An ordinary profession creates the world's strongest

"Sores, scars? Letting go of the past? Uh, I don't quite understand, but do you mean you don't like flowers anymore?"

"Yes, I have discarded these feelings along with the past."

"Why is that? You used to love flowers so much..."

"Oh, that's just youthful recklessness."

Again, little Palu is ten years old.

"And, Big Sister..."

“What, what happened?”

Palu used to admire Shia, constantly calling her "Sister Shia! Sister Shia!" and sometimes even picking flowers for her. But now, things have changed completely, making Shia naturally want to escape reality. She struggled to respond to the boy's calls, but what followed was his relentless pursuit:

"I have discarded my weak name along with my past. I am now Bardo Feldo. From now on, please call me 'Bardo Feldo the Destroyer'!"

"Who!? Where did the name Bardo Feldo come from? And what does 'must be destroyed' mean?!"

"Oops, sorry, my friends are still waiting for me, I have to leave first!"

“Ah, hey! What did you mean by ‘go ahead’?! I haven’t even finished what I was saying. Anyway, you’re really fast! Wait! Wait for me~”

Like a woman abandoned by her lover, Xia fell to her knees, reaching out to the other side of the fog, but received no response. Her family had already bravely rushed to the battlefield. Exhausted, she lowered her head and sobbed again. The family she knew was gone, and her sight was truly pitiful.

Yue looked at Shia with an indescribable subtle expression. Hajime's eyes wandered, and a hint of embarrassment was revealed. Yue turned his gaze to Hajime and murmured:

"...As expected of Hajime, you're able to calmly accomplish things that others can't."

“No, why on earth do you know this joke…”

"...brainwashing without even using dark magic... impressive."

"...To be honest, I think I went a bit too far, but I don't reflect on it or regret it."

After all the Hauriya people left the scene, for a while, only Xia's sobbing and the subtle atmosphere remained.

Regan Bunton is a highly popular candidate to be the next chief of the Bunton tribe, the largest of the bear people. He possesses great strength and is also a close confidant of one of the current elders, Kim Bunton, for whom he has an admiring feeling.

Not only Reagan, but the entire Bonton tribe admired Jin. Jin's popularity among young people was particularly extraordinary. This was largely due to Jin's bold and unwavering character, deep patriotism, and exceptional strength, considered among the highest among the demihumans.

Because of this, when the Ursine heard about this, they thought it was some unfunny joke. How could their most revered elder be helpless against a mere human, beaten beyond repair? But this was an indisputable fact, and Jin, lying motionless in the hospital, was the most grievous proof.

Reagan stood stunned as he watched the disfigured Jin, then was overwhelmed by a seething rage and hatred. Unable to contain his fury, he rushed to find the elders present at the scene and demanded to know the whole story. Upon learning the full story, Reagan ignored the elders' advice, revealed the truth to the entire Ursine tribe, and immediately set out to seek revenge.

Although he was dissuaded from sending out all the Ursine due to the elders and other tribes' persuasion, he still gathered a group of mostly young Bontons, and they were furiously determined to strike down the hated humans. This time, they numbered over fifty. Knowing that their target was heading for Wuya Aruto, they decided to strike just as they were about to reach their destination, inflicting upon the hated humans the regret of missing their target so close, greatly increasing the effectiveness of their revenge.

After all, the other side was just humans and bunnymen. Even if they defeated Jin, Regen would presume they were using despicable tactics like taking advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness. In this foggy forest, there was no need to fear the disordered humans and the fragile bunnymen.

Reagan was a fine man, and under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have been so naive in his judgment. However, deep anger had blinded him.

But, no matter what, even if his eyes were blinded by hatred...

"There's no way this could happen, right!?"

Regen screamed in agony. The Bunnymen, considered the lowest of the demihuman race, were now ravaging the Bearmen, considered the strongest due to their bravery and skill. This utterly impossible scene was unfolding vividly.

"Hey, hey, hey! Pay attention! Or I'll chop you!"

"Ahahahaha, just keep making those pig-slaughtering screams!"

"If you see something dirty, you should disinfect it! Yahahahahaha!"

The Hauriyas' laughter echoed throughout the scene, unleashing countless deadly blows. The gentle, peace-loving, and inept Rabbitmen vanished without a trace, leaving the desperately fighting Bearmen unconcealed in their trembling, roaring back:

“Damn it! What the hell is going on?! Who the hell are you guys!!”

"This isn't a bunnyman!"

“Uwaa ...

The bearmen were irritated by the sudden attack from their intended enemy, the unbelievable strength of the bunnymen, supposedly the lowest of the demihumans, the incredibly precise arrows and stones that flew from all directions, the bewilderingly skillful concealment of their auras, and their seamless teamwork. Most importantly, the bunnymen joyfully brandished their knives, displaying maniacal expressions and laughter. All of this deeply shook the bearmen. They, supposedly far superior physically to the bunnymen, were cornered!

In reality, in a simple one-on-one fight, the Bunnymen couldn't possibly defeat the Bearmen. However, over the past ten days, the Hauriyas had undergone specialized training that even Hell couldn't match, thus successfully compensating for these innate differences.

Although the Bunnymen's combat abilities were inferior to those of other demihumans, they cultivated exceptional crisis perception and stealth skills to survive without fighting. After all, they were the only race that had survived to this day thanks to these two skills.

Furthermore, the Bunnymen were able to detect the enemy's presence early and launch surprise attacks without their knowledge, suggesting they possessed assassination abilities. However, their inherent nature rendered these advantages completely useless.

The training Hajime designed was designed to awaken their fighting instincts. Under his reckless barrage, the Bunnymen wielded their weapons with no thought for harming others. He spent ten full days, recalling the words of former Master Chief Harman as he subjected them to brutal training, completely aligning their minds with warrior mode. Though he couldn't deny that this approach was a bit excessive...

After cultivating an unwavering aggression, the Bunnymen displayed remarkable combat prowess. After all, they were a race that viewed all members of their tribe as family, their inherent bonds were incredibly strong, and they demonstrated a high level of cooperation from the outset. Furthermore, they were adept at adjusting the strength of their auras, and when combined with smooth cooperation, they achieved remarkable results.

In addition, Hajime provided the weak rabbit people with many weapons that increased their attack power, which was also one of the factors that greatly improved their combat capabilities.

The two small swords that everyone carried were crafted by Hajime during his meticulous practice. Their blades, as thin as a cicada's wing, could cut through skin with a single touch, and their use of Taurus ore made them resistant to strong impacts. They were also equipped with throwing knives of the same specifications.

He also used the highly flexible and strong threads he'd harvested from abyssal spider monsters to create powerful slingshots and crossbows. While the young children of the Hauriya tribe weren't suited to close combat, they possessed a remarkable ability to locate the enemy. When they used this ability to snipe Hajime from the other side of the fog, even he was stunned.

Palu... the must-kill Barudo Feldo and other younger brothers are even more fascinated by the feeling of sniping with crossbows, and each of them shows the posture of a professional sniper.

"One strike, one kill! Watch me gamble on my reputation of 'definitely destroying' and blow your head off in one go."

This is the latest catchphrase of Paru... Bardo Feldo of Destruction. Incidentally, "Bardo Feldo" is his self-proclaimed name. His original catchphrase was "Sniper Target!", but Hajime stopped him. Bardo Feldo of Destruction seems quite unhappy with this. (Editor's note: In Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Lockon Stratos's catchphrase during battle is "Sniper Target.")

The Bearmen, in a state of panic, were unable to resist the Haolia tribe at all. In a blink of an eye, most of their manpower was lost, and they were slaughtered to only about half of their original number.

"Lord Raegen! If you keep going like this...!"

"Lord Raegen, please retreat!"

"I'll cover the rear, huh!?"

"Totsuku!?"

Although his subordinates suggested a temporary retreat, the thought of Jin's inability to recover and the deaths of so many of his men before him made Regen, enraged, hesitate. A Hauriya sniper, not missing his chance, shot a precision arrow through the temple of a subordinate named Dontou, who had volunteered to cover the rear and was about to call for a retreat.

This shocked Reagan and the others, causing their formation to fall apart. Cam and the others seized this opportunity and attacked together.

Arrows flew out from the fog and hit key parts such as ankles with surprising accuracy. When the bear people focused their attention on this matter, a sharp slash that could take off a person's head was swung, and then a thrust came from behind the slasher at the perfect time.

Unexpectedly, these seemed to be mere decoys. By the time the Ursine sensed the sudden presence behind them, they had already been fatally attacked. The Hauriyas, leveraging their tacit understanding and the ability to manipulate the strength of their auras, manipulated the Ursine in their grasp, leaving them trembling with fear. "Is this really the timid and cowardly Rabbit People?" they wondered.

Though the Ursine held out for a while, before Reagan and his companions could recover from the chaos, they were already battered and wounded, relying on their weapons to stay standing. The Bunnymen's teamwork and superb covering fire combined to create a relentless wave of attacks, causing the Ursine's breathing to become heavy. Finally, they faced a tree, unable to retreat. With their backs to the tree, they formed a circle, with Cam and his companions surrounding them.

"What's wrong, you 'beeping' guys! Is that all you can do? Are you so gutless?"

"Hearing you're the strongest race really astonishes me! These beeping guys! Are you still considered men with beeping like this!?"

"Hurry up and pick up your weapons! You weak-kneed 'beep--s!"

The Ursine were bathed in a barrage of unnatural insults, uncharacteristic of the Bunnymen, unheard of even by other races. What on earth had happened to these creatures?! Fear crept across the Ursine's faces, some already clutching their heads in despair. A burly, hairy man, tearfully begging for mercy, "Please stop bullying us!"... The scene was truly surreal.

"Hehehe, do you have any last words? Everyone from the strongest race?"

Cam hurled taunting remarks with a venomous expression. His battle instincts now awakened, seemingly reminiscent of the times he'd been looked down upon, led him to utter lines he'd never imagined before.

"Well……"

Hearing Kam's arrogant words, Regen's face twisted in regret. Finally, he recovered from his confusion, his eyes returning to their normal rationality. Perhaps the Hauriya attack had been a cold shower on him. Though the rage that had suffocated Jin still burned fiercely, a sense of duty compelled him to find a way to keep as many of his men alive. He knew full well that he had been the one who had led his people here, and had put them in such dire straits.

"...You can do whatever you want to me. Kill me or beat me up. But I forced my subordinates to come here. Please let them go."

"What! Master Raegen!?"

"Lord Raegen! What are you doing..."

Reagan's words shocked his subordinates. He was probably planning to sacrifice his own life for theirs, so he shouted at his wavering subordinates:

"Shut up!... The responsibility lies with me, the one who was blinded by anger, the rabbit man... no, the leader of the Hauriya tribe. I know my request is willful, but please, spare these people! That's it!"

Reagan dropped his weapon and knelt down. He was always very proud of his military prowess, so his subordinates knew how much determination he had to bow to the enemy, which made them stand there speechless.

Seeing Regen continue to lower his head, Kam and the other Hauriya people responded with...

"But I refuse."

Along with the ruthless response, there was also a sharp blade thrown at him.

“Uoooh!?”

Reagan immediately ducked to avoid the attack, but Cam's knife throw was only the beginning. Arrows and rocks rained down from all sides, rapidly attacking Reagan and his companions. Using their axes as shields, they desperately endured the insults. The Hauriyas roared with laughter as they attacked, enjoying the scene from the bottom of their hearts.

"Why!?"

Reagan tried to squeeze out a groan-like voice and asked them the reason for their indiscriminate attack.

"Why? You are our enemies, aren't you? Do we need a better reason to kill you?"

Cam's answer was simple.

"Well, but!"

"Most importantly... it's such a pleasure to crush your arrogance and humiliate you! Hahaha!"

"What!? Damn it! We were actually...!"

As Kaum had said, the Hauriyas were enjoying themselves. From their safe range, they were unleashing devastating attacks with slingshots, crossbows, and bows. They were reveling in their power, exuding a characteristically arrogant air. It seemed their first victory over another race, and the slaying of their own demihumans, had derailed their minds, sending them completely into a state of turmoil.

The attack intensified, and Reagan and the others huddled together, desperately trying to resist... but they were still reaching their limit. Although they had avoided fatal injuries, they were all covered in wounds, and they were afraid they could not withstand the next wave of fire.

Kam sneered and raised his arms. The Hauriya tribesmen, with frantic eyes, aimed arrows and stones. The thought of dying here made Regen collapse with regret, and he mentally apologized to his subordinates who had been instigated by him to come.

Kam swung his arm down like a Grim Reaper's scythe, aiming for the lives of Reagan and his companions. Arrows and stones were unleashed simultaneously, advancing towards them in slow motion. Reagan felt he had no right to look away, so he stared intently at the arrows, and then...

"You all need to have some sense!!"

He saw a white figure and a hammer bringing a loud bang, knocking everything away.

"what?"

Regen couldn't help but let out a dumbfounded cry. It was no wonder, after all, just as he was about to die, a girl with flowing blue-white hair and rabbit ears descended from the sky with a giant hammer. She slammed the ground hard, sending shockwaves that deflected all incoming arrows and rocks. He was stunned, and the other bear people were equally stunned.

Of course, Shia appeared with a feeling of "Rage!" The massive hammer that Hajime had crafted while practicing compression forging was incredibly heavy, but Shia swung it with such ferocity that she seemed oblivious to its weight. She glared at Cam and cursed:

"Enough! I've really had enough! Father, everyone, it's almost time for you to return to normal!"

Kam and the others, who were initially stunned by Shia's appearance, glared at her with reproachful eyes as they recovered.

"Shia, I don't know what you're planning to do, but please retreat quickly. We can't kill the people behind you like this, okay?"

"No, I won't retreat. You can't go on like this!"

Shia's answer made Kam narrow his eyes:

"No? Shia, you don't intend to make us your enemies, do you? If your answer..."

"No, I don't care if these people die."

““““Is this okay!?”””””

They originally thought that she was here to stop the slaughter of her own kind, but unexpectedly she gave such an answer, which made the bear people complain involuntarily.

"Of course. If you're soft-hearted towards someone who wants to kill you, you won't be able to survive Miss Yue's special training. Even I'm not as naive as I used to be."

"Oh~ Then why are you stopping us?"

Kam asked the question, and the Haolia tribe and others were also surprised.

"Of course! It's because you're all corrupt, Father! You've fallen!"

"Broken? Corrupted?"

Cam didn't seem to understand what Shia meant and repeated her words.

"That's right! Please remember this: although Mr. Hajime shows no mercy to his enemies, won't listen to their pleas for mercy, and has absolutely no compassion, he doesn't take pleasure in killing, whether they're monsters or humans! Even if he asks you to kill during training, he won't ask you to enjoy it!"

"No, no, we didn't enjoy it..."

"Father, do you realize how you look right now?"

"Expression? No, no matter what you say..."

Hearing Xia's words, the Hauriya people began to look at their companions. Xia took a deep breath and answered in a calm but clear voice:

"...You're just like the Imperial soldiers who attacked us."

“Hmm!?”

This shocked the Hauliya people, their arrogance instantly dissipating, as if a cold shower had been poured on them. The imperial soldiers, with expressions of a mixture of mockery and amusement, had taken away most of their families... The Hauliya people were well acquainted with these expressions, and knew how ugly they were. The thought of being among those who had taken their families away... was unbearable.

“Shi-Shia… I…”

"Phew~ Looks like you guys have finally calmed down a bit. That's great! I was already prepared for the worst and was going to beat you all up."

Xia swung the hammer at them. Xia's accusations and the might of the hammer made the Hauriya people begin to waver, and Xia's expression softened slightly.

"However, since this is your first time fighting someone, it's fine as long as you pay attention to this problem now. After all, Mr. Hajime is also at fault. I know he wants to stir up your fighting spirit, but going this far is too much! He's not even a warrior, he's a berserker!"