I Already Know My Magic Power Is Ridiculously High! Now I Just Need a Cute Wife... - Episode 69

When I rushed to the market, the situation was terrible.

Dadinga was being mercilessly beaten, and merchants were being slaughtered by the dozens.

On top of that, they were conducting a stepping test using a copper plate with my likeness engraved on it.

They really have no respect, do they?

Even the sister with a striking figure was being pinned to the ground.

The fact that she seemed somewhat excited about it was a little concerning, but I would deal with that later.

The townspeople, for some reason, were kneeling and shedding tears.

Wasn’t that reaction a bit too dramatic?

I’m not some kind of saint like they think I am…

Then there was the man who had been beating Dadinga.

His hair was styled in a bizarre way, as if he had coral stuck to his head.

Even now, I was struggling to decide how I should settle this.

—

“Sir Shalka, you must be mistaken. Bangwall is now under the jurisdiction of the Judiciary. This was decided by the Ranecki Consulate. You have no place here anymore. Return to Ortenatris at once.”

The Judiciary officer spoke arrogantly, though his face twitched with nervousness.

Normally, a Satellite Satera-ranked person wouldn’t dare to act superior to a Star Stella-ranked individual. However, exceptions like this were common when it came to Ranecki’s Satellite Satera-ranked people.

For the record, my father never mentioned anything about this.

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“Then there should be an official document. Show it to me.”

“Tch…”

Looking uncomfortable, the Judiciary officer pulled out a document and spread it open.

At first glance, it appeared to be an official document, but the most crucial sections were left blank.

—

“As you can see, this is an official decree from the Judiciary.”

“Hmm, I don’t see my father’s signature.”

“…Hah, so what? A signature can be added later!”

—

The fact that he said that out loud was almost laughable.

A Judiciary officer admitting that his own document was meaningless?

How bold of him to present a forged document to me so brazenly.

—

“So, you’re confessing to forging an official document? I must say, it’s shocking to see a supposed upholder of law engaging in fraud.”

“S-Shut up! The Judiciary’s decision is absolute! You will comply!”

“I see. Then this entire incident was a decision made solely by the Judiciary?”

—

Given the circumstances, it was almost certain that the Judiciary was behind this.

—

“What does that matter!?”

“Isn’t it obvious? I need to decide how to deal with you.”

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To kill or not to kill.

This decision would have major consequences for the relations between our families.

If I simply killed the Judiciary officers as an act of retaliation, it would likely lead to complications later.

I needed to handle this carefully.

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“Deal with us? Deal with us?! You, a mere guardian, think you have the right to decide the fate of the Judiciary?! Don’t be ridiculous!”

—

I let out a weary sigh.

What was the point of an organization swollen with nothing but pride?

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“The Judiciary… is truly a worthless existence.”

“What did you just say?!”

—

Before making my final decision, I wanted to ensure that I was completely convinced of my choice.

I didn’t want any regrets later.

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“Tell me, does keeping the Judiciary benefit Ortenos in any way?”

“You insolent fool! You dare to measure the Judiciary’s worth in terms of gains and losses?! We are supreme by our very existence! You and your kind merely bask in our grace!”

“Is that really true? Look around at the people here.”

—

At my words, the Judiciary officer glanced around.

The eyes of the townspeople were filled with—hostility.

The fear they had displayed earlier was now completely gone.

—

“You… You dare look at us that way?! Are you defying the Judiciary?!”

—

To be looked down upon by those they considered weak—

That thought wounded the Judiciary officer’s pride.

But the townspeople continued to glare at them with unwavering resolve.

—

“Why? Why are you looking at us like that…?!”

—

The officer was dumbfounded, and then he realized—

It was because of Shalka.

His very existence had given the people the courage to bare their fangs.

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“It seems Ortenos doesn’t need you after all. Now I can act without hesitation.”

“Wha—?!”

—

Five years ago, when we clashed with the Judiciary, I had made sure not to cause any deaths.

I got scolded pretty badly for it, but in the end, it was settled as a minor skirmish.

This time… it won’t end so simply.

Even if I dealt with the Judiciary here, more challenges would follow.

The question was whether I could see it through to the end.

Father and Elmia might end up burdened because of me…

Alright, I’ve made my decision.

This was something that had to be done sooner or later.

It was just happening a bit earlier than expected.

I pulled a gold coin from my pocket and flipped it into the air.

—

“What are you doing?!”

“…Just a little ritual.”

“Don’t mess with me! This insult to us—The Ranecki Consulate will surely—”

—

Before he could finish, I caught the coin and clenched it tightly.

My course of action was set.

—

“You will all die here.”

—

They were the first domino to fall.

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Azalash couldn’t comprehend what he had just heard.

What was this young noble saying?

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“…Haha, have you lost your mind?”

“Did you not hear me? You will all die here.”

—

It wasn’t a mistake.

From the moment the boy caught the coin, the atmosphere had changed.

The oppressive tension made it difficult to breathe.

For the first time, the word “death” felt so real.

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“…Do you understand what it means to attack us? You’ll be making an enemy of the Judiciary—and the Ranecki family itself!”

“Yeah. I’ll crush the Judiciary once I return to Ortenatris. The Ranecki family will be dealt with afterward.”

—

Uzerashi couldn’t understand.

It was as if Shalka didn’t even consider fighting the Ranecki family to be a concern.

He spoke without emotion, as if he were simply stating a fact.

And because of that, his words carried an unsettling weight of truth.

That only deepened Uzerashi’s anxiety.

—

“You… Are you insane?”

“…Who knows? But I’ve already decided.”

—

His throat felt dry.

A growing sense of unease crept over Uzerashi.

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“D-Don’t just decide that on your own! There’s no way that’s allowed!”

“You don’t need to worry about that. You’re about to die.”

“…!”

—

He could feel an overwhelming surge of magic being concentrated.

Shalka was serious.

—

He truly intends to kill me!

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“W-Wait! I have no intention of being your enemy!”

“No. You are already my enemy. I will deal with you here.”

—

Damn it! There was no reasoning with him!

This wasn’t how it was supposed to go!

Lord Fruga said that threatening Shalka would be enough to make him back down!

—

Where did I go wrong…?