Chapter 51

Chapter 51

HEL SCANS

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Luke glared behind him with a stern expression.

‘... Should I use that?’

No way.

As long as there were classmates next to him, it was impossible.

He had no choice but to fight.

“Hehehe, it’s so funny. I came because he didn’t come, and I saw something ridiculous.”

“Damn, what is this? What am I seeing right now? Did that idiot get his balls kicked by a kid?”

Two sturdy assailants approached with fierce expressions.

Faces covered with wrinkles and rough beards.

Twisted lips trembled with anger.

“This son of a bitch. Your balls will spin like that, too, so wait for it.”

Luke pulled out a short sword from the corpse for the time being.

When it comes to trash talk, he won’t lose.

“Your friend also kicked the bucket just by talking big. You guys should stick together and die.”

“Haha, guys. Let’s start by pulling out that tongue of his.”

...He provocatively taunted them, but the situation wasn’t actually good.

It would be different if there was a numerical advantage.

It’s difficult to deal with both of them at the same time with just a short sword.

Moreover, the current location was a narrow alley with many obstacles.

It was a challenging condition even for Evergreen, the archer, to act effectively.

He couldn’t do anything just now because the angle of attack wasn’t favourable.

‘Those guys must have seen their friend in trouble, so they won’t let their guard down.’

Thinking up to that point, Luke suddenly shook his head with a determined expression.

So what’s the plan?

The situation has already unfolded.

Complaining won’t change anything.

A life spent as a mercenary since childhood.

It was when Luke was about to rush in first to capture his heart.

“Ha, you can do it, right?”

“I don’t know! You should try it first!”

Ban and Evergreen were buzzing in the back.

For an instant, Luke and the assailant’s attention was focused on that place.

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

... And as if in response, a huge amount of magical energy surged from Ban’s body.

Born as the eldest son of a master swordsman, he received various education from a very young age and devoted himself to mana training.

Because of the trauma, he couldn’t swing a sword, but if you just look at his mana capacity, it was more than Luke and Evergreen combined.

The majestic mana vibrated violently and enveloped Ban’s sturdy upper body.

“Ugh, I’ll do my best!”

Evergreen’s expression next to him was also tinged with unusual determination.

For some unknown reason, the assailants attacked with evil intent.

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“Kill him!”

And then...

Evergreen, holding a bow in her hand, leaped into the air.

Her slender body soared about 2 to 3 meters and then descended.

A seemingly purposeless jumping in place.

It was at that moment that Ban’s palm precisely reached her landing point.

“Ah.”

The moment Evergreen’s foot touched Ban’s hand.

Everyone in that place understood their intention.

Ban’s hand lifted the girl’s petite body as it was.

“Go, Evergreen! Fly!”

“Hueeaaaaa!!”

Evergreen flew out like a projectile from a sling.

Golden hair fluttering wildly.

In the blink of an eye, she landed on a tall and sturdy pole set up to support various canopies.

‘Crazy....’

Luke stared blankly at that absurd leap.

On that narrow foothold.

Evergreen, who skillfully centered herself, confidently raised her bow.

In this place, unlimited sniping was possible.

“It’s a good place to shoot arrows.”

Absurd.

But it was an appropriate strategy.

“I’ll play the role of a meat shield or something.”

Having completed his tasks, Ban quietly approached Luke and stood next to him, his determined expression being observed silently by Luke.

“Sure, go ahead,” Luke chuckled heartily.

The boy, who had been giggling a moment ago, soon picked up the hand axe from the ground.

The place where the gleaming blade pointed was filled with assailants, frozen in surprise due to a series of extraordinary events.

“Alright, no need to rush. We should go see our friend,” Luke said.

If the Hero had witnessed it, he would have been impressed by the party play that evoked admiration and praised them.

* * *

The auction house, where the chaos had subsided, fell silent.

Desmond’s painful moans only rang out intermittently.

There were only two reasons why his life was barely hanging on.

First, his beloved chainmail.

No one dared to approach him.

They just watched, each with a mix of awe and curiosity.

“...”

The Hero glanced at them before turning away.

He had saved those he could see and reach.

That was enough.

It wasn’t an action driven by any particular expectation.

Now it was time to go see his students.

As he was about to leap through the hole in the ceiling, someone gently pulled the hem of his garment.

“Excuse me, Hero!”

There stood Rachel.

The people were greatly stirred by the courage of the young merchant.

However, she, blushing, courteously clasped her hands and bowed deeply at the waist.

“Thank you so much!”

Then she replied with a bright radiant smile.

“Someday, I’ll definitely repay this favor!”

With a deeply bowed waist and that innocent smile, the Hero watched her without saying anything and swiftly left.

“Hehe....”

Rachel was more than satisfied.

The faint smile on the Hero’s lips, drawn in a slight arc, made her day.

Rachel followed the Hero, standing beneath the hole in the ceiling.

As if the recent crisis was a lie, the bright sunlight of a spring day was pouring in.

* * *

Fortunately, there was minimal damage outside the auction house amid the unfortunate events.

The quick response of some students who were outside the venue played a significant role.

They efficiently evacuated civilians, collaborated seamlessly with security forces and other students, and successfully surrounded the attackers.

As a result, the assailants failed to escape, and the fierce resistance culminated in the Hero suppressing the chaos in the auction house.

The sky was filled with a circular band of light – red, blue, white, and yellow, a vivid spectrum that defies easy description – as it crushed the bodies of those laden with sins.

Everyone froze at the Hero’s entrance.

“Professor! Wow! That was scary!”

“P-Professor, I’m relieved that you’re unharmed.”

“...Thank you for your hard work.”

Only the three children ran towards him.

The Hero silently observed the chaotic scene and then said, “Let’s go back.”

His words made everyone realize that the situation had come to an end.

The Hero called for a carriage to take them back to the academy and left the bustling scene for post-processing.

At that moment, a girl with prominent freckles, startled, exclaimed,

“Oh no, my shopping bag! What if someone took it!”

With a muffled laugh, the boys who had returned with several shopping bags watched her run towards the street like a startled fawn.

Soon, they couldn’t contain their laughter.

The chaotic events that had unfolded outside the academy seemed to be coming to a close.

* * *

Before the academy could send a carriage for them, they had already climbed onto another carriage.

The VIPs grateful for the Hero’s kindness were eager to support them and provided a carriage.

Choosing the most spacious and comfortable one, the Hero took the children aboard.

“Umm.”

Seated side by side, the children gathered around as if they had made a promise.

They rested their heads against the window or on each other’s shoulders, falling into a deep sleep.

A gentle evening breeze rustled through their different-colored hair.

“...”

The Hero continued to watch them.

The once-fatigued, antagonistic eyes now showed a faint sense of relief, and finally, the tension melted away.

“Ah.”

Sighing, he leaned his head against the backrest.

Although his body didn’t require sleep, fatigue was palpable both in his physique and mind.

He recalled the dimly lit lounge, the people he couldn’t protect even though they were within sight and reach.

Then, the image of the children running towards him replayed in his mind.

What if the situation had been a bit worse?

His eyes, once sinking, suddenly sparkled with vitality.

It seemed like he understood why the ‘Original’, despite having tremendous skills, always fixated on becoming stronger.

During the moment when the Hero’s face contorted fiercely, a soft sensation was felt on his knee.

It was a wolf doll.

Evergreen had awakened, cheerfully presenting it to him, mentioning how he forgot to give it earlier, knowing that he liked wolves.

The Hero couldn’t resist and chuckled at the unexpected gift.

Evergreen, elated by the rare event, widened her eyes and burst into laughter.

Being a mentor seemed to be quite challenging, especially when faced with such a mismatched gift that couldn’t be refused.

The Hero enjoyed the plush texture a few more times before placing the doll in the folds of his cloak.

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Understanding of Ban Dietrich deepened.

Understanding Level: 21/100 -> 22/100

Understanding of Evergreen Solintail deepened.

Understanding Level: 13/100 -> 14/100

Understanding of Luke Selsood deepened.

Understanding Level: 5/100 -> 6/100

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