Classmate wa Isekai de Yuusha ni Natta kedo, Ore dake Gendai Nihon ni Okizari ni Narimashita - Chapter 93

Chapter 93 : A Difficulty Overcome 3

“H-Hey! Outside! We got outside!”

“Ah, thank goodness…! We don’t have to suffer anymore…!”

When I came to, I was sitting in the grand backyard of the Kuon estate, on the viewing stands built there.

Judging by the faces around me, it seemed we were forcibly returned to the place where we were before being pulled into the barrier.

It also appeared that our physical condition had been restored to what it was before entering the barrier.

In fact, some nearby people who had been shriveled up like mummies by whatever that huge tree-like thing inside the labyrinth barrier now looked completely healthy.

Around me, those who had been caught in the barrier were shedding tears of joy at their safe escape.

Glancing sideways at this scene, I opened my smartphone.

The purpose was to check the current time.

(...7:22. I was woken up just after 6, so it’s only been about an hour.)

Come to think of it, the barrier we were trapped in during the forest school had different time flow inside and outside as well.

Maybe this labyrinth barrier had a similar effect.

(Oh, right. I need to check if Kyori and the others made it back safely...)

“Damn it! Don’t mess with me! Don’t mess with me, you! Because of you, my plan—!”

Suddenly, a shout came from the altar in the center of the courtyard.

Looking over, I saw Kuon Genji, clearly agitated, storming toward Kyori with fists clenched, as if about to strike.

“If you and that bastard outsider hadn’t interfered, I would’ve become the head of the Kuon family! And yet...!”

Kuon Genji’s shoulders trembled with anger as he pulled out a talisman from his pocket.

“It’s your fault, Kyori. Because you rejected my mercy, this happened!”

“Nee-sama!”

As Kuon Genji finished speaking, the talisman burst into bluish-white flames that wrapped around his right fist.

Seeing this, Koharu jumped up from the stands and rushed toward Kyori, but no one else followed.

Perhaps the terror experienced inside the barrier was still fresh, or for whatever reason, no one else seemed willing to help Kyori.

Meanwhile, Kyori showed no fear at all in the face of Kuon Genji’s hatred, silently meeting his gaze.

“Damn it!”

Annoyed by this, Kuon Genji raised his eyebrows and swung his fiery fist toward Kyori—

“Y-You bastard…!”

His fist never reached Kyori. Instead, it was absorbed into my palm, which had teleported to intercept using Spatial Transfer Magic.

I grabbed Kuon Genji’s fist and twisted his arm upward.

“Outsider! Do you even know what you’re doing?!”

Kuon Genji’s face twisted in pain, and he spat angrily while yelling.

“I was stopping a thug who attacked a defenseless girl. That’s all.”

“—!”

Hearing that, Kuon Genji grew even more enraged and increased the heat of his flaming fist, trying to break free.

However, the warmth I felt through his arm was barely like a heat pack, not enough to cause any real damage.

Alright, time to tighten my grip a little.

“Ugh, Gahhhh!?”

Maybe the adrenaline inside the barrier dulled his pain, but Kuon Genji opened his mouth and eyes wide and screamed in agony.

Good, that should be enough pain.

Now, time to trigger the insurance I set up—

“Iori-kun, could you please let go of his arm?”

Suddenly, Kyori placed her hand on my arm and asked me to release him.

“But—”

“Please. Let me settle things with him.”

Her expression was serious.

—When someone says that, you have no choice but to comply.

Reluctantly, I loosened my grip.

Kuon Genji rubbed his right arm and glared at Kyori with utter disgust.

“…What’s your intention, Kyori?”

“I hereby challenge you to a duel. The one who first knocks the other unconscious wins. Use of third-party powers is forbidden. The loser must obey the winner. How about it?”

“A duel with you? Why would I—”

“Are you saying you’re not confident you can beat someone like me, despite all the boasting you did?”

“...If you put it that way, fine! I’ll make sure you never talk back again!”

Kuon Genji readily accepted the challenge, as if dismissing it, and pulled out a large number of talismans from his pocket.

Kyori remained standing there without any weapons or defenses.

“Did you think I’d go easy on you just because your arm is hurt?”

“No, I just thought this would be enough against you.”

“You sure talk big… Don’t complain when you regret it!”

Kuon Genji summoned numerous beast-shaped shikigami and fireballs to attack Kyori, but—

“...Huh?”

The summoned spirits quickly collapsed, unable to maintain their form.

Kyori sighed with annoyance and gave Kuon Genji a scornful look, who was confused by what had happened.

“Were you relying on Ibaraki-sama’s power behind the scenes to use those enchantments?”

“H-How do you know that...?”

“The fire you tried to unleash on me and him is the kind beginners use when first learning enchantments. Honestly, I couldn’t believe someone who controlled so many enchantments inside the barrier could only produce something like that. Looking back, all the spells you used were powerful in output but very basic—things a novice would use.”

Kyori spoke calmly as she slowly closed the distance to the stunned Kuon Genji.

“So I thought: maybe you never trained, and you only appeared strong because you relied on Ibaraki-san’s help.”

“W-What’s wrong with that!? A master naturally uses his subordinates’ power! Besides, you also relied on that worthless outsider’s power!”

“—Yes. Asking for help and relying on others isn’t inherently wrong. But...”

Kyori stood directly before Kuon Genji and said—

“Relying on others is no excuse to neglect your own effort.”

“Gya!”

With a flawless shoulder throw, Kyori slammed Kuon Genji to the ground.

Kuon Genji seemed to lose consciousness again from the impact, occasionally twitching but showing no signs of getting up.

Appraisal confirmed he was merely unconscious and not seriously injured, so we could leave him be for now.

The problem was...

“O-Oh! As expected of Kyori-sama!”

“W-We always believed Kyori-sama could handle that scoundrel all by herself!”

“Kyori-sama is truly worthy of being the next head of the Kuon family, so please allow us to...”

The Kuon family members watching from the stands suddenly showered Kyori with praise.

However, Kyori ignored their attempts to flatter her and headed back toward us.

“...I sincerely apologize for the trouble we caused.”

She bowed deeply and returned inside the mansion.

(This looks like another headache...)

Watching all this, I was certain more trouble was coming.

I triggered the insurance I set on the unconscious Kuon Genji and followed after her.

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Translator’s Notes:

• Shikigami (式神): Spirits or familiars summoned through magic, often used in Japanese folklore and fantasy stories as supernatural servants.

• Talisman (お札 / Ofuda): Paper charms or seals imbued with magic or spiritual power, often used for protection or attack in Japanese mysticism.

• Spatial Transfer Magic (空間転移魔法): A teleportation or spatial manipulation magic allowing instant relocation or catching objects midair.

• Appraisal (鑑定): A skill or magic used throughout the story to analyze or reveal the properties and status of people, objects, or magic.

• The duel with the condition “no third-party help” reflects a traditional one-on-one challenge, emphasizing personal skill over reliance on external powers.

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