Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 65
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Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~
Chapter 65 Someday I’ll tell you about my dreams
A month and a bit had passed since the battle with the Three Demon Generals.
As the end of the summer break, given to them as a vacation, approached, the blond-haired, blue-eyed boy, Ars, was in his room at the base on the western continent, practicing a certain training regimen during the late hours when everyone else was asleep.
“Two seconds… three seconds… four seconds… Ah, no good. My concentration always breaks at this point. It seems like four seconds is still my limit. If only I could manage to get past this time limit, then maybe I could be of some use…”
Controlling a massive overflow of magical power, his eyes shimmering golden, he muttered to himself.
Since awakening to this mysterious power in the direst moment of their grand adventure, Ars had been training tirelessly to control it, sensing that something dormant within him had been awakened on that day.
“I remember, according to Hades, I had completely surpassed the power of the Three Demon Generals back then… I can’t believe it when I look at my current pathetic state.”
Though he wished he could tap into even a fraction of the power he displayed at that time, since that day, he had never been able to fully unleash that power again, despite countless attempts.
While he could activate his golden eyes as long as his concentration held, no matter how many times he tried, he couldn’t shake off the feeling that he was not surpassing the overwhelming strength of the Three Demon Generals.
And that feeling was indeed accurate.
“In the current state with the golden eyes activated, hmm… I guess it’s about the power to defeat Ein ten times in a row, before the battle with the Three Demon Generals? …No, even then, I still don’t feel like I can match up to the Three Demon Generals.”
Indeed, Ars’s rival, Ein, was strong. However, opponents who could defeat Ein ten times in a row were plentiful among the upper-level demons.
Especially the head of the Three Demon Generals, the advanced demon Black Knight Jyoku, there was a realization that even with Ars and Ein, each with his golden eyes activated, facing ten thousand of them wouldn’t make it a fair fight.
The overwhelming power that Ars had displayed when fully unleashing the potential of his eyes back then was far beyond his current abilities.
“Moreover, even if I’m said to surpass Jyoku’s power, it’s ultimately just a matter of the visible magical power on the surface… If you look at Father, you’ll understand. The amount of magical power displayed outwardly is just decoration, and high magical power doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stronger than your opponent. But then, what should I do…”
Ars had learned from the battle with the Three Demon Generals that frontal confrontation alone was not enough. Therefore, he couldn’t afford to over-rely on the power of his golden eyes.
However, it was a fact that he should use what he could use. That’s why he was practicing like this, but if he couldn’t even grasp the opportunity for success, there was nothing he could do.
Continuing to agonize over these matters late at night, and repeating his training exercises over and over, suddenly, he heard a knock on the door of his room.
“Ars, are you there? It’s your father. May I come in?”
“Huh, Father? Sure, come in, come in.”
Perhaps he was worried about his son who was training late into the night. Despite the late hour, Kakyu, appearing before his son, who was fully focused on his golden eyes, had a slightly twisted expression on his face, containing not only great joy but also a very large concern…
“Hey, Ars. I don’t know if you remember, but… I remember when you were little, you said you wanted to be like your dad.”
“Yeah. That’s right. I remember it clearly. I’ve always wanted to be like you, Dad. It’s my goal, my biggest dream. Hehe…”
Upon hearing his son’s dream, Kakyu’s face contorted into a wry smile. He was glad that his son was following in his footsteps, but there was also a hint of exasperation, as if he had expected this outcome.
With that wry smile still on his face, he nodded as if finally understanding something, then began to gently stroke his son’s head with his large palm.
“Dad…? What’s wrong? Why all of a sudden?”
“Sorry, Ars. Right now, this is all your old man can do for you. But I’m happy, knowing that you’re still pursuing that goal of yours.”
Kakyu continued to stroke his son’s head, expressing countless unspoken emotions. Reflected in his eyes was a whirlwind of pride in his son’s courage to take the next step, despite still being just ten years old, and the helplessness of a parent who couldn’t do anything in the current situation.
“Hey, Ars… Are you struggling? If it’s too hard, you don’t have to keep doing this, you know? You can make things easier for yourself. You can live more like a kid. You can just focus on yourself even more. And, hypothetically speaking… If you’re worried about this world, your friends, Hades, and the demons, and if you ever need me to help with anything… if you just ask me… I’ll solve everything for you. …I promise.”
Silence followed.
Was it concern for his son, who seemed to be pushing himself too hard, or was it an expression of hope for his son’s perseverance?
Without ever facing each other directly, Kakyu silently provided a way out for Ars.
And perhaps Ars, his son, understood his father’s feelings, as he listened attentively without averting his gaze from his father’s profile.
“Listen, Ars. A demon father’s promise is absolute.”
“Yeah…”
“No matter what, under any circumstances, a promise made between us will never be broken.”
“Yeah…!”
So, it’s okay to run away if needed.
No one will blame you for it.
Father Kakyu spoke these words.
Then, after a brief pause, he asked again.
“Even so, are your feelings unchanged?”
“They haven’t changed. No, they haven’t changed… They can’t change! Because this is my dream, my adventure!! Even if I don’t have enough power right now, even if back then, I couldn’t do anything against the higher demons, even if from the perspective of the Three Demon Generals, I was just a tiny existence…!!”
────But even so, I want to become strong with my own will and my own power!!
────I don’t want to give up on this dream!!
Father Kakyu’s question seemed to shake the firm determination, as if probing the gaps in his son’s heart.
Despite shedding tears from his eyes, Ars finally voiced his unshakable wish until the end.
“So, don’t worry, Dad. I don’t need any magic promises that solve everything. I’ll keep moving forward with my own strength.”
“I see… That’s right. You’ve always been like that. Haha, Ars, you’ve completely defeated me. Forget about the promise.”
“Hehe… For the first time in my life, I’ve beaten you, Dad. Finally, one win for me!”
Ah.
No matter what anyone says, this match, it’s your win.
With just those words, Father Kakyu hugged his son, who bravely put on a facade despite shedding tears.
“Thank you, Dad. Someday, for sure… I’ll tell you and Mom about the adventure dreams I’ll fulfill with all my friends. Just wait.”
“Yeah. I’ll be looking forward to it. After all, you’re my son. You’ll surely have the greatest adventure in the world.”
And so, on this day, the time the father and son spent talking openly for the first time passed gently, accompanied by a slightly warmer feeling.