I have become a dead person.

Of course, this definition of being dead is not in the physical sense, but in the metaphorical sense.

Because...

I have been declared a deceased individual.

The first thing I did after leaving the hotel this morning was to check for information about yesterday's events.

The mercenary guild is indeed a good place. Although it is not as fast as those professional intelligence agencies, it covers a wide range and is efficient. Now, there is information about yesterday's incident posted on the bulletin board of the guild.

I carefully read the description, which roughly states that the Eastern Continent launched a surprise attack on the academy, resulting in the death of 36 students. Most of the other students took refuge in underground shelters and fell into a state of coma.

Fortunately, none of the people I know in this world are on the death list. Instead, Bai Yueguang, Ms. Mary, Dale, Taishi Xi, and I are on the list.

Wait a minute... I seem to have seen the names Hei Luoli and Oyado!

I quickly approached to take a look, and indeed, the names Hei Luoli and Oyado were there! My goodness! Weren't they still in the ruins? Why...

"Ah! Big brother! How can you be dead! What am I supposed to do if you're dead!"

Just when I was extremely nervous and was about to go to the ruins of the academy to investigate, a familiar voice suddenly came from beside me.

I turned my head and saw Oyado crying while holding onto Hei Luoli, and next to them, Bai Yueguang was rolling his eyes while munching on a steamed bun.

...

Why didn't those of you who are already on the death list change your appearance and then come out!

Well, I know that what I'm criticizing now is not the main point, but it is crucial!

We are the ones who have been marked as dead! If others find out that we are still alive, they will probably suspect us of being spies, right?

Even if we have Princess Cher's testimony or something, we would still be under surveillance, which would restrict our actions!

Don't you guys know that we should hide first, investigate the truth, and then show our faces!

...

Well, I know you guys don't know. You're all fearless people.

Actually, it doesn't matter. After all, we can't really die, we can just pretend to be dead again...

But it's such a hassle, are you a master of disguise or a master of disguise and deception?

Anyway, since the Eastern Continent has already started a war and our foundation, the academy, is gone, it's better to find something else to do at this time. After all, this world should be quite big, but we are just wandering around a few cities.

For example, the Ais Empire, its overall area is roughly the same as Australia, but we have only stayed in Imperial City and a few small towns.

Boring, it doesn't give the feeling of exploring the map and fighting monsters.

But now, I need to consider something else, which is finding a way to contact them.

Of course, I'm talking about Oyado and the others.

"Stop crying, you little brat! You're making too much noise! This isn't a place for children, get out of here!"

A big guy next to us seems to be annoyed by Oyado's crying and angrily shouts.

Oyado's voice shouldn't be that loud in this noisy mercenary guild. Is this guy just looking for trouble?

"Or, you can pay me for the noise disturbance! Otherwise, don't blame me for using a hammer to throw you all out!"

After speaking, the other party provocatively took out a large hammer from behind their back, smirking at Oyado and Hei Luoli.

I placed my hand on the sword behind my back, ready to turn this bastard into an icicle if he dared to make a move.

Huh?

Why would I use magic with a sword?

Because to be honest, I don't know any martial arts techniques. Except for the 【Sanction】 series skill 【Torn Cross】, which can be used both as a long-range and close-combat skill and is very useful, I find it difficult to adapt to any other skills due to my lack of physical agility.

In short, I don't know anything besides long-range skills...

Wait a minute, that reminds me, I can play with a bow!

Apart from the fact that it overlaps with Hei Luoli's role, there are no disadvantages, and besides, I'm pretty much overlapping with Bai Yueguang now...

While I was still pondering my personal skills, I heard the sound of a heavy object falling with a thud.

The surrounding noise quieted down, and everyone looked at the heavy hammer in the hands of the big man who had just resigned... no, it should be said, the handle, because the hammer part has been perfectly split.

There was nothing left except a smooth cut, and the big man's weapon was completely scrapped.

Looking to the side, Bai Yueguang, a truly quiet person, still had the bun in his hand, but his right hand had switched to the handle of a knife.

Although it didn't look like an attack, it was the attacking style of Iaido.

The severed heavy hammer now lay on the floor of the hall, and the people around retreated, creating space around it.

The big man's head was covered in cold sweat, and his hands trembled.

"Um..."

"Get lost."

Bai Yueguang only said one word, and the big man hastily grabbed the broken heavy hammer from the ground and hurriedly ran out of the mercenary guild.

The people around also returned to their previous state, as if nothing had happened here.

"Bai, you're always so impulsive. What if someone finds out that our moves are not from this continent?"

It was Hei Luoli speaking, probably referring to their moves being from the Eastern Continent.

Although they had changed into ordinary swordsmen and archers now, if someone's level was high enough, or they had seen similar moves, they might be able to recognize their attacks.

"That scum wouldn't be able to tell."

Bai Yueguang replied casually, then continued eating his own bread.

He really is a careless guy...

"Well, forget it, it probably won't be a problem. But let's quickly take on some transport missions and leave this place as soon as possible. This is not a place to stay for long."

"Yeah, yeah..."

I responded while still eating my bun.

Hei Luoli had a helpless expression on her face, as if she were frustrated that things weren't going as planned.

But she still silently pulled Oyado towards another task board, probably planning to go and accept a mission.

"I didn't expect something like this to come in handy at a time like this..."

I took out my mercenary certificate from the ring.

"Welcome back, Yurifili."