Trelvarner Kingdom’s library. Vast quantities of books on all kinds of history and literature are stored here.
Which shall I choose? There it is, a book about giants.
“Giant Trampling Chronicles.”
It’s a relatively new book. There are pictures drawn inside. A picture of a group of giants fighting a man wearing an iron mask.
“The Giant King was greedy. He moved to dominate the world. Hero Dan destroyed it all in one night… The Giant King prostrated himself. The twelve elite giants fell to the ground in a few hours, showing the difference in class.”
Ah, this happened before. It’s about when I beat up the giants. How many years ago was it? The Giant King was saying something ridiculous about world conquest, so I beat him up.
Moreover, he declared war saying he’d attack Rin’s country first.
Yeah, there were too many violent incidents after becoming a hero, I forgot about beating up a country. I forgot that giants have hated me since then.
Can I get a giant disciple?
I read other books but there wasn’t much about giants. Most of what was available were books about hero history. While reading books, closing time was approaching.
I guess this is enough for now. I should call out to Candice after the exam asking if she wants to be my disciple, and then I should ask someone who seems knowledgeable about giants.
I left the library, put on my iron mask, found Candice among the students leaving after the exam, and started tailing her. She’s going home with her attendant.
Now, how should I approach her? I know Candice is my fan. She’s such an extreme fan that she punches people just for badmouthing me.
If I say I’ll make her my disciple, she’ll probably agree with a quick yes. I’ll just approach her normally.
“Kyaa, it’s a purse snatcher!!”
“Yes, yes, I shall capture them.”
The royal capital is surprisingly dangerous too. But Candice caught them easily. The timing is good too – I’ll approach her now.
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I, Candice-Elemental, have been the world’s happiest and simultaneously the world’s most unfortunate child since birth.
Born into a wealthy noble family, I could obtain anything I wanted. Beautiful face, beautiful voice, lovely body. Combat sense, magical power amount – everything was far above others.
I’m self-aware that I was arrogant from a young age. I decide what is beautiful. It’s not that things others call beautiful are beautiful, but things I think are beautiful are beautiful.
I truly think so. I’m the best, I can get anything I want, I’m the most important person in the world.
But that wasn’t the case. There was something even I couldn’t obtain.
That was Hero Dan. I first saw him at a certain ceremony – the Hero Party triumphantly parading through the royal capital streets while everyone praised them.
That figure – I still haven’t forgotten it. He was shining. More brilliant than any jewel or gold I’d ever seen. I was transfixed.
I want that Hero Dan.
[“How can I get Hero Dan!?”]
[“Candy… Hero Dan doesn’t belong to anyone.”]
[“I want him, I want him! I want Hero Dan!!”]
I threw a tantrum at father. When I was small, I was foul-mouthed, selfish, and snapped at everyone. I was selfish even with my parents.
But I couldn’t get Hero Dan. That alone, no matter how much I wanted him, couldn’t be given to me. No one could grasp him.
I was angry. So instead, I relentlessly collected hero paintings and books. They’re stored in my house’s basement.
But even collecting such things – they’re just paintings in the end. I couldn’t be satisfied with paintings. I couldn’t be satisfied with books either. No matter how much I learned about him, I wasn’t fulfilled – the irritation of not being able to grasp him.
I didn’t even know his birthplace. The more I pursued, the less I understood.
So I had some resignation. But then… a miracle happened. It was on the way home from going to the royal capital for the Knight Training Academy entrance exam.
I apprehended a thief stealing a bag from a commoner.
[“Honestly. Such a trivial matter…”]
[“Hey, you.”]
[“What is it? To me, you dar…ing”]
A man wearing an iron mask – I had been watching for so long, I knew that person better than anyone. Hero Dan was right there.
And he said it. That he was looking for a successor.
I… agreed to that with a quick yes. I could tell he was real just by looking. However, I wanted to fight this man.
First, to know this man.
“Dan-sama, please start by coming to my family home. Also, regarding this matter, I will absolutely make my servant Kuroko keep it confidential.”
“Ah.”
“I am called Kuroko. I am tight-lipped, so please be assured. Regarding the curse of the Curse King and therefore your search for a successor – I will not speak of it to others.”
“Please do so.”
“Then, we have much to discuss. Though evening approaches, please come to my family home.”
“Ah, I don’t mind.”
“Then, please give me a piggyback ride.”
“Why should I?”
“I want to see what level you’re at. That’s my honest feeling.”
“What level, of me?”
“Yes, of you… incidentally, please carry my servant on your shoulder.”
“Certainly it would be faster if I carried you.”
Hero Dan-sama lifted both Kuroko and me. And then, he took one step forward. At that moment, the world changed.
Literally instantaneously, our view had exceeded the royal capital.
“This is…”
Evening time, when the sun begins to set. The evening sun is visible – he must have leaped and instantly left the royal capital.
Impossible, beyond common sense, beyond understanding, outside human law… an existence!
This is, this is, this is this is this is, Hero Dan. I absolutely want him.
“Ah, eh, ah”
Kuroko is so surprised she can’t speak. Rather, she’s motion sick and her face is blue.
Well, let’s set that aside.
More than that, the beautifully illuminated world scenery, viewing it from above like a bird’s-eye view from the summit.
To think it was to this extent… a distance that would take me considerable time to run, in just a few minutes.
“As expected of Dan-sama. It was in the blink of an eye.”
“I was surprised. Rather, I’m so surprised I feel nauseous… retch“
Kuroko is vomiting. After experiencing this godspeed world, this must be the result. Honestly, my legs are trembling too.
“Dan-sama. Will you fight me?”
“I don’t mind.”
I can’t use magic… that’s not quite right. I just didn’t think it was necessary to learn, so I didn’t learn.
I have a dream – to defeat and capture Hero Dan. I want to say that radiance is mine alone.
Magic is meaningless for defeating Hero Dan. He has overwhelming strength and toughness, a god-given body. Small techniques like magic wouldn’t cause even a nail’s worth of damage.
Sage Rin Rin once said. Magic is just magic. It’s only magic, after all.
I didn’t understand what she meant when I was small, but I gradually came to understand. Magic doesn’t work on those with overwhelming ability.
Yes, because she had seen the person called Hero Dan, she could say that. So I decided to learn physical arts.
“I’m coming!”
I put all my effort into a kick. I aimed my right foot at his face, but he stopped it with his index finger.
“Thank you very much.”
“Are you done already?”
“Yes, I understand everything. I’m not foolish enough to continue beyond this.”
I had some confidence, but… Former party member Kaguya. I heard she learned physical arts from Hero Dan, so I deployed physical arts that reproduced her style.
As expected, the original is on a different level.
“Hero Dan-sama.”
“What?”
“Once again, regarding the disciple matter, please treat me favorably.”
When I bowed, he nodded slightly. I think I’m incredibly lucky – I’ve been happy since birth. Luck and fate are on my side.
If I had to say, really had to say, only Hero Dan is unobtainable. Even with great luck and talent, he’s unobtainable.
Therefore, I want him.
“Ojousama. Where did Hero Dan go?”
Kuroko the servant was there.
“He returned home today.”
“I see. But was it really alright? For even me, a servant, to know about the successor matter?”
“Yes, it’s fine. Besides, Kuroko, I want only you to know my thoughts.”
I eloquently speak to her in her maid outfit.
“Ojousama wants Hero Dan.”
“Yes, so much that… my head feels like it’s boiling. I’ve never been interested in the opposite sex before, but that person is different.”
“Part of the former Hero Party likes Hero Dan, I hear.”
“I know that much. But the fact that he hasn’t gotten together with anyone means that’s how it is, right?”
“How does Ojousama intend to capture Hero Dan?”
“First I’ll steal the Holy Sword – then we’ll finally be even.”
“The Holy Sword – that legendary sword. The one all successive heroes have used. Certainly if you steal that, Ojousama’s own power would undoubtedly increase, but with that you’d be even? Not victorious?”
“Some people occasionally misunderstand. It’s not that he’s strong because he uses the Holy Sword – Hero Dan is far beyond the strongest because he uses that Holy Sword.”
“I see.”
“Moreover, his raw strength is also overwhelming… currently, I have no winning strategy.”
“What do you intend to do about the promise to inherit being a hero?”
“I’ll inherit that too, for now. I can’t steal the Holy Sword unless I do. I’m not particularly interested in the position of hero, but… I’ll do anything to get Hero Dan.”
“Anything… um, when you say anything, please don’t really do anything and everything, okay? Ojousama has previously committed the strange act of beating a noble who badmouthed Hero Dan with a wooden plank. The aftermath of that was really troublesome… and you punched someone again today.”
“Yes, please handle the aftermath from now on too.”
I smile at the maid Kuroko. The maid’s face turns blue and she presses her temples.
“If only Hero Dan would confess to Ojousama, everything would be resolved.”
“That’s unlikely. Though I am conducting myself as ladylike and politely as possible, he probably only thinks about world peace.”
“So you’ll obtain the hero by force?”
“Yes, that’s the only way, isn’t it? Become a hero, challenge that person to battle, defeat him and get him.”
Hero Dan… just thinking of him becoming mine makes my body tremble. It was worth going crazy thinking about him for years. Since I’ve wished and wished for him for years already, I can endure a few more years.
And when I become stronger than that person…
I grin while wishing for the future.
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