RPG chapter 38

38　The birth of Jirat

The next rituals to appoint the Twelve Apostles are almost the same so they will be omitted

Someone is called, the beast piece is given, continued by receiving the new name, and repeat

But, I will talk about my acquaintances for a bit

First is Rei

Among the group of buddy from the training camp, he was the first one to be called and was appointed as the 9^th rank

His name is also changed to 『Reinight』 of the Twelve Apostles

Gashi is the 10^th rank 『Gashiep』。

Seki, as the 11^th rank, received the new name 『Sekito』

I thought “did his Majesty the Emperor have trouble thinking about the name at the latter half?”

「So Rei is the top in his family now, huh? Well, he’s diligent so it’s a matter of course」

「Even so, I’m only the 4^th rank counting from the bottom, there is nothing to boast. However, we managed to occupy the lower ranks splendidly, didn’t we?」

The 9^th rank, Rei, has the half-happy, half-dejected expression

「It can’t be helped, All the guys above us were buffed with beast aura. We, who were empty-handed, did well to hold on」

「That’s true. But since we have received the beast piece, the amount of Beast Aura we had should about the same. From now on, let’s accumulate more merits and raise our rank」

「Well, for the time being, at least the inevitable parts are not disappointing so it’s fine!」

What is the 『the inevitable parts』 Gashi mentioned?

He’s referring to the beast-like parts added to their appearance

Perhaps because the Twelve Apostles carry the violent Beast Aura incomparable to the other soldiers of the empire, even a part of their flesh has become close to that of a beast

Because of that, the horns or tail that shouldn’t appear on a normal human’s body have appeared

The change occurred when Gashi received the beast piece was that a pair of horns has grown

A pair of horns that coiled around like a spiral shell

Rei has mane

At first glance, it looks like the mane has merged with his hair, but the hairline even goes down to his back, his manly hair has become disheveled

Horns and mane

They both look manly and cool, the it can be said that their changes are “hit”

Compared to the one who is obviously thinking 『This is a “miss”, right?』

「……………………………………」

Well, as for Seki who has been silent until now

Normally, he would needlessly explain anything even if no one asked, but a disaster that made him speechless has happened

Ears

From Seki’s head, a pair of beast’s ears has grown due to the effect of the beast piece, but they are rabbit ears

Rabbit ears

A dude with rabbit ears

「Why!?」

Finally became unable to endure, Seki broke down crying

「Speaking of rabbit ears, they should grow on a cute girl, right!? Why did they grow on a small man like me!? Isn’t that a waste of resource!? Uaaaaaaa!?」

「Stop crying, Seki……! Isn’t it because your ears are good? It’s hard to gather rumors. The rabbit ears are the implication of 『become better at gathering information』」

Gashi gave an unusual comfort

No, he’s Gashiep now, right?

Which one should I use?

The important thing is now.

With Seki being appointed as the 11^th rank, the number of seat that has been filled is 11

There is only 1 left

The 12^th rank of the Twelve Apostles

「Jira, you……!?」

Everyone’s gazes are pointed at me。

Well, that’s as expected

Out of all the warriors who have survived until the end, the only one whose name hasn’t been called is me only

By elimination method, it’s easy to guess who will be the 12^th rank

「Is that a lie? Why are you the lowest rank? You should be the highest instead?」

「No no, it’s not possible」

「That is too humble!」

If you think about the evaluation standard to select the ranking, it is natural

The ranking of the 3^rd to 12^th rank of the Twelve Apostles is based on the number of competitors one has defeated in the battle royale of the last trial

「It’s because I haven’t defeated anyone in the end」

「ah」

Because it was OK as long as I was alive till the end, I kept running away

The number of kill is 0, the lowest

「B, but, the mage trio you fought against……?」

「You guys did the killing blow, didn’t you?」

「The guy who thanked you and left……？」

「Perhaps the win without fighting are not counted」

That’s why my kill score is zero, the lowest

「If, if only we didn’t meddle at that time……!?」

Gashi and the others tremble with regret, but I want them to not mind

Even if I defeat the mage trio, my count would be three at most

It’s hard to think it would dramatically change the ranking

「……Jira, come」

And finally, his Majesty the emperor called me

As a citizen of the empire, I obediently obey the order

「I have come」

「Why yourself are in this kind of miserable circumstance, have you finally understand?」

As soon as I’m in front of him, the emperor’s striking words hit me

「The empire will not give an important position to a lazy person. No matter how talented ones could be, unless they work hard for the empire, their worth is less than a fool’s」

「That is an agreeable evaluation」

「……」

The emperor stops his words for a moment

「Isn’t it humiliating? Having to work under the weaker, more foolish ones than yourself? For an energetic genius, that would be unpleasant. Everything was caused by your own negligence. Even if you showed a part of your true strength, did you think I would be delighted and gave you a high position?」

「Your Majesty the Emperor, while you are saying that」

I interrupt the words of the emperor

No matter who the other side is, the wrong recognition must be corrected

「I am very satisfied with the position I have received. Also, I have never had a splinter of thought that they were foolish. All of them are the invaluable comrades who have both dignity and compassion」

Well, there are some people among the twelve I haven’t known yet

Even so, more than half of them are my acquaintances and sister

If it’s their command, I will gladly obey

「Your Majesty the Emperor, it seems like you are thinking that by putting me to the lowest rank of the Twelve Apostles, it will irritate my pride and stir my heart. However, I am sorry to say but that thought is completely off the mark」

「Hou……!?」

For a moment, the emperor’s expression became like a demon, but it immediately return to a gentle one

「I am grateful to everything that is given to me, no matter what it is. Therefore, I am also grateful to the treatment from your Majesty the Emperor. If I was dissatisfied to something other people gave me, that only means I was being selfish」

「Hou, are you saying that you are satisfied with any kind of contempt I gave you?」

「Of course, just for argument’s sake, if I am dissatisfied, I will not throw a tantrum to make your Majesty the Emperor give me more」

Without wishing to be given……

「I will only snatch it for myself」

「……!?」

The emperor’s expression froze?

I didn’t miss it

「I am not someone who would continue to wait to be given something I truly want. Position, wealth, country, if I really want them, I will snatch them away. I am the kind of man without ambition who will not snatch anything if he is satisfied with what being given to」

I say so with a smile

Did someone say 『the smile is like the act of baring one’s fang』?

「Ku, kuhahahahaha!!」

The emperor laughed

Well, if he’s being told that much, the only reaction would either be frightened or laughing

「What an interesting guy! Are you saying that you have no desire while having that much strength!?」

「I only think it’s preferable to be employed under your Majesty the Emperor. If I had the ambition, the empire would be ruined in a morning」

「So you say! Then, this power……」

The emperor showed a glittering jewel on his palm

The color of the glittering is too ominous

「Are you saying you don’t need this final Beast Piece? You who are already strong are not wishing for more power?」

「If it’s given to me, I will receive it no matter what it is. And I will repay the favor for that. I am……」

I have no ambition for my life, but……。

「……a man who cherish courtesy and kindness more than anything」

「In that case, I will grant you a new power. Fight for the empire to repay that favor」

The jewel that has slipped into the body of my acquaintances and sister is now entering my body

「gu……!?」

The moment I touched it, a dull pain occurred

Perhaps the sacred power of wisdom I have cultivated is rejecting the beast demon aura of beast god Beast

If this continues, the beast piece will be ejected from my body, but I won’t allow it

I will take it in with the full power of holy wisdom art……!

「You have taken it……! With this, you are officially one of my men. The strongest guard fighting for the empire! From now on, your name will be changed……!」

The emperor says my new name

「You will be called Jirat……!」