When the heroes defeat the Demon King, they immediately return to their home world. Therefore, I was afraid that he would have no interest in our world, but he responded to my wishes.

　Remembering the past, Tina's face broke out in a smile.

"You mean you became a lover of that brave man?

'Yes, I managed to fall in love with him through various means. I've been in love with him in many ways, and the days of adventure I spent with him from then on are still some of my best memories. However, all those good times ended when his companion, a brave man, defeated the Demon King.

　Tina's voice darkens.

''.............Transitioning heroes can't choose to stay in this world?

'He did a lot of things to help, but there was nothing he could do about it.

　It seems that the transmigrant heroes are forced to be sent back to their original world the moment they defeat the demon king.

　Tina removed the pendant from her neck and placed it on the table.

''This was made by him with a special magic so that he could protect me. When the Demon King was defeated, he disappeared from our world, and it was the only treasure he left behind at the end of his life.

　A pendant that contains a one-time, but absolute protective magic that will always protect its owner no matter what happens to him.

　I feel very guilty for letting Tina use such a precious and thoughtful magic tool.

You're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you want to. I believed Hurt-sama to be the reincarnation of that brave man.

What?

　It's not.

　This is because Haruto is the reincarnation of Saijo Haruto, and Haruto had no experience of coming to this world as a brave man.

''One day ten years ago, I sensed that a child with the same magical power as that Gentleman was born in this world.

Is that what I am?

''Yes. Even with this, I'm still a person with excellent magic detection ability, and there's no way I could mistake his magic power for something else. That's why I sought out the baby and negotiated with his parents, Count-sama, to become Master Hurt's squire.

　I wonder if I should confide in Tina that I'm a different person. But I feel like I have to tell her now.

"Tina, I'm sorry, but I'm not...
'It's not that brave master. Isn't it?

You know what I'm talking about.

'Yes. Five years ago, I vaguely noticed that someone else had been reincarnated in Mr. Hurt's body. I hoped it was that person.......but you are someone else, right?

'Yeah, I'm definitely a reincarnation. But I don't remember ever coming to this world or having an adventure with Tina.

'Well..... Yes, that's right. Because if he does, he'll have something to say about it when he reincarnates.

Sorry.

'You don't need to apologize, Master Hurt. To tell the truth, I was disappointed at first, too. There were times when I wondered why it wasn't him. But then I saw the way Master Hult worked so hard every day in his magical training, and I began to see his face as the man who did everything he could to make things happen.

　Tina hugs me.
　She smells so good.

'I've been watching Master Hurt for a long time. Before, I wished I was his reincarnation. But now I'm looking at Master Hurt.

Are you sure it's me?

It's Master Hurt.

　Tina's words helped me make up my mind.

"Tina. "Tina, I'm going to be strong. I'm going to be stronger than that brave man. I will protect you and the world. The pendant of absolute protection is broken, but I will be an unbreakable shield of absolute protection to protect you and the world.

Master Hurt....

So, will you continue to be with me?

'Yes, sir!　We'll be together forever!


　My goal in this world has been set.

　Let's get strong.
　Stronger than the shifting heroes with cheat abilities.

　I'll be strong enough to protect Tina and the world, like the heroes Tina loved.

　I can't raise my level because of the curse, but I can do a lot of things.

　Gain power and be recognized by the world as a sage.

　Become the most powerful level 1 sage in the world.

　And then, Tina, I will become a hero.


　I'm going to...

　When I woke up the next morning, Tina was gone.

'Good morning. Master Hurt.

　But then I opened the door and Tina came into the bedroom.

'Breakfast is ready, sir.

Yeah, I'm coming.

Mr. Hurt. May I?
Hmm?

　Tina moves her face closer to mine.
　Something awfully soft touches my lips.

'Eh,'

　When I looked at Tina, her cheeks were flushed.

''I'm an unbounded person, but I hope you'll take care of me from now on. My brave Lord.''

　With that, Tina left the room.

　I kissed her.
　With Tina.

　Her lips were so soft.
　Up close, Tina's face was so beautiful.
　She looked a little embarrassed, but she was cute too.


　I made up my mind once again to be a brave man who could protect Tina.