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44. Our Own Kingdom
“I am Levin Hector, bestowed with the skill of [Domination] by the Supreme God Garezza.”
The beautiful boy spread his arms theatrically and proclaimed.
“The skill of… [Domination]?”
“As the name implies, it’s the ability to place others under one’s control. All the soldiers here are under my command. Though, since this skill is still in training, their proficiency isn’t very high yet.”
As Levin surveyed the area, the soldiers kneeled and bowed their heads in unison.
As if he were their sovereign.
“Ordinarily, it is taboo to speak of the skills granted by gods. However, they are under my control, so there is no issue if I erase their memories later.”
“Taboo? What do you mean?”
“Oh, you didn’t know that either? If we disclose our divine skills to others, it rebounds and harms us. I have researched this thoroughly.”
What the boy spoke of was new information.
Jack had never spoken of his skill to others, avoiding strange looks.
“I have never met another with a skill. However, when I received this ability—[Domination]—I was told there are seven of us.”
“Seven…”
“You are one of them, right? Like me—one of the chosen ones.”
Levin extended his hand.
“Won’t you join me? I want you as a comrade.”
“A comrade?”
Jack looked skeptically at the boy.
He hadn’t even revealed his name.
To call such a person a comrade or ally… it reeked of suspicion.
“I intend to obtain my own country. I’d like your help.”
(Oh, come on, your own country?)
It sounded like a child’s fantasy.
—If the boy in front of him weren’t a bearer of a divine skill.
“Our kingdom—an ideal land where all desires are fulfilled.”
Levin snapped his fingers.
Several girls appeared from behind.
All in school uniforms, likely attending the same school as him.
Each was strikingly beautiful.
“Oh, Levin-sama…”
The girls sighed seductively at Levin.
Despite their age, they moved sensuously, clinging to him from both sides and behind.
“Alright, alright. I’ll shower you all with affection tonight.”
Kissing the girls and letting his hands roam over their chests and waists, Levin looked at Jack.
“Women, money, military power, authority—everything can be yours with my domination skill. Whatever you desire, I’ll offer it as a price.”
“…Couldn’t you just directly dominate me instead of making such offers?”
Jack took a step back, tension and sweat dotting his body.
He knew instinctively.
The boy was telling the truth.
He possessed a divine skill like Jack.
An absolute, overwhelming power.
If he were to be dominated—
Before that could happen, he should flee with all his might.
“While under domination, flexible thinking and strong will are lost. It’s a waste for someone with divine power like you to become just a puppet. I wouldn’t do such a thing to a comrade.”
Levin sounded indignant.
(A comrade, right.)
“We can surely become friends.”
In response to the boy’s fresh smile, Jack thought:
(—This guy is shady)
Levin had the same eyes as those backstabbing coworkers at his former job.
“Even with a skill, I doubt an individual can stand against a country.”
“No, I believe divine skills can oppose even national power.”
Levin’s response was unwavering.
“Moreover, our powers are growing stronger. Don’t you feel it? The skill’s effect has been increasing gradually over the past few weeks. The limit has clearly risen.”
“Is that so? I rarely use my skill to the fullest, so I’m not sure. I mostly just use it for work.”
“…You lack ambition.”
Levin chuckled.
“With a skill, you could achieve far greater things.”
“Well… I’m fine as long as I can live peacefully.”
Jack chuckled back.
“Sorry, but I’m at work. I can’t waste any more time. I must take my leave.”
“Please, consider what I’ve said.”
Levin smiled.
“Let’s join forces—gather other skill holders, and create our own kingdom.”
“Not interested for now.”
Jack shrugged and turned away.
“Well, interested or not… we will meet again.”
Levin’s voice sounded cheerful behind him.
“The god who gave me this skill—Garezza—said that those with divine powers are drawn to each other. Other skill holders may have already met somewhere. Whether that leads to friendship or hostility, I don’t know.”
“Honestly, I don’t want either.”
Without looking back, Jack voiced his true feelings.
He hadn’t revealed his name to Levin to avoid entanglement.
(Yes, as long as I can live peacefully.)
As he told himself this, an uneasy feeling lingered.
Since acquiring his skill, Jack’s life has been smooth and peaceful—
But from today, it might change and crumble.