Hero’s Redo ~ A Hero That Once Saved the World Reborn as a Girl ~

- Ciel point of view

We won. We could defeat all those powerful demons by ourselves, not to mention the young dragon. When that fact gradually became understandable, I was aware that my powers were falling out of my body.

"Done ~..."

Karin fell asleep on the ground as she slipped down, leaving her sword on the head of a dragon that had become an unspeakable wreck. Her body is scratched. Me and Dieria are badly hurt, too, but not as much as Karin, who is avant-garde by herself. Blood seeps everywhere, not one or two bruises.

"We won..."

That's how I whine in the way Dieria said she couldn't believe it. Its eyes were directed at the dragons that had been fighting so hard. From the mouth where Dalari and his tongue are hanging, there are a number of sharp fangs peeking through the fire lizard easily. The strong scales covering his entire body were so strong that even Karin today was struggling to hurt him. A giant the size of a little house. The wings to plunge it into the sky are long and wide enough to wrap a giant around it. It's still an incredible thought to have won against such demons.

"Yeah. We win. That's what I've been training for."

Thanks to Lapis for that and this. If we hadn't met that girl, we'd never have been this strong. Otherwise, by now, I would have been one of those common adventurers who earned his day money for shoddy requests.

"I won -! Dragon Slayer!

Karin screams as she rolls over and sticks her arms up. Right. You're right if you ask me. Nothing is stronger than dragons that are decidedly different from other demons. The wealth and fame conferred by defeating the dragon is so enormous that there is no comparison between ordinary demons. The debt Karin got cut off from meeting Lapis properly was also completely gone by selling dragon materials. I've asked Karin about that time, but she moved a ton of gold coins just enough material to pack it in a tool bag. When it comes to a single dragon, it must be traded for an amount you can't imagine.

And it's that fame that has a huge impact on my life as an adventurer. Whoever defeats a Dragon will be awarded the title Dragon Slayer by the Alliance. There should be more incalculable publicity than simply iron or the silver class just saying dragon killer. I'm sure if it was working solo, you'd be pulling it off the party over there. As a member of the Brave Party, there is no more foil on it. It should prove that she became a part of the party with strength, not with Rubias or Lapis, the princess.

"I can't believe I'm a dragon slayer, but I want to rest now for now"

"Agreed. You're out of power."

Everyone's body is scratched. I have no strength or magic left. Fortunately, the forest that caught fire with the dragon's braces seems to have a lot of young trees and is quenching the fire, and you can rest a little and go back to the village, right? Drinking up the liquid inside of one of the leather bags hanging on his hips quickly heals his body's wounds. I knew luxury potion would work. Faced with a painful body, I lay down on the earth just like the Karins.

§ § §

Good until you defeated the Dragon, the mighty enemy that suddenly appeared. We were heartened by the big money and fame we were going to get, and we were set to be able to poke reality right away. First of all, there is no body of the Fire Lizard, which is the original request purpose. I investigated the pits that had been made into nesting holes, but all I could find were animal rotting corpses and excreta, and Firelizard had no shadows or shapes. Apparently it was all in the first five I defeated.

When I went back to the village to explain the situation, it still made a little noise here. Because the wild dragon appeared right on their side, the villagers panicked lightly below Mr. Comine. Fortunately, when I told him that we had defeated him, he calmed down, but now he started making noise about welcoming the hero who saved the village. I politely refused to thank them and asked them to monitor the dragon material while we were resting.

Yes, it's good to have defeated the dragon, but we were left with a heavy labor to recover the material from that giant. With the help of a villager who offered to help me, I spent the whole day struggling badly to cut it by site. The burden on Karin and Dieria was considerable, as ordinary blades would not pass through the scales.

The next problem I had was how to carry the divided material. Unlike before, I also have improved flying magic, so I can carry some weight of luggage without any problems. But there was a limit to that. Regardless if you have about a few fire lizards, you still don't have enough power to hold one dragon and fly. I really needed to fly it in several parts. So the hand we took was to leave Karin and Dieria in this village and carry the material by myself. They tried to reduce the number of trips to and from the material that weighed them both.

"I'll be there, then."

"Be careful."

"You can't do this."

As it rises, the two people who dropped me off get smaller and smaller. Completely healed from wounds and tiredness, I went for the city of Suphore at full speed. There is an unlimited chance of encountering demons as long as they fly in the sky. Even if there are demons who occasionally discover this one, they won't be visible in no time due to the speed difference. Besides, I don't have any leeway now. I just need to move, so I was able to use all my magic to fly alone, so I was able to travel a week and a half of my journey in just one day.

The familiar township approaches and I slowly slow down and altitude. It was noisy because it flew with a ton of material, or people under my eyes pointing to it firmly. In the meantime, a familiar guard who noticed me landing in front of the main gate rushes right up to me.

"Is that Ciel? You, what have you been crusading about this time?

"It's a dragon. I have to go back and forth a few times, so can I have your permission?

"Dragon!?... it's true, it's a dragon!

Looks like he was too close to figure out what the giant head of the dragon was. Such a cry of his made the people who were in and out near the gate noisy. Naturally. I rarely see dragons themselves, and that's why I've crusaded them. I went up into the sky again and landed in front of my guild as the adventurer watched with respect and the merchant seemed to want attention. Suddenly emerged from the sky with me and the adventurers surprised by the massive amount of material. Below me I took a breather, Lapis popped up contacted by an adventurer who ran inside.

"Ciel!? What the hell is this?

"As you can see, I've defeated the dragon. I'd like to ask the Alliance to buy the material."

"Dragon...... ok. Gather the staff immediately."

I'm turning back inside to call for backup, Lapis. Oh, man, I managed to get a paragraph out of this. To restore a little of my depleted magic, I leaned against the head of the dragon and pulled out my strength as I caught my attention.

§ § §

As soon as it appeared so flashy on the midday boulevard, rumors spread that the three of us had crusaded the dragon. The Alliance officials, as well as the contractors commissioned, have rushed in with support, making a little noise before the Alliance. In the meantime, Lapis, the receptionist, took my hand softly.

"Lapis?

"Tired. I'll help you later, so Ciel can just show you the way. I could carry all the rest of the material in one go."

"... good?

If Lapis can help me, it's never been easier. Her flying magic is so amazing that it can't be compared to mine.

"Of course. The Alliance wants to finish processing all at once while people are gathering, so I'm supposed to help."

If that's what you mean, don't hesitate. Lapis pulls me back to the village of Noud with great speed. The magic of flying, countered by the magic of wind and weight loss, is comfortable. Even the distance I traveled the whole day would be enough for about an hour of what Lapis would have. Karin and the others rush over to me surprised to bring Lapis back just the distance they thought would take two days at the fastest.

"Ciel! And Lapis!

"I heard what happened. I'll take care of the material collection and the return journey. Nevertheless…"

With a smile on his face, Lapis sees the faces of each and every one of us.

"You're all a big deal! It's amazing. It's so much stronger! You can fight alongside me if you want!

Something hot creeps up in my chest, not even in the pattern, to the words. Every day since I first met her, I've been overwhelmed by the strength of this daughter and admiring her, and I've been desperately trying. We were merely sheltered, and she finally recognized us as companions in the true sense. Of course, it's still far from her power, but it was more than anything that you could admit to being one of those people who could keep her back - more than happy to crusade the dragon.

"Lapis..."

"Hey, what's Karin crying about!

"'Cause I'm happy..."

Dielia is smiling bitterly at Karin crying. I could cry with you if I was as honest as Karin too... now I resent my difficult personality.

Lapis is either bouldering or carrying the material of the dragon that is still there at his leisure. There was some Dierian spiritual magic and my aid, but I still came back to the guild in two hours and a little while after I left. The demolition clerks, wacky flock after waiting. Each of those materials will be split up and a formal amount will be given to us at a later date. Because just like a small demon on a boulder, it doesn't pay the full price instantly. And as the three of us stepped into the guild for the procedure, we were greeted with cheer by the adventurers around us.

"Awesome you guys!

"You did it, Ciel! Karin's a big deal too! And the elf lady too!

"Let's have another drink!

"It's the birth of a dragon slayer from our guild!

"We're only going to be chosen by the Boulder Brave!

Dragon Killer is a good dream title to say the longing of all adventurers. Looks like we made it. We're their heroes. Lapis and Alliance Master Creek showed up with unfamiliar plates as the familiar adventurer blessed them one after another.

"I heard the situation from you, Lapis. None of the three of them will treat this request as unsuccessful because of obstruction by the dragon, but instead they will not be able to pay any compensation either. Sorry."

I was expecting it, but I knew it would. Well, you don't believe me when I tell you I crusaded because I don't have any evidence. I need to think it's just better not to treat me like a failure. Makes me snort if I don't care about the creek that makes me feel sorry. Then he brightened his voice a little, as he regained his mind.

"I don't know what to say in lieu of that, but you three have been ranked up. Besides, let me officially grant you the title of Dragon Slayer. That's Gold Rank from today on. Congratulations!"

"Congratulations!"

The plate that Lapis handed me was clearly different in material from the silver I had been familiar with. Lightweight and sturdy. And most of all beautiful.

"This is the... Gold Rank Plate. And it's a title..."

In addition to my familiar information, the remarks section says Dragon Killer properly. I was holding that golden, shining plate to my chest and chewing on my accomplished feat. Me, who was a bunch of other adventurers overflowing the alley. I can't believe that's dragon killing at a brave party now... life really doesn't know what's going to happen. There may be a lot more ahead of us, but we can handle it - because this is how we got the proof that it seems so.

"... but I'd like to take it slow for a while"

"Ciel?

I laugh at Lapis with her neck hanging.

"Nothing. More than that, Lapis! You're going out with me, aren't you?

"Of course! I'll make sure you join me."

"Maria and Leena will be with you!

"If you decide that, you have to go book a gold wheat pavilion!

"I'll get Rubias too!

Karin and Dieria rushing off in a hurry. Come on, I just have to leave it to them, too, to start getting things ready.