This is the story of a magician and an elf girl.

The pure white fur was stained with a bright blood color due to the wound, and the lustrous eyes were particularly conspicuous between the eyebrows. The injured person, who didn't know what had happened to him, could only close his heavy eyes and enter the world of dreams.

I still remember this place, it was the training ground where I often wielded the sword.

"Push harder! I don't have any strength in my hands!"

"Yes! Master!"

The students I train are not soldiers nor consumables to be thrown into the battlefield. They are my cherished apprentices. They train every day so that they can learn how to protect themselves and how to survive in this harsh environment.

However, that day could not last forever.

The bow in the dark elf's hand was like a crescent moon hanging in the sky, and his ferocious mouth was opened.

At that moment, regardless of gender, age or status, all lives were pierced through the bodies by huge arrows. They had no right to resist, no power to fight back, and could only allow the overwhelming force to ravage their weakness.

"Stop... please stop now!!!"

"..."

However, the dark elf only looked down at the survivor with extremely cold eyes.

He once again pulled the bowstring to its limit, and a blinding black light enveloped his vision - he had no memory of what happened after that.

When I came to my senses, everyone was dead.

Be it a cherished companion, a respected elder, a generous aunt, or a gentle child - they all became a pile of motionless corpses without any difference.

It was my own powerlessness that caused all this to happen.

If I had the power to stop that spirit, if I could become stronger, if I could foresee everything that would happen - no one would end up in such misfortune.

People often say that they are the descendants of the invincible orc warrior. In the distant past, that warrior was not called a hero, nor was he remembered. He was merely a weapon on the battlefield to defeat monsters. Only the orcs' ancestors knew that his contribution was no less than that of any hero.

That warrior rarely associates with humans, and always holds a long sword stained with blood in his hand. He has killed countless monsters. It is said that he can even kill boss-level monsters with a single blow.

However, he was not the legendary warrior.

I'm just an arrogant brat.

He became arrogant just because he learned how to walk, and only realized the pain after he fell, but it was too late.

Be it his proud swordsmanship, his sturdy physique, his terrifying appearance, or the long sword he maintained every day, in the eyes of that dark elf, everything he had was just a grain of sand in the dust.

If...if I could start over again——maybe everything would be different.

"It's okay... You can definitely do it... So... please don't give up."

"..."

Warm words flowed through the depths of my brain in a gentle tone. I didn't know who was holding my hand and saying that. It was a week later that the injured person officially woke up and appeared.

"...Uh...Excuse me, what's your name? I'm Jack...and this is Wendy..."

"Miss, you are so cute, can you date me?"

"Uh……"

"Wait a minute! You bastard! I was asking you your name! Why are you flirting with my girlfriend out of the blue?!"

Wendy didn't know how to react for a moment and hid behind Jack. The werewolf man with white fur was wrapped in bandages, but he made an inexplicable request to Jack's official girlfriend in a very natural way: "Ah? You are qualified to be this lady's boyfriend? Huh, it's really funny, how about we fight and see who is more suitable to have her in bed?"

"That's exactly what I want! Come on if you want a fight! I want to give you a couple of punches in that arrogant face of yours!"

"No, no, no, Mr. Jack! Have you forgotten what Miss Linnae said?!"

"Hmm... so... damn..."

Jack, who had indeed been ordered by Linnae not to interfere too much, did not have the courage to disobey her decision. On the other hand, the werewolf man, who did not know who Linnae was, said with a snickering expression: "What? A triangle relationship is not good? Why don't you give this lady to me?"

"No, no, yes, don't forget your position. We finally rescued you. It's okay for you to be so arrogant in front of me, but don't talk to that person in that tone later... Otherwise, if you want to suffer a little, try it, okay? Let me tell you in advance, she is not as easy to talk to as me. When it's time to punch you, she will definitely do it without hesitation."

"Hmph... Is there a woman who can make you shut up... I really want to see what she looks like when I conquer her."

"You can still be arrogant now, but that's all. I'll advise you to behave yourself later..."

"Huh, you want me to give in to a woman? Even if the sky falls, it's impossible to happen."

"Kacha!"

At this time, the elf girl opened the curtain and walked into the room wearing a cloak. Regardless of Wendy and Jack who were used to her dressing like this, the werewolves who met her for the first time would not accept it so naturally.

In particular, Linnae's elf-like face and eyes made him recall bad memories.

"...Elf..."

"……Um?"

Linnai frowned and stared at the werewolf, just wanting to take off the cloak - but before that, the werewolf man who jumped up and attacked her had already swung out his sharp claws. Needless to say, the werewolf's arm strength is like using a butcher knife to kill a chicken to the human body. If he hits the opponent directly, the opponent will surely die.

"…What do you want to do?"

"..."

However, just before his sharp claws were about to touch Linnae's nose, the harder lion claws and leather armor blocked his attack. At the same time, the werewolf also found that his entire body, including the joints, had been bound by vines. If he tried to break free using his skills.

The dazzling spear in Wendy's hand will directly peel off his neck.

"Let me make it clear, if you dare to touch her hair, I will make you into a valuable carpet tomorrow."

"Please... please calm down. I will never allow anyone to try to harm Miss Linnae!"

"As they said, do you have any misunderstanding? Are you a descendant of the werewolf tribe?"

"...Misunderstanding... Is there anything else to say... It was clearly you who made the first move -"

"——If you mean the dark elf, we have already defeated him."

"!"

Just after Jack and the others explained to the werewolf man the difference between Doris and Linnae, he calmed down. Now he was sitting on the ground, apologizing: "I am so sorry. I misunderstood the lifesavers present in a moment of impulse. Please forgive me..."

"There won't be a next time. Tell me your name first."

"My name is Wright, and I am the only legitimate descendant of the orc warrior Bright. May I ask if anyone else was saved just now..."

"Unfortunately, except for you, most of the orcs are already dead. Don't blame us for not being able to arrive in time."

"...No...you guys are not the ones who should be blamed...I am the one who was there but could not do anything...This is my responsibility alone..."

"...Okay, it's our turn to ask. As the only survivor of the Orc Country, are you interested in joining our Adventurer's Guild?"

"... Adventurers... Guild... It was so famous in the past... Are you going to rebuild it?"

"It's not reconstruction - it's 'inheritance'. I am a descendant of the Elf Goddess, and they are the descendants of Hercules and Ikaros. Now the descendants of the three heroes have gathered here. We have enough ability to train new adventurers and take back the world on earth that originally belonged to humans."

"On the ground... Is this underground... I see... No wonder there is so little blood in the air... It's been a long time since I last smelled a human..."

Light, whose nose is more sensitive than anyone else present, looks different from an orc. He is closer to the original appearance of orcs, with a nose like a wolf's head and a long mouth. This will inevitably scare many people who approach him, but he doesn't want to be described as a man-eating monster or something.

The important thing is that there are many powerful adventurers gathered here. If the elf in front of him is several times smaller than himself and his strength is probably higher than that of the dark elf... those words are indeed not a fantasy.

"...If you need more time, I can give you a few days of stagnation..."

"No... I will join. If you are stronger than the dark elves, then I will have to admit defeat. Besides, becoming an adventurer... has always been my dream. It feels good, but what is the goal? It can't be for world peace or something... that's all, right?"

"...Ah, of course, our top priority is to defeat the Phoenix and the Demon God."

"Okay, just pretend I didn't say anything just now. I'll go to sleep first and then leave. Thank you for your meticulous care."

"and many more!"

"and many more!"

Wright sat on the bed with his forehead in his hand, looking at Jack and Wendy's serious expressions in confusion.

It seemed like they were not joking, but that was exactly why he had a headache: "...Ah...really? We are having enough troubles just to survive in the orc country, and you guys actually want to defeat the immortal phoenix? This is not a joke--"

"——I asked you this question because I'm not joking. Do you know what the future holds for us?"

"..."

"There are so many monsters and puppets. Their origin comes from the power of the demon god alone. If we don't completely eliminate her from this world, there will never be a peaceful day in our future. Wars and sacrifices will continue to be staged in the future. Until we are completely defeated, the enemy's killing will not stop..."

"Oh, I know, I know. Can't I stay here? Really, I don't know where you got the confidence to become the enemy of the final boss. Consider it a life-saving favor, and I will help you to the end."

"Confidence alone won't get the job done. What I need is manpower. If you have any questions, just ask that guy."

“Ah… this guy…”

Wright, who looked unwilling to associate with Jack, showed an unpleasant look. Jack, who glared back with a sharp gaze, had no intention of getting along with this guy. I believe that any man would be repelled by a love rival.