I Don’t Want to Die as a Mob in My Second Life! ～A Story Where I Kept Training from Inside the Womb and Ended Up Being Mistaken for a Monster～ - Chapter 09: Streamed Live – [The Demon King and the Warlord] / I’ll Become a Dog!

Chapter 09: Streamed Live – [The Demon King and the Warlord] / I’ll Become a Dog!

The Reisoushis had no idea.

They didn’t know that the chaos surrounding the birth of Kanata Soranaki, the most terrifying yet mesmerizing being, was being streamed live by someone…!

“Do you know who I am? — Bow your heads, you rabble.”

Viewers of the stream were thrown into a frenzy:

“He grew up in an instant—and he can talk!? He’s not human… but still…”

“He’s too beautiful… I feel like kneeling…”

“Wait, this is the monster everyone’s been talking about…?”

“Looks like the ultimate handcrafted Doll… There’s no way a human could be this gorgeous.”

“Sure, his personality is ridiculously arrogant, but…!”

“↑ That’s exactly what makes it great!”

“Wait, I heard he’s a boy, but… huh…?”

Clad in a decadent, gothic-style outfit, with flowing white hair, Kanata captivated the hearts of many. 

At first, people had braced themselves for the arrival of a “monstrous imitation of a human.” But what they saw left them speechless.

His youthful beauty was like a cold, flawless winter dawn—distant, yet breathtaking.

His long white hair, pure as fresh snow, shimmered like moonlight on frost, casting a radiant glow over his entire figure.

The golden eye on his right side pulled people in, a captivating allure like the brilliance of Venus. It drew in every man who laid eyes on him.

The crimson eye on his left side was unsettling, exuding a dangerous charm like a deadly flower. It left women breathless, as if the very air had been stolen from them.

With beauty so chilling it froze the spine, and a voice of unmatched elegance, people reached a single conclusion:

“Kanata Soranaki is… a ‘demon.’”

Being drawn to that porcelain skin would be the end.

It was clear—this was beauty meant to destroy. A blade crafted by something inhuman to bring ruin upon humanity.

And indeed, some ordinary people—unlike the Reisoushi, who could control their emotions—found themselves captivated. For over a month, they couldn’t stop thinking about Kanata Soranaki, even as they tried to avoid him.

“I’ll silence all of you myself. Bow before me. All who defy me shall be enslaved and treated like dogs, loyal only to me.“

Thus, the chaos unfolded.

After effortlessly defeating a First-Class Reisoushi, Kanata turned to crush the others. No one believed the others could win. Even to the untrained eye, it was clear—they had been completely overwhelmed.

Was the screen about to be drenched in blood?

Would this terrifying white demon destroy the Spirit Conductor Agency entirely?

The audience held their breath.

That’s when—　

“Stop, all of you.“

To halt this maddening chaos, a black-cloaked figure descended—a warrior king of shadows.

“The Supreme Commander of the Spirit Conductor Agency—Ouma Shiranui—will take control of this situation.”

In an instant, cheers erupted across Japan.

A man of striking beauty appeared amidst crackling lightning and roaring flames. He was none other than the strongest Reisoushi, Ouma Shiranui.

His long black hair and dark cloak billowed dramatically as he stood, and in that moment, the people saw hope.

“Ooooooh, win this for us, Supreme Commander!”

“You are our guiding light!”

“Please, deliver judgment upon this monster!”

As all of Japan watched with bated breath, the two mighty figures locked eyes.

“Kanata Soranaki. You are—evil incarnate, with black flames burning in the depths of your gaze.”

“Ouma Shiranui. I won’t deny it—I am evil itself.”

Here stood the black-clad Warrior King and the white-haired Demon King.

They glared at one another—and then…

“Become mine, Kanata Soranaki.”

The Warrior King took the Demon King’s hand and declared this with unwavering resolve.

“!?!!?!?!”

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“Huh? He called me ‘evil’… (Wait, seriously, me? Evil?)”

The Supreme Commander of the Spirit Conductor Agency, Ouma Shiranui, had officially branded me as “evil.”

I wanted to argue, to defend myself, but… yeah, no.

“Ouma Shiranui. I won’t deny it—I am evil itself. (…Looking back on everything I’ve said and done, I totally come off as the villain…)”

My mouth just ran off on its own again.

I’d insulted the Reisoushis left and right, and whenever I tried to smile, it was either a blank stare or a sinister grin.

I’m doomed… absolutely doomed.

“Kukuku. Ouma Shiranui. So, what do you intend to do with me? (What’s going to happen to me?)”

“I’ll kill you.”

“Hou! (Wait, WHAT!?)”

HIEEEEEE! He just flat-out declared he’s going to kill me, and wow, the sheer murderous intent behind it is insane! The Supreme Commander really doesn’t hold back, huh!?

As expected from a man who’ll do whatever it takes to protect his homeland…

If he finds an organization plotting against Japan, torture to extract information is standard procedure.

Once he learns their base and identifies their leaders? A non-stop massacre.

There are even rumors that, in the past, he wiped out a foreign corporate entity exploiting Japan’s system and ended up on an international wanted list. This guy is seriously the embodiment of murder itself.

Ahh… my life is over.

I clearly can’t beat him, and even if by some miracle I won, there’d be no place left for me in Japan…

“Fine. Do as you please. (Just… get it over with already…)”

I relaxed my body, completely giving up.

But the Reisoushi around us started whispering, “Such composure…!? Is he completely unaffected by the Commander’s killing intent!?”

No, you idiots, I’m terrified over here!

“Kanata Soranaki. I’ll say it again—you are evil. I meant every word when I said I’d kill you. But—”

“!”

Ouma Shiranui… vanished.

“—You haven’t harmed anyone yet.”

In an instant, the Supreme Commander appeared right in front of me.

Less than 0.001 seconds—that’s how fast it was. Before I even realized it, he stood there, lifting my right hand gently.

HIEEEEEE! When did this happen?!

“…I can tell just by touching you. Your body is overflowing with Spiritual Pathways. Even your very structure is optimized for destruction. Truly monstrous… it would be nearly impossible to harm you without risking one’s life.”

HIEEEEEE! Is he already planning how to kill me?!

“…What are you trying to do, Ouma Shiranui? (Seriously, what’s going on here!?)”

Am I about to get executed? What’s the deal!?

“I destroy evil in Japan. However… until you harm someone, until you reveal your true malice, I will let you go.”

“(!?!)”

Wait, so… I get to live?

“Your execution is postponed. A battle with you would likely become a life-or-death struggle, dragging other Reisoushis into the fray. And besides…”

The Supreme Commander glanced behind me for a moment.

Turning around, I saw my mother, unconscious but breathing softly and peacefully, being carried in the arms of a blue-haired woman.

“I have no interest in harming an infant in front of its mother. —Setsuna Kirisame, take her.”

“Understood!”

The blue-haired woman disappeared with my mother.

Considering the Spirit Conductor Agency is equipped with medical facilities more advanced than any major hospital, I’m sure she’ll be fine under the Supreme Commander’s care.

“…So? (What’s going to happen to me in the end?)”

“Kanata Soranaki. To protect this beautiful Japan, I became the strongest, prepared to consume even poison if necessary. Therefore—”

While still holding my right hand, Ouma Shiranui pulled something out and moved it close to my fingers.

“For the sake of my homeland, I will keep you under control. —Become my tool, Kanata Soranaki.”

Suddenly, I felt as if my very soul was being bound.

At the same time, a faint light glimmered around my right wrist, and a black bracelet appeared.

“What is this…?”

“The Supreme-Class Spirit Tool, [Circle of Oath]. It’s a paired artifact. Whoever wears this bracelet is constantly tracked by the other, and it cannot be removed until death.”

On Ouma’s wrist, a matching white bracelet appeared.

“I see… so this is my leash. (Quite the thorough system…)”

“Indeed. So don’t think for a second you can escape. When you reveal your true nature, I’ll come find you—even at the ends of hell.”

“Interesting. (Haha, this is hilarious…!)”

Too bad my “true nature” is just a boring, harmless mob personality!

The Reisoushis around us were visibly alarmed, muttering things like, “Supreme Commander, this is too dangerous!” and “How could you use someone like him…?”

But seriously, I’m about as dangerous as a gust of air.

Also, if you listen closely…

“Hahaha, the screen is overflowing with beauty…! These two are just acting naturally, but the entertainment value is insane…!”

“Hmph… so, you plan to tame me? Bold move, Warlord of Yamato. (Seriously, how did you think this would work with someone like me?)”

“If you have complaints, express them now. If you do… young Demon King, I will risk my life to destroy you.”

Lord Ouma let go of my hand and reached for his pitch-black sword sheath. A crackling wave of lightning surged from it.

“If you prove useless to Japan, I will cut you down.”

HIEEEEEE! No complaints here! I’ll gladly become a dog!

Come on, Body, nod already! Woof, woof!

“Do not worry, Ouma Shiranui. I’ll indulge in your little game.”

Yes, that’s good—

“For now.”

“!”

“(!?)”

Ahh, there goes Body again, grinning like a villain and saying things I didn’t mean…!

I can’t take this anymore!

“Hmph… as I thought, you cannot be trusted. The boundless malice emanating from you… even I cannot fathom its depth. Never have I encountered such evil.”

“Kukukuku…! (There is no ‘boundless malice’! There’s no malice at all!)”

Of course you can’t find something that doesn’t exist!

“Then—let me issue my first command to you, my demon hound, Kanata Soranaki.”

“!”

The Supreme Commander straightened his posture and turned to face me directly.

“You will be assigned many subjugation missions. However, before that, there is something you must acquire.”

Oh, I see where this is going.

“A qualification to become a Reisoushi, huh?”

“Correct. As it happens, the certification exam is in one week. You will participate in it.”

Ah, the good old qualification exam. Brings back memories.

It includes precise measurements of spiritual energy levels, a physical evaluation with spiritual energy use, and tests for Spirit Hosting, Object Imbuing, Charm Crafting, and Curse Wielding.

They also assign your rank based on your abilities at that point.

I barely passed when I was eighteen.

My older siblings, though? They nailed it at around ten years old—probably the age I look like now.

“That’s all. Give me your response, my obedient dog.”

“Fine, I understand. Shall I call you ‘Master’ while I’m at it?”

“Don’t push it.”

As we exchanged words, one of the Reisoushi nearby, clearly flustered, let out a strange sound like “Fushuuuuuu!” and started panting heavily again.

What’s their deal?

“Demon hound… You won’t fail, but let me warn you—if you mess around and somehow fail, I’ll reconsider having you executed.”

Terrifying…! Looks like I’ll need to brush up on my skills after all.

Even though my body is insanely strong, my mind is still that of a mob character. Overconfidence is a no-go.

“That’s the end of our discussion. Now then… Ujimaro Godaiin.”

“Y-Yes!?”

Oh, looks like Ujimaro got called by the Supreme Commander.

What’s going on now?

“You are hereby assigned as Kanata Soranaki’s overseer.”

“S-Supreme Commander, whaaaat!?”

Oh, wow. That’s actually a pretty solid choice.

I kinda like Ujimaro—he feels familiar and approachable.

Even Body decided to cooperate for once, letting me pat Ujimaro on the back.

“Looking forward to working with you, Ujimaro.”

“S-SHUT UP, YOU LITTLE BRATTTTTTT!!!”

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[Tips]

Spiritual Artifacts:

Objects permanently fused with a Conceptual Spirit.

Unlike temporary possession through Object Imbuing, Spirit Artifacts are fully merged with a spirit’s will.

They are ranked—like Conceptual Spirits—on a scale from Low-Class to Supreme-Class based on their effectiveness, range of influence, and durability.

[Circle of Oath]:

A Supreme-Class Spirit Artifact designed as a two-piece set.

It houses the Conceptual Spirit of [Duel], linking the wearers of its matching pieces.

Its range is unlimited, creating an unbreakable bond that even binds the soul itself, making escape impossible.

Reisoushi Certification Exam:

The gateway to becoming a Reisoushi.

Gender, background, and age are not restricted.

The exam includes:

-Accurate measurement of spiritual energy levels.

-Physical evaluation using spiritual energy.

-Skill assessment in the four spiritual arts: Spirit Hosting, Object Imbuing, Charm Crafting, and Curse Wielding.

To pass, all skills must meet at least D-Class standards, and participants are ranked based on their current abilities.

Since the techniques are tested in combat scenarios, casualties occasionally occur.

Most applicants are students from the Spirit Conductor Academy, with an average age of around 12.

(And yes, there are no infants taking the test.)

Ouma Shiranui:

A relentless protector of Japan who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He views Kanata Soranaki as a high-risk threat under strict surveillance.

Kanata Soranaki:

A timid mob character on the inside. Despite his fearless grin, he’s barely holding back tears.

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