Chapter 70

In a place different from the country where Guild Master Act resides,

there was a small island nation known as the [Far East].

In this country, there also existed a party of heroes.

However, the Far East Heroes Party was a bit different.

It was composed of five chosen swordsmen.

The party leader and the Hero of Fire, [Kazami], said to one of the members,

"Suigetsu. You’re fired. Leave the party."

The female hero, Kazami, said this to the [girl] called Suigetsu.

"Y-You want me to leave the party? W-Why, exactly?"

"Hah! It’s obvious, Suigetsu. Because you’re just a nobody. [Hero of Water] Suigetsu."

The Far East Heroes Party was made up of five swordsmen, each representing Wood, Fire, Earth, Light, and Water.

In the Far East, there were five schools of swordsmanship.

Heroes were selected from each of these five major schools, generation after generation.

Suigetsu was the next head of the Water Sword [Water Deity School].

"But... I’ve been trying my best to be useful to everyone..."

"Hah! The Water Deity School is just too bland. It’s not really impressive."

Kazami was right.

Each of the five major schools had its own characteristics.

The Hero of Fire’s sword excelled in offensive power.

The Hero of Wood’s sword was excellent for binding and support.

The Hero of Earth’s sword was strong in defense, and the Hero of Light’s sword was for healing.

Each school had something that stood out.

But the Water Sword had nothing that stood out.

"Your attacks and defenses are all mediocre."

"Well... it’s true that the Water Deity School doesn’t have anything outstanding. But... I’ve been trying to cover for everyone."

For example, Kazami excelled in individual offensive power but often got too heated and lost sight of her surroundings.

Suigetsu would cut down the enemies she missed and support her.

Covering for the other heroes, besides Kazami, was also a significant part of her job.

Indeed, because she didn’t take the lead in battles, she didn’t leave any notable achievements, making her seem less useful.

"If I leave, this party will lose its balance and collapse."

"Hah! What a lie. Just leave. You’re in the way. I don’t need any women in my harem."

What was she talking about...? Suigetsu tilted her head in confusion.

Indeed, the five heroes, except for Suigetsu and Kazami, were all men, and they were all stunningly handsome.

But what did it mean that she, a woman, was unnecessary...?

"I already have a replacement for you from the Water Deity School. You’re no longer needed."

Of course, the new member was also a handsome man.

In short, this woman, Kazami, wanted to create a harem party with one woman and four men.

Suigetsu was in the way.

"Besides, you’re not suited to be a hero. When you cut down an enemy, you hesitate for a moment, don’t you?"

"Th-That’s..."

"Let me tell you why. You’re afraid, right? Afraid of taking a life with your own hands. It’s terrifying, isn’t it?"

Kazami’s observation was correct.

Although she had mastered graceful sword techniques, she couldn’t deliver the final blow.

"Can you cut off the head of the Demon King with such a weak sword?"

"... You’re right, Kazami-dono."

She had a vague sense of it.

She wasn’t suited to be a swordsman or a hero to defeat the Demon King.

"Understood. I will leave the party..."

And so, Suigetsu, the Hero of Water, left the Far East Heroes Party.

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The Far East Heroes Party was located in the eastern part of the Demon Kingdom, a territory known as the [Eastern Wall].

The expelled Suigetsu was heading towards the Northern Wall, which was under human control.

However, she was attacked by demons on the way.

In the night forest.

"It’s... over..."

Suigetsu sat with her back against a tree, surrounded by demonic beings that were about to take her life.

"I just wanted someone to need my sword, even once..."

At that moment,

"It’s not over yet. It’s too early to give up."

The demonic beings fell to the ground with a thud.

"Wh-What is this...?"

A young man with jet-black hair and sharp eyes appeared from the darkness of the night.

His left eye was bleeding, and his golden right eye was glaring at her sharply.

"Are you hurt?"

"Y-Yes... Who are you?"

"That doesn’t matter. You seem to be injured."

As he looked at Suigetsu’s wound, the bleeding stopped instantly.

"Amazing... How did you do that...?"

At that moment,

"Hey! Act-san!"

Something golden was flying through the night sky and landed in front of them.

"O-Oh, the Hero of Light... Lawrence-dono!?"

"Hey! You know me?"

"Of course... You’re famous. The leader of the Lawrence Party who defeated the Four Heavenly Kings..."

Why was he here?

But then she remembered that they were also advancing into the Demon Kingdom to defeat the Demon King.

"Lawrence, call Veevul."

"Got it!"

With a thud, Lawrence kicked the ground and quickly disappeared into the night sky.

After a while,

"Here I am, Guild Master, I’m here!"

Thud! A massive black dragon appeared in front of him.

"..."

The appearance of such a fierce dragon made Suigetsu faint.

"What’s wrong with her?"

"She just fainted."

Act picked up Suigetsu and mounted Veevul’s back.

"Take her to the city."

"Che, I’m not a carriage, you know."

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