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“But Hecate, you are…” Lucas answered hesitantly. “A man.” “…?” Silence followed. Not only Hecate but also all the cadets watching the conversation blinked blankly, having lost the flow of the conversation. Ash’s jaw dropped as he chewed on his candy. After a moment of being lost in thought, Hecate stuttered in response. “…What? What…

Five years ago. Imperial Academy, the day of the 369th graduation ceremony. 『Fiat Justitia, Ruat Caelum』 ‘Let justice be done though the heavens fall.’ Underneath the plaque bearing the academy’s motto, bathed in the clear morning sunlight shining down the academy’s hallway. “Sigh…” 19-year-old Hecate gasped for breath, trying to stay calm. The girl with…

After a long time, I saw my father again… As I was having a trivial conversation with the Emperor, I suddenly noticed something strange. I cautiously pointed it out. “Father, your eyes right now…” “Hm? Ah, this you mean.” The Emperor gestured to his own eyes with his hand. “They’ve changed color, haven’t they?” The…

The heroes of this place were proud warriors. Many of them also represented their respective organizations. From the fact that the martial arts tournament was a team competition to determine the strongest party on the front, it demanded fierce competition, especially since the right to participate in the Black Dragon Subjugation Battle was at stake….

After the roasted eggs and honey water mukbang. The eagerly awaited training camp began. “Today, you all will be participating in various events by party!” Surveying the heroes gathered by party, I announced the rules. “Each event will be scored, and after performing in several events, the scores will be tallied. The party with the…

At the same time, in the women’s bath. “Now, then. As previously announced…” Evangeline clapped her hands solemnly and declared with a solemn voice. “The Crossroad Female Heroes and Mercenaries Rights Committee, abbreviated as CFHMRC, will now hold its… what number was it again? Anyway, we will have our meeting. Come on, everyone, let’s give…

Lake Kingdom Dungeon Zone 5. Hot Springs Facility. Commonly referred to as the Lake Kingdom Water Park by the dungeon spa enthusiasts. Flash! We entered this place, filled with the smell of sulfur and misty steam, through a teleport gate. This is a spot where simply soaking in the baths rejuvenates stamina and magic power,…

Thus, at my urgent call, the main party of five gathered at the lord’s mansion. “Ah, um…” I was taken aback by the state of the kids gathered before me. Lucas, Damien, Evangeline, and Junior, all had sullen faces. They looked as if they were in great pain. Guys? “Are you all… okay? Are you…

The next day. At the lord’s mansion. In the office. “Festival?” Dusk Bringar, who had come to see me, wore an incredulous expression. “Did you say festival just now?” “Why pretend you didn’t hear me when you have such keen ears? Yes, a festival.” I answered calmly, but Dusk Bringar’s baffled expression deepened. The Autumn…

After the funeral procession concluded, I visited every newly made grave. “Prince Ash.” In front of one of the graves, a man, silently stroking his fine beard, turned to look at me. It was Valen, the leader of the Southern City-State Alliance. “Lord Valen.” As I approached and called his name, he glanced briefly at…