To Me, Who Was Single-Handedly Holding The Front Line, You Call Me A "Useless Piece of Trash"? Fine. I'll Live as I Please And Set Out On A Journey To Find A Cute Wife. - This time, I'll Become A Hero In The Enemy Country And Bare My Fangs At My Homeland - Episode 3

Waking up in a cage, bathed in the sunlight filtering through the leaves.

“……Is this the marvel of civilization?”

My back, my back doesn’t hurt. It’s thanks to this bed.

Moreover, thanks to the blanket, it was warm even at night.

And of course, there’s no mud on it. Moreover, you can even wash your face.

“Wow, this is amazing!”

Should I just wash my whole body like this? …Just kidding.

“……That guy just started taking a shower in that tiny bathroom.”

“Really. It must be excessive stress. The court-martial must be really terrifying.”

Outside the cage, the soldiers were watching me.

However, they quickly look away.

The monsters would attack as soon as they made eye contact.

Of course, rational people are kind and nice. Delicious food and warm rice. They even waited for my return.

However, I suddenly remember the lieutenant’s words.

Why does he think the report is false?

My handwriting isn’t exactly beautiful, but I wrote it carefully.

…Could it be that the letters were unreadable because of the mud?

If that’s the case, then it’s my fault. I didn’t check properly.

“—Private Second-Class Yamagishi”

Then I heard the lieutenant’s voice. When I looked up, I saw him outside the cage with a beaming smile.

I wonder if something really good happened.

Good morning. It’s a nice morning, isn’t it?

“The weather outside is clear, perfect for a court-martial. How about that, it’s almost time. Aren’t you looking forward to it?”

“I’m really looking forward to it!”

With this, the doubts will finally be cleared. There’s no way I wouldn’t be happy.

The fact that the lieutenant himself came to check on things this early in the morning is probably a sign that he cares.

“…Hmph. Don’t think you can keep saying things like that forever.”

But really, you’re such an emotional person. You seem a bit dissatisfied right now, though.

They say being in charge is tough, so I’m fine staying a private.

Then I was able to have some more bread. It was irresistibly delicious.

What should I eat for lunch?

Well then, shall I do my daily training?

“Hey, that guy just started lifting the bed. What is he doing?”

“Finally reached my stress limit… I’ll just leave it be. It would be a hassle to deal with every little thing.”

Lifting the bed with my pinky finger, my daily squats.

At the front lines, I was lifting rocks, but the bed is nice because it’s easy to hook my fingers on.

That said, it’s a bit light.

Come to think of it, where is my giant sword buddy?

They were loading it onto the carriage carefully, but I’m still worried about it.

When I was taking a shower again, I finally got called.

“Private Yamagishi, it’s a court-martial. Step forward.”

“Yes!”

I was taken through the underground passage and stopped in front of a large door.

Me, the lieutenant, and about four soldiers accompanying us.

When I opened the door and stepped inside, there were soldiers with impressive ranks sitting on either side.

There are about five of us in total, I suppose. It’s fewer than I expected, but the atmosphere is heavy.

That said, I must report it properly.

“I have brought him here. This is Yamagishi.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

The person who welcomed me was a man in his fifties with graying hair and a bruise on his face.

It looked like they exchanged a brief glance with the lieutenant, as if to send some kind of signal.

“Well then, Yamagishi, you should stand over there.”

It’s like being put on trial.

“Huh”

“Do you know why you were brought here?”

“Of course. I understand it’s about the report.”

“That’s right. The repeated false reports, and the biggest issue is the matter of Lieutenant Torunia being killed by you.”

“…Murder?”

I frowned at the unfamiliar name.

It’s a name that is not mentioned in the report.

“I am not familiar with you. Who might you be?”

“It was the lieutenant who received the report. The evidence of your actions has already been presented by Lieutenant German.”

Evidence… What on earth are you talking about?

Then, German raised his voice.

“I saw it. Yamagishi was confronted about the forged report and killed Lieutenant Torunia.”

“No, that’s not true—”

“There is already evidence that has been taken out of the tent. The sword used in the murder, the lieutenant’s clothes, sorry, but you can’t wriggle out of this.”

The thing that was quickly picked up was a piece of clothing I had never seen before.

But, that’s strange.

“This is wrong. It’s impossible.”

“Is that even possible?”

“The front line where I was on duty is covered in sand and mud. If it’s inside the tent, it should be covered in mud and sand.”

In fact, my clothes are quite dirty.

If we go, we’ll understand, and all the clothes in the tent should be dirty.

Even if the box is tightly managed, it can still get dirty through the gaps.

If you check, you should understand that the magical energy is attached, making it impossible to clean the place.

“…I haven’t been listening to your story. Repeated false reports, evidence of murder, I just wanted to confirm that.”

“What do you mean――”

“This concludes the court-martial.”

Then the old soldier interrupted my words.

The others also agree and refuse to listen. German salutes and tries to end the conversation.

“I haven’t killed anyone. There have been no false reports whatsoever.”

“It’s already over. Lieutenant German, thank you for the report.”

“Not at all. Private Yamagishi, no, Yamagishi. Your time is up. Atone for the crime of killing an innocent person. — That’s why I opposed it. Letting a wandering lowlife into the military.”

“That’s right. With this, the higher-ups will reconsider their stance. They will see that the drifters and commoners are unnecessary.”

With those words, I understood everything.

“Wandering commoner” is a derogatory term for people who come from outside the country.

I’ve heard that there are some in the military who don’t think well of it.

In other words, they wanted to use me as a pawn to get rid of the people they didn’t like.

On top of that, they also pinned the murder charge on me.

I was fighting alone on the front lines.

Is this the treatment?

The military values discipline.

I heard that, but it seems it was completely a lie.

“Well then, Lieutenant German. I leave it to you.”

“Huh”

Then suddenly, the five soldiers and the German began to draw their swords.

“The formalities are over. The magical recording has already ended. I’ll just have to forge your voice.”

“……What do you mean?”

“You attempted to escape. We will kill you for your heinous act. This is the end.”

It seems like everything is rotten.

I see.

I’m going to live my life however I want.

“See you later, Yamagishi. Your false report was helpful. It’s not easy to be ordered to write fake documents, after all. — Farewell!”

And then the lieutenant raised his sword, aiming for my head.

However, the next moment, the one who was splattered with blood was—Lieutenant German.

“Ugh… Wh-what’s happening? Why is my right arm…?”

“Let me tell you something. When I see blood, my killing intent rises. My childhood environment was terrible.”

I twisted my body, seized the German sword, and severed his right arm.

Unlike my giant sword partner, this small sword is unreliable, but it can’t be helped.

I’ve heard that if you become an adventurer, you can earn money.

Shall we aim for that next?

“Then, who will be the next to spill blood?”