Chapter 29 (2/2)

My future was supposed to be great. My glorious path that was supposed to be full of flowers and praises....

”You don't look good.”

”That's right, I feel terrible.”

I am sure they are the ones who have ruined all my plans. Everywhere I go, they are one step ahead of me.

If they were able to defeat the Queen of the Death Ants, it means they have the same level as me.

I'm also not familiar with this party's name. It must have been formed very recently.

The leader slew the dragon, took the sacred sword out of the temple and explored the ruins of Einark.

It all makes sense when you put all the information together.

I am almost certain that the Manyu Brigade is the one getting in my way.

”Where can I find this adventuring party?”

”I know that they have already left the royal capital. Rumor has it that they are heading for the nation of Grigit.”

So Grigit, huh.

Right there is a temple of the sacred weapon.

So far nothing has gone my way, but this time it will be different. I'm going to pull out the sacred sword and make a spectacular debut.

And of course, I will have to face the Manyu Brigade.

They have made me far too angry.

They are going to pay for everything they have done to me.

”It's time to go.”

”But there are still many wounded.”

”Leave them!”

”O-okay.”

I called Soara and we left the guild.

”The Manyu Brigade? Oh yes, that party is staying here.”

The inn owner tells me in a light tone.

I shuddered with pleasure to hear it.

As soon as I reached the remote nation of Grigit, I was able to find the inn where the party was staying.

I checked with the owner to find out which room they are in.

Now all we have to do is get rid of them.

The opponent is a bearer of the sacred sword.

Even if you are the hero, it is a bad idea to attack head-on.

First I have to get the sacred sword, then we will deal with them.

We hurried to the temple of the sacred weapon, choosing not to stay at the inn as it was in a very remote place.

”This is the Sacred Sword! At last! At last!!!!”

A sacred and beautiful one-handed sword is thrust into the pedestal in front of me.

It's like it's been waiting for me.

”Congratulations Sain! Your time has finally come!”

”Come on, hurry up and pull it out! I'm sure you're quite capable of doing it!”

”Well I mustn't rush it. You have to create an atmosphere for this kind of thing.”

All three were convinced that I would succeed.

”Well, I'm going to approach...”

Gently grasp the handle.

From this moment on, I am going to become a hero.

And then, I will kill the members of the Manyu Brigade.

I'm so excited I can't wait.

I put all my strength into both arms, and pulled.

”Hmm! Hmmph! Hmmm!”

What's wrong? Why can't I take it out?

Is this some kind of test? Is that why I can't take it out?

Come on, get out of there already!

Don't play hard to get. You're going to become mine anyway, so get out fast.

I put my foot on the pedestal and tried to pull out the sword with all my might.

Blood vessels throughout my body began to rise and sweat poured from my forehead.

”Cut the jokes and hurry up, Sain.”

”Yeah, you're the hero, you're supposed to be able to do that.”

”Your face doesn't look good, it's too red.”

This is stupid, why won't it come out?

I am the chosen one, the hero. I am the man who will save the world.

I am the most perfect person there is, I don't have a single flaw.

It is almost inevitable that the sacred sword will fall into my hands.

That's what I insisted for the next twenty-four hours, but the sacred sword did not come out.