Vol 2 Chapter 24 (1/2)

Chapter 24

WSU VOLUNE 2 CHAPTER 24: THE HERO AND THE REUNION (PART 10)

Translated by lovelyxday

The Hero and the Reunion (part 10)

To say that a miracle was entirely created by human effort was not entirely true.

Something a strong person could do would be called a miracle by a weak person; that was an ever bigger fallacy.

What can be done and what cannot: actually, every person should know.

With that in mind, think of it it as a giving up on a battle destined to failure, but rather a relentless struggle. Then when a certain moment comes, through luck and divine grace you could temporarily surpa.s.s your limits. Doing things that you couldn’t. That is a miracle.

The only factor that humans could control was their refusal to give up.

Luck is also an extremely important factor.

However, the former was a prerequisite for the latter.

If you gave up, who would protect your precious things?

I picked up the spear that had fallen on the ground, supporting myself on my knee to a standing position.

My past training, my past trials of life and death, my past blood soaked battles, could not be wiped away with just two years of ordinary living.

As long as I was doing meaningful things, I could accomplish many.

I took in a large mouthful of air.

I, who became stronger for Ailee, couldn’t possibly just stand around and stare as Ailee died for me.

“Let…go…, Ai…lee…”

Ailee cried and pounced into my arms.

Really, think about the situation.

I gripped the spear in one hand and used my free hand to pull her in tighter.

Could I summon a miracle?

I looked at the red dragon spitting out hot air.

I, myself, didn’t know. Holding onto the last remains of my torch, could my body that was struggling against the boundary of life and death really summon a miracle?

When I was training, when I was in battle, I would frequently have premonitions of dying.

At that time, I was part of the core of the troop, so I paid more attention to the group cohesion than my own skills.

in a small group battle, everyone fought side to side.

Then, when I felt I could hold on no longer, I would usually let myself fall.

It was good that I had done what I could. The rest would be given to my companions.

In marshy bogs, in foggy forests, I used up all my strength so that I fell into unconsciousness.

“I leave the rest of this to you. Now I will rest.”

Is what I would normally say.

So whenever I was sent to fight alone, I always felt utterly miserable.

Hehe. What am I thinking about.

“Leon?”

Ailee quietly called my name in my embrace.

“I don’t care. So don’t make me, Leon. After all, being able to rest in your arms again, I am very—”

My tears dropped onto Ailee’s rail-thin shoulder.

It seems she hasn’t been taking care of herself properly for a while. Her countenance was much dimmer and she seemed very disheveled.

“I’m sorry, Ailee, for making you suffer.”

After I said this, I shoved Ailee to the side.

“So leave the rest to me. Ailee, look well. I’m still me, the hero Leon.”

—No matter what challenges I face, I will find a way to overcome them.

—No matter how much suffering I must bear, I will never give up.

I straightened up, bones cracking in protest.

Even standing up was a gamble, a bet on whether my spinal cord would suddenly snap or not.

To be beaten to this state… the opponent was just a dragon.

–Go forth.

–Because I am a hero.

Bang!!!!!

Just

like spontaneous combustion, my body was wrapped in a flame driven by magic power.

The recovery speed was too quick, the amount recovered too big. In a moment, my body could not adapt to it. The rest of my magic power poured out of my body like fire.

It was still not enough.

At this stage I couldn’t pick a fight with a dragon.

Then I must become stronger.

The flame-like magic power soared high into the sky, and the red dragon swung its head around to look at me.

That lone eye exuded killing intent, but also doubt.

A dumb animal like you wouldn’t understand.

The drive to become stronger to protect the people you want to protect.

The flames engulfing my body were now several meters high. Fire made of magic power only looked like fire. They were not hot at all, and nor did they possess physical form.

Still not enough.

I have to pierce through that armor.

I have to penetrate the horizon.

I have to guide the future attack.

I needed a miracle.

So, I created one.

Black magic power gathered around the spear in my hand like a vacuum.

The make of the spear was pretty good, but this was too much magic power for it to handle.

The spear creaks and ground, liable to explode at any moment.

Just hold on a little longer, can’t you my old comrade?

I asked the spear in my heart.

There was no response. Of course, it couldn’t respond.

Sorry, nameless spear.

I took a heavy step forward and pushed off the ground. My entire body was sent into the air.

This time, I was much higher than the dragon.

Gripping the middle shaft of the spear, I lifted it high overhead.

The muscles and tendons in my arms pulled taut.

Waves of black power rippled from the long spear, as the black air formed a whirlwind from the tip to the end.

Prepare your praises. This is the moment.

“The legendary hero cannot be punished.”

I became the legendary hero.

Burn away, my soul.

Burn away, all the sins I have borne!!

In the next moment, I threw the spear in my hands.

The red dragon tossed its head and spewed out a column of flames.

The instant it opened its mouth, a black line broke through the horizons.

In the same moment, lightning and thunder sparked overhead.

A flash of lightning.

The black spear pierced through its body, then exploded.

This was the ending I wanted.

The spear couldn’t originally bear too much pressure from magic, so it was coated with a layer of magic power to prevent it from exploding.

When it entered the dragon, the outside layer of magic power was shed away.

Then, unable to bear the high quant.i.ty of magic power, the spear popped like a rubber ball with too much air.