Kang Kang!
　The sound of dry wood clashing against dry wood echoes through the quiet training grounds.

"Okay. Now you're getting it!　Ten more times.
　I can hear Aaron's happy voice, but I'm not going to react, I'm going to deal with Aaron's attack calmly.
　Don't let your guard down here. I told myself that, and I tried my best to defend against Aaron's attack.

"Nice work. You managed to outrun my attacks a hundred times without missing a beat.
　When I came to, it was over.
　When I saw Aaron lower his sword, I belatedly untied my stance.

"No, there were a few close calls along the way.
　I really panicked when I missed my timing in the middle of the race.
　I don't know how you were able to pull yourself together from there.

I don't think so. ...... I like your ambition.

''No, I just understand that I'm weak . In fact, if you still used non-attribute magic, I'd be out of shape.
　I was really surprised when Aaron made a real move on me once.
　When I came to, I found myself with a sword to my neck.

That can't be helped. I'm sure that will change once Kite-dono is able to use magic as well. ......

''And it doesn't really work at all. I've learned from some lightning wizards and so on, but it seems like the fundamental use is different, and the only thing it can do is blow off a small amount of static electricity.
　So far, it's static magic: .......
　Is there something I'm doing wrong?　Or do I have less magic?
　I don't think there's anything less since Aaron's trained me on magic power. .......

'I see. ...... We'll just have to try different things.

Yes. Six more six months ...... and I'll make it in time somehow.
　But I'm not sure~ .
　I don't feel like I'll be able to use magic in another six months?

I'm counting on it. I hope that Lord Kite will strike down his grandson who has grown up to be as arrogant as I am.

Yes. I'll take care of it.
　Like the brave men of old, I'll change the heart of the Swordsman's egg.
　And somehow we'll get to know each other before the war.

Kite!　Look, look, look!
　As I was thinking about what to do after I won, Hélène came in with an old book.

'Oh, you're still training?'

No, I just finished.

"Yeah. That's good. Kite!　Can you read this?
　For some reason, Hélène was in a good mood and held out a book to me.

"For the future you: ...... Yuusuke Kirishima.
　When I read the cover of the book I received, it said so .

"I'm glad~. This is a book written by Yusuke Kirishima, the Second Hero who could use magic just like you.

That was a long time ago. How did you find me?
　I'm the eighteenth generation, so that's sixteen generations ago, right?

Hmm. I looked all over the country and I found this in the oldest church in the kingdom. But I still can't figure out what it says. So maybe Kite can read it?　I thought.
　Yeah, I do remember this character set in Japanese.

You're right. I'm the only one in the world who can read them, because they're my hometown script.

Hmm. These are otherworldly characters. They're so complex, they look like symbols.

That's what I see in these letters.
　I still can't understand the words on the magic circle or anything else.

''Is that what it's all about?　Well, okay. Read it quickly and tell me what it says.

Okay.
　Elaine rushed me to open the book and read the first page .

　Before reading this: ......
　This book is good for people you trust enough to read it, but I wouldn't recommend reading it with anyone else. I recommend reading this book alone if possible.
　This book shows the strengths of a brave man as well as his weaknesses. So keep that in mind and think about whether you can trust it.
　And this information is from my time. I don't know how old it is, but you have to remember it's old news.


　So go ahead and start reading.


'Well, ...... this book has the strengths as well as the weaknesses of a brave man, so it says not to read it unless you can trust it.'

'So ....... Read in your room?

No, it's fine. I can trust both Elaine and Aaron, you know.
　In fact, there are only two people in the world that I trust, Elaine and Aaron, so please stay with me.
　Who do I ask questions to when I don't understand something?

'I understand Princess-sama, but ...... is it okay for me to be with you?'

"Yes, sir. I owe Aaron a great debt of gratitude for the past six months. Come on, let's work together to uncover the secrets of the brave men.
　For the past six months, I'm still only able to avoid attacks, but thanks to Aaron-san, I'm able to hold a decent sword.

''At the same time, I think that would be a weakness of Lord Kite's, wouldn't it?

'What now, isn't my weakness in this world, or rather, the one person in this world who knows best how to fight, Mr. Aaron?

"Ha ha ha. That's for sure. Oh, excuse me. Well, you've lived long enough. I'll learn about the mystery of bravery.
　Aaron laughed happily at my words.
　After all, Aaron-san wants to know about the brave man, don't you?

''But the fact that I searched for half a year and couldn't find it means that the brave man hadn't read this book for many generations now.

Yes. How did you find me, Your Highness?

Hmm. I've got good people working for me.
　Yeah. I'm really sorry, the knights who work for Hélène.
　Now, rest easy.

Okay, I'll read it.
　And then I began to read aloud.

　First, I'll tell you my story.
　I was summoned to the land destroyed by the demons as a second-generation hero.

"What?　Destroyed by the demon race!

'Oh well, let's wait until we get to the rest of the story.
　I took control of Hélène, who reacted quickly.
　We'll never finish this thick book if we spend every two lines of thought on it.


　I was summoned by a man who claimed to be a creator and a girl who called herself a summoner.
　The man would never tell me his name. He also told me how old I was, and that I was over a hundred years old, even though I looked to be in my thirties and a half by all accounts. She had a dignity in her words and actions, so maybe she really was over 100 years old.

　And the girl told me her name a little later. Her name was Emma. And she was the daughter of a creator. It doesn't look like her at all: .......
　Aside from that, Emma was one year older than me and very pretty to look at. She had a face and look that was very much my type. Well, she's my wife.

f*ck. Douchebag.
　I warned you about Elaine earlier, but when I heard that she was my wife, I stormed in.

"Hey, Emma. Hey, Emma was the first queen of the kingdom. She's in the castle. She's very beautiful.
　Then it makes sense that you're beautiful.
　Because there's no way Elaine's ancestors weren't beautiful.

　Oops, I got sidetracked again.
　At this rate we're never going to finish this book.

　I was told I was summoned to help rebuild the human world.
　It seems the creator's goal is to end the demon race's domination of the world and make a world where people don't fight each other.

　well... that old man has kept his word.
　I don't know how many years that mountain range will be around, but I hope the mountain range that separates the human world from the demon world is still there. Also, forest monsters and mountain dragons can get out of control now and then.

''What?　I thought no one could defeat a dragon?　I mean, are you going to run out?

It was bad just a few decades ago. The east side of the Empire was a desolate place until the previous generation of brave men built a defensive base.

You've done too much for humanity in the last generation. ......
　Isn't slaying the Demon King enough?
　You're raising the bar too high.
　Oh, well. I'll have to read on.


　My job as a creator was to drive the demons back to the demon world and rebuild the country that fell with Emma.
　Looking back, it was really hard work.
　More than once I really thought I was dead.

　Especially a man who calls himself the witch king and a woman who calls herself the destroyer, and I don't want to see them again.
　No matter how many years of training I have, I will never win against those two.

　But I was still one of the top five in the world.


　Only I can use electric magic. This was powerful.
　If my creator hadn't taught me how to use it, I'd feel like I'd never be able to use it. It's so hard to use it, but it's incredibly strong.

　According to the creator, electric magic is the fastest magic.
　Unless you have the divine speed or transference skill, you won't be able to surpass its speed.
　Incidentally, the man who had the divine speed skill was burned by the incinerator.
　It seems no matter how fast he was, he was useless against an attack that would burn within a ten meter radius.
　I didn't feel like I could win either one, so I ran away quickly.

　Oops, I got sidetracked.
　Back to electric magic.

　It's similar to lightning magic, but very different.
　Lightning magic sends a blast of high-intensity electricity into the air to electrocute the victim.
　In contrast, electric magic is characterized by its low power and high versatility.

　For basic usage, we recommend that you surround your body with it.
　This will buff your body in the same way as non-attribute magic.
　You can also use it to defend against low-powered spells and arrows by bouncing them off your armor.
　It's also ...... a good idea to use a technique that is wrapped in the sword to electrocute anyone who touches the sword.
　Well, to each his own sense of magic, so find your own way to use it.

　If you still want to know my moves, see the list of moves on page 100 to the end of the book.
　I don't force you to read it, okay?
　I just think it would be a shame not to look at ...... my outstanding naming sense and perfect technique. ...... It would be a shame not to look at it .
　I'll say it again, I'm not forcing you to, you know?

So, you want me to make sure you read the second half of the book?
　I took a quick look at it and it says Special Rolling Thunder or something like that, and I think it's very hard to read?
　And the book is three hundred pages long: .......
　Do I have to read two hundred pages of these embarrassing technical names?
　But it's about being strong. It's the only way. You'll read a little every day.

Well, that's good. It'll give me all the information I've been looking for about how to use electric magic.

Yes. That should get us there in time for the duel in a year.
　Do you think we'll be able to make it?　Can I read this in six months?
　I'm freaking out about this whole thing.

"Really, you promised me you'd do this all on your own, and I've done this for you, so you should win, right?

I've already apologized a few times for making a promise to you, so please forgive me. Don't worry, I'll win.

I won't let you win. Well, I do believe you'll win.

"Really? The princess believes in people. Well, it seems you're not the only one who's grown up, Master Kite.
　Hearing Elaine's words, Mr. Aaron looked surprised.

'What does that mean?'

No, no, I'm just an old man talking to myself.
　You're right, Elaine has changed in the last six months.
　She's gotten nicer. And she's more open with me.
　I've never seen anyone else get along with her, or maybe she's just not very good at telling people how she feels?
　I thought about that as I looked at Aaron, who was teasing and Hélène, who was angry.