[Dungeon City, Orario]
"Don't give up! You can definitely beat him!" Bell Cranel shouted toward Haruhiro on the light screen.
"Adventure! You're on a real adventure now!"
These words were for Haruhiro and also for himself.
Haruhiro's way of fighting was so similar to his own that the two of them resonated deeply!
Since they had chosen to become adventurers, they had to give it their all. Awaken!
He no longer wanted to be that timid Bell!
He wanted to be an adventurer who could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Sword Princess!
He wanted to be a hero who could save the world!
[Grimgar World]
"Why... am I still unable to save him...?"
Merry stared blankly at the screen, watching as she was dragged away, then witnessing her teammates die before her eyes.
"No, there must be a way to save him... There has to be..."
Merry began to mumble incoherently, clutching her arm tightly with her right hand, her body trembling uncontrollably...
"It's okay... I will definitely survive!"
Haruhiro patted her shoulder, his expression gentle as he murmured softly.
He was the captain now...
As long as they could survive, that was enough...
And he didn't believe he was just waiting for death!
[On Screen]
[Haruhiro forced himself to sit up. Blood soaked his entire body, and the bones in his right hand were broken!]
Howl—
[Dead Spot stood up and shook its canine head. Even it couldn't endure the fall from such a height...]
["This situation makes it impossible for me to give up..."]
["Are you the devil... stupid Ranta?!"]
[Haruhiro picked up the scarf and wrapped it around his injured right hand, stabilizing the broken bones...]
[With determined eyes, he picked up the dagger that had fallen to the ground...]
Draaag—
[Dead Spot dragged its sword, staring at Haruhiro with blood-red eyes. Saliva dripped from its mouth to the ground...]
[It was going to tear Haruhiro to pieces!]
[Screen Ends]
Dead Spot: "Hmph! He will definitely die by my sword!"
Mid Goblin: "The boss is mighty! This time, the humans are sure to become souls under your blade!"
Inside the Cielen Mine, many goblins began to celebrate.
The seeds of hatred were already planted in their hearts. These humans came to slaughter them every three days!
Seeing them in dire straits now brought nothing but joy!
[On Screen]
[Haruhiro murmured softly, thinking of that beautiful silhouette he could never forget...]
["Merry... if I become undead... remember to lay me to rest..."]
["We can meet again someday..."]
Huff—
[Haruhiro tore off a piece of his volunteer soldier emblem and threw it on the ground. He took a deep breath, feeling unusually calm, with no fear of being attacked...]
[He smiled at the high goblin who had taken countless lives...]
[This was a battle of life and death!]
[Neither he nor Dead Spot wanted to die, and no one would show mercy!]
["Come on!!!"]
[Haruhiro yelled...]
[Suddenly, that familiar line appeared in his vision again, encircling Dead Spot...]
[The space became surreal...]
["Huh? That's weird... Has everything stopped?"]
[Time here seemed frozen, but he quickly realized it wasn't...]
[Everything around him had simply slowed down...]
[Haruhiro's tense nerves gradually relaxed. His body instinctively began to dance with the light...]
[Screen Ends]
Mid Goblin: "It's over... This human has no honor! He's using a cheat!"
The moment they saw the light appear, they knew something was wrong!
Son Goku: "This feeling is like the ultimate freedom of mind!"
This was a state he had recently comprehended. Once he entered it, his combat power increased terrifyingly!
Even Lord Beerus had been suppressed and beaten by him!
[On Screen]
[Silence enveloped the surroundings. There was no sound at all...]
Drop—
[Each step Haruhiro took was like stepping on calm water, sending ripples outward...]
[His agile figure was like that of an elf...]
Ssss—
[The dagger cut through the light. He turned sideways and plunged it into Dead Spot's remaining eye...]
Squelch—
[Its last eye was dealt with by Haruhiro...]
HOOO!!!
[Dead Spot's furious roar shook the earth. Blinded and driven by pain, it still raised its giant sword and swung it down!]
BOOM!
[Haruhiro closed his eyes and evaded effortlessly, his entire being in a state of selflessness...]
Crash—
[He simply turned and sliced through the giant sword that had harvested countless lives...]
[The giant sword broke, piercing straight through Dead Spot's chest...]
Squelch!!!
[Blood sprayed out, dyeing the ground red!]
[This monster, which had given the Volunteer Soldier Corps such a headache, was finally dead...]
[Haruhiro also collapsed and lost consciousness...]
[Screen Ends]
Low Goblin: "The boss died so fast..."
Mid Goblin: "Should we run away...?"
Dead Spot: "Am I gone already???"
Damn! Was that really necessary?!
It had just sworn this human was no match for him!
Not even a moment later, he was finished?!
Bell: "Adventure! This is adventure!"
Bell's blood boiled with excitement. This desperate struggle where both sides were pushed to their limits thrilled him immensely.
Haruhiro... just like in the legends, this was a heroic battle!
[On Screen]
[When Haruhiro opened his eyes again, he saw Merry sitting beside his bed...]
[At that moment, she was humming a song with a happy smile...]
[This left him confused. Why was he here?]
[Merry sensed something, turned her head, and saw he was awake. Her eyes widened...]
["Strange... Is this heaven?!"]
[Haruhiro's first reaction was that he had kicked the bucket...]
[Hearing this, Merry couldn't help but laugh, covering her mouth as tears of mirth welled in her eyes...]
[As she turned around, their eyes met...]
[Merry said softly, "Welcome back... Hal..."]
[Haruhiro scratched his head and walked out, looking bewildered...]
[Mary was overjoyed to see him emerge...]
["You're finally awake..."]
["I'm sorry..."]
[Moguzo handed the prepared soup to Haruhiro...]
[Shihoru looked at Haruhiro's confused expression and asked, "What's wrong?"]
["What about Dead Spot?"]
[Haruhiro still hadn't processed it. How did he get back?]
["Hahaha, here you go!"]
[Ranta threw a large bag of coins to Haruhiro!]
[Looking at the bag full of money, he was stunned. Did Ranta rob someone?!]
[This wasn't good! They were all Volunteer Soldiers!]
[Screen Ends]
Ranta: "Hmph! As a Dark Knight, I would never do such things!"
He wouldn't stoop to something as low as robbery!
But he also felt a sense of crisis!
Haruhiro had become so strong. It seemed he couldn't slack off in his training either!
[On Screen]
[Haruhiro finally learned how he had returned alive...]
[It turned out he had defeated the monster himself...]
[Though he had no memory of it at all...]
[Moguzo wanted to forge Dead Spot's weapon into a new shield...]
[Mary suggested giving it a super cute name!]
[Kitchen Knife No. 1!]
[Screen Ends]
Megumin: "Grun Grun Maru! I think that's a great name!"
Kazuma: "Isn't that my sword's name? Pfft... I'll never admit it..."
King: "Since it's a weapon used by werewolves, which are a type of goblin... how about calling it 'Wolf Fang'?"
Lisbeth: "As Moguzo's weapon, it should be called 'Peach Wolf'~"
Rudeus: "Hehe... call it the 'Holy Beast Blade'!"
White Dog: "Damn it, you actually want to kill me?!"
Makoto Ito: "Um... Could you please stop calling it a kitchen knife?... I'm getting a stomachache..."
World: "It must be called the 'Phantom Sword of Dissonance'!"
Issei Hyoudou: "..."
Everyone was quite enthusiastic about the naming...
[On Screen]
[In front of the Volunteer Soldier Corps office...]
[Director Britney smiled and took down Dead Spot's subjugation notice...]
[These kids were really something...]
[At night, everyone gathered at the tavern...]
[Ranta jumped onto the table and shouted excitedly, "Everyone! We're treating today!"]
["OHHH!!"]
["Drink to your heart's content!"]
[Screen Ends]
Kazuma felt this scene was strangely familiar. So familiar indeed!
Truly his kindred spirit!
They even behaved the same way!
Not bad, really not bad!
If the Light Screen God allowed it, he would definitely team up with Ranta and Rudeus!
Even if they were spat upon by thousands across the worlds, they would remain true to their manly hearts!
[On Screen]
[Haruhiro came to Manato's grave...]
[Manato, who should have been dead, appeared behind him...]
["You came again?"]
["Yeah..."]
["Haruhiro... Have you grown a bit taller?.."]
["Really?"]
[Haruhiro turned his head, but Manato was nowhere to be seen...]
[He smiled softly and turned to leave...]
["I'll come again... Manato..."]
[Screen Ends]
When they first arrived in this world, most were confused and lost...
They had no superpowers or cheat abilities, but everyone was striving hard to survive...
The story of the thief Haruhiro and his companions continued...
Volunteer Soldiers... Let the adventure continue tomorrow!
[The scene freezes abruptly...]