Hell mode ~ A gamer, that loves speedruns, is invincible in the world with an abandoned setting~

"Ugh, it's cold.Where are you? Where are you?

Dogora is freezing, stirring up dead grass, and walking away from the leafy trees.

I was alone in a place I didn't quite understand.

He was walking in the frozen woods complaining.

"You said you'd send me back to the village when I was in danger?The village! "

The dead grass and trees were growing, and it was quite cold in April, but when I thought I saw something from the gap between the trees, it was a fence that surrounded the village.

Allen told me that Dogora was a "life-threatening challenge" from astronomer Temi, so if there was anything dangerous to Dogora, he would be sent back to the village.

I was anxious to get my friends back in the pinch, so I wonder if they really flew me.

The entrance gate was closed, but Merimeri and the gate opened and entered.

"What is this village?

It looks familiar.

It is quite dark, but I recognize Dogora in this village.

"What is it? Why the village of Clena?Allen, you're never gonna bring me back!

Open the wooden gates and you'll see the village of Clena from the time Dogora was born to when she was in school.

It is fairly dark, but this village is definitely Krena, not Rodin.

Dogora is getting angry.

Our friends are still fighting the demons desperately, but Allen relocated them to the village of Clena, where they couldn't get in touch, to keep Dogora from returning.

The village of Rodin has a Summoner that Allen has prepared for his escort.

Because it is a Summoner of Spirit A, I could tell Allen to transfer and check the situation, but it will not come true here.

"Run, but go to Rodin Village.The lights?

It is a few days' walk from the village of Clena to the newly pioneered village of Rodin.

I think I can run without spending hours on my feet right now.

I thought I'd leave the village where I came in, but I saw a little light in the square of the village of Clena.

Speaking of which, no one has seen it since it entered the village.

Because there are beasts in the world, the villagers were turning night shifts, but there was no night shift.

Dogora wonders if this is really the village of Clena and where she is now.

Something went wrong, and it could be a village I've never really come to.

I thought Allen could do something like that, so if you walk to check it out, you get to the light.

It's the village of Clena after all.Huh, grandma? I'll catch a cold if I stay here. "

There is a familiar building behind the square.

Then I noticed an old woman near the lights in the square.

"Come on, disappear. The straw fire, the straw fire....."

She is wearing a robe and her gray-haired red hair almost hides her face.

But I can barely see my face, so I can see it.

Even when Dogora talks, she doesn't notice.

The old woman sits down, hands on a small fire and mourns in despair.

"Shit. Tell him to go home.Oh!? You have firewood, don't you?I can't help it. "

I don't know which house the old woman is, but I thought I couldn't leave her like this.

Countless good firewood have fallen to burn nearby.

Looks like the fire grew a little bigger as I teamed up with him.

Dogora decided to sit next to the old woman and warm herself up.

"Hmm? What are you?Why are you here?

The old woman noticed Dogora sitting next to her.

"I'm Dogora."

I wonder why I realize it by now, but I will name it normally.

Dogora?

She looks like she doesn't know Dogora.

Staring at Dogora with bright red eyes from the gap between her gray-haired hair.

Dogora is polite in her use of words, and I think she's an old woman in this house.

But I don't know why such a good old woman is on fire in the village square.

"Ah, I'm going to be pretty much out, too.Look, there's a blacksmith.That's the pot. "

That's what I left the village many years ago to go to school.

The family also moved to the neighbouring village of Rodin, so the blacksmith tells the story of another blacksmith's house.

Having told the old woman such personal stories, the past is remembered as a horse running lamp.

The first time I saw it, it was Clena who thought it was amazing.

I was crushing the knight I always dreamed of in this square.

Besides, the knight who was defeated was a deputy knight and a very strong man.

I asked my friend Pelomus to join me in a meal with the Knights.

At that time, there was also a bad guy.

A boy named Allen with black hair stuck to a strong Cleanna.

It is now a good memory that you fought to bully someone who is hiding behind a strong man without talent.

At that time, I was beaten back, but I regretted it, but I didn't feel hate or anything like that.

Probably because of Allen's tone and attitude.

Unlike me, Allen never hated her partner.

For some reason, various people gathered around Allen.

Dogora thinks she's one of them.

What's wrong?What are you thinking?Kid. "

"I'm not a kid.I'm already fifteen.After all, I thought it was useless. "

I can't stop remembering.

Everything seems to be overflowing.

Allen was amazing.

Ever since I met him, I've been playing knight.

The Allen is gathering his allies and seriously trying to destroy the Demon King army.

For decades, the world has been a bundle of enemies, even if they are invincible.

Allen was amazing, but there were also amazing people gathering in Allen.

Born Kensei, Clena was a genius in battle.

Cecil, who uses powerful magic, even summons spirits.

Your friends are getting stronger and stronger, but only you are left behind.

I remember Merle.

With me, I had no role in the party other than myself.

But Allen kept encouraging without abandoning Merle.

I kept telling Merle that it would definitely get stronger.

While attacking the S-Class dungeon, Merle's talents were incredible.

I think it was Merle who was able to attack the lowest boss because he was able to produce a huge golem.

It was useless, but it was just me.

Knowing that there are other people who think they are useless, I gradually dislike myself.

I heard a distress call in Elmar.

Allen promptly decides to go to help.

Allen is always on the lookout for help.

I don't even want to thank you, I don't even want to be a hero.

I look smaller and smaller.

In the end, I couldn't use my extra skills in the fight against the demon Ricolon, and I screamed in front of everyone.

Meruth taught me that I had a special talent.

I expected such a talent, but it didn't work after all, and I flew to the village of Clena.

I was the only one who couldn't use extra skills.

I tried desperately to use it.

A monster called Basque also appeared.

A demon called Gushara is too strong.

When I look at this fire, I feel like I can see everything about myself.

……

The old woman's bright red eyes stared at Dogora staring at the fire.

It's as if they're seeing through.

"After all, I couldn't be a hero.But I can't help it. After all, I'm going back.Everyone's fighting. "

Dogora stood up, soaking up tears that were about to overflow.

I was the only one who helped fight the demon, but my friends are in a state of total annihilation.

Meruth, so fortified, is fighting against the invincible.

Gushalla's magic is incredible.

I can still fight.

Even if I know they're going to kill me, I'm going to fight for them.

It's called Dogora.Where do you think you're going?

"Ah, there's a temple on the floating island.That's where my friends are fighting. "

I'm sorry, but you can't go back anymore.

"Ah? What do you mean?"

I am using disrespectful language on an old woman.

You're right.Looks like you're dead, and somehow you're here in your soul. "

"What are you talking about?Where am I? Wow!!Hands, hands, ahhhhh "

I touched the old woman again because of what she was saying.

That said, I remembered the battle against the demon even more deeply.

A great sword pierced deep into his chest, and his hand burning alive with blood boiling, is called up behind his head.

Then, all of a sudden, Dogora's hands began to burn.

I see.Is there any artifact in you?Was the Straw Artifact lucky enough to join your soul?I wonder if you could come to me. "

The old woman is convinced by herself.

"What are you talking about?My hand? Oh, that?The fire went down. "

I don't know what the old woman is saying.

However, the flames of the burning Dogora's hands subsided.

This is the memory you saw before.You got it. You're dead. "

"What's wrong with that!Oh, I'm going back.Save your friends, even if it's a wall!!

Dogora accepted the fact that her memory had come back to life.

Still screaming to return to the battle to save our people.

I don't think I remember dying for Keel.

Hmm. I don't need my life.You mean you risk your life?

"That's right!! I'm willing to risk everything to help.That's what friends are for!!

Mmm, that's some blueish kid.Are you okay...? "

The old woman's determination is shaken.

"I'm fifteen.I'm not a kid!!

That's right.Dogora, if you risk your life, become a wandering pillar.Then let's empower them. "

That said, the old woman got up for the first time.

Then he raised his face and looked at Dogora.

I thought she was nearly eighty years old. She was twenty years old or something.

A woman with long, straight, bright red hair peeks into Dogora with bright red eyes.

"Ah? What do you mean?

The straw is Freya the God of Fire.Seek strength, Dragola.Let's make a deal with you.

Freya the God of Fire held Dogora to a contract.