The brave man of the day, whose name is Radie.

　He was hurriedly selected after the retirement of the previous brave.
　The previous brave Arantzill was an honorable and powerful man, but whether his luck was good or bad, the four previous Heavenly Kings on the demon side were also the strongest and most elite in the past.

　The strongest and the most powerful clashed with each other, and at the end of a famous match that will be talked about for years to come, both sides were badly wounded and forced to retire.

　Reedy was entrusted with the task of taking over the reins.

　Although he was only 20 years old, he was just as talented as his predecessor, and he was widely expected to become the strongest fighter of all time.

　He has fought the enemy leader, the Four Heavenly Kings, twice, and defeated them both times.

　Expectations are high that the human race's long-cherished desire to defeat the Demon King will be fulfilled in this generation.

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'You did it!　Brave man!

　This was right after they had defeated the Four Heavenly Kings 'Huafu' Zebiantes.
　The party was abuzz with excitement of victory.

''Following the Four Heavenly Kings of Water, the Four Heavenly Kings of Wind!　It's a very good pace!

　The one who is most buoyant is one of the brave party members, a girl named Satome.
　She is younger and younger than the heroic Radey, but she still has the natural ability to guard and act as a wall for the party.

　She is also an innocent girl, appropriate for her age, and has the ability to lighten the mood of the party.

'I'm lucky,'

　The brave Radie said.
　She is the strongest person of her day, but at the same time she has good looks.

　Even if you don't have the strength of a brave man, just a smile and you'll be inundated with marriage proposals.

'Because I was able to make Sesha-san my companion just before this battle. Sesha-san's spear has a tremendous advantage against wind magic.
I'm sorry, that I am.

　The third member of the party bowed his head.

　He was a skinny man, a generation or so older than Radey and Satome's female counterparts, and looked a bit gaunt.

I'm glad to be able to help you as soon as I joined. You really did a great job of attacking me at the right time.......!
It must suck for them, though, right?

　Sesha is the newest to join the brave party.
　It was just recently.
　He is a generalist type who excels in the aura traits of slash and sting (thrust).
　It was said that adventurers who did not excel in one nature and had an aptitude for more than one nature were told that a shortcut to becoming stronger was to choose a weapon that adapted to those complex combinations.

　A combination of slash and sting would be utilized.
　The weapon most suited to this is the spear.

　Sesha has matured in his path and has earned the title of A-class adventurer.
　It was fame and ability enough to be welcomed into a brave party.

''The spear's, more massive thrust than the bow and arrow, pierces through the wind. The spearman is the natural enemy of the wind user.''
''The water user we fought before that, the hero-sama's sword worked well for you, didn't it! So far, the chemistry is working well together!
''Satome-dono's shield was also a big deal. Even though he's young, he's already gaining the dignity of a skilled defender.
No, no, no, I'm not ready for this.

　The tension in the brave party was high, perhaps because the aftermath of the victory was still thick.

''But that's why we're just lucky.

　In this situation, the brave man was calm and collected.

''The water user last time and the wind user this time also had weapons to deal with it. A reliable shield role as well. But it won't necessarily be the same in the future.

　The magic used by the demon race and the weapons used by the human race.
　Both sides have a strange affinity for each other. Depending on that relationship, they could be at an advantage or a disadvantage.
　The one who could cover the relationship between the two sides and utilize it effectively has won the battle between the human and demon race.

''It would be especially difficult if the earth users came to us now. We don't have any members in our party who can break the powerful defensive magic of the earth attribute.''
''Slash (slash) and sting (thrust) will make you get played by stubborn rocks. Brave party, is it still incomplete........

　Currently, there were three members in the brave party.
　The party capacity set by the guild is four people.

　In other words, there is room for one more person.

''I've been wondering about you, Lord Brave, but...?''
What is it?
Why can't we fill the party to capacity?　If I could join a party of brave men, I'm sure all the A-list adventurers in the world would come to me in droves.

　However, the brave Radey didn't do anything to add to the group without a fight.
　Sesha had only recently even joined, and until then, he and Satome had been traveling alone for a long time.

　It was a loneliness that didn't look like a journey for a brave man.

'It's a lesson from my predecessors.'
The previous generation?　Are you Arantzill-sama, the great and brave man who was called the strongest of all time?
'Yes. My predecessor gave me all sorts of advice when I left as a brave man. Even though I was injured in a fierce battle that left me unable to re-injure myself. For a new generation.

　One piece of advice from its predecessor.

　"Trust your comrades more than your abilities.

"The comrades you lock horns with on the battlefield must have your absolute trust. It doesn't matter how good you are, if you can't trust them with your life in a critical moment, they're useless.
And you're protecting it, aren't you, Lord Brave?
''The previous generation was able to fight the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Tribe because they put together a party of friends who believed in each other wholeheartedly. I want to make a party just like that.

　To the brave Radie, the shield-manager Satome is an old friend from his childhood.
　It's a good thing that you can't get away with it.
　That was the main reason why he was welcomed into the hero's party.

The fourth member is certainly an urgent matter, but I don't think someone like Sesha-san will appear again so easily. Please wait a little longer.
"Brave Lord........what a waste of words.......!

　Sesha is a sensitive character by nature, or perhaps she is a tearful one, shaking her shoulders.

I will do my best to live up to the trust of the brave men and women. I'll give my life to the battle of the heroes.
Mr. Sesha, everything you say is a big deal.

　He was chilled out by his satchel.

''..........''

　The brave Radey smiled warmly, but eventually his expression changed.......

''........one more thing.''
?
There's one piece of advice that my predecessor gave me that's particularly important.

　With a divine expression, Radey announced.

''You have to be careful with the Four Heavenly Kings Assistant.

　His voice sounded so serious that it was hard for the listener to breathe.

''Four Heavenly Kings........Assistant?''
'Not the Four Heavenly Kings themselves, sir?'

　Radey nodded.

''Let me speak since this is a good time. I've heard that the previous Four Heavenly Kings, who fought to the death against the previous Aranzir master, were also unmatched in their bravery.

　However, the previous heroes found it particularly creepy to be the ones hiding on the other side of the front line fighting head on.

''They say that the Four Heavenly Kings' assistant is a position that follows the Four Heavenly Kings commanding the Demon King's army in various ways. However, the assistant who followed his predecessor was more than just an assistant...''

　The assistants, of course, were the ones who supported the project in the shadows and did not come out in the open.
　The observers would not have been able to detect them without a certain amount of eye power.
　The Prior Hero found himself in the middle of a fierce battle with his nemesis, the Prior Four Heavenly Kings.

''He always felt its presence when the meticulous strategy that the predecessor-sama had formulated was detected and defeated. He schemed in every direction and in every direction to reduce the enemy's strength and, conversely, bring out the best of his allies' abilities...

　He said those who do that kind of thing lurk in the shadows of the enemy.

''I'll be working behind the scenes, so I don't show up, but I've still seen them in person a few times. That they came out to the battlefield to rescue the injured Four Heavenly Kings and left with the Lord on their backs...''

　Not only does his wisdom turn, but he's also loyal and capable of executing, and the previous generation of brave men appreciated that he was an accomplished man despite his enemies.

''The previous Four Heavenly Kings have been neutralized. But if the new Four Heavenly Kings that have been replaced have the same assistants, your battles will be a painful one...!

　A watery silence spread over the brave party.
　Any lingering feelings of victory have been erased.

''........I understand what the brave Lord is trying to say.

　Sesha responds divinely.

'I suppose you're telling me not to get carried away by one or two victories?　I have made a mental note of this!
'I'm fine!　No matter how powerful the enemy is, the heroes will always have us with them!

　Satome's unfounded confidence encouraged even the brave Radey.
　She was never conceited and careless in victory.
　Even with that one thing, the brave party of our time should have been called powerful.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. We still need to make up for it as we go along.''

　The journey to defeat the Demon King has been challenged by many brave men and women, but not a single one of them has been able to conquer it.
　It will not be easy and it will not be easy.

　Even so, I'm determined to defeat the demon king.
　It's time to make up your mind.

　In order to do so, the first thing he must do is....

We must find our fourth companion as soon as possible.

　Even if we don't add more without a fight, it was still urgent to welcome new members and make the party perfect.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends.