Darkness doesn’t suit this neon-shining city.
A place forever illuminated by aurora-like light, yet evil lurks deep within this city.
It extends beyond the city, reaching out to the world itself.
Slowly and steadily, like ink seeping through, it unquestionably expands its influence.
I know this as original knowledge, but unfortunately, I have no connection to intervene.
The stage is Neon City, the original Japanese RPG “Neon Light.”
I am here in that city right now.
However, I am merely present in the setting of that story, far removed from the original.
Despite being a reincarnated person with knowledge of the original, I have not appeared in the story, nor have I even been able to connect with the main characters.
So yes, I am just present in the setting of the original.
I cannot currently observe the story up close, nor can I talk to the main characters.
Truly, it’s sad.
Well, if asked whether an ordinary person can have a connection to the original as a fan of the original, the answer is indeed difficult.
Worst case scenario, the story might change because of me.
If it turns out for the better, that’s good, but if it worsens, it’s the worst.
…If I don’t get involved, it will undoubtedly continue as per the original story, so it’s best to stay uninvolved here.
“I’ve been looking for you, Lux Wright.”
Early in the morning, while reading a newspaper on a bench in the park in Neon City, I was suddenly approached.
Thinking who it might be, I raised my head, only to find the tip of a sword pointed directly at me.
…Huh, why?
“The descendant of a bloodline of knights that no longer exist. I have been eagerly awaiting the day to meet you, a man of the Wright family.”
By the way, a lineage of knights is not that uncommon.
In the original work, there were many families that were brought to ruin and decline by enemy organizations, and the Wright family was one of them.
Although, in the original work, their name didn’t even appear.
“…Indeed, I am of the Wright family. However, this city no longer requires knights, and the era of knights has long since ended—what business do you have with me?”
“It’s known. Your existence may not concern us, but it’s not insignificant enough to be ignored. That’s why I will have to erase you here.”
“I see.”
…So, they’re an assassin from the enemy organization in the original work.
Seriously, even though we’ve had no contact for the past 20 years, I never expected them to come from that side like this.
No, I mean, I thought I would just observe as usual, but they’re the ones getting involved instead.
“I have no interest in what you are doing, and I have no intention of being hostile. Is that not acceptable?
The man laughs in response to my answer, which I want to settle amicably.
“Haha, oh! Unfortunately, you are already in my ‘territory.’ Therefore, your future is already decided!”
Feeling the rising hostility, I wonder how to respond. I shrug my shoulders.
Swords flash down like rain, and I catch them with my blade.
Seeing the sword stop moving with a screech, I feel a little relieved when I see the man’s unsettled state.
Judging from this situation, this guy is probably not that strong.
So, it’s probably fine to defeat him here, right?
Once I make that decision, things happen quickly.
*Squeeze!!*
I grab his head and shake it.
The man’s consciousness is shaken, and he loses his strength.
I grab the incapacitated man with one hand.
For now, should I take him to the police?”
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This is information that Lux, the reincarnated individual, is unaware of.
The city’s police organization is already in collusion with the forces of evil.
There is no justice, and evil goes unpunished.
Therefore, even if he brings that man in, he will not be put in a cage; he will simply be handed over to the organization.
Still, there was surprise.
(Shizen has been defeated…!)
Shizen, the silent assassin.
An assassin who prefers direct combat despite being an outlier.
Yet his skills are top-notch, having slaughtered numerous powerful individuals.
The fact that the man’s assassination attempt failed slowly seeps into the organization.
Just an ordinary person with no relevance to the story.
So far, his existence has been perceived in the story as a mere “extra.”
