《暗視》
[TN: Anshi, night vision.]
I activated my magic chantlessly in the dark room, unlit by any lamps. As the room lit up in my eyes, I casted another magic on myself.
《気配消滅》
[TN: Kehai Shometsu, Presence Camouflage]
I erased any sounds I might make with magic.
The maids would never come into this part of the house. Plus, Father was not in right now. Mother and John, who had the highest probability, had not returned home yet.
Trying to control my pounding heart in my chest, I took a deep breath before looking around the room.
The presence…presence…… There.
I sensed a tiny presence at the side of the room, where the bookshelf stood. Even though I could not see them, I could sense their mana.
…. There were 3 of them.
I did not know who they were, but right now, just when Father was not around, they were fishing around the documents in a pitch black room. It was evident. They were unwelcome guests.
《魔法効果透視》
[TN: Mahou Kouka Toushi, Magic Effect Vision, to see through any magic the opponent is using]
They had used magic to hide their figures. I could now see their figures, which were hidden in shadows, clearly.
A group of 3, wearing skin-hugging black clothes, just like a ninja. A 2m giant, a slender man and a man with an average figure.
Without noticing me, one of them raised a document in his hands. I did not know what they were looking for, but there was a lot of confidential documents in here. Plus, I had a bad feeling. Everything was starting to feel like too much of a coincidence.
I set up a barrier and strengthened my body. Increased the processing of thoughts. Agility up.
After doing all that I could, I readied myself. I had to do this now. If I was too slow and they escaped then all would be lost.
Controlling my trembling voice, I said.
” May I kindly ask what you are doing? ”
It might be possible that Father’s subordinate had an urgent reason for being here.
Mehh…The possibility was very low though.
” …!!! ”
But………It seemed like I did not need to worry about that.
The slender person let loose something.
I did not know if my barrier would repel it but my strengthened body reflexively avoided the trajectory and making use of the momentum, I slipped behind him in an instant using my accelerated speed. Jumping up, I hit the back of his neck. At the same moment, I heard the sound of metal piercing the wall.
…As I thought, a projectile weapon… That was dangerous…
There was no time to calm myself.
There was only an instant during the surprise they felt when they saw one of them was easily beaten. Seeing my small stature, it looked like they decided to go for close combat. In response, they made a wooden hand knife from the table. They must be thinking that no matter how much enhancement I casted, I could not make up for my weight.
How…… Naive.
I manipulated the gravity, weighing down Mr.Average as he slashed at me. Surprised with the unexpected weight, he jumped back. Without losing a moment, Mr.Giant let loose a roundhouse kick. I jumped to avoid so now, the only way was down. In that case…
” … Ha! ”
Stepping on air for the momentum, I crashed into Mr.Giant’s nose with my knee. With a huge noise, he crumbled on the floor, seeing how I just gave him a brain concussion.
” ……..!? ”
Mr.Average looked like he had no idea what just happened. Aiming for the moment when he flinched from surprise, I casted my magic.
“《拘束》” [TN: Kousoku, Restrain]
The 3 were then bound by an invisible thread. I was magic itself!
Ah, I could not let my guard down yet.
《気配察知》[TN: Kihai Sacchi, presence radar]
I spread my magic as far as it could go, trying to check if there was any accomplice.
” ..Haaaah…… ”
I let loose a deep breath, strength all gone from my shoulders. I deactivated all magic casted on myself except for the barrier, just in case.
They wouldn’t be waking up anytime soon I think… Just, just, just in case, I manipulated the gravity, weighting them down to their limit. That might be too much, but it was just self-defense.
…….
I really tried my best! I didn’t know if they were small fries or not but a 4 year old kid defeated 3 grown-ups!
Mama mia!
[TN: Really in the novel. No translation needed for this one!]
I wanna praise myself!
My relaxed face due to my good mood stiffened when I saw the dozens of knife-like weapons stuck deep into the wall. Oh, did I draw back at that.
Wo..Wouldn’t you came back home faster, Father?
[TN: 1st time seeing him yell for his father.]