“Strange…”
“What is, Sir?”
“Shouldn’t I be dead? So why am I still alive?”
“You didn’t die, Sir. You just lost consciousness after grinning like an idiot and fainting.”
“Seriously!? How embarrassing…I want to die…”
As I clutch my face in mortification, she heaves a weary sigh. I cringe even harder.
A young elf girl watches this spectacle with a look of exasperation.
I was saved after falling from the cliff. And my savior turned out to be none other than Iris – the elf girl I rescued back then!
Other than … Read the rest
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I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 9
“Foil…I am the Hero. It’s my duty to save the people. So please, hand over the Holy Sword. Then there’d be no need for me to defeat you.”
I’m shocked by his words. Rather than demanding I hand it over, Yuu is trying to resolve this through dialogue.
“It’s true, what happened with Sir Gladius and Lady Mary was unfortunate. By the time I arrived…the people had already…But Foil. There aren’t many terrible rumors about you. So please, surrender. I’ll plead your case at the temple too! I swear no undue harm will come to you! So please…!”… Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 8
“Oh my. How unsophisticated. To think the esteemed [Hero] would resort to fleeing. Disappointing.”
Some time later after the landslide subsided.
The three demons were unharmed, having used ice walls conjured by [Ice Fog] Suuey to shelter themselves from the landslide.
Ice that had shielded them as barricades collapses with clinking sounds.
As Suuey and Torden brush off dust, Beshtor Leven stands silently pondering my previous words.
[My defeat won’t be by your hands]
(Those words…)
“Tch, with those kinda injuries he couldn’t have run far. Imma hunt him down right now and … Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 7
“Sir Hero! Why didn’t you save my father and mother!?”
“Sir Hero, why did you burn down my house!?”
“Sir Hero, didn’t you say you would save us!?”
“Sir Hero, why did you abandon my hometown!?”
“Sir Hero”
“Sir Hero”
“Brave Hero”
“Hero…”
“Sir Hero”
“If you’re the hero then–” “You said you’d save us…” “Why…” “Why…” “Even though you’re a hero…” “Don’t abandon us…” “Stop it…” “Don’t take my daughter away…” “Please save my son…” “No…” “Forgive me…” “Save me…” “Save me…” “Save me…” “Save me…” “If you’re really the … Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 6
I couldn’t see, but apparently, we were near the elven village. Perhaps it was an illusion or another power. I could only see the same forest, but Iris-chan seemed to understand.
“Well then, it’s time to say goodbye here. It’s not good for you to come out of the village alone like this.”
“Yes, um, I’m sorry for causing trouble.”
“Don’t worry about it. It was a short time, but I enjoyed talking to you.”
She smiled and, with a slightly pouty face, started looking around as if searching for something. Then she touched her hair.… Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 5
《This Encounter is Destiny》
The battle with the Demon King’s army raged on.
Even with Yu and the others gone, the Demon King’s army did not change. Assaulting the people, destroying countries. I did not overlook this and carried out my role as the hero.
Even so, the wounds in my heart never healed. I continued to fight as if averting my eyes from that pain.
On a certain day as I passed the time like that.
That encounter was on a beautiful night with a moonlit sky without a single cloud.
On … Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 4
As innocents suffered I only thought of myself.
Yet I judged Gladius and Mary as selfish when I was the same.
It’s too late for one as rotten as me.
My determination is steeled.
“Foil, you really alright?
“Y-Yeah… anyway, could you help me with something?”
I request some generic favor from Mei.
Looking somewhat puzzled, still she assents before taking her leave.
I watch her departing back.
This is for the best. At least Mei is away for now. Only summoning Yu remains. I promptly gather the other … Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 3
A few days after slaying [Blast] Downburst Gryphus. In the liberated city, many praised our feats. After decade long demon invasions, at last one of the Eight Warlords fell.
Lost lives and ravaged land cannot be reclaimed. Yet people rejoiced, for hope now glimmers.
“Ow ow!”
“Does it hurt, Hero?”
“Well, a bit. But no issue. Nothing compared to what the people suffered– yeowch!”
“S-Sorry! Our skills fall far short of a [Saint’s]…”
While the populace celebrates, I undergo treatment for my injuries.
With [Saints] unavailable, healers try mending me instead. However relying … Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 2
“Yu.”
“Yes Foil?”
“We will definitely succeed with this plan… So, we’ll win this!”
“O-Of course!”
Bumping my outstretched fist, Yu copied me by bumping his fist against mine.
“Hey hey, don’t leave me out!”
Mei jumps in, stacking her palm over ours.
We exchange smiles.
“Let’s go rescue the people from the demon army!”
“””Ohhh!”””
The operation succeeded.
With me as bait, Mei and Yu helped evacuate the hostage townspeople via the waterways while I kept Downburst occupied, swiftly escaping outside.
“Damn you! Demeaning I, Downburst Gryphus of the … Read the rest
I, the “false hero” expelled the “true hero” Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 1
Chapter 2: The Path of the [Hero]
“Wahhh! It’s the demon army!”
A horde of demons threatening to engulf the town. People running in panic.
Yet there were five shadows fending them off.
“You demons! You think you can wound me? Take this! [Raging Wind Slash]!”
A swordsman cutting demons in two with mighty sword swings.
“Fools. Know that not one of you can hit my body. [Blazing Conflagration]!”
An ostentatiously dressed mage burning everything with her overdecorated staff.
“Please, protective magic to guard the people! [Rain Curtain Wall]!”
Mei-Helvin blocking … Read the rest