Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - Chapter 68

Chapter 68: “A God Slayer, huh?” ④

A voice called out to Natsuki from behind. “

“…Yura-dono.” 

“Oh, hello there. Grandpa, and Grandma, and Hiragi-san, Miyako-san too.”

Turning around, Natsuki saw the group that, like Kaya and Mio, hadn’t fled.

“Is Mizuchi-sama truly…?” 

Counselor Seiun asked tentatively, and Natsuki nodded. 

“He’s not dead yet, but it’s only a matter of time.”

“I’m sorry, but you don’t seem to have a single injury?” 

“Well, that’s a land god for you. I was a bit faster, so I won, but I nearly lost my head there.”

It might be alright to show a bit of pride. 

“…How remarkable.” 

Seiun and Unkai were at a loss for words. 

Even if Natsuki could stand against a land god, they hadn’t expected a victory without a single scratch. 

The astonishment and awe were palpable. 

It made him feel a bit lonely though.

Whenever he showed his power, people became fearful.

Fright alone would have been fine. However, in another world, there were many who would try to cozy up to him and use him. It goes without saying that Natsuki developed a disdain for people from other worlds, going beyond mere mistrust of humans.

Wondering if it was the same on Earth, Natsuki’s shoulders slumped a bit. 

“Thank you so much for saving the land deity!”

Miyako Minazuki kneeled and bowed deeply on the spot. 

Natsuki was taken aback. 

It was an unexpected gesture from his first impression of Miyako. 

“Above all, for saving Onee-chan and giving my mother the last moments with the one she loved… truly, thank you so much!”

With a thud, Miyako hit her forehead on the ground and made a dent. 

“Ehh?”

Natsuki was at a loss for words. 

“And, for my impolite behavior the other day, I am truly, truly sorry!”

Once again, she struck her forehead on the ground. 

Through tears and a runny nose, Miyako’s prostration conveyed her genuine gratitude. 

—Natsuki felt redeemed.

He could have lived while hiding his power.

He could have chosen not to be a god slayer.

Yet, Natsuki wielded his power against the unjust act of sacrifice and for the sake of a pitiful local god, tarnished from serving the people.

He was prepared to be feared for it. Yet, the pure gratitude was pleasing.

Following Miyako, Hiragi knelt and bowed deeply.

Elder Seiun and the old lady Unkai also knelt and bowed their heads in succession.

“Natsuki Yura-sama, on behalf of the Minazuki family, no, for Mizuchi-sama the land god, thank you very much. The Minazuki family will never forget your kindness.”

Elder Seiun spoke on behalf of everyone, and the others followed suit with their expressions of gratitude.

The old lady Unkai shed tears of relief that Mio was not sacrificed.

There was no fear in their emotions now, only gratitude.

To everyone present, Natsuki had only one response.

“—You’re welcome.” 

Summoned to another world as a hero and having witnessed the darker sides of humanity, Natsuki was grateful for the power he possessed as a hero.

If it meant he could genuinely save others, it was all worth it.

Natsuki held that belief close to his heart.

〜〜Afterword〜〜

Miyako-san was able to properly apologize. 

We are nearing the end of Volume 1. 

The story will continue, so please look forward to it!