An ordinary profession creates the world's strongest

Rouse, believing that he had caused Ryan Hyde to become an enemy of the world, apologized to him. However, believing that it was Ryan Hyde's own actions, he reconsidered and thanked him.

Sensing Royce's determination to risk his life, Reinheid suppressed the urge to cry and rushed out of the church. A terrifying surge of magic power and a series of explosions echoed from behind.

“Father! Father—!”

"Quiet! We have to leave the capital! If we are discovered, we will be doomed!"

"But, Father...!"

"This is your father's will. Please understand, Master Sharon!!"

Although Sharon was still crying, Ryan Hyde's amazing momentum made him shut up.

The two of them said nothing. The sun had already set, and they ran through the dark alleys, heading towards the gates of the Divine Capital.

At this time, Sharon suddenly asked:

"Ryan Hyde... why are you..."

Ryanhead was a young knight serving as the Byrne family's guard, and he was known for his easygoing personality. Sharon had a deep connection with him and trusted him deeply. However, Ryanhead made a surprising choice. Sharon, understanding this, could not help but ask...

However, before he heard the answer──

"Shoot through—Holy Lance."

“Gah!?”

The spear of light pierced Ryanhead's side first. The impact sent him flying, slamming him into the alley wall and sending him and Sharon falling to the ground.

"Wu, wu! Dallion, Captain..."

"You made a foolish choice, knight, no, heretic."

Darion Kaze, the leader of the Knights of the Guardian of Light, was a nondescript man of medium build. He had suddenly appeared in the nearby alley. It seemed that Royce had already exhausted all his strength just to hold off Esther.

The severe pain made Ryanhead sweat profusely, but in order to protect Sharon, he still tried his best to stand up and raised his knight's sword. To this, Darion did not have any special reaction and continued to speak:

"He's a direct descendant of the Byrne family and still has value."

"So... so what?"

"Leave him to me. Your inherent magic is somewhat special. If you are willing to mend your ways, I can intercede for you."

For an apostate, this was an extreme act of leniency. He might have believed that Ryanhead had acted impulsively under the influence of Rouse Byrne's words, and therefore there was room for consideration in the punishment.

Sharon fell to the ground, looking at Ryan Hyde's back anxiously - his heart was trembling.

"I refuse."

"Do you want to be loyal to Ros Byrne? I advise you not to. He's already a heretic—"

"It has nothing to do with Lord Royce. This is my will."

Although Ryan Hyde was a good man, he gave people a sense of uncertainty. Even now, he was trembling with pain and fear. However...

"I saw a child crying and begging for help. If I didn't reach out to save him, would I still be a knight?"

why?

"You people bullied that father and son, and the God I believe in will not forgive you! Reaching out to save those who cry out for help, this is the doctrine I, Lionhead Ashe, believe in!!"

Why does his back look so huge? Why do I think he can't lose to the father I admire?

However, reality is cruel. Ideas alone cannot accomplish anything. Therefore—

"boring."

Severed. Both his mind and body were severed. The Holy Lance's blade of light slashed diagonally at Ryanhead, and he had no time to react. He fell to the ground, spurting blood.

This was the obvious difference between an ordinary knight and the leader of the Three Lights Knights. Even though he desperately tried to buy time for Sharon to escape, the other side knocked him down with just a single blow.

"Ryan Hyde!?"

Ryan Hyde was knocked to the ground, and Sharon lay on Ryan Hyde's back and cried loudly.

Darion grabbed Sharon's collar mercilessly and tried to drag away the struggling Sharon.

Ryan Hyde saw this scene in his hazy consciousness.

As his blood drained away, he felt the footsteps of death slowly approaching him.

I need to cast healing magic... first try to stop the bleeding, then launch a sneak attack...

Move faster...move faster...move faster!

I have made a pact with my beloved master. He has entrusted his son to my protection. I am... a knight!

No matter how hard he tried, his body remained unable to move. Ryanhead had no talent for light, nor for healing magic. The only thing he possessed was his inherent magic, which allowed him to resist all abnormalities.

Seeing Sharon reaching out to him and crying, Ryan Hyde burst into tears again. He felt very, very unwilling to be powerless.

I want strength. I want talent. As a knight, as a human being, I want to save that child—

“—I want the power to save him!!”

If there is a way to save him now, even if it means sacrificing my own life, it is worth it! God, if you are watching me, please give me the strength!

As a result, his heartfelt wish──

"What?"

It was delivered. It was not delivered to God, but delivered to a sword.

A flash of light suddenly erupted. It emanated from the majestic sword hanging at Darion's waist—the Holy Sword. In an instant, white light enveloped the dark alley, radiating a dazzling glow like noon.

When the light fades slightly, you can see the holy sword emitting light and floating in the air.

Appeared in front of Ryan Hyde.

It's as if it chose its owner.

"How is that possible... The Holy Sword should only choose those with the qualities of a hero..."

Only then did Darion's expression change for the first time.

He probably didn't know. Because even Ryan Hyde himself didn't know about this.

The inherent magic "White Soul" - a magic that can resist abnormal conditions. No, that's not it. To be more precise, it is "a magic that is not affected by any external factors and can become any kind of person."

"Will you lend me your strength?"

He grasped the holy sword with his blood-stained hand. At that moment, a radiance pulsed, and the blood from Lionhead's wound ceased. The healing magic he had just cast had a profound effect. Furthermore, the moment he grasped the holy sword, he understood, as if the sword's will was telling him he could do it.

"Limits──"

“Could it be—Tsk!”

Darion threw Sharon out and raised the Holy Lance—

"breakthrough!!"

Ryan Hyde's power increased explosively, and in an instant he flew in front of Darion, dragging a streak of light. He fought with Darion with astonishing momentum, neither of them giving in!

“Ooo ...

The roar of Lionhead echoed everywhere, and the sound of countless swords clashing could be heard. The Holy Spear User and the newly born Holy Sword User engaged in a magnificent battle. However—

(Can't defeat him!)

His strength was still insufficient. The Holy Sword also told him that he only had a limited time to use this power. He was already near death. This period of time was a miracle, less than a minute.

"it's over."

The end came suddenly. The Holy Lance pierced his abdomen. And so—

"That's right! Of course I'll end this battle!"

He could only resort to a strategy that would inflict losses on both sides. Even with the Holy Lance piercing his abdomen, his grip remained like a vise, tightly gripping the opponent's arm holding the Holy Lance. Darion seemed to sense his intention, and his eyes twitched. Then, Lionhead thrust his sword through Darion's heart.

The two men stared at each other from a very close distance. Darion's expression was one of deep pain, while Ryanhead wore a smug smile.

They both fell backwards at the same time.

The Holy Lance and Holy Sword were also pulled out of the wound and fell to the ground.

Sharon yelled "Ryan Hyde!" and ran towards him.

"Xia, Xia Lun-sama... please flee quickly... flee to the east."

“W-What are you talking about… Let’s not talk about that for now. Ahhh, what should I do about your wound…”

Sharon was very shaken, and Ryan Hyde reached out and touched his head, saying:

"Please listen... Your father... met someone... on the battlefield. That person... changed Lord Rouse... Therefore, that person will definitely be able to... help you..."

"But, if I rely on myself for this kind of thing—"

"Please... cheer up. You are the son of Rouse Bain's... strongest knight!"

“──!”

Sharon couldn't help but hold his breath at Ryan Hyde's encouraging words, which he spoke with all his might.

When he saw Ryan Hyde on the verge of death in order to protect him, his expression suddenly changed.

Sharon wiped away her tears and looked at Ryan Hyde with a strong gaze.

"I...I'm going to leave you alone. I'm going to leave alone."

Ryan Hyde smiled. A satisfied smile.

"Thank you, Ryan Hyde. You are like a father to me and a knight I admire."

"I feel... honored... Lord Sharon."

Sharon stood up, and then—

"what?"

He paused and made a strange sound.

For he found Darion standing beside them.

Darion's heart was pierced, but he stood up expressionlessly.

"Run away, Master Sharon!"

Ryanhead desperately tried to move his dying body and pick up the holy sword.

Darion glanced at him, squinted his eyes, picked up the holy spear that fell on the ground, and prepared to deal with him.

Both Sharon and Ryan Hyde were mentally prepared to die.

They had to do it.

There's absolutely nowhere else to go.

"This time it really is over."

The Holy Lance swung down. And then—

“You bastard!!”

A fist as strong as rock suddenly swung from the side and hit Darion on the head.

Darion was knocked flying and hit the wall of the alley hard. He didn't even have a chance to fight back. His head was crushed by the wall and he died.

The man kept his fist extended.

Seeing that person, Sharon and Ryan Hyde both showed expressions of surprise and joy.

"Father!"

"Lord...Lord..."

The man who was gasping for breath and retracting his fist was Ross.

However, he was not holding the Holy Hammer, and his left hand was missing, so his body was covered with wounds.

Sharon rushed to his side worriedly. He hugged Sharon tightly with one hand and knelt down beside Ryanhead.

"Ryan Hyde... I owe you a great debt."

"I'm just... following my own will."

It took a lot of effort for Ross's healing magic to keep the god of death away from Ryanhead.

How did he shake off that apostle? Sharon and Ryan Hyde wanted to ask him, but at that moment, the Holy Lance suddenly floated up and flew away as if summoned. Seeing this scene, they were so surprised that they were speechless.