I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 249: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 47

Episode 249: Hot Springs, Hospitality, and Trouble 47

“Ahh, enough! I’m done with this!” 

When I raised both hands and spoke, everyone’s eyes turned to me. 

“What are you saying, Maki-kun?” 

“Yeah, Mihiro-kun!” 

The surprised voices came from Madoka and Sensei. 

“Let’s finish this all at once, Arata!” 

“Leave it to me.” 

Meanwhile, Yuria and Arata were ready to charge in full force. 

“No, no, the ones who need to stop are you two—Yuria, Arata.” 

“”…Wait, *us*!?”” 

“What are you thinking, Mihiro~?” 

Yuria and Arata were shocked, but Akagi seemed even more surprised. Her expression betrayed a mix of confusion and wariness. 

Well, that was understandable. But if there was a way to resolve this without fighting Akagi, I’d take it in a heartbeat. 

After all, even when holding back, her strength was overwhelming. 

“You never planned to beat us from the start, did you?” 

“What are you talking about~? Without that weird defense, wouldn’t both Kondō and Mitsurugi have died?” 

“But you trusted them, didn’t you?” 

“Trusted? What exactly~?” 

“You trusted that they could block your attacks or survive them if they landed.” 

Hearing my words, Akagi’s expression grew sharper. It was as if she was trying to figure out how I knew. 

“But while you trusted the two of them, you didn’t trust Sensei. She’s an advanced-class ‘Mage’ with low Endurance, right? So instead of using the greatsword, you attacked her with your fist.” 

“That’s just your speculation, Mihiro~.” 

“Then why did you punch her instead of using the sword? At that moment, there was no reason you couldn’t use it.” 

“……….” 

“I’ll take your silence as confirmation. And not just Sensei, you also tried to attack me with your fist. Why was that?” 

Technically, it was more like she simply reached out her hand toward me. 

After seeing Sensei’s defensive tools twice, Akagi must have predicted that I’d have a similar defense mechanism. 

To her, I was just a beginner class. That’s why she didn’t bother with the sword or her fist but instead tried to grab my face. 

If the defense activated, it would block the attack; if not, she could crush my face depending on her mood. 

If she really intended to kill, she could have easily swept us all away with her greatsword. 

“That’s my choice to make, isn’t it~?” 

“Your choice, sure. But facts are facts.” 

“Then should I kill you right now, Mihiro~?” 

“…If you think you can, go ahead. I’ll even disable the defense for you.” 

With those words, I tossed the defensive magic tool toward Sensei. 

“Wait! Mihiro-kun!?” 

“…Are you serious, Mihiro~?” 

“Of course I am. You can’t kill me, Akagi.” 

Hearing this, Akagi’s grip on her greatsword tightened. 

……..…This had to work, Appraisal skill! 

“I don’t know why you’re so confident, but I’ll show you how that confidence will backfire, Mihiro~!” 

Raising her voice, Akagi launched herself at me with such force the ground beneath her cracked. 

With her left hand, she raised her greatsword high. 

“Maki-kun!” “Mihiro-kun!” “Maki!” “Mihiro!” 

Amid the shouts of the others, I focused solely on the approaching Akagi. 

I wasn’t fearless, but I had decided to trust my Appraisal skill. 

Her sharp gaze bore down on me as she brought the greatsword down with a menacing gleam. 

Please… let this work—Akagi!! 

“…Haaahhh. Seriously, there’s absolutely nothing? That’s just ridiculous~.” 

……………That was way too closeeeeeeeee! I can literally feel the blade just barely grazing my neckkkkkkkkkkk!!