September 13, 2026
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âMiharashi Park,â which Suda had named, was a park where I often played when I was in elementary school.
A completely ordinary park with a slide, a sandbox, and swings. Back then, we often played tag, hide-and-seek, card games, and handheld video games there.
Suda called it Miharashi Park, but that actually wasnât its official name.
We only called it that because you could look out over the town from there; the park had a different actual name.
That was why no matter how much the viewers searched for it, they wouldnât be able to find this park. Suda probably foresaw that and called it by that name too.
âŚWell, considering I canât even remember the parkâs official name myself, maybe Suda just forgot it too.
In any case, only me, my friends, and a limited number of people knew about this park.
ââŚYou actually came, Tanaka. Iâll give you credit for not running away, at least.â
Stepping into Miharashi Park, Suda, who had been sitting on a bench, stood up and spoke to me.
He looked even more haggard than he had in the video. His clothes were frayed in several places, and the dark circles under his eyes were terrible. He looked just like me back when I was a corporate slave. Our positions had completely reversed from back then.
âThatâs my line. Iâm surprised you managed to come alone yourself.â
âHah, like hell Iâd run from the likes of you!â
September 12, 2026
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âAnd thatâs the last one.â
Slashing down the oncoming monsters, I took a breath. After defeating the monsters in Ikebukuro, I traveled to about three more locations and defeated the monsters there.
At every location where they appeared, the police, the Ministry of Monster Control, guild members whose cooperation had been requested, and disciples of Tachibana-Style Swordsmanship were already present before I arrived. Thanks to that, the damage to the citizens and the city was kept to a minimum. It was an enormous help that I could devote myself entirely to defeating the monsters. HoweverâŚ
ââŚThereâs no end to this.â
No matter how many monsters I defeated, I couldnât reach Suda. I thought that if I stepped out into the open, Suda wouldnât be able to hold back and would show himself, but no such luck.
The old him would have definitely charged out without a second thought, but getting arrested once might have raised his wariness. Look at you growing up, you piece of shit.
âThings are still going well for now, and I donât feel like Iâd lose to monsters of that level⌠but a major disaster could happen eventually. I need to capture Suda quickly.â
September 12, 2026
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ăGuuuâŚă
ăGaaah!!ă
The monsters rushed at me after my sudden appearance. Orcs, Minotaurs, Salamanders⌠all B-rank monsters. As expected, they were stronger than the monsters from the other day. HoweverâŚ
âTanaka-Style Swordsmanship, Blink.â
A high-speed iai strike was unleashed, and the monsters were cleaved in two in an instant. Aside from being on the surface, they were no different from ordinary monsters. As long as I focused only on not letting them escape, it was the exact same thing I did inside dungeons.
ăUwoooooh!!ă
ăGet âem, Shachiken!ă
ăNo way heâd lose to mere B-ranksă
ăLooks like there are other people fighting besides Shachiken, maybe things will work out?ă
ăSuda! How does it feel right now?!ă
ăDonât provoke him lololă
September 10, 2026
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ââââTwo days after Suda issued his statement. A second monster appearance was observed in Ikebukuro, within Tokyo. The government had issued a request for the public to refrain from non-essential outings, but it wasnât possible for everyone to follow that. There were many people who had to go outside for work and other obligations.
ââŚâŚTheyâre here, huh.â
I had been waiting at the Ministry of Monster Control for reports of monster appearances. The moment I received the information, I immediately sprang into action and boarded the vehicle that had been prepared for me.
âIâll be in your care today.â
âThe pleasure is all mine! It is an honor to work with Tanaka-dono!â
After exchanging greetings with the pilot, I boarded it. Well, even though I say âboarded,â there was no seat; I merely hopped on top of it.
âWhoa.â
The craft I was riding began to move, and the airframe rocked gently. It smoothly floated straight upward; it felt almost like riding an actual UFO.
September 10, 2026
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âExcuse me.â
I stepped inside the room labeled âSpecial Conference Room.â Inside the room were Dojima-san and a man in a suit. Iâve seen this person on the news before⌠ah, thatâs right. Heâs definitely a high-ranking police official. Had they been discussing the matter regarding Suda with Dojima-san?
âWelcome, Tanaka. This is Superintendent General Gonda.â
âSo youâre the one from the rumors⌠Itâs an honor to meet you.â
The stern-faced man called Gonda stood up and extended his hand toward me.
âIâm Tanaka Makoto. Pleased to make your acquaintance.â
Though a little nervous, I took his hand and exchanged a handshake. It was a rugged, strong hand. This person must be formidable as well.
After exchanging handshakes, Gonda-san and I took our seats. Then, Dojima-san looked at me and asked.
