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Things had calmed down in the last few days, but if this was going to happen, it would have been better if it had been unsettled for a long time.

Franz-san gave a small cough and said.

'Things have finally calmed down a bit, but the number of attacks is much higher than expected. Originally, it was impossible to be attacked by demons to this extent on the street. The dragon attack was obviously man-made, but we were attacked five times today by large groups of demons. His Majesty is worried that it might be a harbinger of something.''

I scowl.

What is Franz-san talking about?

Aside from the dragons, five attacks on an escort order is a small number. In addition, since there were less than a hundred of them, that should be called a small to medium-sized group, not a large one. There were no abnormally strong individuals, and since I didn't struggle, it was as if nothing had happened. I'd be dead if I was alone.

Franz is a nobleman. He's usually the emperor's personal bodyguard. He probably doesn't know the first thing about the outside world.
But I was an adult, so I smiled at him.

'Don't worry about it. This isn't what I'd call a harbinger. I've experienced this kind of thing countless times. It can all be explained away as bad luck, and I've got enough strength that even if ten times as many come out, it won't be a problem.

The word "tenfold" made the expressions of the knights guarding His Majesty tense up.
I'm not saying anything crazy, though it may seem like a great deal when you only hear the numbers. There are mages here who can use large-scale attack magic. To them, one mage is no different than a hundred. I'll die.

The Emperor growls softly. I couldn't tell from his expression what he was thinking.

'You seem to be as confident as they say.

'I've been blessed with a very talented party.'

He glanced at Telm, but Telm was unperturbed. Kecak Chakka is his usual self, and Krus seems a bit taken aback, though he doesn't interrupt.
I'm not lying. I'm just a piece of trash, but I wouldn't dare say that.

His Majesty Ladrick smiled there, the corner of his lips lifting slightly.

'That's not all, is it, my dear? I've heard very little about him, but I've heard rumors. It seems you've done a lot for our country.'

'............ It's just a rumor. I didn't do anything.'

His Majesty's eyes glittered dully, though he immediately denied it. Apparently, he didn't believe it.
Well, I can't deny that some of the things my friends have done have been credited to me on paper. .......

It's hard to believe, but it's true. ......

'............Yes, well, ...... it's not a lie, but ......'

Turning a human into a frog is a terrible thing to do. How could Lucia come up with such an obscure magic?
I wonder if it's a crime under the law?

'That's a tricky thing to say. Do you have any objections?

What should I say? ....... He hesitated for a moment, and then said something slurred.

'............ No. I accidentally turned the hunters into frogs along with ...... them, so that was a bit of a problem. ......'

'Oh my God, even the ...... hunters?'

Before I knew it, everyone around me was looking at me with rapt attention. His Majesty's daughter also rolled her eyes as she listened.

'Oh, yes,......, of course, I restored it properly afterwards. It's a non-lethal magic.

It seems that Tino has restored Luda and the others, so there should be no leaks. Even if there was, I've written to Sir Gladys about it. There was no complaint, so it must have been no problem.
As I shrank back, His Majesty laughed boldly, as if he had heard a funny story.

'Interesting. You're funny, you're just as funny as they say you are.

'............ I'm honored.

I wonder what rumors are circulating. Rumors are a tricky thing. It is not easy to retract information that has a tail.
His Majesty nodded broadly and said in a sharp voice to the fed-up me.

'I would have liked to have seen the rumored power with my own eyes. I'm sure you've been a boring escort, so let's actually use that frog-turning magic right here.

...... What?
No, no, no, that was Lucia's work. ...... What?

There were half-confused stares. The Emperor's gaze and his daughter's curious gaze. Franz's quizzical expression.
I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

What kind of rumors are going around? ...... I'm not a mage. I'm not a mage. I have very little magic, and I can't even make a spark.

Crus licked his lips and said amusedly.

'It's ...... ridiculous and I've never heard of this magic, but ...... if you can control the spirits of sheets, it might be easy to turn people into frogs.

'Oh, by the way, I haven't had a chance to see your power yet. ......'

'Keke......hihi......'

There's ...... no one on our side. ............ eeee. There's no way that a harmless person like me can use magic, no matter how you look at it. I'm not sure. You don't know how much mana material I have in my body? It's nothing. It's nothing. I don't remember carrying anything heavier than a fork for a while now.

The ruffian carpet is clapping. He was totally egging me on. I can't say I can't do it now. Well, I had to say it.

Don't underestimate the master of excuses. I make a serious face.

'Human frogging is inhumane. I did what I had to do for a reason...'

I forgive you. I'll forgive you. You can undo it, can't you?



'............ control is still a little lax. The fact that I turned Hunter into a frog is proof of that--'

'No matter. Go ahead.'

His Majesty Radric's expression was serious. You don't really believe you can turn people into frogs? That's funny.
I let out a small sigh and looked around, but it seemed that neither Telm, Kecchatka, nor Krus were on my side.
If I don't show my strength, it might affect my command. I made up my mind.

I don't know if it's going to work because I'm a little sick to my stomach today. ...... I don't think it will work ninety-nine percent of the time.

'Yowaningyuan, your stomach hurts, you just ate a lot of nuts earlier, sir. Just do it.

Well, I can't help it. I'm actually incompetent, so Thelum should be the leader.
With all these excuses, you won't be caught red-handed. Let's just take it easy.

I smiled a half-hearted smile and snapped my fingers in imitation of Lucia.

'Yeah, Chrysus, be a frog!



There was no way he could change.
I can't use magic. I've practiced for a long time, but I can't use it, and I have very little magic power to begin with.
In my home town, I was told I had no talent. I had no talent for anything, but if I had to pick one thing I had no talent for, it would be being a mage.

Franz didn't say anything. His Majesty didn't say anything. Crus didn't say anything either.
Therum's eyes widened in shock, and he muttered.





'Stupid ...... Thousands of Changes , what did you do?

!


What did you do? I was the one who wanted to hear it the most.

There was a frog on the chair where the emperor had been sitting a moment ago. There was a frog where Franz was. There were many frogs croaking where the guards had been standing. Of the guards, only the leader of the female mages seemed to be spared, and she screamed with a pale face.

It's as if she's having a nightmare.

I looked behind me and saw a silver frog at the spot where Crus had been. It was shaking and trembling, but when our eyes met, it stuck to my feet.
It wasn't a tree frog like the one Lucia changed the other day. This is a ...... toad. I was so confused that I lost my cool.

'Looks like ............ Kecak Chakka and Telm are safe.'

'Kekeke! Kekekeke!

'You were supposed to be eating ...... amuznuts! That's impossible!'

My throat is parched. I take a deep breath and slowly begin to understand the situation.


What? I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.


It's a good idea to take a few minutes to look at the pictures, and you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.
I'm not sure what to make of that.

The emperor's daughter frog is croaking in a small voice. I'm glad to see your talent blossoming, but before I can rejoice, it's a disaster.

The Franz Toads and the Kingsguard Toads are chanting in protest. Among them, the Emperor Toad was the only one who was dignified even as a frog.
The only vestige of his emperor days was his golden body surface, as if his hair color had been directly transferred. No matter how you look at it, it looks like a mere frog. And it's not a tree frog like Lucia did, it's a toad like I imagined. .............

You'll be able to get a lot more than just a frog.
............ If it was my idea, it would be a toad, but I'm not going to be extravagant at this point. I'd rather have a toad than a tree frog.

This is the power of the awakened me: .......

I said with a nihilistic smile, escaping reality.

'...... Looks like I'm better than Lucia.'

'No, this is not the time!

The only mage of the Kingsguard who escaped the change came at me shakily. His eyes are desperate. That's what you get when all your friends are turned into frogs.
But the emperor must have been wearing a warding finger. I didn't think he could penetrate the warding finger. ...... True from a lie is exactly what it sounds like.

''That's why I said, the control is too weak. ......''

'Put it back! Put it back now!

The mage leader grabs me by the collar and appeals to me.
Putting it back is a good idea. The problem is that I don't know how to do it.

'Well, go back to ......!

'What? I can't, brother!

I scream, but nothing happens. Oh no. I even hear Lucia's voice in my head because I'm in such a hurry.
This is not good. At this rate I'll become the thug who accidentally turned the Emperor's group into frogs and wiped them out. That's unheard of. There's no way I can escape because Telm saw me.

When Lucia turned them into frogs, how did she get them back? ...... Frantically digging up my memory, I clapped my hands together.

'Oh, yes. I remembered how to put it back. Just crush it.'