“It’s as strong as me or stronger, huh… In that case—”

I activated the Eye of God. Ever since the day I defeated that Demon King, this eye had grown stronger.

It’s not that the level of my skill has risen—there isn’t a level to begin with—but I guess it’s more accurate to say that I’ve become more accustomed to it.

 

What my golden eyes reflect is the truth that was not visible to the world.

 

I could see the flow of all magic.

 

“Let me test just how strong I’ve become!”

 

The wolf I saw with these eyes was like it was clad in purple flames.

Just as I thought those flames were gathering at its feet, the Wolf King kicked off the ground and ran towards me.

 

I didn’t activate Mirage, probably because it wouldn’t have any effect anyway.

Even if I did activate it, the wolf would still accurately head in my direction.

Its speed was like a bullet.

 

“Fast… But… I can see!”

 

As I concentrate, the world slows down.

I don’t know if it’s due to the power of this eye or because my concentration has improved.

I could clearly see the movements of the fast Wolf King.

I’m sure it’s because I can predict its next move.

 

“The first move is a slash with its right front paw”

 

Just before it reached me, I dodged with minimal movement.

That’s because I wanted to counterattack immediately.

 

“Roaaar!!”

 

I slashed the tendons of its right front paw, and red blood gushed out.

The Wolf King bit back on the spot, so I dodged it by just moving my head and then, with my dagger, slit its throat where the magic was thinnest.

 

Blood gushed out in quantities incomparable to before, and the Wolf King staggered.

 

(…Mirage.)

 

I activated Mirage on the spot.

For a moment, the Wolf King lost sight of me. It would probably see through it with its super sense of smell soon, but this one second was enough.

Because it was only a moment, the effect of Mirage was multiplied.

 

From above the staggering Wolf King, I aimed for the part where the magic was thin again and, with a full-power swing, beheaded it.

 

Without being able to defend itself, I felt the sensation of cutting through solid flesh.

 

I landed and the Wolf King fell with a thud behind me.

I looked at my hand and then at the wolf behind me alternately.

 

“…I’ve become stronger, haven’t I? I’m among the top in this world.”

 

Seeing the huge wolf that had stopped moving in front of me, I recognized my own strength.

Just a few months ago, I was almost killed by a goblin, but now I can defeat even a king species.

 

『Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4 confirmed, full conquest reward will be granted. 』

 

The voice announcing the victory certainly decided the winner of this place.

I immediately collected only the magic stone of the Wolf King. I was planning to use this magic stone for moving expenses.

This magic stone, which is traded for hundreds of millions of yen, is a nod to the fact that the top clearers are ridiculously rich.

 

The chairman’s house, for instance, is a mansion worth tens of billions of yen.

 

I don’t need that much, but I want to live in a normal, truly ordinary house.

 

I just want to live happily with my family.

That’s all I’ve ever wanted, and it feels like it’s taken quite a long time.

 

“…Whew, time to go home.”

 

Particles of light envelop my body.

It’s hot, so I take off all my ski wear and go back to light clothing.

The emerald Cube opens, and I pick up the ticket at my feet and head outside.

 

“…It’s already 3 o’clock. I ended up spending quite some time. Let’s go pick up Nagi.”

 

Looking at the time on my smartphone, I feel a bit disappointed that things didn’t go as planned and decide to go pick up Nagi.

I’m not seriously injured, so there’s no problem.

I head straight to the hospital to pick up Nagi.

A day has passed, I wonder how she’s feeling. I received a phone call this morning saying that she was fine.

…

 

“Nagi, may I come in? How are you feeling?”

 

“Ah, big brother!”

 

In a room on the top floor of the National Clearer’s Hospital, Nagi was walking around, perhaps for rehabilitation.

She seems to be completely fine, bouncing towards me and hugging me.

 

I hug her tightly.

She’s still thin, but her complexion has improved considerably.

 

“You came early, I thought it would be in the evening! But I’m already prepared, and my health is perfect!”

 

“You seem to have recovered a lot in just one day…”

 

Yesterday, her face was still pale, but in just one day, Nagi’s face has turned a healthy color with a hint of red.

 

“Yeah! Actually, a person named Tanaka arranged for a healer! I woke up with terrible muscle pain today, but then I suddenly felt better!”

 

“Tanaka did? …I see. I’ll have to thank him later. Let’s return, Nagi. To our home.”

 

“Okay! Though, it’s more comfortable here than at home!”

 

“Haha, that’s true.”

 

And so, we started to prepare and left the hospital.

 

“Nagi, I’m thinking of moving.”

 

“Eh? Why?”

 

“Well, it’s getting quite cramped, the air conditioner smells, the bath is small, so I thought we might as well move. The old apartment is about to collapse. It’s creaking.”

 

“That’s true… but what about the money?”

 

“What are you talking about? I’m a successful clearer, so I’m pretty rich. You can pick anywhere! Come on, make a luxurious request! I’ll make it happen.”

 

“Re, really!? …Then, a billion-dollar mansion!”

 

I was surprised by Nagi’s words, which were not like her usual modest self.

 

“A billion-dollar mansion!? Wouldn’t a normal house be fine?”

 

“Well, it’s a joke. …I mean, I do admire it… but when I think of a luxurious house, I can’t think of anything other than a billion-dollar mansion. I’m fine anywhere as long as I’m with you.”

 

It seems to have been a joke from Nagi, but I understand her admiration.

We originally lived in a single-family home.

After our father and mother died and Nagi developed mana deficiency, we sold the house and moved to a one-room six tatami mat room.

 

I’m mainly active in Tokyo, so I’d prefer something within there.

In that case, a condominium might be better than a single-family home.

 

“It’s a joke, big brother…”

 

As I’m thinking with my hand on my chin, Nagi asks me, looking a little worried.

 

And then, I opened my eyes wide and responded.

 

“Alright… Let’s live in a billion-yen mansion!”

 

“Eh? Really? That’s a lot to earn…”

 

“I’m serious, Nagi. Look at this.”

 

I pulled out a magic stone from my bag. It was a fist-sized magic stone corresponding to a middle-ranked A-class, the magic stone of the Wolf King.

 

“It’s beautiful… big brother, what is this?”

 

“This is a magic stone, a magic stone that can be obtained from a boss-level monster equivalent to A-class. One of these surpasses a billion yen. I can earn this much in half a day now.”

 

“Eh!?”

 

Nagi raises her voice without concern for the public eye. Passersby glance over, but quickly avert their eyes.

 

“That’s why you don’t have to worry about money, let’s enjoy ourselves to the fullest for all the hardships we’ve had. I intend to let you do everything you want… So, let’s live in a billion-yen mansion!”

 

I then gently stroked Nagi’s head.

 

“… Big brother… You’re the best! I’ll love you forever! Marry me!”

 

“Haha, Big brother loves you too. To the extent that I think it’s a shame we’re blood related. Alright! I have someone to discuss this with, wait a moment.”

 

“Okay!”

 

Then, I take out my smartphone and make a call with a casual thought.

 

“…Hello, is this Tanaka-san? Do you have a moment?”

 

“Ah, is that you, Kai-kun? I’ll make as much time as you need. What’s up?”

 

“Firstly, thank you for Nagi’s treatment! She’s already been discharged!”

 

“That’s good to hear, Midori was also pleased. Eradicating AMS is humanity’s fervent hope, I was glad to contribute, however small.”

 

“You’ve been a great help, and, well, this is a completely different topic…”

 

“Hm?”

 

Then, I asked Tanaka-san for a favor.

 

“Could you recommend a good real estate agent!!”

 

As I said this, I recalled a similar line from another time.