“Goodbye, Father, Mother…”

No one responded to my murmured farewell.

The Macba household.
Its estate.

As a family connected to royalty, the exterior was impressive—something that could rival even the homes of great aristocrats. I grew up in this house, experiencing both joy and hardship. I had friendly servants as well.

And yet, not a single person came to see me off.

Once again, I was confronted with the harshness of reality.

I was only ever doted on because I was the Silver Sword Saint’s son.
Now that my parents’ fame had faded, no one cared about me anymore.

—The Silver Sword Saint’s son possessed a useless skill—

That news spread like wildfire. The gazes of passersby stung with their piercing judgment.

Suppressing the rising emotions with all my might, I decided to leave my home.

I had no destination in mind.

I simply couldn’t endure the persecution I faced at home anymore. That was all.

For now, I’ll head to the neighboring town. It’s a fair distance away, but that’s fine. Returning home would only mean facing more torment. If I end up collapsing and dying along the way, so be it.

With that thought, I walked endlessly across the vast plains.

Until—

“Grrrrrrr…!”

I encountered a pack of monsters—Red Wolves.
These monsters, known for their red fur, are swift and tricky to handle. They can even spit small fireballs, making them a troublesome foe for the inexperienced.

However—

“Haahhh!!”

I drew my sword, following the Macba style technique.
—Crimson Leaf Slash.

By the time I returned my sword to its sheath, every Red Wolf had been sliced apart.

Not a single monster remained alive.
They had been completely annihilated.

Even if I’m labeled as someone with a useless skill, I was trained relentlessly by the Silver Sword Saint. Monsters of this caliber are nothing to me.

Still…
It’s pathetic.

I can’t stop the tears.

Believed to have talent with the sword, I dedicated myself to honing my skills… and this is the result.

“But… this is strange.”

This is the middle of the main road.
There are monster-repelling streetlights lined up at regular intervals.

It’s one thing if it were a powerful monster, but it makes no sense for Red Wolves to be lurking near the road.

“Aaaahhhhhh!!”

It was then that I heard a scream.

A woman’s voice.
And one I recognized.

If my instincts are right, that voice belongs to—

Before I knew it, I was running.
Perhaps this was something instilled in me as the heir to the Macba household.

As a house with strong ties to the royal family, we were taught to rush to the aid of royalty, no matter the circumstance—

Sure enough, I found her in a dense forested area.

Raymira Rii Arceus.
The Second Princess of the Arceus Kingdom.

And, as always… without a single guard by her side.

Honestly, that young lady…

Facing her was a Black Grizzly—
A ferocious monster covered in jet-black fur. It was in a completely different league compared to the Red Wolves. Even skilled swordsmen would need several people to take it down.

Naturally, I couldn’t defeat it alone.

If it were my father, the Silver Sword Saint, he would take it down effortlessly. But with my useless skills, I stood no chance.

“Princess Raymira! Over here!!”

Even so, I called out her name.

Perhaps, deep down, I still had some pride left as a swordsman.

“Arios…!?”

The princess remembered me. She widened her eyes and called my name.

“P-Please help me… My legs… I can’t move…!”

“Damn it…!”

This is bad.

It seems the Black Grizzly’s sheer presence had paralyzed her with fear.

“GRROOOOAAAARRR!!”

The Black Grizzly raised one of its massive arms and targeted Raymira. If that claw struck her, it would be the end.

“Damn it!”

Desperately, I threw myself into the fray—

At that moment—

――――――

Victory in battle has increased your skill level.
New Cheat Code Manipulation has been unlocked.

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★ Fire Attribute Magic: All Spells Unlocked

――――――

“What?”

I couldn’t help but widen my eyes.

All fire attribute magic unlocked?

What does that even mean? I’ve never used magic in my life!

But I had no choice.

I recalled the spells cast by the skilled mage who once fought my father.
Back then, the powerful mage used this spell—

“Ultimate Magic—Prominence Burst!”

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!

A thunderous roar accompanied an enormous explosion that engulfed the Black Grizzly. The ground itself seemed to quake violently.

“What the…!?”

I let out a dumbfounded cry, but the Black Grizzly roared in agony.

By the time the black smoke cleared, the Black Grizzly lay motionless on the ground.