Research shows that roughly 1 in every 100 people you know is a psychopath.
The odds are slim, yes. But take a moment to think on how there are actually documented cases of people being crushed to death by vending machines. And the chances of that happening are way higher than being killed by a shark. Just shows how absurd odds can be. Anyway, going back on our main topic...
At the moment, a modest yet captivating feminine figure stood in front of me.
In the span of a second, the girl dashed towards me and stopped right as our bodies were about to clash with each other. Her long black hair fluttered and basked in the evening light as both of us came to a pause. This scene would have certainly looked great in slow motion, I thought.
Unbeknownst to me what her intentions were, her actions resulted in a piercing sensation in my abdomen. I realized what was happening a tad to late.
"Isn't this... a bit too much for a reply?"
"Really now, you should have at least expected something of this degree no?"
"I... see..."
"Hmm~ That said, your acting quite calm for someone who has a knife in his stomach. But I do find that side of yours quite charming."
Smiling innocently, she pushed the knife deeper into my organs.
As you might have caught on, I am currently being murdered.
She, who was confessing her love to me in this empty classroom just a moment ago is now stabbing me with a kitchen knife.
Does it hurt? Yes, quite unbearably so. Then why am I still trying to feign calmness you ask? Well, seeing that I'll be dying a virgin, at least let me save some face by acting cool.
You could say that it's the last pride I have as an anime addict. I'm sure that all those 2-D characters I admired over the years would've done the same edgy thing I'm doing right now.
"Ha~ If only you would've accepted my confession... Then I wouldn't have to result to this method you know." The girl said as if I was the one completely responsible for getting myself stabbed.
As she pulled the knife out of my guts, a large amount of blood gushed out of the stab wound. I then fell onto the ground. Face first.
The wound was draining away at my stamina at a frighteningly rapid rate. Slowly, I could feel my consciousness disappearing by the second.
In my semi-conscious state, I kept hearing the girl carefreely continuing on her dialogue.
"Ah! But you don't have to worry though~ I know that dying like this might be too sad for a pathetic loner like you..."
Ouch.
"...but fret not, because you won't be alone for long..."
A sinister grin then flashed across her attractive face.
I didn't quite understand what her last statement was supposed to mean. Not sure if it's because of my fading consciousness or I just didn't give a damn anymore. In the first place, having a girl this pretty confess to me was way too sketchy.
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Instinct told me that Death was near. Just right around the corner, ready to harvest my soul with a swing of his scythe. Well, better than being run over by a truck I guess.
And to hell with that life flashing before my eyes thing. If there's anything I'm experiencing right now, its likely pain and regret. Mostly pain.
Ha~ If I knew I was gonna die today, I'd at least go peek at the girl's changing room for once. Or maybe going to a maid cafe would be nice too. Too bad I was such a wimp to do either of those.
【NOTED】
【PROCESSING...】
【EXTRA SKILL [SERVANT MAID] ACQUISITION SUCCESSFUL】
Jeez, I get that reality is a real shitty game, but even I didn't expect it to be this crappy. The mods could've at least gave us some kind of guide book or something, right? A how to NOT get killed by a crazy yandere tutorial would've especially been nice.
【NOTED】
【PROCESSING...】
【EXTRA SKILL [TUTORIAL] ACQUISITION SUCCESSFUL】
【SKILLS [SERVANT MAID] AND [TUTORIAL] ARE APPLICABLE FOR COMBINATION】
【COMBINATION SUCCESSFUL】
【UNIQUE SKILL [TUTORIAL MAID] ACQUISITION SUCCESSFUL】
Well... this was certainly a short and depressing life. Wonder if anyone will even miss me? Probably not huh. I was never really the type that could fit in anyway...
【NOTED】
【PROCESSING...】
【UNIQUE SKILL [IRREGULAR] ACQUISITION SUCCESSFUL】
...
I've been hearing this annoying robotic voice for a while now...
Seriously, can't a guy voice out his dying regrets in peace for once? Sheesh. Looks like my brain is glitching faster than I thought.
【MULTIVERSE AXIS CONNECTED】
【PREPARING LAUNCH SEQUENCE】
Yeah yeah, I get it. Shut up already.
Just let me... get some sleep... now...
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【DEATH CONFIRMED】
【SETUP COMPLETE... BEGINNING TRANSFER】
【HAVE A SAFE TRIP】
【:D】
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HUMAN KINGDOM, AVALTIA (YEAR 903)
"Commander! We've taken care of most of the bandits, but some of the villager girls are being taken hostage by the leftovers!"
"Don't falter! Surround them and continue to push forward!"
The sight of a beautiful golden haired female knight giving orders to multiple troops could be seen in the distance. Though in the middle of a thick forest, the knights under her command mobilized skillfully and executed her orders to perfection.
"Tch! Damn low-lives, taking women as hostage... Troops! When in distance, snipe them and then take that chance to finish them up!"
"Yes ma'am!"
A fierce struggle broke out between the knights and the bandits, but the knights had the advantage with their overwhelming numbers.
Not long after, the remaining bandits were successfully apprehended and the hostages were successfully secured. Excluding some minor injuries suffered by the knights, everything ended quite well.
"Amazing work as always, Commander Platina! The villagers can now rest easy that we've secured the hostages."
"Don't celebrate just yet, we still have to scout the perimeter for remaining threats. There might still be bandits in hiding. If anything, those low-lives are annoyingly good at escaping. Don't let your guard down."
"Y-Yes, we will go scout out the area now!"
The knight saluted and immediately scurried off into the distance.
"..."
The golden haired lady who seemed to be the commander was then left alone. She was finally given space to let out a sigh.
"Ha~ Talking with such a stern attitude really does tire me out... But it can't be helped, I have to show the knights that I can be a responsible commander. That said, even with me working this hard... those higher-ups really like to postpone my pay don't they. My... I'm gonna starve by the end of this month at this rate... " She groaned.
Just as she was about to take another sigh, a knight suddenly appeared from between the trees and frantically rushed towards her.
" Commander! Commander!"
"H-Hueh!? Ah! Ehem. Yes, what is it?"
"I have a report to make! We found a clearing with the ruins of a small abandoned house. There were two people inside, a boy and a girl."
"A boy? Weren't we told that the hostages only consisted of females? Could it be that he's one of the bandits and took the girl hostage!?"
"We... aren't sure commander. And there's another thing, about the girl..."
"What is it about her?"
"She seems to be... a maid."
"A... maid...?"