Bone King: Starting from Becoming the Supreme

"Bibb"

When peace lasts too long.

The baptism of war became the key to unlocking the desire to survive.

The once peaceful and prosperous city turned into ruins and devastation overnight.

The sad drizzle fell and the whistling wind sounded like the crying of the earth.

"Mom, our home..."

"It's okay, it's okay, baby, everything will be fine."

"Really? The bad guys won't come back anymore?"

"Really? Because heroes will always protect this city."

"hero?"

"Yes, the hero who protected this city from the bad guys, Lord Yashiro."

The boy held his mother's hand, and in the drizzle without any shelter from the roof, his eyes became more determined.

The second floor of the tavern.

Cordell gradually regained consciousness.

The moment he opened his eyes, he wanted to sit up in bed as if awakened.

But the severe pain throughout his body made him unable to move at all.

"woke up?"

"..."

Cordell looked in the direction of the sound. A girl wearing a gray cloak and a hat that completely covered her head was looking at him curiously.

He recognized the girl's identity at a glance.

A fine steel-class adventurer - the attendant of the Eighth Generation.

At first, everyone thought that this girl was also a teammate of Yashiro.

But that's not the case.

＜Elegant Nobleman＞ The team consists of three people in total.

But the other two did not seem to follow Yashiro to the Urban Alliance.

"I'm... By the way, where's Yashiro? Is he okay?"

"Why don't you worry about yourself first?"

"..."

"Master is fine. Rather, that level of magic can't cause any harm to the master. But you were almost burned to death by the aftermath of the flames. If the master hadn't saved you, you would have turned into a pool of ashes by now."

"I see. Yashiro is safe and sound. This is really... great."

The first good news he heard after waking up made Cordell feel reassured.

He sighed as if relieved and closed his eyes in contentment.

Xueli was very puzzled when she saw this.

He asked expressionlessly.

"You, don't you care about your own life or death at all?"

“Hehe…hehe…my life ended the moment Zeer and the others were killed.”

"..."

"How ironic! I was so proud of myself for becoming an adamantite-level adventurer, but now I'm so weak."

These words resonated strongly in Xueli's heart.

Once upon a time, she also felt powerless and desperate because of the power of that undead monster.

She always prided herself on being strong, but in front of that monster, she was so vulnerable.

This kind of blow may not have much impact on a weak person.

However, for those of them who once thought they were on top of the world.

It's like falling from a high cliff.

Even if one's psychological endurance is poor, it may even lead to the development of mental demons.

The swordsman will never be able to pick up a sword again in his life.

The magic caster will never be able to cast magic again in his lifetime.

Xueli rarely showed a faint smile.

"Yes, you are very weak. Even I can kill you easily."

"..."

"But there is nothing absolutely useless in this world. Even garbage has its uses. So, what is the meaning of your existence?"

"The meaning of my existence?"

Cordell's eyes were lifeless and he was lost in his memories.

Once upon a time, I met my companions for the first time;

Start your adventure for the first time.

The first disagreement arose;

Later on, they worked together more and more like a whole, a team.

That was what he considered the happiest time.

Why does he keep taking risks and becoming stronger?

Isn't it just about being able to protect everyone in "Gang Mian Qiang"?

That was the meaning of his existence.

But now they are dead.

They were killed by the demon named Adabao in front of him.

Is there any meaning for his existence?

"……revenge."

"Ok?"

"The purpose of my existence is revenge! That's right, I want revenge! Even if it takes a few years, or even more than ten years, even if it costs me my life, I will take revenge on Adabao!"

"I see. However, with your strength, isn't it a fantasy to want to take revenge on Adabao?"

"What do you want to say?"

Xueli didn't rush to answer.

Instead, he turned around as if selling a lawsuit, looked at the scenery outside the window, and spoke leisurely.

"The meaning of my existence is to follow my master."

"…Because of his strength?"

"Well, that is indeed one of the reasons. But, have you ever experienced the feeling of despair?"

"Forehead……"

Although I don't know why the other party suddenly asked such a question.

However, Cordell still replied with a wry smile.

"Now, am I not experiencing that feeling all the time?"

"No, it's not despair."

"..."

"True despair is like countless disgusting bugs crawling into your body from all the holes on your body. They will avoid your brain to keep you awake at all times, then crawl into your organs and eat you from your internal organs, from the inside out, bite by bite! When you are about to die, your body will be restored by healing magic, and you will face the fate of being eaten over and over again!"

"..."

Xueli's voice and body seemed to be shaking constantly.

Whenever she thought back to that nightmare-like time, she would be like a stressed cat.

It felt like countless bugs were crawling all over my body.

The pain that penetrated deeply into my soul is something I cannot forget even now.

After a long time, her body finally stopped shaking.

Her voice also returned to its previous calmness.

"My master is a hero who can sever all despair and give me a ray of light when I am trapped in despair. That ray of light is the meaning of my existence."

Leaving behind a meaningless remark, Xueli turned around and left silently.

Cordell looked at the ceiling quietly, talking to himself.

"Hero...huh?"

"Yes, even though he has such great strength, he never thinks he is superior to others."

"Having the power to kill demons, but putting the lives of others above all else."

“Even if people will misunderstand and misinterpret my future, I will never hesitate to move forward.”

"Strong strength, firm will, and a sense of justice that will never be distorted."

"Isn't his existence a hero who can lead everyone in the right direction?"

He sat up from the bed with difficulty.

Looking out the window at the scorched earth city.

Yes, this city, this country, needs a hero.

A hero who can lead everyone onto the right path!