Another World’s Highest Guild Leader ~I’m the weakest in the guild, but I can’t quit the guild because of the heavy love of all the guild members~

It all started with 300 swings of a wooden sword after a morning run, and from there, various other exercises followed.

Two months had passed since Ceris came to my place. She had developed a reasonable level of endurance for training, so we were moving on to the next step.

“Well then, shall I show you Crow’s cheat abilities?”

“Alright.”

It was finally time for some “creation.” If we were going to talk about strong weapons, they had to be legendary.

As I raised my hand, a sword materialized from particles. I improved its performance through creation. With this, it would be significantly more powerful than an ordinary sword.

The quality seems quite high. Now, let’s move on to the next weapon. See how many you can create; push it to the limit.”

“The limit? It’ll become limitless.”

It was a cheat ability given by the goddess, so I could create as many as I wanted.

I diligently created more, and when I reached the fifth one…

“Ah!?”

A sudden headache, like a flash of lightning, struck me. I pressed my temples. Next, it became hard to breathe.

“Cough! Cough, cough, cough!”

Even after trying to breathe in, the headache didn’t subside. It felt like a heavy amount of nausea. My chest tightened, and I began to tremble.

“I see, overheating, huh? It seems there are limitations to your cheat abilities as well.”

“Gah… Haa, haa…”

“It seems like you’re having a panic attack. Crow, calm down and regulate your breathing. That’s right, slowly, slowly…”

Ceris patted my back rhythmically to the pace of my breathing.

“Pant… I… I’m calm now…”

“Good. At first glance, it may seem convenient, but it’s an ability with many drawbacks beyond its advantages. If you experience overheating, more than your magical power is required. Train more to increase your magical power, which will surely become a strength.”

“Yes…”

So, I didn’t have infinite magical power. Indeed, the goddess only gave me the “creation.”

I had to face reality once again.

Creating multiple things simultaneously, quickly making them during battles… There were various challenges, as Ceris had mentioned.

“Now, let’s move on to swordsmanship… But first, shall we start with some practice?”

She handed me a wooden sword, and we both assumed positions.

“Begin!”

As Ceris gave the signal to start, we closed the distance, and I swung the sword towards her neck.

However, she dodged backward.

By the time I finished my swing, there was a certain distance between us. But it was still within the reach of our swords.

I took a step toward Ceris and raised my sword. She lowered her stance, holding her sword diagonally with both hands.

It seemed like she intended to deflect the attack.

The sound of wooden swords clashing, “Kannn,” echoed around us as I swung my sword at her. But she still hadn’t deflected it.

…If I continued like this and pushed her, it should work.

I exerted more force, and at that moment, Ceris, who had been deflecting, suddenly let go of her sword.

“Whoa!?”

Suddenly, the support disappeared, causing my balance to falter. I couldn’t do anything and fell forward.

From the corner of my eye, Ceris quickly picked up the fallen sword and moved behind me.

I tried to get up immediately after falling, but as I raised my head, a sword was pointed dangerously close to my neck.

“That’s enough for now. Yeah, you’re quite skilled. This is rewarding training.”

“…Is that so?”

She seemed extremely amused and smiled.

Can’t you stop enjoying this Spartan-style training?

During the break, Ceris returned to the mansion, and I lay alone in the grass.

“Hey.”

A girl with beautiful golden hair approached. I found her in an alley; her name was Lulu.

“Oh, Lulu-sama.”

“Don’t call me ‘sama.'”

“But you used to be a noble, right?”

“Used to be. I’m not a noble anymore. Just a discarded commoner.”

She sighed with discontent and sat down next to me.

I was going to ask her if she had no qualms about sitting on the ground, but I refrained from doing so to avoid angering her.

“Why are you pushing yourself so hard?”

“I want to become stronger.”

“Even if you become stronger, it won’t matter. You’ll be powerless after being killed. Having strength won’t mean anything.”

“…”

Come to think of it, her parents were assassinated, weren’t they?

“If that’s the case, are you strong?”

“I don’t know! I don’t care about that!”

“Alright, let’s make a promise.”

“Huh?”

“Let’s find the group that assassinated Lulu’s parents and beat them up together.”

“Why… why would you… someone who knows nothing about it…”

Sharp eyes filled with tears glared at me from the side.

Certainly, I didn’t know anything about Lulu. But let me state the reality. What’s lost can’t be regained.

“But you can still settle the score.”

“…”

“Aren’t you frustrated by just being done in without fighting back? I felt frustrated when I heard about Lulu’s situation. Like it was my own. I was also powerless, unable to do anything, just being done in. That’s why I’m working hard to get back at them. That’s all.”

I got up and brushed the grass off my butt.

It seemed my pants had torn, and some grass had entered, causing an uncomfortable pricking sensation.

Having a simple goal is fine. How about it? Shall we do it together? Training for revenge.”

“…What’s with that childlike training?”

While saying that, Lulu firmly gripped my extended hand and stood up.

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“Hmm? What’s wrong, Sierra?”

“Oh, it’s Ruela. I brought some refreshments for Mr. Crow, but I missed the timing to offer them.”

“Hmm? Those two…”

Sierra and Ruela, watching from the shadows, had their eyes fixed on Crow and Lulu.

“This is how you should grip the sword. With this grip, it’s easier to change the direction.”

“Oh, you’re right! You’re knowledgeable, Lady Noble.”