Chapter 6 The Hero's Journey Begins With A Single Step
A new school life is starting. I was filled with excitement, but it ended in just 2 days.
I stepped away from the circle of students who were crying tears of joy at the school's opening, while inside, I was creating a waterfall of tears.
I really want to cry. It's too sad. Give me back my hopes and enthusiasm.
I want to say that, but no matter how much I wet my pillow with tears of regret, time won't rewind.
Sometimes things like this happen. I need to move on. Staying positive is important. It's not just self-hypnosis.
'Soon, you will go to a world of swords, magic, myths, and mysteries.'
I remember the words of the goddess. Myths and mysteries aside, it's about swords and magic. Since I've dabbled in many stories to learn about different hero paths, I can't help but think of RPGs when I hear about swords and magic.
The fact that a hero clearly exists makes it natural to think this world is some kind of creation. So, I should assume this is an RPG world and decide my future plans accordingly.
That said, it seems I didn't need to go on a journey of self-discovery worrying about the future.
Because...
'Huh? You're definitely joining the Einherjar Knights with me and Shouk. Hmph, I'm saying I'll treat you, a useless nobody, as my servant from now on. Be grateful for that.'
In this way, it seems my childhood friend has already planned my future. Be grateful for being called a servant? Ha ha ha, I've come to respect that.
But, it's a knight order. That means I want to be a knight.
I really want to be. Hero Knight Hiiro.
Sounds cool, right? It's the classic path, the best one.
Since I've graduated from the Training Academy, I see no other options.
For now, I'll aim to be the best knight in the country.
Since I can live as a hero, I should aim high. After all, the title of the strongest is something every guy dreams of, and the higher the goal, the more fired up I get.
So, my goal is set.
Sara told me the Einherjar Knights' entrance test is in 2 weeks.
Then, there's only one thing left to do.
That's right, training.
"Hmph! Hmph! Come on!"
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
The hero's journey is the same, starting with one step.
"Ha! 248! Ugh, 249! Alright, 250!"
When you think of a hero, you think of effort, friendship, and victory.
I'm not just dreaming of being a hero for fun.
If I'm going to aim for something, it has to be the top. That means the strongest.
So, I couldn't neglect the first step, which is effort.
"Haah, haah... No, not yet. I still have half left... Ha! 251!!"
Running, about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles).
Push-ups, sit-ups, back exercises, squats, 100 times each for 3 sets.
If I want to be a knight, I have to practice with a sword, so I swing a wooden stick 500 times.
Until the day of the entrance test, I've been training "twice as much as before."
"Haah, haah, haah..."
But it's tough. My stamina is low, this body.
Damn, I could move way better before I died.
I should welcome this new world, but there are many things about being the hero (Hiiro) that I can't welcome.
Well, there's no point in complaining.
"Guh..."
Have I reached my limit? I can't stand up.
I throw the stick I was using as a sword and collapse on my back.
Maybe I've set a schedule that's a bit too hard.
I can't get up. It's exhausting. I'm sweating like crazy.
My hands are red from swinging, and blisters have burst, with new ones starting to form.
You, the original hero of this body, if you hadn't slacked off a bit, it wouldn't be this tough.
"..."
I might complain like this, but I actually kind of like this feeling of pushing myself to the limit.
It's a sense of achievement. I've always loved the feeling of moving forward toward my dream.
"...Aahh."
But my body is honest, and sleepiness is hitting me hard.
As I reminisce about the fatigue spreading through my body, I gently close my eyes.
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