Until the Middle-Aged Man Who Became Young Becomes a Harem Master in Another World - Chapter 2: There’s No Way Back

The four high school students who were called heroes, along with Kojirou, were guided to a separate room.

Master Isaac is full of suspicion, but the five have no choice.

As an elder, he should encourage high school students, but Kojirou lacks such communication skills. It’s troublesome to expect that from a former recluse factory worker.

A luxurious and spacious room like a banquet hall, with a ten-meter-long table, and a lot of wasted space. Kojirou opened his mouth and looked around the room.

“Welcome, heroes.”

At the end of the table, in a place commonly referred to as the “birthday seat,” there sat a plump person. To Kojirou, it looked as if a toad was wearing a crown.

“Are you a king or something…”

One of the high school boys, the slender one, mutters. Since he is wearing a crown, he is presumed to be a king, but he doesn’t exude any intimidation. There is absolutely no sense of regal dignity.

“First, you should sit down.”

The dignified demeanor seemed oddly theatrical to Kojirou.

“I am the King of Goruria de Zemard, Rydock IV.”

The voice that came from that thick body was strangely low and hard to understand.

“We will unify this continent. The path I walk is the path of hegemony. Therefore, we desire powerful military strength.”

The introduction of the story was the same as that of Master Isaac. The tale of Rydock IV continued, and here is the content.

Goruria de Zemard is a country that rules the northern part of the Deltento continent.

On the continent of Deltento, there are a total of nine countries, and Goruria de Zemard harbors the ambition to defeat these countries and unify the continent.

Moreover, since the prolonged warfare has exhausted the people, it is said that King Rydock IV will unify the chaotic world through military might.

“Um, can I ask a question?”

“Anything. What is it?”

Four high school students were summoned, and here are the details.

The leader of the four, a gentleman standing 182 centimeters tall, Aokaze Touga.

Standing at one hundred ninety-seven centimeters tall, with a body that seems to be clad in a suit of muscles, is Akio Raito.

With straight long black hair and a neat appearance, Kamiki Rio.

The brown-haired, heavily made-up gal high school girl who took care of Kojirou, Hoshimi Midori.

This time, the one who was questioned was the leader, Touga.

“Can we go back to our original world?”

“It’s impossible. The summoning ritual is a one-way street. We can summon you, but we cannot send you back.”

Snap. It was denied so decisively that it felt like he could hear that sound. Touga, Kojirou, and the other three all frowned at that.

“We four are high school students. We have lived in a peaceful country and have never experienced war. Therefore, we have no fighting power.”

“At the time of your summoning, you were supposed to be granted the power to fight. That’s what summoning is all about, as I’ve heard. Speaking of power, I will now confirm your abilities.”

When the king raised his left hand, those who were waiting started to move.

Before Touga and the other four, a metal plate the size of a trading card, shining silver, is placed.

“It’s called a Life Card, and if you drop a drop of blood on it, it will reveal your abilities.”

Having read stories like this in web novels and light novels, Kojirou muttered, “A Life Card?” but his voice was so small that no one could hear it.

Kojirou was handed the needle as he grimaced at the thought of the pain.

“Hey, that sounds interesting.”

Raito seems to have a bold personality, as he doesn’t hesitate to prick his finger with a needle and smear his blood on the Life Card.

The Life Card emitted a dazzling light for a moment, and when it settled, letters began to appear.

“H-hey, are you okay?”

“It’s all good, it’s all good.”

Raito lifted the Life Card and glanced at the letters that appeared.

These are unfamiliar characters, but strangely, he can read them.

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Name: Akio Raito

Title: The Hero Summoned from Another World

Class: Heavy Holy Warrior

Level: 1

Leadership: B

Bravery: S

Ambition: D

Branch: Heavy Infantry S, Heavy Cavalry B

Blessing: Heavy Strike S, Major Weapon A

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“Oho, what a wonderful ability. You all should start spilling blood soon.”

When the king commanded the other four to shed blood, the soldiers crept closer and applied pressure.

According to Master Isaac, abilities include items such as Leadership, Bravery, Magic, Ingenuity, Affection, Production, and Ambition.

It seems that Attributes range from Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth, to a variety of others like Light and Darkness.

The suitability of a Branch indicates its strength when leading troops.

In the end, it seems that the blessing is a skill they are good at.

These items are all rated from S as the highest, followed by A, B, C, D, and E. However, it is also stated that ratings lower than E are not displayed.

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Name: Aokaze Touga

Title: The Hero Summoned from Another World

Class: Light Demon Swordsman

Level: 1

Leadership: S

Bravery: A

Ingenuity: A

Ambition: A

Attribute: Fire A, Light A

Branch: Light Infantry A, Archer A, Cavalry A

Blessing: Magic Swordsmanship A, Acceleration A

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Name: Kamiki Rio

Title: The Hero Summoned from Another World

Class: Flame and Darkness Magic

Level: 1

Bravery: S

Ingenuity: B

Ambition: S

Attributes: Fire S, Water A, Wind A, Earth A, Darkness S, Light A, Gravity A

Branch: Light Armored Magic Soldier S

Blessing: Chant Break S, Multi-Spell A

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Name: Hoshimi Midori

Title: The Hero Summoned from Another World

Class: Saint of the Water Light

Level: 1

Leadership: D

Bravery: B

Affection: S

Production: A

Attributes: Fire B, Water S, Wind B, Earth A, Holy S, Light S, God S

Branch: Medical Infantry S

Blessing: Chant Break A, Sacred Ascension S

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The abilities of the high school students were remarkable. Rydock IV praises the four of them.

“Now, quickly show me your Life Card too!”

Kojirou is staring intently at his Life Card, sweat streaming down his face.

“What’s wrong? Show me quickly.”

The soldier snatched Kojirou’s Life Card as they took it away.

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Name: Satou Kojirou

Title: The Involved Worker

Class: Pharmacist

Level: 1

Production: Ex

Pharmacist’s Blessing: Ex

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“What the heck is this!?”

Upon checking Kojirou’s Life Card, Rydock IV let out a voice like a roar. That voice traveled through the air, sending an unpleasant vibration to Kojirou and the others’ eardrums.

“You have the class of Pharmacist? Isn’t that a common class!? And your abilities are only in production, with Blessings only in Pharmacist. And both are only ‘E’ rank, not very high at all!?”

Rydock IV says with a sneer.

(That’s not “E,” it’s “Ex”…)

Back when he was a recluse, engrossed in games and absorbed in reading web novels, Kojirou understood the meaning of “Ex.”

However, Rydock IV only had the common sense of this world as he perceived “Ex” as just a slightly better version of “E.”

“Hoho. It seems that that person has been caught up in the summoning of Touga-sama and the other three.”

Everyone’s gaze pierces through Kojirou. It’s unbearable.

“It seems that Kojirou-sama lacks the strength to fight.”

“Um, um… what will happen to me?”

The eyes of Rydock IV resemble those of the students who used to bully Kojirou. He looked at Kojirou with disdain, as if he were a cockroach.

Kojirou thought he could finally live peacefully without being afraid of people, but he was filled with dread at the thought of those hellish days returning.

“Hmph. We are the ones who summoned you. So we shall take care of you for a week. In the meantime, you shall learn about this world.”

In a week, he would be exiled, implied Rydok IV. Still, it was better than being suddenly exiled or killed.

Kojirou also realized this, and during that week, he thought there was no choice but to consider the future.