Nankoufuraku no Maoujou e Youkoso

The truth is, I knew it right away.

I found out that Lemegeton was alive.

Conversely, until that moment, he realized that he was like a doll, by what he had done.

But I pretended not to notice. Fear of waking up from your dreams.

I asked him. Is there anything more scary than dying?

But I wasn't looking for answers.

Continue before he opens his mouth.

"I didn't have it. You know about me and Arthur, right? I thought there was nothing more scary about me knowing the fear of death. But now that I'm older, I'm possessed by one fear."

- "Be first with me and you. Never again will there be just one. Together."

After the example, we had our first big fight. That's right. Each one of them gave up his life trying to save himself.

We put ourselves up on the shelf and we got mad at each other that we would never do that again.

Me and Arthur survived and became adventurers. We swore we would be first together.

Arthur is no different from the old days. Right and noble, living forward.

- "You two are miracles"? Phew... let me talk to you '

At first, Merlin thought we could find a way to make contact with the Spirit without going through the Spirit Temple. But as we did it together, I could see that he had an attachment to his people as well.

But I haven't given up on my childhood dreams in a long time. Purely aiming for a day to meet the Spirit again.

- "Ah? You think you're an adventurer? You're an idiot. I'm a monster."

I found Mordo when I was traveling in search of company.

He was being persecuted in his village. He is human (normal), but at the same time he was able to reproduce more than a dozen racial traits. Wolf muscle strength, bird wings, dragon scales, cat subhuman agility, rabbit subhuman leg strength, and more.

It also makes a difference in appearance, but Mordo, who was still young, could not control it well.

The villagers were afraid of him, who would change his appearance at regular times.

What did I say then?

- "You're not unusual, you're special. Let's go with us, and let me prove you're great. '

Mordo eventually became one of us.

Once I made up my mind, he was straight.

- "Make me one of you?... you should stop, we're just wasting each other's time '

Galaha was the owner of one of the rarest [guardians] in the world. The previous party, with its eyes on rarity, however, could only recognize his abilities as "less aggressive [Saint Knight]," and drove him out of the party.

Galaha was hurt by that. I didn't think it would be easy for me to be one of them.

So we decided to fight.

Even the four of us tried to prevent the attack.

- 'I want you to protect us from all threats. Because we keep winning everywhere you protect and let the world know how strong your shield is.'

Galaha looked surprised and then laughed ticklishly.

Since then, he has continued his efforts to deliver on his promises.

Guys, they're awesome, not like me.

They believe. He said he could always come first.

I know. Their strength has to suck first place.

They believe. He said I deserved to be first [brave].

I don't understand anymore. If I deserve first place...... why am I second all the time?

So only the most trustworthy of my companions could show no weakness.

I couldn't talk to you about this suffering.

"Remember, living in a dream isn't all that easy. That's okay. Because it's up to you. Wouldn't you?

"... yeah"

"But that's fine because the only thing I hang on to is my life. If you fail, only you can laugh, so you can put up with it. But we adventurers work as parties."

"... Yes"

Guys, you followed me.

It's been a long time since I've shared my dream of being first together.

As much as I can't hope for any more, they work great.

And yet, how can you, forever - not be in first place?

"What I can't stand is people laughing at me. No matter how much results you get, there are people who keep making fun of you. You know what I mean? Because you're second. If it's going up, fine. If you're antagonizing me. But you can't have immovable second place."

I understand that there is more praise and respect.

The adventurer industry is tough. If you're unpopular in the first place, you can't stay in second place for long.

I also know they call it a luxurious concern.

But even Leme, even the members of the fourth party, are ridiculed for [black demon mentor] reasons.

Second, the heartless criticism was like a mountain, trying to keep the best members in line.

It's been ten years since I've been second in line.

For ten years I have been challenging an insurmountable wall.

With words of denial, like sharpening this heart with a knife.

"Arthur, Merlin, Mordo and Galaha are the best adventurers out there. I really think about it. If I wasn't the leader to follow. 'Cause you do, don't you? If everyone in your crew is the best and deserves first place, it's because of [the brave] who can't be first with such a member."

"Mr. Ex......"

"You're afraid of me, Leme. It's just that you've been working with me, and my people's lives are going to end in failure. The choice of the people who chose me could be a mistake. I'm scared I might come one day..."

So I guess this dream puts me in first place as a leader.

I didn't have to end the life of my precious companion to fail, that's the world.

I've never been able to tell anyone my fears.

The # 1 Aerials, as well as the # 3 or less adventurers chasing their backs.

Naturally, I can't even tell my fans. He's got my back. There are people who have always wanted us to be first.

The kind-hearted junior distorted his expression bitterly to the words of the pitiful senior.

Lie down, hold your fists, shake your shoulders, and exhale.

How bothered I would have been.

He looked up at me with a bitter look on his face.

"Still (,,,), I just have to do it (,,,,). Right?

- Oh, I knew this kid was.

"You're strong.... I'm weak."

His very life is a brew to those who strive so hard.

Everyone laughs that they can't. You can't do this. I mock you for not being talented, unfit, and unsuitable.

How inspiring are those with such dreams to him?

I publicly declared that I would be a brave man even if I woke up to [Black Demon Instructor], and even my buddies treated me with their feet together, but I ran up to fourth place. It will not be treated favorably by the public, and the video comments have a storm of criticism.

My best friend even told me he was parasitic, and still he kept trying to get his people to win.

Even he was kicked out of the party like that.

I was sincerely sorry when I heard he was out of the Phoenix party, but it was something that made me so happy to see him continue to be an adventurer in the tag tournament.

No matter what anyone tells you, any high wall, they shut the road, they won't give up. I won't rot. I won't give in.

All the way, keep going straight.

This kid's not like me again.

"That's different (,,,,,,,)"

"... what?

"You're strong."

We already know that he is a real lemme.

You must have consumed your desire for the Spirit to bring me back.

So that word is just to cheer me up.

I thought so.

But his eyes were not cloudy. On the contrary, it was burning. Hot and hot, like a flame.

With a strong gaze, he's looking up at me.

"If Mr. Ex's heart is weak, how can he be an adventurer in his dreams?"

――――

"If I hadn't been an adventurer, if I hadn't met my people, I could have had a whole different life"

I was shocked by his words.

Because you were so right.

Even if this is the world made by the Spirit, you should have peeked into my memory and mind and built a world of unbearable dreams.

Yet.

I ended up falling on a cliff with Arthur, covenant with the Spirit, gather the same people, and go first with them.

The only difference was that he lived an almost equally painful life and came first.

Why is that?

I would have dreamed it was convenient for me, at any cost.

No, this is my dream.

"I don't think I understand Mr. Ex's fears. But I really tried, so I'm afraid of failure. There's no way such a person's heart is weak. Don't make fun of my favorite [pitch-black brave]."

…… …………

I thought there was no other way to allay this fear than to come first.

I thought this dream set me free, but the dream itself proved it.

Whatever freedom they give me... I end up being an adventurer.

Gather the best people you think you can and go first, even if you know you're going to suffer.

I gave in to this dream, not because I don't have to be afraid anymore.

Because it's a dream I had, at the apex where I couldn't give up even with fear.

And... there are juniors who come and help me until I use The Right to Make Wishes.

"You can't give up, don't pretend to stop. If you have a place to go... there's no other option than to keep running."

"... heh. Ha, ha, ha!

I haven't laughed so heartily since when. I haven't felt it in a long time.

Solve "Giant Soldier Armor".

"Leme, I was wrong. You're not just sweet, you're a tough one."

Pretending to give up people's misery is what you say.

Plus, Sparta can't believe he's still running.

I don't think his words are right.

But correctness doesn't save people.

If you don't give up and push forward, that's fine, for Christ's sake, there's very little in reality.

The world is full of wasted effort, and the number of dreams that didn't come true is much higher than the dreams that came true.

Hard work and tired people, "Still hard work" is harsh. Even he knows that.

Kind of him to throw up harsh words, because it's a prospect.

We might not be number one.

Still (,,,), you can't stop.

Because I want to be first, because I promised I would, and I just have to keep running.

Once it stops, the scaffolding breaks down and falls into the dark.

"... I don't like falling on a cliff anymore"

I talked to Leme yesterday, even though I remember the story.

We just have to keep running. towards the destination you set yourself.

Even if I may not be able to get there, I made my own decision.

"... what would you have done if I hadn't chosen an adventurer?

That way, Leme won't be able to make an appearance in my life.

It was suspicious if I had been given a role, and it would have been difficult to remind me of reality even if I met her in a different way.

[Best Black Demon Instructor] was pompous.

And

'Cause I knew it wouldn't happen.'

How easy it is to say.

Sometimes there's no fine reason why you should think so much in battle.

Go for the brave because you look good.

Ex would be an absolute adventurer, so I'll show up as a remegeton.

"... thanks, lemme"

He just smiled.

"Thank you when I get home."

I wouldn't shy away from lemme, but it's a matter of feelings here.

"... you don't mind now, do you?

And, thoughts, say that.

But what he was trying to say, I knew right away.

"Are you sure? You don't have to hide your hands until you fight directly."

"If you can experience the full power of [the pitch-black brave], it's not a shame"

"All the best... all the best, yeah. In this world, you don't have to be constrained by reality. Each other, giving it all, it doesn't sound later. Okay, let's do it."

If that's the case, it's early.

"A Grip of Ten Thousand Armies."

Shadow Spirituality, its depths.

A spiritual art that forcibly summons and freely manipulates all the shadows you have ever touched.

Can be used in a variety of ways. He said it was about manipulating like an army.

But here's - let's fist it.

A simple frontal breakthrough seems to be the bravest.

Wrap around 'Giant Soldier Armor' again. Now, that's exactly the scale.

I'm bigger now than Glendale or Sprigan who fought in the original dungeon.

It's all for waving even more gigantic arms.

"This... you've never seen it"

Leme says that with a belligerent laugh.

"You're the first one to show it. Thanks for coming from me."

It's too big to fit on the screen. So much so that my buddy looks like a bean grain.

And then it destroys the dungeon without darkness, so it costs repairs, and it takes time and magic to deploy, for a variety of reasons. Since it is a move that draws on the power of the Spirit, it is also significant that it cannot be used as long as it is desired.

But all those problems, they don't exist now.

Because it's a dream.

"Well, thank you"

His magic increased even more.

- You're expanding something black, all over your body!

Obviously, that one has the same ability as a horn.

Ability to build up magic and sharpen it.

Even the two corners of the Demon Man say it's a threat, but if it's turning all over your body, how much the hell...

His left corner cracks and smashes and scatters. I thought so, there was the same black horn growing there as the right corner.

Change doesn't stay with it.

His wings spread. No. Precisely, is it easier to tell when you say you've grown up?

Bone wings are expanding more and more, no longer a birdman's imitation.

If there were a giant bird man, he might have wings of this size.

That's about as big, both wings.

My gaze is near the ceiling, but I have a straight eye with him.

"... is that a corner? What are you doing in your body..."

"A little bit of a lot of things... my growth? Looks like there's more to it."

He doesn't seem to understand himself very well. But I can actually handle it.

Then ask deeply.

"[The pitch-black... - No. Ex. Just Ex."

Let's keep the proper naming one day when we fight in real life.

He laughed and responded.

"Leme. Just Leme"

Heterogeneous and immense magic, as can be seen over the shadows.

Obviously, it exceeds the amount of magic that can be stored naturally in his life.

If you are a Spirit Contractor, you can borrow the magic of the Spirit.

Maybe he has those special ways, too. It's a dream, and I guess you're pulling that out without hesitation.

Fist, wave.

A giant fist and a demon fist clashed from the front.

Even in the mountains, it's a fist that can be crushed like a vitreous worker.

Even so.

Our fists were - antagonizing - rocking the atmosphere with shock.

This will not happen if the top demon releases the magic power of the horn at its maximum output.

- [Demon King] Horn, is it?

Leme is not a demon. Then a special ancestor like Mordo, or else - inherited it.

I've never heard of a demon letting another race inherit a horn, but it's not zero chance of anything.

Some people in the world contract with the Shadow Spirit out of a dying situation.

Some idiots get the best of their people but are swallowed by dreams.

And young men who come to help such fools.

"REME! I am honored to meet you......!

I don't know if I can say it's blown out. I don't change that easily.

But I could notice how helpless I was.

They won't give up anyway. Then time to tremble in fear is wasted.

Because fear doesn't go away.

I don't have a choice, so let's keep it running.

"To be honest......! I still think I'm weak! 'Cause you would! If I were asleep, the four of us would lose our leader! Yet I gave in to my dreams once!

If you had a strong heart, you would have gone right back to reality.

"Everyone can have a weak heart......! That you can't stand up on your own! That's why I'm here to help...! I think how many people you've cheered up with that strong heart! How many hearts I think you saved! Such a person can be saved from time to time...!

-........................ Shh!!!

"Whoa, I...! I wanted to be number one since I decided to be an adventurer......! Beyond Aerial! My people are the best! I'll prove to you that I'm the best [brave man], too...! Oh, yeah! You were right, I was pretending to give up!

That pissed Mordo and Galaha off.

"Let's answer your question! I missed my participation in the Reid fight because I was scared...! Fighting side by side with Aerial didn't scare me if I thought I was no match for him......! I'm still scared! Understanding my limitations doesn't scare me......!

Of course, I couldn't tell my people that.

They believe in my strength wholeheartedly, so I misled them.

Mordo and Gallagha thought they missed their Reid participation because of their lack of strength, so they said they were going to train and act differently.

Saying no didn't convince me.

That's right. To do this, I have to tell you the real reason.

You have to expose the fear in me. But I couldn't.

I'm also scared to break the trust of my people.

I'm just scared.

Since when have you been so timid?

At an early age, I didn't feel hesitant to take the next step.

"But they noticed! What if he's no match for me? They're not gonna give up anyway! We just have to keep running......! If you're no match now, you can win tomorrow! If tomorrow's not possible, then it's next! I'll keep trying till I win............!

I'm afraid my people's lives will end in failure. It's very, very scary. than to die.

So we need to keep trying.

I can't let my own life, which my people believed in, fail me again.

It was so late to realize such a natural thing.

I have to apologize to Mordo and Galaha when I get home.

It's going to piss me off that Arthur didn't talk to me about why. Even if you tell your best friend you can't make weak noises, I'm sure he'll just get angrier.

I'm sure you'll see it all to Merlin. Whatever. [Foresight Wizard]. Still didn't say anything to me. Appreciate it...... they'll just make fun of me no matter what. But I have to tell you.

But first, to a friend in front of me.

"Thank you, lemme......!

Our battle is close.

◇

What a spiritual art. Definitely a 'deep' grade.

I imagined myself breathing as much magic as I could from the dungeon core.

That's the Master's Horn, or I've never really felt the limit to the magic I could accumulate.

So even when I smoked from the core of Demon King's Castle - I smoked a fair amount of it - I didn't aim for limit criticism.

Because I was going to be able to accumulate everywhere. Actually, I guess there's a limit somewhere.

If I do that, the functions of Demon King's Castle will cease. It's not acceptable to consume all of the core for running a dungeon for personal combat. In the first place, it fell to force the dungeon to stop functioning in order to protect the dungeon.

It's not just mine, so it's natural.

But there is no such limit to this dream.

It's an unrestricted dream, you can do it, an unrestricted magic development.

That's the same for Mr. Ex.

But this one uses the master's horn.

Even so, I can't push it off.

"... whoa, whoa, whoa!

A scream that I don't know which one it is. I guess it's both.

I can't fully understand Mr. Ex's troubles.

But if it's how painful it is not to let your people win, I can imagine.

The inability to take first place means you keep losing to the Aerial Party.

There is only one difference in rank. One more thing, the culmination of the industry.

I can see it, but I can't reach it.

Even after those days, Mr. Ex did not blame his fellow citizens.

I try to carry everything myself. I don't really blame myself.

I can't be young forever. As we get older, the rank update passes.

How many years left to try? Is there going to be a day when you can be number one? I may not even be able to be in second place next year.

With all those anxieties, did Mr. Ex continue to blame himself?

The fake salvation stained my weak heart.

Whatever I said, if he denied me wholeheartedly, that was it.

But it didn't.

If your heart is weak, you just need to arouse it. Originally a strong mind bearer.

It was a little forceful, but I knew if I got myself back, I'd get through the trial.

No, I believed it.

"Reme......! Brave (,,,,,,) saving the brave......! I want to beat you too...... ugh!!!

The second highest rank in the world, the brave man I admire, is dying to defeat me.

"Whoever they are, you can't use this horn to lose......!!!

"Same goes for me...! This guy is a lifesaver......! With all the help of this partner, you can't lose!

Either one loses, even in an unbeatable battle for both sides.

I'm starting to get pushed.

"Now I challenge you to Demon King's Castle with my people......!

I fold my wings. Not to behave. Spread the wings so they overlap directly behind me.

Until now, I have released my magic to keep me from beating his fist.

If that doesn't work, concentrate a little.

Win, not his fist as a whole, but only the part that touches my fist.

What happens when you do that - sink.

"- Huh!?

Instead of smashing a giant's fist into a giant's fist, he punches the pile in.

My fist sinks into the fist of the shadow. Moving on. My body keeps going with the enormous magic push emanating from my bone wings. He wears a fist of shadows and proceeds with tears. Elbows, upper arms, and torso.

The upper body of the shadow giant that appeared in the final area of the tenth tier of the dream, can be played.

As long as you have magic, the shadow will be repaired, but I don't think you have that kind of leeway.

We decided to hit it with everything we could, and that's what we did.

Mr. Ex was thrown out into the air.

He had a refreshing smile.

"Whenever, I got scared of losing...... but haha, I did. Defeat is bitter enough to rip the flesh... so we can work hard to win next time."

I have eyes for him.

His body, with the shadows, is crumbling.

"See you in real life, Lemme."

The smile belonged to Mr. Ex, who we know, that doesn't make you feel.