Magical power surged from Letinoa’s Holy Sword. The Gramberge sword she held in both hands was enveloped in particles of magic, beginning to shine.
It changed its shape. The already gigantic greatsword grew even larger, with the blade extending wider, increasing its destructive power.
“You intend to finish it in one blow?”
At the same time as Lucas’s words, Letinoa’s figure disappeared.
Behind. Letinoa, who had moved in an instant, swung down the holy sword. Overwhelming speed. By the time he perceived it, it was too late for a swift blow.
The ability of the “Attack” seal is simple. Increase in physical abilities and strength. Furthermore, when attacking oneself, it greatly increases the destructive power several times over.
Maximum power is concentrated. Even an S-class designated monster would likely be slaughtered in a single blow.
The blade approaches Lucas’s neck. There is no reaction. It would take less than a second to sever his head.
“Slow.”
Lucas countered with overwhelming reaction speed and strength. Inserting a sword between his neck and the holy sword at the last moment, he blocked it.
“Huh!?”
He stopped it with just one sword in his hand. With his free hand, he drove his elbow into Letinoa’s abdomen. Letinoa, blown away, crashed into the wall, air forced out of her lungs.
With just that motion, the difference in skill is understood.
There’s no excuse for being weak, and even if one were in perfect condition, it was strength enough to think that one’s hands and feet would be useless.
“Give up, [Attack].”
Letinoa, collapsed, reaches out to the fallen holy sword.
“I said give up.”
Lucas moves, kicking away the holy sword.
Rolling and rolling. Letinoa crawls along the ground, trying to reach the holy sword.
His hand is mercilessly crushed. A sound of broken bones and a faint scream.
“You are weak. Stop the pointless struggle.”
Letinoa was a mess.
Her body had long since been screaming. A constant chorus of lamentation echoing in her head. The hero’s power was fading with each passing second, replaced by unbearable nausea and intense pain just from standing.
But even so, Letinoa did not give up.
She touches Lucas’s shoe with trembling fingers. Even if she tries to grab it, she can’t muster any strength, and she continues to resist, only able to scratch with her nails.
“…Enough.”
Lucas looks down with an emotionless gaze.
“There are things that are unreasonable and cannot be helped. You did well considering.”
So give up. Lucas was implying as much.
“No…”
I let out a muffled voice.
“No. No. “
“What?”
“I…decided. I won’t…run away…anymore. Still…”
“…?”
Lucas clenches his fist in silence. Blood seeped and dripped. His face contorted in agony, trying to restrain his rage.
“Ughh! It’s annoying! Aren’t you just a tool getting in the way of the hero?! “
Seft, who had been watching from a distance, rushes over and kicks Letinoa’s head.
“You! You were born just for this! Give up and die already!”
“N-No…”
He repeatedly stomps on her. Letinoa can’t even raise her hands anymore.
“What’s different? You’re just a manufactured piece of junk. You’re a counterfeit of Noah. Even that grand sense of justice is probably an implanted fake! “
“No…I…”
Seft tries to swing his foot down but stops midway.
“Stop it.”
“Huh? Got a problem?”
“She can’t move anymore. It’s pointless to go any further.”
“…Tch.”
Clicking his tongue, he backs away. While dissatisfied, he judged it dangerous to anger Lucas. Seft wouldn’t stand a chance against Lucas in his current state. If he were to oppose him here, the plan would be thwarted.
“If I’m capable, you’ll be useless too. Is that okay? Even if I steal with [Thief].”
“…Yeah. I have no attachment to this world.”
“Kekeke, that’s a relief—Hey, Redonis! Your brat is causing a ruckus and it’s annoying. Make sure she can’t move anymore!”
Seft laughed menacingly as he calls out Redonis. Rushing over, Redonis cradled Letinoa with a pained expression on his face.
“Ah, poor thing…”
Letinoa tries to push him away. But her body won’t move anymore.
“It’s my fault…my thoughts as a hero have caused Letinoa so much pain…”
Redonis sheds tears, repenting.
He gently strokes Letinoa’s cheek. Eyes full of compassion. Eyes that see a beloved daughter.
“It’s okay, you won’t suffer anymore. Let’s erase your memories—and forget everything.”
Letinoa’s thoughts pause for a moment. Erase memories…?
“Let’s forget all the unpleasant things. And then, let’s go back to being a family.”
With tears streaming down his face, Redonis smiled.
The faces of the people she had met flashed through Letinoa’s mind.
Memories of being thanked for helping people as a hero.
Memories of adventuring with the hero party, Eve, and the others.
Respectful memory—being happy when Shishou patted my head.
Precious memories. They are… being erased.
No… I don’t want this!
Redonis’ hand approaches. I can’t move. My body won’t move.
Without resistance, that hand touches my hair—
Black magic envelops Letinoa.
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Children run eagerly to their papa as he returns home.
“papa’s back! Hey, hey, today, I learned a new sword technique! Isn’t it amazing?”
“I can use magic now, thanks to papa teaching me!”
“Hahaha, you two are amazing. I’m proud of you.”
papa—Redonis—smiles gently and pets their heads. Annienoa and Leornoa, praised, wear happy expressions.
Elenoa greets Letinoa with a wry smile.
“Welcome home, papa.”
“Thank you. Have you all been good?”
“Yeah, we’ve been so energetic it’s annoying.”
“Well, that’s a good thing, isn’t it?”
“Some kids are so energetic they end up fighting, you know?”
Elenoa casually averts her gaze. The guilty boy and girl turn away, sweating, while whistling.
“Was Letinoa a good girl too?”
Letinoa kneels and meets Redonis’s gaze. She nods vigorously.
With a childish gesture, Letinoa smiles deeply.
“Do you have time today?”
“No… actually, I have to go already.”
“Aww, I wanted to play with you for a while…”
“Don’t be selfish. papa’s busy too.”
Leornoa pouts with swollen cheeks.
“Sorry… I’ll make time next time. Think about what you want to do.”
“Yay! Then let’s play ball!”
“That’s not fair! I wanted to play too…”
“First come, first served. Hehe!”
Leornoa was overjoyed, while Annienoa looked frustrated. Redonis watched them with warm eyes.
As Redonis reached for the door to leave, he suddenly turned back.
“Oh, by the way, tomorrow… I’m thinking we should finally do the Graduation Exam.”
The children looked surprised.
And then, a few moments later, their faces lit up with joy and excitement.
“Whoa, seriously? So I might finally become a hero!”
“You’re pretty confident… considering we don’t even know if the Holy Sword will manifest…”
“If I become a hero, I wonder if I’ll be popular in the outside world too?”
“I didn’t ask… but, I’m excited about the outside world too.”
Leornoa ran around the room, bursting with joy. Annienoa watched him with an exasperated expression, but deep down, she was happy, fidgeting with the ends of her hair.
But, it was only natural for them to be happy. Or rather, it was expected of anyone in this facility, as they had all strived for this goal.
The Graduation Exam was, as the name suggests, the test conducted when leaving this facility.
The purpose of this facility is to “nurture talent to become heroes.” The Graduation Exam is the final test for that.
They weren’t informed of its contents. The only thing they were told is that whether they become heroes or not will be determined then.
In other words, they thought that the Holy Sword would manifest and they would gain the power of heroes.
Also, regardless of the results of the exam, they were told that after the exam, they could graduate from this facility and go to the outside world. They knew very little about the outside world, but they had never met anyone who had been in this facility before them. In other words, it meant that they would not return after going to the outside world, which made the outside world seem attractive.
Seeing the two happy, Letinoa’s face fell slightly.
Letinoa wasn’t as happy. Of course, there were expectations… but more than that, there was anxiety about Elenoa and Papa leaving.
Elenoa said she would be with Letinoa, but the anxiety remained. There are various people outside. Maybe, the weak Letinoa will be abandoned.
When Letinoa hugs Elenoa out of fear, she doesn’t say anything and just strokes Letinoa head. Her touch is gentle and warm, and Letinoa feel a bit calmer.
With a smile on his face, Redonis speaks up.
“Dannoa and the others have given their consent. They’re all looking forward to it.”
Oh, and… Redonis turn to Elenoa.
“Elenoa, you don’t have to do it.”
“…Why?”
“We’re limited to five people. We’ll conduct your graduation test another day, okay?”
“Then… can’t we do Letty’s test another day too? I’m worried this one might get hurt.”
Redonis shakes his head, his tone unwavering.
“It’s decided. I’m sorry.”
“…I understand.”
Elenoa nods reluctantly.
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