The brave Simmel wants to resign

The flies around them buzzed and scattered.

The air was compressed, producing a low rumble.

Both sisters felt a stinging pain on the back of their hands at the same time.

Then, a branding iron-like red mark began to appear out of thin air...

Buzz!

The Kaba sisters opened their eyes in shock, but the light was so bright that all they could see was white, and the air currents made their hair fly backward.

"Waaah!"

Then, when I opened my eyes again—

A man appeared before them.

A man who is unbelievably handsome.

He was handsome, with light blue hair that hung softly down, and even clearer azure eyes with a small beauty mark at the corner of his eye.

The indigo-blue long-sleeved, belted coat and the off-white cloak looked like an outfit only a hero in a fairy tale would wear.

The young man was unbelievably clean, completely out of place in this filthy pigsty, like a painting forcibly pasted into a garbage dump.

Moonlight streamed down from behind him. He stood there, looking down at the two sisters who were sitting huddled together on the ground, and smiled gently.

Then he opened his mouth.

"I heard cries for help."

"The Hero. Simmel".

Are you my masters?

Chapter 3 Simmel: I also like to flip my bangs

What is the definition of a hero?

If we break it down from the characters, it probably means 'a brave person'.

But if that's the case, people are more used to describing them as 'warriors'.

Or perhaps, a warrior is closer to 'someone who has fought,' while a hero is closer to 'someone who has chosen to fight'?

There are also constantly evolving and new interpretations.

For example, a hero is someone who "opens up unknown paths."

Beyond the courage to face the unknown, it also adds the element of a desire to explore the unknown.

However, in conclusion—

The word "hero" itself does not seem to contain any positive connotations such as "nobility," "dedication," or "empathy."

It is unreasonable to demand those elements from heroes without authorization.

but.....

[If someone as perfect as me were capable, it wouldn't be impossible for me to do these things!]

Thus said the hero Simmel.

...........................

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"The Hero. Simmel".

Are you my masters?

Having witnessed countless calamities and sufferings throughout the world through the goddess, Simmel no longer harbored the mentality of 'My mission is accomplished!'

He didn't want to take away the young people's opportunity to perform, but if he saw a child crying and begging for help and remained indifferent, then not only his former partner, but even Simmel himself would not be able to forgive himself.

So, he came.

Through a summoning circle whose specific process is unknown to the goddess, he crossed the barriers of countless worlds and descended into this dark prison to sign a contract with the two girls before him.

—Um, the two of you?

Simmel tilted her head slightly.

According to the goddess, Simmel is already "dead." He only signed a clause to "continue to protect humanity after death" and became a being called a "Heroic Spirit."

When such beings descend upon the world, they often choose a Master, attach themselves to her, and are granted 'common sense of this world' by the goddess.

This includes the language pack, the unique settings of this world, and one's own spirit possession status.

So, why did I sign contracts with two Masters...?

"Hmm~....."

Simmel tilted his head and thought for a while, but couldn't come up with an answer.

Forget it.

Maybe I'm just too good.

With his body regaining its youth and his mind becoming slightly more unconventional, he thought this way.

But at this moment, the three people outside the cell had already reacted.

"What is that?!"

"Caw! Sorcerer! I knew those two kids were up to something! Please deal with them quickly!"

The two ugly villagers started chattering.

As a top-level sorcerer, Xia Youjie naturally knew more than those two old bastards.

(This is... a cursed spirit? No, a shikigami?!)

In his eyes.

This man, who calls himself Simmel, is not a living being, but rather an existence close to a cursed spirit.

However, it seems to be quite different from ordinary cursed spirits.

—The power of curses is energy born from negative emotions.

Subject-verb-object: The power of incantation is energy.

Negative emotions are merely the source; that is to say, if someone doesn't possess magical powers, yet has other 'abilities' surrounding them...

(This sense of oppression...)

(Was it summoned by those two girls? Was it a spell? Was it a spirit summoning spell? Or was it a spirit manipulation spell like mine?)

Xia Youjie had many thoughts flashing through his mind.

At that moment, he forgot his self-destructive urges from seconds earlier, instinctively and skillfully protecting the two civilians behind him, and quickly and accurately conveying instructions.

"Step back."

"Leave the rest to me."

He then waved his hand.

I didn't run into anyone.

Xia Youjie glanced at it out of the corner of his eye.

Those two guys had already run away.

"..."

Forget it.

More than his destructive urges, Xia Youjie was concerned about whether the 'shikigami' in front of him would attack its hosts, namely the two girls.

Although communication is also an option.

However, the risks are significant.

It's not that there aren't such cursed spirits; they use communication to buy time and disguise their wildness.

Shikigami are not absolutely safe for sorcerers.

Xia Youjie sees himself as "second only to one person".

He chose ——————

Regardless, capture them alive first. If we've made a mistake, we can apologize later.

For a strong person, this is the most correct answer.

"Guhuoniao! Wild quilt!"

Summon the name of your own spirit.

A ripple spread across his body like ink spreading, and in the next moment, immense magical power filled the secret chamber!

The female spirit wearing a feathered robe swooped down on the Kaba sisters.

The flying squirrel-shaped monster instantly appeared three steps away from Simmel.

Everything happened too fast.

Just as Xia Youjie was pondering, the two frightened girls finally came to their senses.

Nanako and Mimiko looked up at the same time at the handsome young man with a gentle face.

The fear seemed to be washed away by the other person's light blue eyes, and my mood inexplicably became peaceful. I subconsciously wanted to reach out to him.

But just as his hand was halfway out, the cursed spirit attacked.

A female cursed spirit named Guhuoniao attempted to insert herself between the three, separating Simmel from the two girls, and made a gesture of protecting the girls.

Meanwhile, the flying squirrel with a wingspan of five meters and eyes like lanterns launched an attack on Simmel.

Time is getting slower and slower.

In the still frame, the hero notices something.

(This room is very damp.)