Chapter 2: Chaos Rumbles with Thunder
 

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“—《Slash》!! …Hah… hah… Still, not good enough. Back then, Luke was much more…”
 
I’m starting to grasp the feeling. But… it’s different. I can’t even hold a candle to Luke. That swordsmanship I couldn’t take my eyes off of, even from a distance, that I couldn’t help but admire…
 
“Hah… hah…”
 
For a moment, my vision blurred, and I staggered with a slight dizziness. My body feels heavy. My sword movements have become quite dull. Maybe I’ve reached my limit for today… No, just a little more. Let’s … Read the rest

— [Elves].
 
A race with about seven times the lifespan of humans, possessing extremely high magical aptitude. In a passage from a certain book, they are described as “a race that has received the blessing of spirits in its entirety.”
 
While they have aspects that far surpass humans in terms of abilities, elves as a race also have a fatal weakness. That is their poor reproductive ability.
 
Some scholars speculate that this is a side effect of their longevity, but they have a fixed breeding period and can only produce children once every three years. Also, there … Read the rest

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“You called for me, my lord?”
 
“Ah, welcome, Nicole.”
 
A black-haired boy sat on the throne.
 
A beautiful woman in nun-like attire appeared and knelt on one knee respectfully.
 
“Remember that pawn I acquired? That foolish noble from that country?”
 
“Of course, my lord.”
 
“Well, it seems they’ve become useless.”
 
“…How could that be?”
 
Nicole thought, how could this happen? Her master should never fail.
 
“I’m surprised. I thought they were just fools obsessed with power struggles, but there are wise people everywhere. This is my mistake. I misjudged … Read the rest

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The current King of the Mirestia Kingdom — [Mengis Charion Dyne Mirestia].
 
Compared to previous kings, his ability as a ruler is superior. While his strong tendency to make himself look grand might be a flaw, considering his position as the king of a large country where influence is essential, this trait becomes an advantage more often than one might expect.
 
Moreover, he is blessed with capable subordinates and children. However, this is due to the magical power imbued with the attribute of [Luck] that he possesses.
 
Although he didn’t personally select these excellent individuals, … Read the rest

Chapter 1: Deeds and Schemes
 

 
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“Haah…”
 
Edmond Dale Editore.
 
The man who serves as secretary in the Kingdom of Mirestia let out a sigh without trying to hide it. Considering the facts he must report to the king he serves, he felt like sighing once, twice, three or four times.
 
He was currently climbing stairs, but he thought it might not be so bad to turn on his heel and request a brief vacation. He works hard enough – too hard, even. He should rightfully take a break, and no one should be … Read the rest

 
“…………”
 

 
I’m usually an early riser on holidays.
 
If I sleep in late, I feel like the holiday ends too quickly, so I end up feeling like I’ve wasted time. But because Yorand woke me up at the worst possible time, I ended up waking up in the middle of the day.
 
Whenever that grating smile flashes in my mind, my anger wells up. But no, that’s a waste.
 
Being angry at Yorand is just a waste of this precious holiday time. I don’t want to spend it on such meaningless things.
 
Today, … Read the rest

Afterword
 

 
Hello everyone, it’s been a while. This is Yukiha Kuroyuki.
 
I’m very happy that I was able to release the second volume.
 
In this story, the existence of the [enemy] has become vague, and the focus has been on Luke, who still can’t quite succeed. How did you all feel about it?
 
And [Zack], who is such a rich character, is my personal favorite. I hope the readers will come to like him too. I love characters who overwhelm the enemies with their powerful abilities, but I also love those who make up for … Read the rest

 
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To the ice dragon, the humans were just annoying pests buzzing around,
 
worthy of no more than extermination when they became a bother.
 
The recognition humans had for insects, and what dragons had for humans – there was no difference in that perception.
 
Kill them because they’re irritating, that was reason enough.
 
All other species were merely inferior to the ice dragon. And this was an immutable fact that would never change. Or so he had thought.
 
“—[Slash]!”
 
“GRRAAAGH!”
 
At this moment, all previous perceptions were shattered.
 
The … Read the rest

 
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In the Milestia Kingdom, where magic is supreme, the position of adventurers, who are largely disconnected from magic, is not a good one. Therefore, it is natural that the more skilled the adventurer, the more they tend to flow out to other countries.
 
And here in Gilbadia, there are only adventurers of Rank A or below.
 
“…Incredible.”
 
Someone muttered under their breath.
 
The battle between Luke and the ice dragon. For those present, it was something they could scarcely believe was real. A-rank adventurers are the elite, talented upperclassmen.
 
But it’s … Read the rest

 
Zack desperately tried to muster his courage, gripping his sword tightly.
 
Once you’re taken down, you can’t get back up. That was a harsh reality he knew all too well.
 
“…So it was also a human who liberated me from that control. That, too, is a fact.”
 
At this point, many found hope in the fact that the Ice Dragon’s anger had diminished, even if just a little.
 
Judging from its words, it seemed quite rational. Maybe it would just fly away somewhere. Or perhaps it would even express gratitude.
 
Such a faint and … Read the rest