Please Do Not Abandon the Adopted Heroine

143 – Forgotten Hero of the Second Holy Sword

It’s been a while since I left the academy.

Anastasia opened her mouth only when thick ash filled her mouth.

“The chairman was planning to do this from the beginning.”

“There are circumstances like this.”

“it’s okay. “I also had no idea that His Majesty would move this far.”

“Hahaha! “It looks like our princess doesn’t have a good relationship with her father.”

“You’re saying this as if it’s something new.”

“The relationship between students and parents is important to me. This is a fact that most students overlook, but even though he is the chairman of the board, he also serves as the principal. after! Don’t be surprised. “If I had to classify it, I would also be a teacher.”

“Oh my goodness… That’s something new to say. “Then, if you say we have a bad relationship, will you, as a teacher, mediate the delicate father-daughter relationship between me and Your Majesty?”

“well. I guess that would be difficult. “You should ask Professor Neferna about that.”

“Turn around, you are our teacher. “It must be really hard for Eugene too.”

“So I had a special vacation this time.”

“Whew, I wanted to go with Eugene too… ocean… ”

“That’s the downside of being a warrior. One way or another, it’s far from normal. We’ll have to do what we have to do. I can’t borrow Professor Neferna’s hard work forever. Although he is already an old man, he still has the strength to fight with a sword. “How about my confidence?”

“Oh my, do you think sending the teacher far away, provoking the Sixth Holy Sword, and then recklessly luring him to the snowy field was an expression of confidence?”

“Hmm… It’s a snowy field… .”

“… … Chairman?”

“Now that I think about it, it’s been a long time since I ran out to the snowy fields.”

“Even though you are the hero of the famous Fourth Holy Sword, aren’t you being too unfaithful? I would like to caution you that if you are a hero, the first rule should be to kill monsters. “It’s been a while since I stepped foot on a snowy field.”

“Slaying monsters is important, but saving the world can’t just be done with force. It can be said that nurturing young people who will lead the future of all races living in the empire is a great role. “This is the biggest thing I felt while serving as chairman of the board.”

Isn’t it okay if a hero doesn’t have to do that?

Anastasia’s short question unfortunately did not last long.

“But that too… … ”

The sword he drew was not a holy sword, but a crude iron sword.

“That’s it.”

The chairman puts magical power in his legs and turns in the direction he was running at once.

Anastasia followed suit a beat later.

It may have only been a difference of one breath, but in that split second, the distance widens in an instant.

She once again realized that her teacher had often pointed out that her magical power was always sluggish.

When the chairman slows down, those following him react immediately.

There were three men and women who made up the party.

Lee Min-ah, who was charging straight from the front line, immediately swung the holy sword in its sheath.

“Stay there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“This time, the hero of the 6th Holy Sword has good spirit. Damn, that’s how young people should be.”

“You’re on the side! “Tie me up next to you!”

“Wow, it’s a party play. It has a different taste from Jeondae. To be honest, Kim Yu-seong was too immature to hold a holy sword.”

Lee Min-ah’s sword skills were overwhelming at a speed that was completely different from what was seen in the academy.

However, as the chairman leisurely swept the air along the sword, the direction of the sword changed strangely. A gust of wind rose along that border. As the dust settles thickly, visibility is blocked. I was barely able to catch the Reds and Blues taking advantage of the opportunity to attack.

Anastasia immediately released her magic. Just as I was trying to clumsily check the opponent’s location by weaving my senses through the magic power scattered like a net, a ray of wind cut by the blade of the Chairman’s sword rose like a typhoon and created an upward current that carried all the dust.

“Haha! I guess Professor Neferna taught me this. But if I could give you one piece of advice, it would be better to keep it sealed for a while. “If you are inexperienced in manipulating magical power, you are giving your opponent a chance.”

The moment the view opened up and the full view of the snowy field was revealed, Red and Lee Min-ah rushed in first.

Anastasia immediately raised the second holy sword straight up and jumped into it.

“『The helpless steps approaching the new form of the wind, that fleeting moment to me』”

Imperial entry-level, acceleration.

“『I will refine my iron will and forge my sword, show my strong and sharp body』”

Imperial style entry level, body strengthening.

I cast two magic spells that I was familiar with and focused all my attention on the blade of the second holy sword in its sheath.

The sword and sword touch a couple of times, opening up space along the trajectory.

But this time, the chairman’s sword fell like a thunderbolt and instantly cut off the flow.

“Princess Anastasia, thank you for luring us all the way here, but you have other things to do.”

“Hey, Chairman?!”

“It is difficult to fight continuously while activating your body with magical power for several days. Well done now. I will deal with these people. Would you please go back to the academy? Just in case. “I don’t think it would be possible without the emperor going crazy, but I would like to ask you to take care of the academy.”

Then Lee Min-ah roughly swept away the holy sword.

“… … The Fourth Holy Sword, you are going to deal with us alone? under! Isn’t that too arrogant? We didn’t follow you to this snowy field without thinking. “He can’t even use a holy sword!”

“I am using the power of my holy sword to seal Professor Neferna’s magic power. As you may think, the holy sword on your waist is no different from a tin can. … … But isn’t it the same for you that you did not meet the conditions to draw the holy sword? “Whether or not the power can be released is not that important.”

“… … … … Ugh.”

“… … Princess Anastasia… hmm… It would be better to call him the hero of the Second Holy Sword, yes. I’m sorry for not giving you a long explanation, but please return to the academy. And if you meet Undine’s students or Professor Freya, let them know. ‘The emperor himself began to move.’”

He smiled bitterly and slowly walked forward.

“… “No one wants that to happen again.”

“… … … … .”

“Please, at least for your poor teacher’s sake.”

“… … … … .”

Anastasia looked at the chairman’s bitter expression from afar.

***

Madame Disise, the mother of Undine and Ignis, once revealed a cruel truth.

It was a cruel remark, but even so, I couldn’t blame Mrs. Decis. Rather, I should say thank you.

Anastasia is a member of the royal family. I already knew that Eugene was a warrior of the 2nd Holy Sword, whose records had even been erased.

It was also true that his father was the hero Neferna.

Therefore, when Madame Diss told her a piece of the harsh truth, Anastasia felt as if her brain had been bruised and could not think of anything.

What scared me the most was the realization of the lonely fact that I didn’t know anything about Eugene, her teacher and one of her best friends from childhood, and the gap period when he didn’t show up.

He may have been forced to ignore the fact that the boy who flirted with him, hiding under the table at his grandfather’s banquet when he was young, was no longer left behind.

***

please. Come with me and kill this land, this polluted world.

The Holy Sword’s first words to me were warmer and sweeter than the warm sun that appeared in the dark cloudy sky.

“… … who is this?”

Even though I opened my mouth and spoke out, I couldn’t hide my dry, cold heart inside.

It had been quite a while since I had traveled alone through the snowy fields. Not only what I had to do here, but even my purpose began to fade away.

My self-talk increased. It was a change that was so natural that even I was aware of it. If it were just a simple self-talk, I wouldn’t have felt uncomfortable. There was no one around, and no one criticized my actions. It’s rather… … No, maybe it was the biggest poison. It was a subjective feeling. I was going crazy.

But the voice ringing in my head would comfort me warmly, as if it knew how I felt from the beginning.

don’t worry. Don’t be so confused. Because you’re not crazy. I’ve been watching you the whole time. Don’t be scared. don’t worry. I won’t hurt you.

I am your sword. I am the one you call the Holy Sword. I’ve been watching you the whole time. I hoped that one day you could hear my voice. don’t worry. Don’t be scared. Do not be afraid. Would you like to take a look at me?

You are alone.

I will always be on your side.

Let me help you.

I will help you survive in this barren snowy field.

I’ll help you become stronger.

Very strong.

Don’t even feel pain anymore.

Be strong enough that no one can harm you.

Did you understand?

I understand?

Until you leave me,

I’m not leaving you.

So for now, can you promise me just one thing?

***

You met the crown prince. It looks like he wandered around the snowy plains looking for you. Bad luck, you thought? Actually, I was the one who lured him here. Hehehe. He brought me here. Don’t worry though. You don’t have to pay attention to him. What should I do? Should I kill him? Oh, you don’t like that? why? Isn’t it a monster? Even if it’s not a monster, you can kill it. don’t worry. You’re running away from the Empire, right? That man is the crown prince of the empire. He’s a bad person who came to catch you. Are you going to be dragged along and tortured just because you’re not a monster? Hehehe! good. I’ll watch. Do whatever you like.

Doesn’t it hurt? You got used to it, right? Because physical pain will no longer be a big pain to you. Then of course. Who taught you! But I know. You definitely had expectations. Even during the countless hours you spent in the snowy fields away from the Empire, and the eons during which I trapped you in time and made you stronger, a part of you hoped that your relationship with them would be resolved. Even though you are the victim. I hoped it was all over. But have you seen it now? They only hurt you. There is no one in the empire who welcomes you anymore. Don’t get your hopes up. It’s you who got hurt, it’s you who got kicked out, it’s you who hurt, and it’s you who lost the people around you.

Is that the emperor over there? He’s not showing much interest in you. Maybe they think you’re crazy. I lost interest. By the way, there’s something chattering over there next to the emperor. It’s annoying. Aren’t you too? huh? Are you the human who killed your mother? That’s good. Let’s kill it. Are you holding a holy sword? That’s none of your business. Of course I don’t mind either. Is it okay to use the same holy swords? Hehehe, you care about strange things? And now you’re worried about other people getting involved? don’t worry. You can do it. You are strong.

Yikes! It’s coming. Get ready, Eugene. You haven’t forgotten the promise we made, right? Anyway, they are people who will have to be sorted out someday. Don’t have regrets.

Show yourself. Imprint on them the strength you have developed now. Let them know how much stronger you can become and how much of a terror you can become.

don’t worry. I’ll be by your side.

Just remember this one thing.

Until you leave me,

I’m not leaving you.

Oh, you’re awake? I fainted after a fight in the Empire. It’s because I’m still immature. Is it because the body is not fully completed? I should consider it a good experience. I can’t help but feel regretful. Do you remember the limb being cut off? The body and head were completely burned by flame magic. Your heart exploded four times, and you lost your breath five times. It was a regeneration spell that you had already stocked up, but the revival spell was no longer cast because its mana was depleted.

Don’t worry. you are alive Because I saved his life. But, well… I don’t have a body that can move like you do. I had no choice but to leave it to someone else to bring you back from your neglect in the empire.

Where are we now? It’s a magic tower. Do you know about Magic Tower? That’s where your mother put her body. They are the phases of the moon of blood relatives. … Foolishly, they are the ones guarding the moon in an attempt to somehow restore the balance that the goddess has ruined. It’s pitiful too. But don’t pity me. They are poison to you too. Look at it now,

Are you going to stay here?

You can’t be fooled anymore.

You just have to trust me, Eugene.

Let’s go north.

I’ll tell you the truth.

I will make your strength stronger.

I will make you strong enough that you will not be persecuted by anyone.

One hundred years. And it could take another hundred years.

don’t worry. I can make enough time for that.

As it has been until now.

Kill the monster, kill it, kill it again…

Eventually, when the time comes when we can make our wishes come true, when that time comes… …

Let’s go north.

Just remember this one thing.

I’m not leaving you.

Until you leave me.