But before Norman could begin explaining, Lonzder spoke up first.
“The jewel thief has been striking various antique shops, museums, libraries, and even the city hall – making off with antiquities and art pieces, all preceded by a notice. The first antique store was dismissed as a prank at first, but was still robbed, so greater security measures were taken in coordination with the police for the subsequent cases. But it was all for naught – glimpses of the thief were spotted but the targets were still stolen clean.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 1
The woman was unsure of what she should do.
And now.
There was something she had to do, so she took action.
“…What did you just say, you bastard?”
The irritated woman spat the words at the man with annoyance.
“I surrender, I surrender. I give up, you’re too strong. So why don’t we make a deal instead?”
After knocking down the man who was trying to interfere with her mission, he said such a thing.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 5
Used for their desires, exposed to their desires.
She had been a mere tool for six years.
A carthorse existing solely to satisfy someone’s ugly desires.
“Woof?”
“No, it’s not just that. That brothel, did they have children there? Of course, not just children, but among them, she was the oldest veteran. She must have seen it—the discarded children over those six years.”
An illegal brothel.
Age didn’t matter, they say, but in this case, young children became the merchandise.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 4
“——’The Righteous Quintuple Canonical Claws’!”
Five flickering claws. Norman narrowed his eyes at the name she shouted.
“So that’s the name of your ability.”
What was shouted was the designated name of her evolved ability, proof of her ascended level.
Those claws could effortlessly tear apart humans, the instruments of her justice.
Wielded with preternatural physical abilities.
No need for more words——she would kill this man. Jacqueline the Ripper.
In an instant, there was Norman.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 3
“It would be easy if the sister was simply the culprit. Hearing about that would make it easier to write the report on this case later.”
Handling the ‘Unlaws’ incident is his job, but writing the report is part of the job too.
At the Cartesius Balldlum branch, Norman’s sister Sphera Hamish is the director, overseeing administration, liaising with nobles, covering up incidents, and giving overall instructions.
The scientist Jim Adamworth researches the abilities of ‘Unlaws’.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 2
The abnormality of the ‘Unlaws’ can be applied in various ways and its range of uses expands through training.
However, to do so requires stabilizing the core fundamentals of the abnormality itself.
For example—a name.
By giving it a name and treating it as such, the abnormality stabilizes. The ‘Unlaws’ researchers said so, and it was Norman’s own rule of experience. To redefine oneself as outside of this world.
If you don’t understand it, at least give it a name.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 1
The woman wished that no one would come.
She did not want to show her appearance to anyone.
She sat gasping in some unknown back alley.
She could hardly utter a word properly.
If someone approached, she would hurt them.
More than anything, she did not want to see that person.
The one who took her in after she had fled, unable to stay at home.
That’s why, even though she couldn’t meet them.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 1 part 7
“Good for you, then. Even though it’s modified for your recoil tolerance, it still takes a toll on your body,” she comments.
“Plus, I’d have to file a report on the purpose and rounds used,” he adds.
“Yeah, and I’m the one who always writes those reports. So, what’s the second thing?”
“I learned a lot about your… taste in underwear, Norman.”
“…”
“And… there. It’s finished.”
Shizuku stands with a light bounce,
moving to pick up the violin from the bed.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 1 part 6
[—-Monster!]
Mary screamed. Rejection. Resentment. You’re different. So we can’t be together.
[Monster!]
She screamed. Don’t come. Don’t approach. Don’t get involved.
The lingering echoes of the woman who was once most special to him howled in resonance.
The instant of being rejected and killing her with his own hands replayed over and over.
“—-Ah—Aah—-Aaaaah—–“
Something cracked within Alfred Curtis.
Each time the world turned upside down, the crack grew larger, creaking, shaking, breaking.… Read more
I Tell You Monster. Volume 1 Chapter 1 part 5
“You have your own ability, right? That’s what we want to know.”
“——”
“Tell us, Alfred. Unlike Mary, I’m familiar with Unlaws, and I even know some. Shizuku here too. We won’t reject you just for being different.”
“———”
His expression is like he’s laughing, or crying.
Like clinging to a cliff, having given up, only to have a hand reach out to save him.
“…Haa”
Alfred doesn’t notice Shizuku exhale with a vague smile beside the puzzled Norman.… Read more