Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate! - Chapter 266

Chapter 266: Visit My Family on Earth (3)

I headed straight to the Tokyo City Hall, planning to officially register myself and obtain a legal identification card.

I needed it in order to become a lawful resident of this city. I told them that I had lost all of my personal documents when I moved here, using that as my excuse.

Of course, all of this was to keep my cover as Takahiro Natsuki from being exposed. Without an ID card, I wouldn’t be able to safely transfer money to my family here in Japan.

That’s why, after getting my ID, I planned to open a new bank account and deposit all my money there.

When I arrived at the registry office, I claimed to be part of the Takahiro family. They started questioning me thoroughly, even asking for proof to support my story.

“HAHAHA, they’re really grilling you, Nao. Why don’t you just use some Dark Magic and mess with their minds until they agree with you?” Envi’s voice echoed inside my head, mocking.

“That would make me the bad guy… but honestly, I don’t think I have another choice.”

With a reluctant sigh, I activated my Dark Magic. I pressured their minds just enough to make them anxious, confused, and temporarily lose their sense of judgment.

As a result, I managed to get my residence registered and legally received my ID under the name Takahiro Natsuki.

“I’m sorry for using such a dirty trick. Please, don’t follow my example!”

“Whoa, Master… looks like you can be a villain too,” Runa said, trying to suppress her laughter.

I couldn’t deny it and let out a small laugh myself.

…

After that, I made my way to a nearby Tokyo bank. It was the same bank where I used to save money before I was reincarnated.

It was also the place where my mother had taken out a loan, a debt that still burdened her to this day.

Back then, I worked myself to the bone, saving everything I could in this bank so that I could help her repay that loan more easily.

When I died, I made sure everything I had was transferred directly to my mother’s account. I hoped she used it to clear her debt.

I’ll confirm that when I see her again.

Now, I was here to open a brand-new account, one where I could safely deposit the money I earned from converting my Goddess Points.

I asked Envi to exchange 10 Goddess Points into physical currency—enough to fill an entire suitcase with large denominations.

When I approached the bank teller to deposit it, her eyes widened in shock. She immediately called her manager over.

Carrying that much money naturally raised suspicions. I explained that it came from my business overseas, but they clearly didn’t believe me.

Envi laughed at my situation. “Told you, Nao. Being nice won’t work this time. You’ve got no other choice.”

“…Ugh, forgive me.”

Once again, I activated my Dark Magic, this time subtly bending their thoughts. Their minds shifted like fog lifting, and they began to accept my explanation without further resistance.

In the end, I successfully deposited all the money and was even granted VIP customer status, giving me top-tier privileges.

Despite the moral weight, I felt relieved. Now, I could send money to my family safely.

Haha… so what if I cheated a little? What matters most is protecting the people I love.

…

After finishing up at the bank, I stepped outside and looked for a quiet place. I found a small alley nearby and slipped into it, alone for the moment.

The reason I came here was simple. I couldn’t take it anymore—Runa and Envi had been whining inside my head nonstop, begging to be summoned and enjoy Earth.

“Alright, alright! Stop whining like a bunch of babies already… Come on out.”

I summoned Runa from the Grimoire of the Darkness.

She emerged in her usual petite form, looking thrilled as she prepared to dash out into the open world.

But I quickly stopped her and reminded her not to show her cat ears or tail. This was Earth, after all—creatures like her don’t exist here.

Runa nodded and, without hesitation, used her Dark Magic Manipulation skill. Her appearance shifted slightly, and the ears and tail vanished. She also changed out of her gothic outfit, instead dressing herself in a simple white one-piece dress.

Envi and I were both stunned by how easily she transformed.

“You’re amazing, Runa,” I said as I gently patted her head, and she smiled happily.

Ahh… I wanted to scream out loud how adorable she was! For some reason, I felt like a proud father admiring the beauty of his little girl.

Well, Runa has called me “Dad” before…

“In that case, Master… no, Dad… can I go get a fluffy pancake now?” she asked with a delighted look on her face.

“D-Dad?! Ehem… that’s a good cover. I don’t mind. Alright, let’s find a good dessert shop nearby.”

Just as we were about to walk out of the alley, Envi suddenly shouted inside my head.

“YOU FORGOT ABOUT ME, YOU JERKS!!”

Oh, right—I hadn’t summoned him yet.

Without waiting for permission, Envi activated a spell: [Dark Magic Manipulation: Second Body].

A black shadow rose beside me, quickly taking the shape of a young man identical to me.

“Hey, you idiot! How are we supposed to walk around together if you look exactly like me?”

Envi blinked. “Ah, good point… Hmm. Runa! Teach me how to change appearances with Dark Magic. I need a disguise too.”

Runa looked like she wanted to say no, but I pleaded with her. This was important for our cover.

Finally, she gave in. “Alright, listen up, you dumb system. First, you need to flow your Dark Magic through your entire body. Since we don’t have a fixed physical form, you can directly imagine the shape you want. The magic will respond and reshape your appearance accordingly.”

Envi nodded, absorbing the instructions quickly. “Sounds simple enough!”

And just like that, he started trying it out on the spot…

“Let’s see… hmm, I think I want to be taller and more muscular, like, really muscular—so much that my shirt looks about ready to burst. That’ll definitely grab the ladies’ attention! HAHAHA!”

Honestly, I already knew this perverted system would say something like that… He’s hopeless.

Envi spoke with full confidence as he began reshaping his body.

To my utter shock, he succeeded on the first try.

But then, just as he opened his eyes and glanced around, his gaze locked onto a beautiful girl passing by on the street.

Without thinking, he mumbled to himself, “Wow, that girl is stunning… long, wavy black hair, porcelain skin, and a pretty nice body too. She’d look even more gorgeous in a black evening gown… Man, the girls here are on a whole other level. Japan is the best!!”

Just as those final words left his mouth—

BAM!!

A thick cloud of smoke exploded out of nowhere, completely obscuring Envi from view.

“You damn system! What the hell are you doing?!” I yelled in confusion.

“Master… It’s… Envi, he did it! But—” Runa tried to explain, but she was cut off.

Suddenly, we heard Envi scream, “HAHAHA! Look at this amazing body, Nao! I’ve become the most handsome man in the world—wait… why is my voice this high? What the—WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!”

As the smoke cleared, we finally saw him.

“Envi… you… you look beautiful… Wait, WHAT?! YOU DAMN SYSTEM, WHAT THE HELL IS THAT FORM?!”

Standing before us was Envi, but… he had transformed into a stunning woman. The very same woman he had just described earlier. It was like I was looking into a mirror—if I were a girl wearing a black gown with long flowing hair and purple eyes.

“Pffft! That’s what you get for thinking dirty thoughts while transforming. Serves you right!” Runa burst out laughing at him.

“Tch! Dammit! I didn’t mean to turn into a girl! I’m a normal guy, I swear! Runa, please help me—tell me how to change back!”

Still laughing, Runa explained that he just had to do the same thing he did before: focus his Dark Magic and reshape his form.

Without wasting a second, Envi stood up and tried to change again.

But then, a notification popped up:

[Form Change Limit for Skill: Second Body has been reached!]

[You must remain in your current form until the skill cooldown ends.]

“YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!” Envi cried out, devastated.

But there was nothing any of us could do about it.

Envi began to sniffle and cry while I tried to calm him down.

“Come on, look at the bright side. You can still explore the city—just in a female form.”

“Nao… you’re right. And this is a woman’s body, after all… You know what that means, right, Nao? It means I can freely play with my own—”

THUD!

I smacked him over the head before he could finish that disgusting sentence.

“Say one more weird thing and I’ll hit you again. Just shut up, act normal, and follow me,” I glared coldly at him.

He recoiled, clutching his head. “Eek! Isn’t that a bit harsh, especially toward a beautiful girl like me?” he said, pouting and striking a cute pose, complete with finger-biting.

THUD!

I hit him again.

“You’re seriously making me sick, you damn pervert!”

“Ugh! You’re no fun! You can’t take a joke at all, Mr. Serious!” Envi sulked and tried acting cute again.

Runa, meanwhile, was doubled over in laughter at our ridiculous exchange.

I glared at her too, but she just laughed harder.

“F-Fine, I get it! Hehehe. Let’s go! That cake shop across the street looks amazing,” Envi said, pointing cheerfully.

Runa nodded in agreement, and the three of us headed toward the bakery.

As we walked, people started to notice us.

They began whispering, clearly thinking we were some celebrity trio. It made sense—we were all unnaturally good-looking.

But I hated the misunderstanding.

I didn’t mind people assuming I was Runa’s father.

But Envi? That damned system? There was no way I’d ever let anyone think he was my girlfriend or wife!

Not in this life, not in any life.

Ahhh… this is such a pain…

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