Having acquired the Demonization, I quietly opened my eyes.


"Amazing... I didn't think you could possess it in just one day.

No, ......, it was my dad. I couldn't have found out without a hint.


　Dad gave me a bunch of tips and hints, and that's how I managed to get them.
　I wouldn't have made it without them.


Have some confidence, Revell. It would take more than three years for a normal person to acquire the Demonization, you know?

What? Why?

That's because they don't understand the essence of things and don't know how to meditate. Imagination, mental toughness and perseverance are necessary to attain the Demonization.

Oh, yeah? ......

Is it the effect of [Effort]? If that's the case, you got a hell of a thing for me.

I don't know. I don't know.

'At first I thought it was an interesting irony that [effort] was a talent: ...... pfft'

This guy started laughing about his son's talent again.

"...... but that's not going to stop me from teaching him.

Are they gone?　I thought I was supposed to be the one to give you instructions on swordplay or something.

"You already have the basics of swordsmanship down pat. There's nothing in particular that I need to teach you, you just need to polish it up on your own. If you want to be strong, you need to find an environment where you can be strong.

Can't I make you as strong as a high ranking swordsman?

It's already there.

...... Yeah.


　He wasn't joking, but I think my father meant what he said.
　So that's how powerful your ability to change into a demon is.


You might not have noticed, but your physical abilities have improved dramatically. As long as you're that strong, there's no problem to live with.

'So it was: ....... Thanks Dad.

It's fine. That's because I'm a parent doing my son a favor.


　You're a really good dad.
　You have to find an environment where you can get strong.
　You don't have to stay in one place to use your wisdom, you have to see the world.
　Because if you don't know the world, you won't be able to use your "wisdom" as effectively as you could.


Dad, then I'm going to leave for good.

It's better. Your mother will be a little sad, but don't worry about it.

Yeah. I'm gonna be strong enough to surpass you.

You're going to be better than me. You want to be the best in the world, huh?

Of course. It's the first time I've ever done that.

...... Godd*mn, you're becoming a good man. ...... Good luck with that.




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　I told her I was leaving.
　She cried and was sad, but she respected my choice to see me go.
　My father gave me a sword.
　Even a layman could tell from the blade that it was of fine quality.

　And now I sit on the wagon and gaze out blankly at the scenery.

　I'm going to the labyrinth city of Flapperra.
　There are more adventurer's guilds than any other city in the kingdom of Theoriya.
It's also known as the City of Adventurers and is as prosperous as the royal capital in the kingdom of Teoriya.

　You can become an adventurer when you are 12 years old and have been given a talent.
　There I will become an adventurer to earn money and gather information to become strong.

　But it's a long way to the labyrinth city of Fleaparra.
　I ride my carriage and use my Wisdom to learn magic.
　Be prepared not to waste a second.


Hmm?　What is that?


　The driver cried out.
　Something's blocking his way to the front of the road.


Oh, no!　You're an orc!

"Heen!


　When the driver saw that it was the orcs ahead, he stopped the carriage.

　At this rate, they'll have to go back the way they came.



'Wait. Someone's fighting.


　When I caught sight of three figures fighting the orcs, I called out to them.


"You are an adventurer!

But the odds are stacked against the adventurers. They will be killed if they don't.

I'm sorry, but I have a responsibility to put the lives of these passengers first!　I know how the boy feels, but orcs are demons, and it's your luck to get out around here!



　The number of monsters around here is relatively small.
　All the demons living here are low-risk individuals such as rabbits and slimes.
　It's strange that there are monsters like orcs.
　It's no wonder you're doomed.

I'll go join them.

"...... Don't do it, kid. I know you feel good about the talent you've been given, but underestimating the demons will cost you your life.

That's right. How many orcs have died in the field?
Stay out of my way!　What if I die because of you!

　I can understand the abuse from the other passengers.

Then leave me alone and walk away.

　I got off the wagon and rode off into the orcs.



　What?



　I was surprised that I was running faster than I expected.


　Before I knew it the orcs were already in front of me.


　Is this the Demonization?


　You don't think you're going to be in a state of constant physical prowess without using ...... skills?


　I'll use the Bodily Enhancement to boost your ability even more.


　And then you flashed your sword at the orc's neck.


　It was like cutting tofu.


　The head is separated and the orc has fallen, and the adventurer looks at you with a scowling expression.


''Nah, nah, nah, a blow to the ...... orc...''

...... even though it looks not much different from ours.

Oh, thank God.


　I just don't know what to say.

　I'm here to help!　The first thing that came to my mind was something like that, but I've already killed orcs.

　Well, we'll just have to play it safe.

Are you okay?

　I called out to him.