A few days have passed since I became able to sense magic power.

　I had spent the last few days in the forest to hone my skills at manipulating magic power into spells.

''Spear of fire, pierce and burn your enemies.''

　The purpose is to hunt. By hunting weak demons and wild animals, I am improving the efficiency of my magic power management and developing spells that can be cast in less time.

　Fortunately, it seems that magic power can be restored by taking a break, so I spent about half of my day in the forest, occasionally taking a break.

　As for the monsters that come out of the forest, the sharp-horned Almirage is a bit dangerous, but the rest, such as human-faced mushrooms and human-sized caterpillars, are not so strong.

　However, that day, I had sensed a strange presence in the entire forest from the morning when I entered the forest.

I'm not sure what this bad feeling is.

　Overall, the magic of the forest seems to be increasing. No, it's not that it's increasing, it's more like something is unnaturally mixed in with it....

　That was when I thought about it.

''Ugh, wow!

　I could hear screams coming from somewhere in the forest.

　I looked up to see what was going on and turned my head in the direction of the voice - I was speechless.

　I could feel a dense magical power from that direction. It's a strong and fierce aggressive magic.

　But I was sure I could hear the villagers screaming. As a member of the village, and most of all as a person with the power of a sorcerer, I would not be able to not help them.

''Acceleration.''

　He chanted a simplified spell and quickened his steps. Immediately, a villager surrounded by demons came into view.

　He was a young man in his mid-twenties, a young man who had played with me many times. He was slumped from his ass to the ground in front of the demons and seemed unable to escape.

　He was swung down by a demon in the form of a bear with red fur growing out of its body.
　The attack would crush the body of a human being with a single blow.

　--well, that is if it hits.

''Increased muscle strength.''

　Strengthening my muscles to carry the young man up, I scratched him from the side. In addition, I accelerated and kicked the demon that smashed the ground with my body, which had increased to muscle strength, and used the recoil to break away from the spot.

''Oh, you are........Gerald!　How did it get there...I mean, what's happening now?

''I'm sorry, I don't have time to explain. For that matter I have to inform the village now.

　The young man who carried me on his back spoke to me, but I could only respond in kind.

　A powerful demon appeared near the village. And it looks like the enemy is not just one person.
　Probably more than one demon is approaching. I can feel that kind of demonic power (.........).

　Maintaining acceleration, I head towards the village.

　And what I saw there........was a swarm of demons attacking the village.

''Oh no........''

　A giant centipede-like demon is chasing people. A scorpion-like creature is trying to cover up a child. Many other demons are wielding their fangs and claws to kill the village residents.

　For a moment, I stood there, stunned by the scene. But soon I was concerned about the safety of my family, and headed home on shaky legs.

'--Gerald!

　When I opened the door, my mom, holding Sierra to her chest, called out to me in a screaming voice. Normally, she would call me by 'channing', but right now she didn't seem to have the time to do so.

'Mom!　Where's Dad?

We said we would stop the demons, and we got our weapons. But...

　Oh, no.

　My father is not athletic. He's not very athletic. I'm too tired for a hike and I'm too tired to fight.

　And yet, that righteous and compassionate man had gone into battle. With an unfamiliar weapon in his hand.

　It was like going to die.

"--Crap.

　It was like I was left with little choice.

　I forcefully grabbed Mom's arm as she held Sierra in her arms and put her into the closet with her. I followed and slammed the young man who was still carrying her on his back into it with me.

　It's a small place, but it would be safer to stay inside. You'll have to put up with the fact that you can't breathe.

'What are you doing, Gerald!　What the hell are you trying to--

I don't care.

But!

　Dodging my mom, who was screaming and trying to get away from me, I looked at Sierra.

　She doesn't cry or scream in spite of the fact that things are going on, but instead she looks at me intently, her eyes are somehow intelligent and noble.

"Sierra. Listen to me. You are safe here. You'll be safe, brother, I'll make sure you're protected.

Nitan?

Take care of them, please. I'll be back.

　The last word was to the young man I had saved. He looked at me and shook his head in a way that made me shake my head.

"Gerald!

　Mom screams. But I have to go. I'm the one who has to make sure that fewer people get hurt.

　Because I have memories of my previous life. That's why I can unlock the magic language and wake up as a sorcerer.

　This means I have the power. I have the power to save everyone in my village.

　And most importantly, how could I possibly stand by and watch my beloved family get hurt?

　My dad said, 'I've become a man. He slapped me on the back. I wouldn't leave someone like that behind, would I?

　Because I'm a sorcerer, a boy, and the son of my mom and dad.

　I force the closet door shut. While remembering that, I turned my palm toward the closed door.

''I forbid anyone other than me to open this door.''

　He casts a spell and locks the door completely.
　He also casts another spell, just in case.

'The doors and walls of this closet shall withstand any attack from the outside and shall never be allowed to be destroyed or broken into.

　 Besides, although it's not the smartest way to phrase it, it's probably safer to use sure words in this situation.
　Mom and the others are safe.

"...good.

　I leave the house and I'm ready.

　I had never learned anything about how to fight. I've never fought an enemy with a certain level of strength before.

　Still, I couldn't run away. I was the only one who could protect my father and the people of the village.

　I'm determined, and I charge into the crowd of monsters that are trying to overrun the village.

　Japanese is the only weapon. That's all. But isn't that the most powerful weapon in this world?