Because Janitor-san Is Not a Hero - Chapter 12 Hunter

At first it was a good idea to entice the spider.

One of their options was to abandon their territory and make a complete escape from the snowy mountain. Or, they could try to make the opponent withdraw.
For Akaris sake, Kurando choose the second option.

Yukis.h.i.+ro dislikes the idea. Although, Kurando is worried about her.
He doesnt yet know the true nature of magic. Perhaps by seizing the unique magic it might hasten his understanding of magic.
Kurando had previously acknowledged the power of spirit magic. Ordinary spirits that are used in spirit magic far outcla.s.ses the capabilities of simple firepower. This world is presently in favor autonomous magic.
Spirit magic uses the power of spirits to intervene in this world. In comparison, autonomous magic uses ones own power to trick the world.
Anyways, magic is the complex use of maryoku.

In spirit magic only maryoku is used to convey the effect/intent through an incantation. With autonomous magic the incantation, the wand, and all the equipment are required.
Spirit magic uses maryoku the most efficiently while autonomous magic requires 100 more maryoku. And, to use autonomous magic one needs a lot of maryoku and must be highly skilled. The difference in requirement between the two is great.
It is easy to learn the basics of spirit magic. Everyone has the apt.i.tude to learn it. On the other hand, autonomous magic is expensive to learn. To be able to use it one must pay for the equipment and other services. Not everyone has the time and patients to acquire it. Therefore, it is not available for most people.
Spirit magic summons water itself while with autonomous magic something like water arrow is brought forth but then disappears after use.

In every category spirit magic is superior to autonomous magic. Although, for the last 200 years autonomous magic has overshadowed spirit magic. For that reason even in this era the practice continues and just wont go away. In recent years autonomous magic has began to permanent among the public.

Autonomous magic is able to deceive this world.
Because Kurando is not from this world he was able to tell the difference between spirit magic and autonomous magic. Autonomous magic is able to temporarily ignores the natural laws of this world.
As an example in Kurandos world the famous magic arrow is something that cant be done with spirit magic.
Because, maryoku cant consume spirits. It is something that cant be done.
This supernatural like power was discovered long ago by the aristocrats and royals. Spirit magic was then established.
However, in the present day these former n.o.bles are in hiding. They only pa.s.sing on their knowledge to selected magician among their descendants.
To say that spirit magic is an unknown existent isnt an over exaggeration. (T/N: random explanation about magic)

Kurando reads this information in the magic textbook to stop himself from worrying about the outcome of the battle.
The second option was a failure.
In silence he returns to the cave.

He couldnt think of any other clever schemes.
Kurando stops thinking about it.
There is nothing he can do now; anyways, there wasnt anything for Kurando to do.
He cant control the outcome.
To act recklessly will only result in death
Genuine hunters are caught in the trap. Not to long ago Yukis.h.i.+ros existence was exposed.
It doesnt matter. The plans success is more important.
But, was it worth comprising Yukis.h.i.+ros existence?
No, but maybe
Kurando is lost in thought; his mind wanders around in circles. And, suddenly he stops.
Everything had already come together.

He controls his thoughts and stops thinking about killing.
That is something Kurando must not do.

He stops himself from thinking that way.
Kurandos second option fell apart. Why wasnt he able to realize something so simple?

He didnt take another persons life into consideration.
With an Earthling nearby, Kurando choose to defend his morals and ethics.
Despite having run away from it all, despite not a.s.sociating with this worlds society, and despite him looking away from morals/ ethics before.
In the first place the hunter came here to hunt. Kurando had resolved himself to attack them. But, he wont use excessive self-defense.
Kurando didnt feel indebted to the parent magical beast and Yukis.h.i.+ro, but he is grateful to them.
He wanted to survive on the snowy mountain on his own.
If that were to had happen, he would have been lonely and the time he had spent together with them would have never happen.
Unexpectedly, Kurando didnt think things turned out so bad.
Although his companion isnt human by being together Kurando had found the thing he was missing. It became something he didnt want to let go.
Kurando doesnt hate people. He is more human than most.

Although, Humans and magical beast cant be compare to one another.
Kurando hasnt sided with the magical beast either.
He just doesnt want to leave Yukis.h.i.+ros side.

Instigate the spider. (Kurando)
Yukis.h.i.+ro gradually became hungry and began to pout.
It is likely that the spider is Yukijiros (Iruniiku) hunting rival.
They are fellow predators of from the same hierarchy on the food pyramid. Well, perhaps so.
Yukis.h.i.+ro swings its tail against Kurando as it pleads from food.

The following day Yukis.h.i.+ro easily abducts Akari.
In the end it brought back Akari. Despite its reluctance before its departure Yukis.h.i.+ro did as Kurando had insisted.
She survived. (Kurando)
Kurando takes akari on his shoulder. He briskly pets Yukis.h.i.+ros head. Yukis.h.i.+ro swiftly slips away.
With its tail raised Yukis.h.i.+ro bashfully makes its way into the cave.

Akari awakens and raises her body.
The sun had already set. There are numerous fire spirits fluttering around.
Kurando sends fire spirits over to Akaris direction. As usual Kurando is brus.h.i.+ng Yukis.h.i.+ro.
am I still alive? (Akari)
Huh? Ah, you seem alive. (Kurando)
Upon hearing an unexpected voice Akari turns her head to Kurandos direction.
huh? Why am I here, what about the giant th.o.r.n.y spider (atorabas.h.i.+ku) is that Iruniiku who are you? (Akari)
She is confuse.
When Yukis.h.i.+ro heard Akaris voice it hissed and glared at her. The section of fur Kurando was brus.h.i.+ng stood up on end. Yukis.h.i.+ro doesnt have any sympathy for Akari in the slightest.
AhhJ, janitor-san? (Akari)
Surprisingly, Akari had remembered who Kurando was.
Kurando has been bathing, and he does shave using a knife. He kept his hair trim with a knife. It has been quite a long time since they had leave j.a.pan, and it has been equally as long since he thought about his life in j.a.pan.

Kurando of course remembers. They didnt know one anothers name as they were merely acquaintances that greeted one another in the morning.
However, that is all he remembers.
Akari was not killed by the giant th.o.r.n.y spider (Atorabas.h.i.+ku). She had failed her hunter acquaintances, and for that reason Kurando did not want to ignore her.

And thus, Kurando first meeting with another summon person was while he is brus.h.i.+ng Yukis.h.i.+ro. Yukis.h.i.+ro loudly yawns.