Chapter 23 - Episode 23: Departure of the Hero
Episode 23: Departure of the Hero
~~Cea’s Perspective~~
I was certified as a hero. Even though I couldn’t obtain any weapons, as long as I have this body, there shouldn’t be any issues. The strength I possess is innate.
The dynamic biceps. The gleaming pectoralis major.
My muscles have reached the level of art. With these muscles alone, weapons are unnecessary.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say I’m already the strongest. But, do I need companions? When it comes to adventure, companions are indeed necessary, right? The first one is already decided. Hehehe. Companions are limited to cute girls. The hero party is a harem. Dufufu.
I returned to my hometown, the village of Hajime. The villagers clapped with lifeless faces. There was no inflection in their words.
“Wow! Congratulations on becoming a hero, Cea-sama!”
“It’s the return of Hero Cea-sama!”
“Cea-sama, congratulations on being certified as a hero.”
Yes. It’s the result of their education. Sometimes I resorted to violence, but it seems that strict scolding has turned them into obedient villagers. Indeed, it’s only natural for heroes to be respected by weaklings.
“I’ll protect your peace!”
Now that the weaklings are reassured, it’s time for companions. Hehehe. I searched for my childhood friend, the beautiful girl, Mishiri. She’s also 15 like me. Now, her breasts have grown considerably, and despite her youthful appearance, she has a sensual body. Shining white skin. Her lips are luscious, with a strangely seductive aura. Since she can use healing magic, I had decided she would be my first companion. She’s the first in the harem. Hehehe.
Ah, Mishiri…
“Geh hehe. It’s fine, isn’t it, Mishiri? You’re old enough now. Let’s drink together.”
“S-Stop it!! Let go!!”
Sigh. A delinquent from the village. He’s trying to lure her, a grown woman, into drinking alcohol. It’s quite forceful. This can be classified as ‘evil.’
“Hey. She obviously doesn’t want to.”
“Geh! It’s Cea!”
“It’s Cea-sama, isn’t it? You lowlife shouldn’t address me so informally.”
“Tch!”
Oh, trying to escape, are you? Not so fast. I slapped his cheek.
“Gefuuuuuuu!!”
Immediately straddling him. And then, punching his face repeatedly.
“If you’ve done something wrong, you need to apologize, right? Huh? Say something. Apologize.”
“Ugh! Ughh…”
The delinquent’s nose was crushed, and blood splattered everywhere. It’s a bit messy, but this is also part of evil education. For him to reform, it’s a necessary ritual, even if my own fists get dirty with blood. Haa, being a hero is tough.
Mishiri screamed.
“Stop! That’s too much, you’re cruel.”
Sigh.
“Just stay quiet. I helped you, didn’t I?”
“B-But, you don’t need to go that far.”
“Hey hey. Who are you talking back to? I’m the hero, you know? It’s my duty to exterminate evil.”
“I-It’s already enough!”
Well… I still feel like punching him a bit more, but it can’t be helped.
“Hey. Can you hear me? Apologize.”
“I-I’m sorry…”
“Ah… That’s not how you apologize. You need to kneel. Kneel.”
“Cea! I didn’t ask for this!”
“Shut up. This isn’t about you. It’s directed at me. You need to apologize to me. Now, do it.”
The delinquent pressed his forehead to the ground.
“S-Sorry…”
“Good. Now, let’s go to the village chief.”
Mishiri frowned.
“Huh!? W-Why!? I already apologized!”
“Leaving delinquents like this is the responsibility of the supervisors. The village chief also needs to apologize.”
I grabbed the delinquent’s collar and dragged him to the village chief’s house.
“Cea! What brings you to my house? There are no items in the pot, you know?”
I slapped the welcoming village chief.
“Ow!”
“It’s because your education is lacking. That’s why troublemakers like this are born. Consider that slap as compensation for your negligence in supervision.”
“Ouch!”
I explained the situation to the village chief.
“Now, kneel down. It’s time to make up for causing me trouble.”
The village chief knelt down firmly.
I think he was 72 years old this year, but even such an old man needs education. He apologized while blood flowed from his lips.
“I-I’m terribly sorry.”
“Good.”
I whispered to both the village chief and the troublemaker next to me.
“If you lay a hand on my woman, there will be consequences. Next time, I’ll kill you.”
“No, please forgive us!”
Good. Education complete.
“Now, let’s go Mishiri.”
“Y-yeah…”
“Oh, that’s right. I’ve become a hero.”
“C-congratulations.”
“Hehehe. It was decided that my first companion would be Mishiri.”
“Y-yeah…”
“Do you remember our promise?”
“…Y-yes, I remember.”
“Good. A promise is absolute, you know? I consider anyone who breaks a promise as evil.”
“Y-yes.”
“If you turn evil, even if you’re my childhood friend, I won’t be gentle, you know?”
“Y-yes.”
“It’s a promise. Hehehe.”
“Y-yes…”
Our promise.
It’s to take her virginity once we defeat the demon duke Zaus.
Duffuffu.
I offer my virginity to you. Be grateful.
Your enchanting lips, silky hair, radiant white skin, and big, slime-like breasts.
They’re all mine.
Guffuffuffuffu.
Drool… I can’t stop!
“Umm, Cea.”
“What is it?”
“Is the demon duke Zaus really a bad person?”
“Huh? What are you talking about?”
“Well… Since he became the demon duke, this area has been peaceful. There are no more slave hunts.”
“Hey hey. Are you defending evil? Zaus is the son of the demon duke Gozack. He’s definitely evil.”
“I-is that so…?”
“He commands monsters. He exploits slaves for his own gain.”
“…”
“Slave liberation hasn’t happened yet, has it? The slaves taken by Gozack are still seeking help.”
“Y-yes…”
“Zaus is the boss of evil. Well, he’s just a small fry to me. It’s the hero’s duty to defeat small fry.”
“…”
“Now, let’s go! To the nest of evil, the demon duke’s castle! Let’s defeat evil and bring peace to the world!”
“Y-yes.”
“Under the name of justice, the fun adventure begins!”
And when we defeat Zaus, your body will be mine.
Duffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuffuff!