I Will Live as a Villain the Magical Girl Is Obsessed With

33 – 12. Healing(?) Game -1

“Boom boom?”

“Yes, this is the game.”

“Why is the game so crazy?”

“Didn’t you know? In the old days, the only sound made by arcade games was thumping, so they called it that.”

“I’m not that old. Or, more than that, how do you know such things?”

The guy lightly ignored my words and continued his explanation.

“Anyway, this game is a very popular healing game.”

“Healing game?”

“It’s a game where the main character goes to a quiet place and lives a life in nature, chatting and interacting with neighbors.”

Noah spoke fluently and proudly.

This game is a healing game, and it is said to be a healing product of living in nature such as the wonderful mountains and the sea.

In addition, there is a customization function that allows you to decorate cute animals and nature yourself.

To summarize in one word.

“It’s a real ‘God Game’.”

But after seeing the title of the game, I found it difficult to agree with its words.

Because I already knew the identity of this game. It was also a game I had already played several times.

There was a bit of ambiguity in the term ‘healing game’, but I didn’t mention it in advance.

There is no need to bring about Noah’s frustration in advance.

To be more honest.

‘Because it’s more fun to tarnish the innocence of not knowing anything.’

Yes, because it’s more fun that way.

“Then, shall we try it ourselves?”

“Yes! If you operate it, I will be there to help you.”

Noah smiles innocently.

Anyway, Lee Tae-hwa is also very playful and it’s a shame.

It’s fun to play a prank on Noah, but to try to attack him mentally in this way.

Take out the game pack and install it on the game console.

A title that emerges when a game is broadcast on the TV screen.

[Everyone gather together! : Beast Island]

The game starts and Noah says “Oh…!” He makes a sound of admiration.

It seems like there is quite a bit of anticipation.

It’s the same here…But I’m mainly looking forward to Noah’s reaction.

‘Then, let’s give it a try for the first time in a while…’

When you press the button, the screen changes.

The main character is answering the phone in the dark.

[…Are you really planning on coming to this island?]

The main character has no answer.

A voice is heard over the phone.

[…Are you serious, Boneguri? Then try hard. That’s right…The repayment…For now, it’s 5000 bells.]

Repayment.

In other words, debt.

Noah’s eyes widened when he saw that.

“Why do you have debt?”

“Because I owe you something.”

“This is a healing game…”

“Nothing is free.”

At those words, Noah silenced her.

Isn’t it because Noah knew that fact well?

Anyway, the screen went black for a moment, the sound of an airplane was heard, and soon the cute SD protagonist appeared on the screen.

“Cute!”

This was Noah’s impression.

“I heard it’s a healing game, and it’s pretty.”

“That’s right. It would be nice to go and live in a place like that.”

Noah said those words while looking at her game screen.

What should I do? You will soon regret those words.

She looked a little depressed as she looked at the repayment hanging at home, but she soon sighed and looked at the game.

It seems like he likes the beautiful nature.

I spent my time there fishing and collecting insects.

While walking around the island at a brisk pace, whenever I saw a weapon that looked useful, I ran there and collected it.

Then, whenever I see a dog wandering around, I massage its soft cheeks for a while.

Looking at all that, the guy laughed.

I felt my heart being healed by that sight, but I still have to watch the game.

Maybe this is the key.

“Ah, mister. It’s night.”

“…”

“Mister?”

“Is this the right start?”

“Huh? …Huh? Where are you going? You should sleep at night.”

I shook my head at Noah.

“Unfortunately, adults have their own way of healing.”

“Healing for adults…?”

The place I headed to was a bar on the outskirts of town.

“Huh? This was a cafe this morning?”

Noah’s reaction is not unreasonable.

This is where she stopped by during the day and had a drink.

A place with memories of catching precious deep-sea fish with such increased abilities.

The place has now turned into a bar with colorful neon lights.

“It’s open there too…?”

“That’s where we’re going.”

I entered the door as if to show Noah, who was confused. It was blocked during the day, but not now.

[Please make a careful decision.]

[…Cautious.]

Go past the big tiger brothers and go inside, further inside.

Then a loading window appears.

[Those who come here, give up all hope.]

A new screen opens.

“…Gambling hall…?”

It was a gambling place.

A place where cards fly colorfully and the emotions of gamblers swirl.

The place I headed to was the corner where the white rabbit was dressed as a bunny girl.

“Why is he dressed like that…!”

“Noah, would you like to take a look at the game cover again?”

“The game cover? Um…Ah!?”

Noah finally realized.

“This was a game for 15 year olds!?”

“Yes.”

“No, why is this a 15 year old…”

“But it’s a good thing. If octopus had come out, it would have immediately become an adult game.”

Looking at Noah’s incomprehensible expression, I spoke to the NPC.

[Welcome! Customer! This is the place to enjoy snail racing. Would you like to hear an explanation of the rules?]

An NPC with a cheerful expression and squinting eyes.

I lightly ignored him and headed to the main game.

The rules are easy.

Simply put, if my snail wins, I get paid according to the multiplier.

“Isn’t this a healing game…!”

“This guy would be good.”

“Yes!? Are you out of your mind? He’s so slow! He’s a snail on the verge of retirement who has never won a championship! There are snails that are several times faster than him!”

“Reversal.”

“No, mister! This is the money we worked hard to earn during the day-“

“Reversal.”

“…Ha. Do whatever you want. It’s just a game…”

I chose the one that seemed the slowest among the snails.

Because I already knew the special conditions.

‘When this guy plays his retirement match, an event will definitely occur.’

A race where you get almost 20 times the money if you win.

The rabbit nods his head, and the game begins soon.

[Ahh! Running! Run with all your might! Who will receive the glory of victory?]

When the race started, Noah shut her mouth.

The guy’s gaze is now focused on the slowest snail.

“Ah…Uncle.”

“…”

“He looks like he’s going to lose. He’s in last place.”

“…No. Look carefully, Noah.”

“Yes?”

“I’ll tell you why this is a healing game.”

Perhaps what will happen from now on can be called healing.

At the very least, it will be a story that gives hope to those who are suffering and hit by the wall of reality.

As soon as I finished speaking, I heard the commentator sound astonished.

Our snail, which was in last place, started running like crazy.

[The special move is activated here! All-out effort! Start running faster! Number 1 was at the very end! Number 1 starts to hit!]

…The snail starts running.

Weakest, least, worst.

He, who lived with all kinds of derogatory names, started the final race of his life.

He was slow. It was so slow.

To others, it could be said to be crawling or stationary.

Still, he ran.

Towards victory, towards the goal.

Even if it is slow, put effort into each step and be steady.

It’s okay even if it’s slow.

But giving up is not forgiven.

If this is the last race, the last rail where you can burn everything.

The snail ran. He did as well as he could.

I ran, ran, and ran again.

Even though his lungs ached and his heart ached, he ran.

Because it is what he has done and everything he can do.

So please.

I want to say something right before everything ends.

I want to let them know.

He said there was a guy named himself.

Even though it was weak and slow.

The guy who didn’t even kneel was here!

What the snail saw was to the side. The guy who is nicknamed the fastest here.

Next?

No. There wasn’t.

I looked ahead.

Similarly, there was none.

Only then did he look back.

It was behind.

The candidate to win this race.

The guy who was called the fastest and the strongest.

The guy was behind him now.

It is heavy. My heart feels like it will explode.

But it runs.

God, I would rather die after finishing this race, so please lighten the weight of this heavy burden just a little.

Is there a goal yet?

He is still behind.

The goal is still there.

The goal is still there.

The goal is still there.

But still, this guy is behind.

The goal is still there.

He’s still behind.

The fastest man is following behind.

Is there a goal yet? Not yet.

But it doesn’t matter.

Because he was still behind.

The goal is still there.

The goal is still there.

Finally.

The goal is now.

And that guy was still behind.

Even after passing the goal, he is still behind.

Did you win?

Bewilderment spreads across the face of the commentator I often see.

I see, something is wrong.

As expected, it’s a story about a guy who was in last place winning over a guy who was in first place.

There would be no such sweet story of the loser defeating the winner.

The guy’s mouth opens, and intense emotions come out.

[Number 1! Surprisingly, it was number 1 that won! Yes? Wait a minute… Time… A new record!? It’s a miracle! He is on the verge of retirement and has set a new record!]

New record.

A record that not even the fastest guy could achieve.

As of right now, he was trash, but he was the fastest.

Only then did he roar.

He says he is a winner today.

[WIN! A new record achieved!]

“What did I say?”

“This makes sense…”

“The story of last place beating first place. Isn’t this a touching story in its own way?”

“That’s…Right.”

Noah looked at the screen with a blank face.

I still can’t believe it.

What happened next made Noah’s mouth widen even further.

[Congratulations! You’re awesome! Customer! Claim your prize here! Ah! To celebrate the new record, we will give you additional prizes! Congratulations again!]

Jangle jangle jangle!!

Money is falling and the amount of money is increasing.

[70000 Bells]

You put in 3000 bells, so multiply by 20 to get 60000 bells.

The calculation is correct as I received 10,000 bells as a new record prize.

“You earned the repayment all at once…!? No…This is almost a copy of the money…!”

Whoa.

“This is healing.”

“Wait a minute…Making money through gambling is healing…? Isn’t the story of the last place beating the first place touching…!?”

“Money can be copied. It is a story that is difficult to achieve in reality.”

“What is nature? What is a happy healing life made of things obtained from nature?”

“Noah.”

“…Yes?”

“Healing also requires money.”

“…I can’t believe it, I’ll have to manage your money later…”

“Why are you managing my money? Are you going to call me my wife?”

Hwaak.

Noah slapped my shoulder with a red face.

“Ah… Anyway, this isn’t healing…!!”

“…”

“Please earn money steadily!! No, at least enjoy the game as intended!”

“…No, we’ll keep going like this.”

“My healing…”

After that, I continued touring gambling dens, and eventually made enough money to purchase land rights to the island.

“Why…Why do I have to make money from games…?”

That’s right.

The bitterness of capitalism experienced in games. He stroked Noah’s head as he was sad.

But from now on.

“Noah, look carefully.”

“Why…”

“Because now is where the real healing begins.”