Chapter 10
E-Rank heroes’ unique items
The magic circle begins to shine .
No good .
There is probably no way to survive .
I don’t think that ruthless G.o.ddess will help me out of this situation .
The soldiers surrounding the magic circle are set up their bows .
The robed men held out their arms .
To me .
[If you try to get out of the magic circle, you’ll die, okay?]
The G.o.ddess warned with a smile .
There’s no sign that my cla.s.smates would help me .
No one will go against it .
There might be fear towards the G.o.ddess and the soldiers, too .
Kirihara who have the highest rank, looks intent on casting me away .
But, more than that–
There’s no one who risk himself just for an air mob .
There shouldn’t be .
Even if the mob disappears, nothing changes .
The Story of the Chosen Heroes .
Mimori Touka doesn’t have to be in it .
Unnecessary existence .
Pofu~ tsu
[Eh?]
The G.o.ddess threw something at my feet .
[Leather, bag……?]
[It’s a unique item of heroes . ]
Unique Item .
It’s like a special magic tool .
[When you are summoned, a hero is given a special item . And that little leather bag was your unique item . ]
They all bent over to look at the leather bag .
[My unique item…]
Everyone in 2-C created a fuzz .
Everyone has a face that looks like they want to ask, “He have such a thing?”
The G.o.ddess went ahead and gave an explanation .
[It’s okay . It was collected while you were still sleeping, and it’s carefully kept in a separate room . We will give it to each of you later . It’s more effective to use it in person . ]
I noticed .
The G.o.ddess and his men are doing bad things casually .
If you have a powerful unique item in the hands of a hero right after summoning .
If you go on a rampage, you may cause trouble .
So they collected the unique items before we woke up .
The G.o.ddess smiles .
[The point that a powerful unique item is given at the time of the summoning is one of the reasons why the hero summoning are appreciated . Well, then-]
The G.o.ddess looks at by leather bag .
[I tried injecting magic in it, but it seems that your unique item only emits light . ]
[Luminescence?]
[The point is the light . I think the inside of the ruins would be dark, so I’m sure you can make it a decent light . Also, since there’s a piece of jewelry on in… If you can safely go to the ground, you could sell it for the time being . It’s amazing!]
The G.o.ddess spreads her arms and looks back at the people of 2-C behind her .
[Everyone, have you seen it? The mercy that I gave Touka Mimori now… Yes, there should be a chance to live even in any level . The G.o.ddess gives mercy… even if you’re so weak! Even to the to be disposed of, E-Rank Hero!]
What appeal is that . . ?
The G.o.ddess turns to me again .
[But you people don’t need my mercy! Because you are better than him! Because you have a great power in yourself!]
The G.o.ddess raises her voice as the light in the magic circle intensify .
[All of the 2-C students here are heroes! There are ranks among you heroes . Perhaps you may feel uneasy about the difference in ranks! Maybe I may not be a good person… . but, don’t worry! You have been chosen! You are excellent! Look at him- Touka Mimori!]
My cla.s.smates are watching me all at once .
[He’s unmistakably a hero! But you all are different from him! You are more than D-Rank! You’re certainly someone better than him! That is, you who have the natural abilities since you are born!]
Even the lowest E-Rank heroes have it’s uses .
Finally, I understood .
The meaning of those words .
Sacrifice .
S-Rank Hero and A-Rank Hero
The seniors are “chosen” .
On the other hand, the heroes who are ranked as B to D may be less motivated .
Even in a different world, your rank is still low .
However, if you can recognize that you are above “someone” with the same conditions, you will find out the significance of your existence .
I can believe myself .
I’m better than him .
I’m still in a better state .
I’m better than Mimori Touka .
I’m really glad that I was not sent to the ruins .
All’s well that ends well .
I’m still lucky .
Deceptions .
Illusions .
Self-suggestions .
Mimori Touka is the sacrifice for the “ritual” set by the G.o.ddess .
It gives a sense of superiority to the heroes below B-Rank and it is made to produce confidence .
The sacrifice is the lowest– E-Rank Hero .
The same “hero” with the same meaning .
The feeling that I was sorted .
The feeling of being picked out .
[F**k…]
So that’s the reason .
That’s the kind of use I have .
There must be a monster which is more frightening than that three-eyed wold at the ruins .
I can only use this failure skill .
The status correction is hopeless .
I’ll surely die .
Surely .
[Please wait!]
The words which I thought would be impossible .
It suddenly reached my ear .
I raised my face .
What I saw is, Sogou Ayaka walking up to the G.o.ddess with a resolute step .
[This is wrong! Isn’t Mimori-kun our cla.s.smate!?]
[Wha- Wha- What rude things are you saying, Sogou~!]
Zakurogi tries to stop her in a hurry .
[Zakurogi-sensei is our homeroom teacher, so get your act together! Isn’t it your duty to protect your students at any time!?]
[Th, The situations different! If you’re that intelligent, shouldn’t you know!? I can’t help it! It, it’s Mimori’s fault! It’s because he’s E-Rank!]
[Even though Mimori-kun didn’t want to become E-Rank!?This can’t be allowed! Stop sending him to the ruins right–]
[You’re S-Rank Ayaka-san, right? Fu~ Well, there’s no other choice . ]
The G.o.ddess lowered her arms .
Then–
In a blink of an eye, the G.o.ddess went around behind Sogou .
[Strike!]
A blow behind Sogou’s neck, by the G.o.ddess’ sword .
[Ku~!!]
Sogou twisted her body and turned around .
It was a reaction speed that I thought I could only see in a fighting manga .
Taking advantage of the momentum she turned around, Sogou sweeped out the G.o.ddess sword .
Pisha~ tsu!
Is that the movement of those old martial arts?
With a dignified look, Sogou exhales .
[I’m sorry, but I’m not so easily def— gofu~!!]
The fist of the G.o.ddess whose weight and speed were different fell into the belly of Sogou .
[The first sword is a feint . That’s not something you can easily distinguish . ]