I am a god-slayer, not your hero.

Each sound was like a sharp blade, cutting into people's fragile hearts.

The Anri sisters, who had been rescued by Leafa, found their parents' cold bodies at the dilapidated doorway of their home. They embraced each other tightly, tears streaming down their faces, soaking the land that had been baptized by blood and tears.

The entire village of Kahn seemed to be shrouded in a thick fog of sorrow, with a heavy atmosphere of grief and despair permeating the air.

Surprisingly, Mingxian and the others were not treated coldly at all because of this tragedy.

On the contrary, the village chief of Kahn, along with several strong villagers, expressed the most sincere gratitude to them on behalf of the entire village.

This action contrasts sharply with their wary attitude towards Ainz Ooal Gown and the "Disgrace of the Succubus" in the original work.

Looking at the group of simple and honest villagers in front of him, and then at the four charming young women behind him, Mingxian couldn't help but sigh, "Only shallow people don't judge a book by its cover."

To the village chief of Kahn, this statement was utterly baffling.

Asuna, Leafa, Sinon, and Yuki were somewhat helpless.

This person is far too self-centered.

If it were any one of them, they would surely feel uneasy about their conscience, or guilty for being late, or saddened by the deaths of innocent people, or complacent about the villagers' profuse thanks...

Feelings like these are bound to arise.

The string remains unmoved when struck.

Even so, Mingxian sincerely advised, "If possible, you should move away. This area is very unsafe."

"what?"

The village chief was taken aback at first, then his expression darkened as if he had thought of something.

Just as the atmosphere became strange, a villager rushed in and shouted.

"Village chief, something terrible has happened! A large group of people are surrounding us!"

……

As dust billowed, the sound of rapid hoofbeats echoed through the village of Kahn.

This group of cavalrymen was quite different from ordinary knights. They did not wear uniform armor or carry standard weapons, but rather each equipped themselves with their own random combinations.

Some were clad in protective gear, while others wore only chainmail, creating a chaotic scene.

The weapons were incredibly diverse; some carried swords, others used bows and arrows, pistols, maces, and other spare weapons, and some were even unarmed, wearing only iron hand guards and gauntlets.

However, the horses they rode were military horses, each one exceptionally handsome and clearly of extraordinary origin, not something an ordinary mercenary could possess.

Just before entering the village of Kahn, the cavalry slowed down, and the billowing dust dissipated.

This group of cavalry consisted of about twenty or thirty men, making it a fairly well-trained unit.

"who are you?"

The village chief mustered his courage and approached the cavalryman to question him.

The cavalrymen glanced at the village chief, then at the blood-stained surroundings, and finally fixed their gaze on one of the men in the group.

The man rode out of the group and came before the village chief.

He was physically strong, wearing breastplate and carrying a heavy greatsword; he was clearly a battle-hardened warrior.

"I am Gerdev Storonov, the warrior captain of the Kingdom of Ri-Estize. By order of the king, I am leading my men on patrol around E-Lantir to quell the rebellion of the imperial knights in the vicinity."

"You must be the leaders of this village? Who is the village chief?"

"Gazef asked."

"I...I am the village chief of Kahn Village," the village chief replied, sounding slightly nervous. "Greetings, Captain Warrior."

Gerdov dismounted and said, "Village chief, can you tell me what happened?"

The two then began to talk about what had happened there.

……

Meanwhile, in the house that the village chief had vacated for Mingxian and the others, Leafa hesitated for a moment, looking at the sun gradually setting outside, but still said to Mingxian, "Um... thank you."

"Thank me?" Mingxian looked at her in confusion.

Leafa: "If it weren't for General Hibiki, I would already be..."

"You're overthinking it. You're level 100; even that knight couldn't break your defense."

"..." Leafa's lips moved slightly, but she still said earnestly, "Thank you anyway."

Mingxian was somewhat surprised.

"I didn't expect you to say that. I thought you would blame me in your heart for forcibly bringing you into this world and forcing you to raise your sword to fight, and you would keep cursing me in your heart."

Leafa, Yuki, and Sinon did not react to these words.

Asuna's body stiffened slightly.

That's what she thought.

They're still worried about their social death.

Such a sudden disappearance will surely bring shame to the Yuuki family, and will incur the mother's anger and the father's blame.

In short, Asuna felt like she was dead.

Naturally, one would inwardly curse Mingxian for being so inhuman.

Leafa frowned slightly and said helplessly, "It's so good that you have such self-awareness."

Mingxian said slowly, "Actually, I can read minds."

"real or fake?"

"you guess."

Leafa sighed and then said, "I did have that thought at first, but after meeting Yuki, I suddenly felt that it was a bit too much."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but look at her.

Leafa continued, "I don't care about myself, but if it weren't for General Hibiki, Yuuki would probably be gone by now."

"As for me, I'm just an ordinary high school girl."

“There’s nothing wrong with inheriting the family’s swordsmanship, but if I do that, I’ll just be staying in my own world.”

"But now we can see another world."

"Completely different lives..."

Leafa took a deep breath and said, "When I practice kendo, I always think that to gain something, you have to give something in return."

"Compared to what I've given, what I've gained is far more than what I've given."

"Therefore, I am very grateful to General Xiang!"

The girl's words echoed through the house.

Mingxian: "..."

Why would the girl I kidnapped thank me?

Yuki also snapped out of her daze, smiled, and stepped forward to say to Naruzuru, "I'm very grateful to Naruzuru too!"

Sinon leaned against the wall, her lips parted slightly: "If I also had such power..."

You can change yourself.

Those things can be overcome, right?

Shino couldn't help but think that way.

Asuna: "..."

Wait a minute, if you all thank him, won't I feel out of place?

No, why should I fit in?

Since I'm already dead anyway, I might as well die no matter what, so why bother?

So Asuna said directly, "I don't thank you at all, I'm even cursing you in my heart. You're just meddling in other people's business!"

Mingxian was actually somewhat moved.

She truly deserves to be the undisputed female protagonist of the original work!

Finally, there's a normal person here.

That’s right!

Being forcibly taken in, rewritten from a human into a player, and then sent on a medieval adventure of swords and magic... this is the normal reaction!

Mingxian sighed softly and said with emotion, "Indeed, your original life as a young lady was comfortable and peaceful, and you were completely different from them."

"You just understand."

Asuna tilted her head slightly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, seemingly sympathy for Yuuki's situation, yet also a sense of helplessness towards her own fate.

Yuki blinked, then suddenly interjected, "But I remember that General Hibiki summoned us through proper channels, so our original families shouldn't have any reaction, right?"

“That’s true.” Mingxian nodded and explained, “The Onmyoji’s spells, the officials, and the powerful figures at the top will all handle this matter properly. To your families, it might just be that you went out to attend a summer camp.”

Asuna: "..."

So, you're saying I wasn't actually in that awkward situation?

She breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a weight lifted from her shoulders.

Yuki suddenly crossed her arms, her face hardening, and her tone tinged with self-mockery: "I have no family left, and as for friends, they're gone too..."

She shook her head and laughed somewhat carefree, "But having such a healthy body is quite a windfall."

His smile was a mixture of bitterness and relief.

As if she had thought of something, Yuki's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "By the way, we can still fly after we go back, right?"

“Yes, it’s possible.” Mingxian nodded slightly, then after a moment of contemplation, changed his mind and said, “Flying should still be feasible.”

"Skills such as magic may be affected by spiritual veins, resulting in situations where they cannot be used or their power is reduced."

"However, your swordsmanship and physical abilities are still there. If you put in a little effort and train your mental strength, you should be able to reach the strength of a Great Knight."

Upon hearing this, Yuki felt a surge of emotion welling up inside her, which she could no longer suppress.