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Rei and Ellen were seen playing chess.
Ellen held the black pieces—and she was clearly dominating the game.
"I wonder what kind of person this Hero is… do you think he jokes around? …Hmm."
Rei raised an eyebrow, then smirked.
"I don't think he'd be the kind of person who understands your jokes.
Especially with that scheming face of yours, Ellen."
He leaned forward slightly, studying the chessboard more seriously.
"Wait… since when did you have a bishop there?"
Ellen let out a soft sigh.
"Hhhh…
You talk as if you have friends besides me. I was worried about you… and this is how you repay me?"
She moved a piece in irritation.
"By the way… that's check."
Rei looked at the board.
"Oh, you're right."
He moved one of his pieces.
"Alright… alright… I apologize. You really are the best person to talk to. But that doesn't mean I don't have fri—"
"And… checkmate," Ellen cut in flatly.
Rei fell silent for a moment, then chuckled.
"Hhhh… you're definitely cheating. I know it… I just can't prove it."
Ellen frowned, annoyed.
"You're really irritating. This is exactly why I'm worried if the Hero turns out to be a serious person."
"Alright… thanks for worrying about me, but you don't have to.
Whatever happens, I trust the one chosen by Siy of the Earth. She's incredibly meticulous."
Ellen narrowed her eyes, then grinned.
"Oohh… so Siy is your type, huh? Hmmph~"
"I-it's not like that, Ellen!" Rei panicked. "I'm just praising her judgment, that's all!"
"Liar!!"
"I told you, it's not like that, Ellen…"
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(Meanwhile, from Aldric's perspective)
Aldric's body felt heavy.
His breathing was short, caught in his throat.
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"If you die, Shin will be angry."
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The voice appeared out of nowhere.
Not loud, not soft—but clear. As if it spoke directly inside his head.
Aldric flinched. His instinct told him to get up, but his body refused.
"W-what… who's there…?"
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[Candidate Safety Compromised]
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Grains of sand trembled… then gathered.
Slowly, curved walls rose from the ground, forming a half-sphere that sealed him off from the outside world.
Aldric's eyes widened.
"Magic…?"
Before he could process it, something else happened.
Water.
Droplets formed out of thin air, floating like faintly glowing dew in the dim light. They gathered… then gently fell onto Aldric's body.
The moment they touched his skin—warm.
The throbbing pain faded.
The sharp sting disappeared, replaced by a gentle sensation spreading throughout his body.
"This… healing…?"
His breathing steadied.
His strength slowly returned.
And yet… that only made him more cautious.
Aldric forced himself to sit up despite his trembling body, his eyes scanning the earthen dome sharply.
"Allow me to ask… who are you?"
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"I am Siy Daichiya, wielder of the Earth granted by Ou-sama.
And the one who serves as the assistant to the Hero."
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"Then why are you speaking to me?" Aldric asked.
"I'm truly grateful for your help… but my village is in danger. I have to go."
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"How do you intend to defeat that Goblin Emperor?"
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Aldric hesitated.
"t-that…"
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"You meet the requirements to become the Hero.
You can obtain limitless power.
Are you willing…
to become the 'MC'?"
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