Damn, I recarneted As A Judge in Fantasy World Chapter 20: Checkmate [1]

There has never been a ti when I didn't use the heart of a beast.

Of course, I've only had one fight with it. Still, the opponent was quite talented. The northern peoples had a reputation for ferocity and outstanding military power.

But they too fell to my gavel one after another. Once I activated the skill, it was easier than twisting a child's wrist.

However, the monster before my eyes was sothing that defied common sense.

'The attack... stuck? In the air?'

It felt as if so kind of shield or intangible force had intervened. I swung the gavel again. If the emphasis before was on speed, now it was a blow with all my might.

"Hwaap!"

Quaching!

Then, a different result ca out than before. The hamr head crashed into the air the sa way, but the monster's body heaved and was pushed back.

"Ohh? It seems you can't completely rule out an attack, right?"

If this is the case, the story changes.

This ans that the ability will break if the shock exceeds its limit. I smiled faintly and lightly relaxed my shoulders.

As the activation ti increased, a feeling of sorrow welled up from deep within my heart. The Heart of the Beast is a skill whose power increases as the desire to kill the opponent becos stronger.

'But I must exercise moderation.'

My purpose is to reveal the truth, not to kill anyone.

The border between reason and recklessness. It was not easy to maintain exactly that middle point. But I was able to do it. Didn't I almost reach the point of liberation while dealing with unreasonable civil servants?

"This is just gum!"

Suhuaaang—! Whoops!

The gavel, engulfed in red-hot flas, struck the air. Sparks exploded with an ear-piercing roar. It was like molten iron splashing out of a furnace.

-Ugh!

The monster scread in pain.

The red energy that penetrated the defense shield struck its entire body. It must have been in great pain, as it twisted its body and hurriedly retreated. However, it could not be defeated with just one blow.

-Yes, you!

The monster's eyes began to flash and emit bright yellow rays of light.

A bundle of light extended straight and then bent sharply.

It was a very difficult attack to block because the trajectory was long and there were dozens of shots. However, I was able to block the yellow beam without much difficulty.

Kwagwagwagwagwang!

Bang!

'Hey! Is this what happens?'

Honestly, I thought this one was a little dangerous.

I never imagined that such a high-level attack would occur. First of all, the opponent is a monster. I thought they would just point their horns at ignorantly.

Ta-da-da-da-da!

I quickly closed the distance. It would be impossible for the monster to unleash such powerful attacks in succession. As expected, it did not respond properly.

-Woah, step back! Are you trying to touch the body of a great being?

"I don't know what's great. I have to investigate, so get out of my way!"

-What kind of investigation are you daring to undertake?

"Ah, that's so annoying."

Bah!

The gavel, swung sideways, was aid at the monster's legs.

However, the mont the opponent lowered its thick arm to defend, the attack trajectory twisted. It soared upward out of nowhere and hit the monster's chin.

―Kaaaaaa!

Although it was a simple trick, it was surprisingly easy to catch.

'For so reason, this guy feels like he's barely experienced any real combat.'

Actually, I was the sa in that regard.

However, I and Abel had first-hand experience in chasing down criminals.

That small difference created a big gap.

Puck! Plop!

-Ahh! Whah! Okay, stop!

"I can't hear what you're saying."

-Surrender! I Surrender, you bastard!

"Is that the attitude of soone who surrenders? You man-eating bastard?"

―I will cooperate, so please stop! Ugh!

"Okay. It should have co out like that a long ti ago... But why does your attitude change so quickly?"

I tilted my head at the incredible speed of the monster's change of stance. For a creature that calls itself a god, shouldn't it be much stronger ntally?

A monster crushed in a corner. Soon, I looked at the at and bone pieces it was eating.

'Uh?'

But sothing was a little strange. No matter how you look at it, it was significantly different from a human. You can't call a skull this long a human, right? Even if it looks strange.

"Anyone can see that this is an animal. Hey, what do you usually eat?"

―Why are you suddenly asking that?

"I told you, it's an investigation. Do you want to tell the truth? For your information, I am still in the process of arresting criminals."

―… See, I usually eat grilled at, as provided by hom.

The monster pointed at Viscount Erset, who was lying flat on the floor and shaking.

I frowned at the unexpected results.

"Have you ever eaten soone?"

-I am a great gourt. Unless it's a high-quality cow raised on grain, I won't even touch it.

"You said sothing like that when you just chewed it raw and swallowed it. It makes really angry."

-Sotis I eat raw at. You get sick of just baking manna.

"Ugh! Just stop."

I raised the gavel and lowered it with a sigh.

What's the point of beating up a guy who's already been subdued?

Moreover, if I move even a little, he gets scared and flinches. By the way, if this guy didn't eat them, where did the miners go?

"Was it simply an accident that resulted in them being buried in the ground? Was the author just trying to cover it up?"

-To be buried?

"The miners disappeared. I heard it happens often here."

-I heard a lot of mines are collapsing. But it was definitely avoidable.

"What does that an?"

I narrowed my eyes at the word the monster inadvertently uttered.