I remained indifferent for a long time, without letting anyone know that I had become a "hero," allowing everyone to think I was the same as always.
This gave me more freedom to act and venture into every dark corner over the past three years, massacring every scum and growing stronger, absorbing their mana and aura.
I received so many abilities from my victims, both good and bad. However, some of them were truly useful, to the point that those scumbags themselves didn’t even know how to use them properly.
I’m talking about abilities like:
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Flying (Max Level)
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Feline Fear (Medium Level)
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Courage for 5 Minutes
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Zeus' Resistance at 50% for 30 Seconds
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Power of Black Fire (Max Level)
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High-Level Attack Circle Magic
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High-Level Barrier
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High-Level Super Strength
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High-Level Sword Mastery
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High-Level Aura Sword
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High-Level Stealth
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High-Level Lightning Step
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!!! of !!! Level
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Multiplied Growth (Max Level)
I thought they were few at the time, but then I realized that hardly anyone else had even one, and heroes had only 2 or 3.
If I had to rank myself back then, well, I’d say Grade S (I think).
I also obtained other abilities, but not as important, such as:
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Eating a lot without gaining weight
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Creating soap bubbles
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Cooking
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Creating roses
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Changing hair color
Well, I won’t say more so as not to waste time.
I spent another year killing these scumbags and trying to figure out how many heroes were out there.
I discovered that only a hundred heroes had been found worldwide, and one of the strongest among them vanished without a trace. [Mh]
(Some hidden heroes hunted monsters and focused on national security without revealing themselves as heroes, just people with powers.)
Can you believe it? The same guy who gave me his mana, one of the strongest in the world, in a backwater town like mine, dying like a pig.
Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.
[Gave? Or stolen? HAHAHA].
However, this guy wasn’t just hero-ranked but also wanted for his crimes. So, he never really had what you’d call "heroic fame."
I did everyone a favor, I suppose.
~ Present ~
Dav: I guess I’ll go to the supermarket to buy some sandwiches and green tea.
WOO, offer 1.50€ > 1€
Someone up there must be watching over me, thanks.
Narrator: ...
Dav: I think I’ll go eat them in the shade under some tree.
(A little later) I guess it’s time to head home... also because it got late after my last job.
I borrowed 2 euros from that dead guy for my sandwiches, nothing more!
Narrator: ...
Dav: I don’t have a rich family... and right now, this is the only job I’m doing without anyone knowing, without pay...
My family is just a normal family, after all. I can’t expect much.
(Happy for a moment) I’m back home! My bed is a mess, Jesus...
I wonder what my mom is cooking that smells so good, smells like meat [hehe].
(Curious) Why is everyone watching TV? This is so weird.
None of them ever gather like this to watch the news together... I’m talking about my siblings and parents...
This worries me.
What the hell is going on?
(Worried) Why are there suddenly all these monsters? And what the hell is that thing!?
An army of monsters, how many are there? 10k, 50k??
Father: Listen closely, they’re about to say it.
Mother: (Fearful) Oh God...
TV: There are reports of approximately 1 million monsters in our Italian territory, northern zone, city of Turin, population 866 thousand.
We are unable to determine the grade of the monsters and the boss, but the city is a hotspot, a living hell... All residents managed to evacuate in time! Please, heroes, come and exterminate them!!!
Narrator: At that moment, a catastrophe hit the whole world, but Italy suffered the worst. Other places only had a thousand monsters, but Italy was doomed.
Dav: (Walking towards his room) What do I do? It’s true that I’m currently one of the strongest heroes, but a million?! And that boss is fucking huge, as tall as a building and just as wide! [Lmao]
Maybe if I join the others, we’ll have a chance, right?
Father, shouting: What the hell do you mean our heroes are too scared to participate?!!
Dav: (Resigned) We’re doomed now... It just got worse... From bad to worse.
(Thinking) How much time do I have? Can I handle this alone? Will there be support? But... if no one does anything, we’ll all die anyway!
The innocent, the children...
(Quietly, so no one would notice) I’m sorry, family... But I guess I have to go alone...
Dav: (Preparing) My backpack is ready, I double-checked all my abilities, and from the ones I gained in the last three years, when I was 21, I haven’t gained anything in the last year, now that I’m 22.
My abilities over the years have improved, and many others, almost all medium and high level, not to mention some at max level.
(Worried) I’m heading to the roof and flying at maximum speed towards Turin. No time! The troops are all dying.
Narrator: With his Flight ability (Max Level), he will get there in less than 20 minutes.
Dav: (Looking around) This place... Nothing is left except flames, blood, and destruction... I hope everyone made it out.
Soldier (Shouting): Don’t let them pass!! What are you doing here? Get out, run, quick!
Dav: I’d be a hero who came for you, Sir...
Soldier: (Doubtful) Really? You look like a high school kid with your 1.60 cm height.
Dav: (Annoyed) Alright! Good luck then!
Soldier: (On his knees) Please, don’t go!!! We’re all dying and getting wiped out... No other hero except you has come to help us...
(The soldier, tears in his eyes, begged him to stay and help.)
Dav: (Serious) I don’t need prayers, I came here for this! Well, where’s the rabble?
Soldier: (Pointing) 10 km from here, straight ahead. You’ll see the army fighting. I’m here to ensure everyone has left the area.
Dav: Got it! I’m off then.
Soldier: (Crying) Please, save us.
Narrator: With a smile on his face, Dav felt so pumped he’d even dare to face the Demon Lord himself.
Dav: (Loudly) Fall back and send a support request to all the heroes in the world, send them here.
Let me know when they arrive!!
Your damn hero is here to save your asses!
Commander: (Shouting) You think you can fight a million monsters plus a boss alone?!
Dav: (Sharp gaze) Do you want to die pointlessly? I asked you to call for help for a reason. Fall back and kill anyone who slips past me to attack you. Move 10 km away from here, now!
Commander: (Clenching fists in pain) I-I’m truly sorry... We can’t help you much, but we promise to clean up those who get past!
Narrator: The soldiers didn’t lose hope when they saw the only hero there to protect them, indirectly telling them, "Don’t die, no one will pass from here."
Dav: (Serious look, laughing) I guess it’s just me and you filthy bastards now.
END OF CHAPTER - 2