My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが)

Master, you mustn't fight that man head-on.

I know. He's really putting on the pressure.

I can't do anything careless.

You don't look like you can fight.

Go take a nap.

Thanks.

Now, time to get to work.

No! My barrier was breached?!

Stay back!

Don't worry. I've got no business with that girl.

Marionette.

Amelia!

I didn't kill her.

Just made her easier to carry.

Amelia?

You bastard!

Dude, do you realize you're the one with the crazy look in your eyes?

Like you're ready to kill me any moment now.

Master! Don't let him provoke you!

I may be pissed right now, but I'm still aware I don't stand much of a chance.

I'll prioritize getting Amelia out of here.

I didn't think I'd have to step in just to kidnap one measly princess.

Barrier magic circles?

I don't wanna waste my time and energy chasing you around.

What now?

I just used my Shadow Magic. I can't fight at my full capacity.

Conceal Presence probably won't work either.

By the way, is your family name written the same way as Oda Nobunaga's?

Or does it use different kanji? Well?

Wait, don't tell me...

That's right.

My circumstances were different,

but I lived in Japan before coming here too.

My name's Abe Mahiro.

I don't wanna say it, but nice to meet you, I guess.

What does this mean? Why's he with the demons?

Okay, I'm gonna kill you and take the princess.

I know we just met, but it's time to say goodbye.

Shadow Magic... activate!

Interesting magic you've got there.

But it looks like it's running on economy mode because you're out of mana.

I kinda wanna see you at your full power,

but I'll get yelled at if I waste too much time here.

Damn, even more?

That break helped me replenish some of my mana.

Night?

Black Cat.

You've completely flipped to his side, I take it?

My name is Night!

I no longer intend to return to the Demon Lord's side!

Master, I would like to nullify our pact.

It's possible at any time with the consent of both parties.

What are you saying?

The only way I can kill this man is by sacrificing myself.

You mustn't die here,

nor will I let you!

I refuse.

What, are you talking in secret?

Well, it'll be your final conversation. I'll wait until you're done.

I didn't think I stood a chance, but we can probably take him out together.

I'll entrust you with my life, so you entrust me with yours!

I thought I asked you not to do anything reckless.

Too long ago. I forgot.

It's hard having such a forgetful master.

Oho? The late sage Saran Mithray?

It's the only Shapeshift that can rival you.

Master, I can't maintain this form for long.

We must end this quickly.

Gotcha!

O heavenly gavel, let thy judgment rain down upon those who would do my master harm!

Tch. Talk about over-the-top.

Hammer of Light!

Golden Ray.

The light's extending the shadows!

We can do this, Night!

Understood!

Storm Ruler.

Shadow-clad!

Get down!

If Commander Saran were still alive,

we might have fought together, just like this.

That thought filled me with immense sorrow.

Sorry to Night,

but in the midst of the adrenaline-fueled battle,

that was all I could think about.

My Shapeshift will wear off soon.

No problem. I'll end this with the next move.

Hah, you think you have me cornered?

Looks like the magic circles are all sold out.

Master.

Yeah.

Master!

No!

No, Akira...

I'm sorry!

Oh, I'm so sorry!

Master!

Akira... Akira!

Don't worry about it. It's not your fault.

It must've been the spell he used right at the beginning.

That's right.

Marionette can draw out 100 percent of the subject's latent power

and buff them with my stats on top of that.

I can't die yet...

I'm not letting you take Amelia...

Akira... Akira!

I'm cold... I haven't achieved anything yet...

Master!

Akira, no!

I can't die...

I have to avenge Commander Saran...

I have to get home...

The master's wounds have exceeded acceptable parameters.

Automatically engaging Shadow Magic.

Recovery mode.

What?

It's just like last time!

What a tough guy.

Tch.

Healing complete.

How can you stand?

Combat mode.

Target is the demon Mahiro Abe.

Class: Magic Crafter.

Damn, that's creepy.

Engaging in combat.

Just die already.

Blade Whirlwind!

Shadowbind.

Dude... is something controlling you?

Warning: Cancel the spell cast on Amelia Rosequartz.

Then withdraw at once.

A warning? Why would I ever heed that?

You humans will never measure up to demons.

That's the natural order of things.

Do not make assumptions.

Hard work will not always be rewarded.

The world isn't that simple.

But it's wrong to give up before ever trying.

Don't talk down to me, asshole!

Aqua Needle!

Lady Amelia?!

My legs won't move!

Go save her and die.

Amelia?

Amelia!

I made it.

Sir Crow...

Crow? What are you doing here?