V2C1 Part2

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The false hero vs The real hero

Even if he expelled everything in his stomach, the constant intense beating of his heart did not stop.

[Haa… ..Haa… .. What am I doing… ..?]

This cannot go on. In the unlikely event that he vomits in front of Allingham or Wendell, and they discover that he is an imposter, his plan would be ruined.

[I have to stick with them until they can attract the real hero]

He had to avoid the situation where they discover his true identity due to his weakness.

The fake hero took a deep breath, and hit himself around the chest.

Hate your weak heart. Until you meet your goal, no matter what happens, no matter what they show you, you won’t back down.

[How pathetic I am. Anyway, I must calm down… ..]

He closed his eyes and exhaled slowly. This is no time to think useless things. While saying that to himself, he somehow put on the mask of the “ruthless hero” again.

When he spat out the remaining sour saliva, he rinsed his mouth.

And then, when trying to get out of the bathroom—–

[Hi there. Are you feeling a little more refreshed already?]

[……… ..]

Suddenly, a voice was heard from behind, and he looked back reflexively.

As soon as he saw a person in his field of vision, the false hero widened his eyes.

Black hair, with a fervent face. A look that grants and pierces all despair —– that man was the true hero Raul.

He cannot be mistaken. Because he’s seen that face in the mirror every day since he started using replication magic.

[It’s my pleasure too meet you, fake me. You seem to be doing various things impersonating me. Those rumors have even reached the capital]

The true hero Raul was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.

[You have a good face. But, you have a long way to go before you can imitate me. For example, preparation and mental strength]

[You…..!]

He was hearing the words of insult that seemed to see everything, and his head got so hot that it was like he was on fire.

He wondered how long has he’s been here, but there was no time think of that he has been waiting for this man.

He put his hand in his pocket. The tip of his finger touched the handle of a dagger. Those movements were instantaneous.

He gripped the dagger firmly, and attacked Raul. I’m going to kill you. He thought so instinctively.

Why is the hero Raul in this place? Even that no longer mattered to him.

(There’s no way I can beat him… .. Still!)

He couldn’t stop the feelings of hatred from arising. But, driven by a single wish, he attacked like a beast.

However, just before the tip of the blade reached Raul’s skin, his body solidified like ice and he was unable to move at all.

[Ah, it was a big change. It’s the same face of being filled with revenge and the feeling of ending this cursed world]

(He blocked my movements with dark magic… ..? At what moment did he activate it !?)

[Hmm]

It wasn’t just that. He wasn’t even able to speak.

(Did he cast the magic at the same time without reciting the incantation… ..?)

It was magic that restricts movement and magic that makes him silence.

He has never met a human who can activate both at the same time and without reciting the incantation.

(I can’t believe it… ..this man, even though he uses dark magic, shows no killing intent)

That is why it is terrifying. The fact that there is no need to get carried away by emotions means that he was the same as darkness.

(There is no way I can win… ..)

The heart of the false hero that was filled by hatred is crushed. No matter how much strength he put in, his arms wouldn’t stop shaking.

The body of the false hero was moving against his will and handed his dagger to Raul.

[Huh? That’s it? Is that magic just to change appearance?]

[Kuh… .. Let go of me… ..!]

The fake hero screamed with his throat being squeezed.

[If you really could have copied my skills, it would have been interesting as a me vs me. Can’t you use magic to that point?]

The real Raul showed a smile while enjoying it.

[I’m not a monster like you. There is no way I can do such a thing… ..!]

[You treat me like a monster huh? I like it! Doesn’t sound bad at all!]

[Ah… ..!]

Raul was playing with the knife he got from the impostor, but he suddenly pointed it at him.

A crisp sensation touches the fake hero’s white neck. His body was terrified.

Will he slit my next. He suddenly realized the big mistake he has made.

Why was he such a fool? How many hundreds of lives was lost because of his error of judgment?

While immersed in despair, Raul laughed merrily.

[What’s up with that face? What you don’t want to die? So try to persuade me a bit]

[Persuade…..?]

[Beg me to spare your life]

Raul, who was turning the knife in his hand with skill, released the magic that he had put on the false hero.

Apparently, Raul left him alive on a whim. Even if I could convince him, I don’t think there was any way to get to the heart of this man.

Depending on how he handle things, he could take away the opportunity that was given to him, and it would not be strange if he killed him at any moment.

How should I get out of this? —– Should act as idiot or something? It seems this man didn’t mind humiliation as long as he can survive. The fake hero who took a deep breath, got on his knees in front of Raul and bowed his head.

[I’m soooooo sorry!]

[Hm?]

It was easy to stir emotions and shed tears.

If you fail here again, everything will really end. Thinking about that, his tears came out.

The false hero sniffled, cried, and repeatedly apologized.

[I’m sorry! I wanted money! I wanted to earn money! I pretended to be the hero and threatened so I could join the ranks of Allingham and Wendell! D-Don’t kill me! I will do anything!]

[……… ..]

[Should I lick your shoes? If it’s so you can forgive me, then… ..]

Raul felt chills and looked at him with cold eyes.

It that does not work….. Then…..!

He really wanted to show that he could do it.

When he opened his mouth, the hero began to laugh.

[Pff! Ahahahahahahaha! That’s right that method. What are you supposed to do with someone else’s face !?]

[Ah… ..ahhhh… .. I’m sorry! I’m sorry!]

[No, no, well, it doesn’t matter. The prostration was quite funny]

[So, will you forgive me… ..?]

[Well, for now, get up]

Raul had a friendly smile and slapped the fake hero’s shoulders.

[I want to correct something first, I am not a mass murderer. It’s not that just kill anyone because i wants to. Certainly your existence is quite ridiculous and irritating. Because you have prostrated yourself using my face]

[Y-Yes… ..it’s like you say… ..]

He apologized while being scolded. He had a miserable appearance and demeanor, it really seems like that’s his personality. But, that was more convincing.

[Now I will tell you something very important, so remember it]

[Y-Yes!]

[I just give back what they did. I am imposing that rule to myself to do nothing else. Because if not, it would not be revenge, it would be simple murder. But, I am not satisfied at all. Do you understand?]

Do twisted ones have their own twisted way of acting?

What nonsense. I do not care about that.

But on the outside, he only nodded multiple times.

[Actually, I’m having trouble dealing with damn traitors when I follow that rule]

Raul continued in a light tone that didn’t seem to be in trouble at all.

[There are some who have pulled strings from the shadows and caused tragedies. They are involved in a massacre, they make a profit, they look forward to the death of a person with great joy, but despite that, those bastards didn’t do much of a thing]

With a hauntingly radiant smile, Raúl put his hand on the false hero’s shoulder.

[You see, I have a little request to make to you. Fake hero-kun]