Volume 12 Chapter 2 Martina And The Hero's Title, Part Two
The hero who saved the world from the Light Dragon King――
Realizing the possibility of being recognized as such a hero, I was left speechless.
Although it was indeed a fierce battle, I fought not only to protect the world but also with the feeling that it was just another quest alongside my companions.
But if I think about it calmly, the Light Dragon King should have had enough power to destroy the world.
If we were able to defeat it, then what we did was truly heroic.
"Hmm... I guess I don't really feel the impact."
Could it be that this enchantment magic is too overpowered?
Just an ordinary sword transforming into the ultimate weapon that can instantly kill a dragon...
"You're realizing it just now? Seriously?"
Martina chuckled. Then she said,
"You know, Rain-kun, you're quite naive."
"Naive...?"
"Yeah, I don't mean it in a negative way. I think it's more about being pure-hearted."
Martina smiles.
"But, I don't understand if I'm the hero..."
It seemed like a distant memory when I was just a simple enchantment magician.
"Anyway, I haven't given up on becoming a hero. Oh, I know! Why don't we have a little match?"
"A match?"
"If I can beat Rain-kun, the swordsman closest to being a hero, then maybe I'll become the top candidate for a hero."
"Your eyes are sparkling..."
"Hey, hey, pretty please~"
Martina tugs at my sleeve, eager.
* * *
After that, we had a practice battle in the training grounds inside the royal castle.
Of course, we took numerous safety precautions to make sure we wouldn't hurt each other.
――But then,
"Ahhhhh!?"
Martina was sent flying by my strike.
"A-Are you okay?"
I hurried over to Martina in a panic.
I thought I had gently hit her, but――.
"I'm not injured, but I was surprised by how powerful it was... Sorry for making you worry."
"No, I'm glad you're not injured."
I felt relieved.
Then, I helped Martina stand up.
"Phew... Thank you. By the way, it's really convenient. This item of Rain-kun's protection. Or rather, it applies to all kinds of enchantment magic. With this, even high-level swordsmen and magicians can safely engage in mock battles."
"Yeah. If Martina and Lily need it, I can lend it to you too. I never thought of using it for mock battles before."
"Well then, thanks to me challenging you."
Martina chuckled.
"Hey, let's do it again, okay?"
She looked up at me with a gaze.
I somehow felt a "mature allure" from her and got flustered.
"Oh? You're not looking away?"
"N-No..."
"Hehe, you're getting all nervous around an older girl, aren't you? Right? Right?"
"N-No, that's not it."
As I spoke, my voice trembled with emotion.
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