During the middle of the parade being held for the revolutionary army’s triumphant return, I see light shine from the top of the clock tower.

That’s the light of a magic circle, most likely from an assassin targeting Alec with sniping magic. That’d be instant death at her present level.

“……Che.”

I yank the hood of my cloak over my head and leap high into the air above everyone. Then, just like that, I land atop of Alec’s carriage with a, don!

“H-hey!” “What the!?” “Isn’t that dangerous!?”

The spectators break into an uproar at my sudden intrusion. As expected, Alec stares at me with bewilderment as she too is overcome by surprise.

“Eh……ah, you are……?”
“…………”

I turn my attention to the top of the clock tower instead of answering Alec’s question. A magic bullet comes flying at us almost at the same time.

“Kyaa!?”

Alec, finally noticing the magic bullet, readies herself for the shot. Although, way too late. It would have been a game over if I wasn’t passing by just now…

“……Fuun.”

The following magic bullet gets crushed, gushari, with my hand. I am being vigilant for the time being, but that didn’t give me any damage. Looks like this assassin is nothing special.

To think some minor character would pour water over the happy ending I created……

“……He’s messing with me.”

Some unknown person is targeting the Alec this me chose not to kill, the Alec this me entrusted the empire with. To kill this Alec is to trample on my decision. In other words, it is an action worthy of death.

“Kukuku…… you have some nerve. This will be a 1 turn game over.”

“……ts!?”

A small cry escapes Alec while the surrounding knights collapse, frothing at their mouths. All the spectators also scream and scatter as best they can. I seem to have unintentionally released killing intent.  

The long awaited parade celebrating their triumphant return is ruined. This has become quite the serious matter, but…… Well, it’s fine.

I quit being the last boss so I could live my life freely. That’s why, I don’t need to kill my emotions. If something displeases me— I can simply destroy everything.

“……Meal time, Glasya-Labolas.”
“Wan!”

At the same time a reply comes from an empty space, a gust of wind sweeps over my surroundings. With a flap of his wings, Glasya-Labolas is soaring for the clock tower.

Now then, with this, that assassin shouldn’t be a problem anymore. I too should make myself sparse, fast.

Then, just as I start walking……

“Wh- what was that just now……” All of a sudden, Alec, with the blood having drained from her face, mutters. “That’s…… You, who in the world are you……?”

Alec stares at my face hidden underneath my hood, trying to make out what she can.

For only a moment— our gazes meet.

Alec’s uneasy eyes look ready to break out in tears at any moment. That killing intent I released earlier is probably why. She probably hasn’t even comprehended that an assassin was targeting her nor that was just saved yet.

……Inexperienced, frail, and unreliable.

If it’s according to the game, from here on Alec will become the new empress of the Noah Empire, but…… if the present Alec is left as she is, she’ll end up dead in no time.

I guess that’s how it would turn out? Unlike in the game, Alec is still in her initial state.

“……Che.”

It can’t be helped. Just once, I’ll give her a parting gift.

I approach the silent Alec.

“Yo-you bastard! Get away from Alexandra-sama!”
The knights escorting Alec, returning to their senses, unsheathe their swords.

“Do- don’t move……!”

Alec too goes to pull out her blade, but I am faster. In the time she needs to respond to my presence, I am already placing my hand on her shoulder.

“————give it your best, heroine.”

“…………Eh?”

No matter how inexperienced, no matter how unreliable, the heroine Alec has the caliber worthy of being empress. She is the complete opposite of me, she’s kind hearted, has a sense of justice, and has the ability to attract others to her side.

Yeah…… I can’t do any of that.

I control others only through terror and despair. The more I persisted, the more miserable my country grew. So long as I remain emperor, I will not be able to protect it.

That’s why—- this is where I pass the baton.

I continue past Alec, and just like that, hop off the carriage.

“……! Wa-wait! What you just said……!”

“Don’t let that suspicious person escape! Surround him!”

Just as I start to walk away, I am blocked off by Alec’s escort knights. Unfortunately, when I walk…… no one can obstruct me in this world.

“——Holding your head so high. You are in my presence, zo.”

The knights falter at the wave of killing intent I release and step back— against me, their enemy, they kneel all at once. I, while stifling my laughter with a faint smile, at the center of that odd spectacle… 

raise my hand to the sky.

“——Well then, farewell.”

I soar high into the air due to having grabbed Glasya-Labolas’ leg and then instantly turn invisible. Glasya-Labolas’ [transparency] skill can also be applied to those touching him. To those knights, it probably looked like I teleported.

“He-he vanished……?” “That’s ridiculous!?” “Se-search the area! He has to be around here somewhere!”

The knights scurry about and make a commotion as they return to their senses. I grin to myself as I look down on that spectacle from above.

“This was for a great cause, Glasya-Labolas.”
“Wafu.”

Now then, with this, Alec should be fine. As for her security, I took care of it when I passed by her just earlier.

A shadow knight now dwells within Alec’s shadow. Shadow knights are A rank mamono… one should be able to protect her adequately so long as no one powerful stands against her.

“……With this, I have no regrets remaining in the imperial capital.”

While I am someone being driven out of my birthplace, I have a sense of liberation, as if a heavy burden is being lifted from my shoulders. With this, finally…… from the bottom of my heart I feel liberated.

With one last look of the imperial capital from the sky, I turn my eyes ahead. The world beyond the imperial capital reaches eternally out beyond the horizon————.

“Alright then, shall we get going, Glasya-Labolas?”
“Wan!”

Like that, the narrative regarding the heroine Alec comes to a close. Starting from here on, it’s my story. I don’t know what will happen, but the world is my plaything. Whatever comes, I’ll play to my heart’s content.

————Alright, game start.

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T/N: This guy is quite the character.

~Lyfe

<3. I Tried Being an Average Person