Chapter 55: Qualification (2)
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Chapter 55: Qualification (2)
I gazed at the corpse lying inside the clear chamber.
To be honest, I couldnt say it had an attractive body. The body was covered with scars as if the skin had been scraped off, filled with unhealed wounds. She was tall for a woman but shorter than me, roughly by a heads length.
Like firewood half-burnt, the charred remains of the body looked horrendously disfigured. It made me wonder what kind of torture turned a person into this.
The qualifications of a hero look like this. You understand a bit now, right?
Latera looked at me with a faint glint in her eyes. Regrettably, I didnt understand what being a hero truly meant.
No, what dont you understand?
Latera looked at me in disbelief.
Ill explain again. Specifically, what dont you understand?
Well, I understand that Kyrie was pitiable. She suffered endlessly without any reward and ended up dead.
I think the same.
Latera clenched her fist and nodded. Even from this small gesture, it was clear she deeply respected Kyrie.
It seems we have something in common.
Its funny to bond over such generic sentiments.
I slowly lowered my head.
The crucial thing is, I dont understand why you showed me that corpse. It felt like you were forcing it upon me, and its uncomfortable.This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.
I frowned deeply and felt my expression darken. Who would want to end up like that?
Im sorry. I never intended it that way.
Latera bowed her head deeply.
Dont be too down. Makes me feel like I bullied a kid.
I reached into my pocket and pulled out a candy. It was a habit, and even here, my storage ability worked. Realizing that I had been restored, I was slightly taken aback but managed to pull out a strawberry-flavored candy.
You see me as a kid? Even so, Ive lived for 500 years
Hey, its just because youre cute. Cant deny that your appearance is adorable.
I guess I am quite cute.
Latera hesitated, then accepted the candy. Watching her puff her cheeks while moving the candy around, she indeed looked like a child. But she said she had lived for 500 years.
Its an appearance to make newcomers feel at ease.
Ease? Making them let their guard down so you can strike from behind?
Well, my senior always said that few people dislike a cute girl like me.
Latera winked playfully at me.
Of course, as you said, there might be that reason. However, my primary role is to guide the heroes who come here.
So, were there other heroes who came here before me?
No!
Latera answered with a beaming smile.
You are the first since Hero Kyrie. Youre the only one qualified to enter here in 500 years.
Only two in 500 years.
From what I understood, to enter here, you had to say the name of the magician that was erased from the world and possess the qualification of selfless devotion.
People kept breaking in, wanting something other than the corpse of the first hero, Kyrie. Honestly, it was quite a hassle dealing with them.
So even if someone isnt qualified, they can still enter this place?
What exactly was this place? Where was it located? I didnt recall such a place in my memories.
Of course. This place isnt entirely separate from reality. Its still on the continent.
Although I had those questions, I didnt voice them. Since our first meeting, I felt a prickly sensation all over my body. It wasnt easy trying not to think about the thoughts that kept popping up in my head.
Why are you so tense?
You really can read my thoughts, cant you?
I kept my expression calm. I tried to maintain a smiling facade, acting with a relaxed demeanor. Yet, this girl noticed my discomfort instantly.
The heros abode is like that. A place where thoughts and words are transparent.
It felt disgusting to have my thoughts read. The sensation of being naked in the middle of a busy street was enough to make me feel ashamed.
You were just naked and
Anyway, is this form the way my soul remembers me?
Yes. Even if an old man with white hair were to come here, hed appear in the form his soul remembers most vividly. The most radiant moment in ones life, and for you, Hero, it mustve been that period.
Dont you have a mirror? Id like to see my face.
Here you go.
Latera handed me a hand mirror.
I took it and looked at my reflection.
The first thing I needed to confirm was the scar below my eye.
As expected, it was there. It wasnt there before I came to this place.
Then, I looked at the soles of my feet.
There, I saw the symbols of Encia and Ophilia. The jagged symbols and entwined rose vine designs.
These were etched into my soul. Even if I were to tear off the soles of my feet, they would not disappear.
Ah!
Just then, Latera screamed.
When I looked up, she was swinging at me like when we first met.
What?! What is it?
Why?
Why? Those are symbols of a demon!
Oh.
Latera approached me, grabbing my collar and bringing her face close to mine. Her panic-stricken face was quite a sight. Her face had turned pale, and her lips trembled.
Did I do something wrong?
Have you gone mad? Which hero in the world makes a pact with a demon? And you did it with two?!
Its fine. I did what was necessary, and I dont regret it. Even if this means losing my physical body, it was my choice
Its tainted!
Latera cut me off. Her reddened face looked genuinely angry.
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Chapter 55: Qualification (2)
I gazed at the corpse lying inside the clear chamber.
To be honest, I couldnt say it had an attractive body. The body was covered with scars as if the skin had been scraped off, filled with unhealed wounds. She was tall for a woman but shorter than me, roughly by a heads length.
Like firewood half-burnt, the charred remains of the body looked horrendously disfigured. It made me wonder what kind of torture turned a person into this.
The qualifications of a hero look like this. You understand a bit now, right?
Latera looked at me with a faint glint in her eyes. Regrettably, I didnt understand what being a hero truly meant.
No, what dont you understand?
Latera looked at me in disbelief.
Ill explain again. Specifically, what dont you understand?
Well, I understand that Kyrie was pitiable. She suffered endlessly without any reward and ended up dead.
I think the same.
Latera clenched her fist and nodded. Even from this small gesture, it was clear she deeply respected Kyrie.
It seems we have something in common.
Its funny to bond over such generic sentiments.
I slowly lowered my head.
The crucial thing is, I dont understand why you showed me that corpse. It felt like you were forcing it upon me, and its uncomfortable.This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.
I frowned deeply and felt my expression darken. Who would want to end up like that?
Im sorry. I never intended it that way.
Latera bowed her head deeply.
Dont be too down. Makes me feel like I bullied a kid.
I reached into my pocket and pulled out a candy. It was a habit, and even here, my storage ability worked. Realizing that I had been restored, I was slightly taken aback but managed to pull out a strawberry-flavored candy.
You see me as a kid? Even so, Ive lived for 500 years
Hey, its just because youre cute. Cant deny that your appearance is adorable.
I guess I am quite cute.
Latera hesitated, then accepted the candy. Watching her puff her cheeks while moving the candy around, she indeed looked like a child. But she said she had lived for 500 years.
Its an appearance to make newcomers feel at ease.
Ease? Making them let their guard down so you can strike from behind?
Well, my senior always said that few people dislike a cute girl like me.
Latera winked playfully at me.
Of course, as you said, there might be that reason. However, my primary role is to guide the heroes who come here.
So, were there other heroes who came here before me?
No!
Latera answered with a beaming smile.
You are the first since Hero Kyrie. Youre the only one qualified to enter here in 500 years.
Only two in 500 years.
From what I understood, to enter here, you had to say the name of the magician that was erased from the world and possess the qualification of selfless devotion.
People kept breaking in, wanting something other than the corpse of the first hero, Kyrie. Honestly, it was quite a hassle dealing with them.
So even if someone isnt qualified, they can still enter this place?
What exactly was this place? Where was it located? I didnt recall such a place in my memories.
Of course. This place isnt entirely separate from reality. Its still on the continent.
Although I had those questions, I didnt voice them. Since our first meeting, I felt a prickly sensation all over my body. It wasnt easy trying not to think about the thoughts that kept popping up in my head.
Why are you so tense?
You really can read my thoughts, cant you?
I kept my expression calm. I tried to maintain a smiling facade, acting with a relaxed demeanor. Yet, this girl noticed my discomfort instantly.
The heros abode is like that. A place where thoughts and words are transparent.
It felt disgusting to have my thoughts read. The sensation of being naked in the middle of a busy street was enough to make me feel ashamed.
You were just naked and
Anyway, is this form the way my soul remembers me?
Yes. Even if an old man with white hair were to come here, hed appear in the form his soul remembers most vividly. The most radiant moment in ones life, and for you, Hero, it mustve been that period.
Dont you have a mirror? Id like to see my face.
Here you go.
Latera handed me a hand mirror.
I took it and looked at my reflection.
The first thing I needed to confirm was the scar below my eye.
As expected, it was there. It wasnt there before I came to this place.
Then, I looked at the soles of my feet.
There, I saw the symbols of Encia and Ophilia. The jagged symbols and entwined rose vine designs.
These were etched into my soul. Even if I were to tear off the soles of my feet, they would not disappear.
Ah!
Just then, Latera screamed.
When I looked up, she was swinging at me like when we first met.
What?! What is it?
Why?
Why? Those are symbols of a demon!
Oh.
Latera approached me, grabbing my collar and bringing her face close to mine. Her panic-stricken face was quite a sight. Her face had turned pale, and her lips trembled.
Did I do something wrong?
Have you gone mad? Which hero in the world makes a pact with a demon? And you did it with two?!
Its fine. I did what was necessary, and I dont regret it. Even if this means losing my physical body, it was my choice
Its tainted!
Latera cut me off. Her reddened face looked genuinely angry.
Chapter 55: Qualification 2I gazed at the corpse lying inside the clear chamber.To be honest, I couldnt say it had an attractive body. The body was covered with scars as if the skin had been scraped off, filled with unhealed wounds. She was tall for a woman but shorter than me, roughly by a heads length.Like firewood half-burnt, the charred remains of the body looked horrendously disfigured. It made me wonder what kind of torture turned a person into this.The qualifications of a hero look like this. You understand a bit now, right?Latera looked at me with a faint glint in her eyes. Regrettably, I didnt understand what being a hero truly meant.No, what dont you understand?Latera looked at me in disbelief.Ill explain again. Specifically, what dont you understand?Well, I understand that Kyrie was pitiable. She suffered endlessly without any reward and ended up dead.I think the same.Latera clenched her fist and nodded. Even from this small gesture, it was clear she deeply respected Kyrie.It seems we have something in common.Its funny to bond over such generic sentiments.I slowly lowered my head.The crucial thing is, I dont understand why you showed me that corpse. It felt like you were forcing it upon me, and its uncomfortable.This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.I frowned deeply and felt my expression darken. Who would want to end up like that?Im sorry. I never intended it that way.Latera bowed her head deeply.Dont be too down. Makes me feel like I bullied a kid.I reached into my pocket and pulled out a candy. It was a habit, and even here, my storage ability worked. Realizing that I had been restored, I was slightly taken aback but managed to pull out a strawberry-flavored candy.You see me as a kid? Even so, Ive lived for 500 yearsHey, its just because youre cute. Cant deny that your appearance is adorable.I guess I am quite cute.Latera hesitated, then accepted the candy. Watching her puff her cheeks while moving the candy around, she indeed looked like a child. But she said she had lived for 500 years.Its an appearance to make newcomers feel at ease.Ease? Making them let their guard down so you can strike from behind?Well, my senior always said that few people dislike a cute girl like me.Latera winked playfully at me.Of course, as you said, there might be that reason. However, my primary role is to guide the heroes who come here.So, were there other heroes who came here before me?No!Latera answered with a beaming smile.You are the first since Hero Kyrie. Youre the only one qualified to enter here in 500 years.Only two in 500 years.From what I understood, to enter here, you had to say the name of the magician that was erased from the world and possess the qualification of selfless devotion.People kept breaking in, wanting something other than the corpse of the first hero, Kyrie. Honestly, it was quite a hassle dealing with them.So even if someone isnt qualified, they can still enter this place?What exactly was this place? Where was it located? I didnt recall such a place in my memories.Of course. This place isnt entirely separate from reality. Its still on the continent.Although I had those questions, I didnt voice them. Since our first meeting, I felt a prickly sensation all over my body. It wasnt easy trying not to think about the thoughts that kept popping up in my head.Why are you so tense?You really can read my thoughts, cant you?I kept my expression calm. I tried to maintain a smiling facade, acting with a relaxed demeanor. Yet, this girl noticed my discomfort instantly.The heros abode is like that. A place where thoughts and words are transparent.It felt disgusting to have my thoughts read. The sensation of being naked in the middle of a busy street was enough to make me feel ashamed.You were just naked andAnyway, is this form the way my soul remembers me?Yes. Even if an old man with white hair were to come here, hed appear in the form his soul remembers most vividly. The most radiant moment in ones life, and for you, Hero, it mustve been that period.Dont you have a mirror? Id like to see my face.Here you go.Latera handed me a hand mirror.I took it and looked at my reflection.The first thing I needed to confirm was the scar below my eye.As expected, it was there. It wasnt there before I came to this place.Then, I looked at the soles of my feet.There, I saw the symbols of Encia and Ophilia. The jagged symbols and entwined rose vine designs.These were etched into my soul. Even if I were to tear off the soles of my feet, they would not disappear.Ah!Just then, Latera screamed.When I looked up, she was swinging at me like when we first met.What?! What is it?Why?Why? Those are symbols of a demon!Oh.Latera approached me, grabbing my collar and bringing her face close to mine. Her panic-stricken face was quite a sight. Her face had turned pale, and her lips trembled.Did I do something wrong?Have you gone mad? Which hero in the world makes a pact with a demon? And you did it with two?!Its fine. I did what was necessary, and I dont regret it. Even if this means losing my physical body, it was my choiceIts tainted!Latera cut me off. Her reddened face looked genuinely angry.
