You’re Right, They’ll Expel Me if I Run into the Store with a Weapon!! - Chapter 1-2

Everyone must have etched that scene into their memories.

It was, after all, the anniversary of his existence being known to the world.

“GARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!”

A roar – a cry that was not of a human voice.

Crushing. All kinds of force took form and spread into the space.

There was blood, bullets, those who were wounded… and a mass of black entities.

Those who screamed, fought, and protected dedicated themselves to this moment.

Just to seize victory.

And to survive.

And then…

To follow in his footsteps…

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Entering the classroom, Hiroki took his seat.

“Hiroki.”

“Hm?”

A classmate approached him while he was distracted.

“I heard from the teacher this morning that Yamamoto from the next class transferred out yesterday.”

“Oh? Did something happen?”

“Well, it turns out he had ‘combat power’.”

“Ho,” Hiroki thought, recalling his memories of this person named Yamamoto.

Yamamoto stood out during physical education classes. He was athletic, yet no different from the members of sports clubs.

What made him stand out was that his teams always won during team competitions, astonishingly.

(But does that relate to ‘combat power’?)

“Hey, about Yamamoto’s combat power…”

Not knowing much about “combat power,” Hiroki asked. After all, it was a power unrelated to him. That was the end if one didn’t exhibit any during the health checks in elementary school.

“I’m not sure either, but maybe it’s about luck?”

(…I don’t get it. What does luck have to do with it?)

While Hiroki appreciated the explanation, it was hard to grasp. Hiroki knew nothing about “combat power,” having only a vague idea from manga.

“Sorry, what was ‘combat power’ again? Is it some kind of unknown power within the body?”

His classmate explained, with a wry smile:

“Combat Power”

A special power manifested in certain humans.

Those who manifest it can control “Physical Enhancement,” a power that temporarily enhances all human functions based on their training.

Additionally, some individuals manifest powers akin to abilities (abnormal phenomena) as well as “Physical Enhancement.”

“Well, in a sense, your definition of ‘combat power’ is also correct. Maybe even spot-on.”

That’s not comforting. Hiroki thought, recalling Yamamoto.

He was slightly above average in athletics and studies, nothing over the top. So, that means…

“Did he manifest the ability side of it?”

“It seems so. It’s just a rumor, though.”

“But wasn’t Yamamoto’s athletic ability extraordinary, comparable to that of club members?”

Yamamoto had ordinary athletic skills. If he had “combat power,” couldn’t he enhance his physical abilities and become stronger? To this question, his classmate confidently replied.

You can’t control ‘combat power’ unless you go to a special academy and receive training. But the abilities can manifest spontaneously.

So, Yamamoto was using his abilities spontaneously, and some government officials who learned about it took him away.

This new information sparked Hiroki’s curiosity, and he voiced another thought.

“But why did having ‘combat power’ lead to him transferring?”

“Ah, you’re getting interested now. I’ll tell you everything I know, though it’s only what I’ve heard.”

This guy is communicative and kind. While thinking this, Hiroki learned more about “combat power.”

Children who manifest “combat power” are taken into the government’s protection to learn how to use their power.

Upon entering middle school, they can choose to undergo treatment to lose their “combat power” and live a normal life or keep their power and remain under government protection.

Those who choose protection are tasked with missions issued by the government or an organization.

And here’s the key point.

Children who choose protection are treated like civil servants, and their livelihood is guaranteed.

(Yeah, that’s super enviable!) Hiroki thought.

(But what about the job aspect? So, if you’re under protection, you can live on the government’s dime because of your power, right?)

“I wonder if I have ‘combat power’…”

“If you did, you wouldn’t be here right now.”

Hiroki’s classmate responded to the muttering, which made him realize something.

“Wait, your name is Saito, right?”

“No! It’s Saiki, man—close though!”

 Only now did Hiroki realize the name of his classmate.

(TL|N: I will translate the first 10 chapters, but it will take some time, at the latest by Saturday all 10 chapters will be properly translated, so please bear with me)