In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

"Let's try to persuade him with words first, and then—we'll find a way to make Luslan stronger!" Ocean put his hands on his hips, showing his teeth, and smiled very brightly.

"Oshin." Just then, Lemoni's voice came through.

"It seems like someone is looking for us."

"Ugh?"

......

"You, you are the hunters who hunted the white chimera?" Kokuvit stood in front of Ocean, feeling immense pressure.

Wow, that one is so tall! The other one is even more terrifying. The shorter one is alright, but where did the other one go?

Two drops of cold sweat rolled down his face.

"Hello, my name is Oceano, you were looking for me?" Oceano extended his hand in a very friendly manner.

"Ah, you, hello." Kokuvit cautiously grasped Ocean's hand, shook it, and then quickly let go. "Well, it wasn't me looking for you, Knight; it was the mayor."

The three men exchanged glances, all seeing the confusion in each other's eyes: "Mayor?"

"Ah, aha, it's the person who governs this town. He heard that you hunted down the ferocious demon beast that was lurking outside the town, so he wants to meet you brave hunters." Kokuvit was completely covered by the shadows of Oshin and Jimia, and his speech was a little incoherent.

"Oh, okay, that's fine," Ou Shen agreed with a smile.

Neither Jimia nor Lemoni spoke, which was taken as tacit agreement.

“There’s one more thing. The mayor specifically instructed me to leave the white chimera’s carcass alone for now.” Kokuvit’s voice trembled slightly.

Oshin looked at Kokuvit and wondered if the man was a bit too timid, but he still said, "Well, we've already given this chimera away. Why don't you go ask him?"

"Huh? Who did you give it to?" Kokuvit was stunned.

“Of course it’s Grandpa Cheyhun.” Oshin pointed to Cheyhun, who was walking towards them from a distance.

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Chapter 566 If you're not satisfied, then become stronger!

"Hey, Ruslan, time to eat!" Kimia called out to Ruslan, who was still sitting by the sea.

Luslan stood up and patted his clothes twice: "Coming."

He looked at what he was holding in his hand.

It is a broken sword.

Well, perhaps I'm just like this broken sword, forever only able to gaze at the hero's back.

This has happened three times already, so what's wrong with it happening again...?

He was completely unaware of how tightly he was gripping the broken sword.

But this time, it's so close.

This time, I'm so unwilling to accept it.

"So slow, what are you doing on the beach?" Oshin nudged Ruslan.

"I was just a little dizzy, but I feel much better now after the sea breeze." Luslan dodged Oshin, but had a seemingly happy smile on his face.

Oshin smacked his lips as he watched Luslan walk into the house.

“To be honest, I feel like Ruslan is acting a bit strange.” Lemony frowned. “If it’s just because he feels he’s too weak, he shouldn’t be this depressed.”

"It doesn't matter, let me find a way to make him stronger!" Ou Shen said seriously.

“He’s my brother. If anyone falls behind, he has to follow me.”

......

late at night.

Ruslan got up.

"...I can't sleep."

Stepping out of the cabin, I climbed onto the exercise rock. The moonlight shone on the sea, and the falling rain shattered the moonlight on the water. The sounds of rain, tides, and rustling leaves blended together, so noisy yet so peaceful.

With his hands supporting him behind him, Ruslan sighed.

"Even after saying that, I still feel suffocated..." He touched his chest, a bitter smile on his face.

But I can't believe I'm having this kind of feeling... Does this mean I'm one step closer to humanity?

Try to relax a bit. At least... you've been with him for a while now, haven't you?

"...Ruslan, brother?"

A voice came from behind him, and Luslan involuntarily turned his head to look.

Oshin held onto the door frame with one hand, looking at Ruslan sitting on the stone.

"Oshin, why aren't you asleep yet?" Ruslan looked at Oshin with some surprise. "Aren't you going to see the mayor of Ozark tomorrow?"

Because Oshin and his companions' injuries had not yet been treated, Oshin postponed his meeting with the mayor of Ozark Town until tomorrow.

“I heard a noise, and then I saw you run out. What… what happened?” Oshin climbed onto the rock and sat down next to Ruslan. “And what’s going on between us? Aren’t you planning to go tomorrow?”

"...I didn't do anything in the hunt for the white chimera. It was the three of you who risked your lives to kill that monster." Luslan buried his head in his arms and sighed. "The mayor probably wants to reward you or something. I didn't do anything, so why would I take a share of what belongs to you?"

“I’m telling you…” Ou Shen frowned, “How come I never noticed before that you were such an awkward person?”

"What's wrong?" Luslan suddenly seemed a little lost.

“You’re afraid of holding us back, aren’t you?” Ocean looked into Ruslan’s eyes and said seriously.

Ruslan opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

“Yeah, that’s true. After all, you’re so bad, it’s understandable that we’re worried about your skills.” Ou Shen shook his head, as if he was quite disappointed.

Ruslan buried his head even deeper.

"Hey!"

Snapped.

Luslan was startled when Oshen suddenly slapped him.

"W-what's wrong?"

"So, Luslan, you're really no match for us!" Oshen stood up and forcibly pulled Luslan up as well. "You—you need to get stronger!"

Ruslan was stunned.

"What did you say?"

"Go and get stronger!" Ou Shen shouted. "What kind of image is it to be listless here? You just sat on the beach all afternoon watching the sea!"

"Aren't you resentful?!"

"Me, Jimia, and Lemoni are all younger than you. Do you expect us to hang you up and beat you up?!"

"Don't you have any self-respect?"

"If you don't get stronger, Aga might surpass you in the future!"

"If you really can't even see our backs anymore in the future, would you really be willing to watch us go?"

Oshin glared at Ruslan, whose shoulder he was gripping.

The air was completely still.

Rashtanaha looked at the two young men in silence.

"...I'm not reconciled! How could I possibly be reconciled? Watching your back recede into the distance, no matter how many times, no matter how many times—" Luslan grabbed Oshin's wrist, as if roaring, "I will never be reconciled!!!"

"Then go get stronger, you bastard!" Ou Shen continued loudly.

The force I could feel on my wrist was getting stronger and stronger.

Tears were already welling up in Ruslan's eyes.

This was the first time in all these years that Oshin had seen something like this in Ruslan's eyes.

"Get stronger, is that it? Just by getting stronger, you can chase after your shadow." Luslan forcibly pried Oshin's hand off his shoulder.

Tears streamed down his face and dripped onto the stone.

"But I don't even know where to start to become stronger."

"How, how can I possibly—reach your backs in this state!"

Boom—

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and the moonlight was obscured by dark clouds. Luslan forcefully shook off Oshen's hand.

"My body is just human; it can't keep up with... yours."

“I’ll help you.” Oshin pounded his chest, making a dull thud.

“What—” Luslan raised his head slightly, but before he could finish speaking, he heard two more voices coming from the direction of the cabin.

"I'll help you too!"

"Me too."

“Jimia, Lemoni…” Luslan’s pupils trembled slightly as he looked at the two people who came out of the room.

Oshin grabbed Ruslan's shoulder and looked into Ruslan's eyes.

"Let's work together to help you become stronger!"

"I absolutely will not let you be left behind alone." Ou Shen's face was covered in cold sweat, but his words were resolute.

Only then did Ruslan realize it.

Ou Shen's height has already surpassed his.

Tears streamed down her face, dripping onto the ground.

He was indeed smiling.

"Then, let's get stronger." His eyes regained their fighting spirit. "Once I'm stronger, I'll definitely beat you all to a pulp!"

Ou Shen smiled too.