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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 452: If You Are Going to Become Something as Simple as a Horse or a Deer, Becoming a Hero Is Much Easier.
Chapter 452: If You Are Going to Become Something as Simple as a Horse or a Deer, Becoming a Hero Is Much Easier.
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Ed dono?Oh, Elsa-san, youre conscious? Can you stand on your own then?
Of course. This much is Uoooooooh!!!
Letting out a deep, heavy roar unbecoming of a woman, Elsa rose to her feet. Oh, as expected of a guard knight. Quite the fighting spirit.
Kuh Hah, hah I-Im sorry, Princess. I, at such a crucial moment
Elsa
Hahaha, it cant be helped with a dragon. Thats a kind of mental attack, so its hard to resist if youre not used to it.
Dragons above a certain strength level have mana dwelling in their eyes. The reason people freeze up when they see them isnt just because theyre strong, but because the intense mana radiating from them causes the body to reflexively shrink back.
Yeah, even I couldnt move despite understanding the logic until I learned [Magiasorb]. Most people never encounter a dragon in their lifetime, so just being conscious is impressive enough for a first encounter Well, that aside.
Now then, Your Highness. We both have things we want to ask and say. But first, shall we deal with that unsightly flying lizard?
Can you do it?
Margaret looked at me with eyes that seemed more anxious than doubtful, and I nodded emphatically.
Of course. Right now, Im just an odd-job man employed by Your Highness. If you command it, Ill become a horse or a deer or even slay a dragon for you.
Thats absurd! What are you thinking!? Theres no way you could
I understand.
Princess!?
Ignoring Elsa, who cries out almost in a scream, Margaret took a step closer to me.
Then, no more Ed the Deer. From now on, its princess and knight play. Ed, kneel here and bow your head.
Yes.
Before my eyes, the dragon, pelted with arrows by the recovered soldiers, was twisting its body irritably and retaliating with fireballs. The damage was spreading with each passing moment, but this must be necessary.
As I kneel and lower my head, Margaret gently pressed her lips to my forehead. The warmth that quickly left was trembling slightly.
Well abbreviate the knighting ceremony. Now, my knight Ed! Bring down that insolent dragon splendidly!
As you command, my liege.
I stand up and ready my sword once more. The enemy is far up in the sky, well out of range for a swordsman like me, and the sporadic arrows dont seem to be very effective but theres no need to worry.
Tia!
As I ran up the castle wall using [Hermes Dash], I called out the name of my unseen partner. Suddenly, a gust of wind whirled around the dragons wings, causing its massive body to sway.
In sync with this, I use the tip of [Dawnbeaker] held in my right hand to slash my left palm, then raise it high.
Its been a while since Ive used this Go, Blood Sword Synthesis!
Activating [Master Smith] on the flowing blood, I create a blade so thin it doesnt even cast a shadow. I throw this invisible blade, utilizing the momentum of my run, and it successfully severs the dragons right wing at the root.
GYAOOOOOOOO!?!?!?
Being big has its disadvantages!
As the dragon suddenly loses its wing and starts tumbling down, I close in on it by kicking off the castle walls and roofs. Im aiming for the neck, but the enemy wasnt that naive.
CLANG!
Oh?
Twisting its massive body and neck, the dragon caught my descending sword in its mouth. Its fangs firmly grip my sword, and red flames were flickering from its oral cavity.
GOOOOOOOO!!!
An unavoidable breath attack released at point-blank range after stopping my movement. Scorching flames envelop my entire body, and the dragons golden eyes distort with the pleasure of victory but isnt that a bit premature?
Too naive!
GYAO!?
The dragon let out a cry of shock as I emerged unscathed from beyond the sky-scorching fire. Your everything is insufficient to penetrate my combined defense of [Invincible] and [Magiasorb.]
Orya!
GYA!?
My fist exploded against the stupid dragons nose. Its fangs loosen for a moment, and I pull out my sword, using the momentum to slice off the left wing at the root as well.
GYAAAAAAAAA!!!
You picked the wrong opponent. Your end is right here and now!
Having lost both wings, the dragons massive body began to plummet straight down. Due to the difference in weight, my body gently separates from the dragon, and its huge form crashes to the ground first with a thunderous sound and a cloud of dust.
A few seconds later, I too was slammed into the ground. It would be instant death for a normal person, but Im different. Holding [Dawnbreaker] horizontally like a guillotine blade, I aim for the dragons neck as I fall, concentrating all the impact I receive into my sword using [Orbit Reflector].
GYA
With a sharp sound, the dragons neck, much thicker than my body, was severed. Its twitching body and clouded golden eyes will never be connected again.
As the dust settled and I stood up smoothly, the murmurs around me ceased. The mysterious man brought by the princess, a pitiful clown playing along with a childs game. Its natural for there to be such a reaction when someone who had only such an impression defeats a dragon single-handedly.
But I dont mind that. I simply walk straight across the courtyard, approaching my liege.
!? W-Wait!
Elsa.
Elsa tried to block my path reflexively. But Margaret stopped her and stepped forward. I stop before her and kneel, lowering my head.
Ed um
I have surely fulfilled the order bestowed upon me by Your Highness.
I raise my face slightly and grin at Margaret. Surprised, Margarets eyes widen but then she chuckles softly, puffs out her chest in an exaggeratedly haughty manner, and places her hand on my head.
Indeed! My knight Ed, well done! Now, everyone, please praise him! The dragon-slaying swordsman and the hero who saved our country! Sir Ed, the Odd-job Knight!
O oh OHHHHHHH!!!
At first, only a few, but gradually cheers rise from the surroundings. Everyone here felt the threat of the dragon firsthand and witnessed its defeat with their own eyes, so its only natural for them to cheer.
Ed! Ed! Dragon-slaying swordsman, Ed!
Ed! Ed! Hero who saved our country, Ed!
Ed! Ed! Odd-job Knight Whats an Odd-job Knight?
Dont know! But dont worry about the details! Ed!
OHHHHHHH!!!
Fufu, quite popular, arent you? Why dont you wave to them, Mr. Hero?
Tia!? No, Im not really
I only wanted to establish a bit of a foothold to cover up various things because I acted so flashy, but it seems to be more exciting than I expected. As I said this with a wry smile to Tia, who had somehow appeared beside me, Margaret spoke up.
You cant do that, Ed! A hero must respond to the voices of the people!
Eh? But
Or would you prefer if I introduced you as my fiance? Then we might be able to play king and queen too, you know?
Wooo! I have slain the dragon!
Being the fiance of a five-year-old princess was nothing but a bundle of trouble. As I hurriedly stand up and let out a war cry, the people around us respond with even more cheers.
So, Princess. And you too, Ed-dono, how do you intend to settle this commotion?
Huh? I dont know anything. Im just playing as usual!
Ah, thats cheating!? I-Im just playing too! You know, someone with authority like Elsa-san should handle this nicely
How am I, a mere guard knight, supposed to deal with this!?
Who knows?
Haaaaaaaah
Elsa lets out a deep, deep sigh as Margaret and I exchange glances and say the same thin. The pile of problems seems to reach not just to the mountains, but to the heavens
Fufu, Ahaha! Ahahahahahahahaha!
As Margaret burst into laughter, holding her stomach with tears in her eyes, I decided to shelve all the problems for now and basked in the afterglow of victory for a while.
