The Death Mage that doesn't want a fourth time

Side Chapter 6 Kaidou Kanata

Kaidou Kanata was a half-Japanese American. His real name was Kanata Kaidou.

But almost nobody believed this when he told them because both of his parents were of Asian descent, so his appearance was mostly Japanese.

This didn't cause him to suffer any bullying, nor did it cause him to become noticed by others and become popular.

His grades were average, with his athletic abilities being a little better than average. The differences in English in Japan and English in his home country actually made his grades worse.

And, he lost his life in a terrorist bombing attack during a school field trip.

"Kanata, we're reaching the drop point soon."

Kanata, who had been reminiscing about the past, came to his senses as the pilot called out to him.

"Got it," he responded as he checked over his parachute equipment one more time. In the past, he had once gotten full of himself and made a mistake that almost cost him his life during drop training, so he was sure to be particularly careful when it came to inspecting his parachute.

Magic and cheat-like abilities... People in Origin would call these 'Gifts'. During the twenty-eight years that had passed since Kanata was reincarnated in this world, he understood that these Gifts wouldn't prevent him from dying no matter what.

"Now then, let's hurry up and sterilize these terrorists," he said.

"Oi, Kanata, the mission is to rescue the captured daughter of the president," the pilot reminded him. "Don't forget that."

"I know," said Kanata. "By the way, do you think the president would be angry if I asked his daughter for her contact details?"

"No comment. Also, Lady Hannah is only fifteen year sold. She's half your age, old man."

"I'm still in my twenties! I'm not an old man!" Kanata protested.

If including his previous life, he would be in his forties, however.

"Is that right? Well then, hurry up and get going, Gungnir*."

TLN*: This is the name of the spear wielded by the Norse god Odin, for those who don't know.

"I hate that code-name."

Giving an exaggerated sigh in embarrassment over his code-name, Kanata jumped out of the helicopter that was camouflaged with light-attribute magic.

When Kaidou Kanata was reincarnated in Origin and awakened to his memories of Earth as well as his new powers, he became Kanata Smith. Though his last name was different, he had thought that the god had made unnecessary effort in allowing him to keep the same first name. He began adapting to his new environment.

Origin resembled Earth other than the fact that magic coexisted with science. The number and shapes of the continents were similar and even the international situation was the same. This helped him to adapt more quickly.

Though Kanata did his best not to use his cheat-like ability in order to keep them hidden, he didn't hide the aptitude for magic that he had been given. Unlike in his previous life, he spent an enjoyable, bright childhood as a prodigy.

His parents were wealthier than his parents on Earth, and soft on their genius son, buying him anything that he wanted. He was always the center of attention at school, and by the time he entered his teenage years, there was never a period of time where he didn't have a girlfriend.

It was truly smooth sailing. A dream-like second life. It seemed like he would have a hard time with his studies from university onwards, but if he kept extending his ability magic, he would easily continue being a famous person.