to say that now I can go and see if you two are okay, and I'd appreciate it if you could forgive me for now.

"Oh, we'll train later. Let's get back together again."

"No, I'm feeling a little under the weather..."

"Ha-ha-ha-ha! Hee-hee-hee, "

　Suddenly, laughter filled the place. When the two of them looked back, they saw "someone" in the shape of Schneizel, who was laughing with a bellyful of laughter in an uncharacteristic Schneizel manner.

'Hey, is that what the you was talking about?"

'Yes. probably ------."

"All right, let's just beat the shit out of him.'

a"Aah! Stop-stop-stop! Wait a minute. I don't mean to be this serious!"

　Fake Schneizel raised his hands in surrender. The sudden development was a shock to us, but we were more concerned about the familiar tone of voice of the other party.

"You, you can' t be serious."

"Oh, right."

　Our suspicion and alarm all turned to dismay. The "someone" disguised as Schneizel traced a geometrical magic circle in the void with his fingertips and transformed his form with the glow of magic.

The huge, muscular body became that of a thin, flexible woman. Almire, a woman with a characteristic fox face, smiled with the air of a child who has been caught in the act of a prank.

Then, as soon as she reverted her appearance, she made a preposterous remark to me.

"I saw the trick you did just now, and you''ll get a pass on that one.'

　Seriously?