Rebirth Online World

Episode 11

After receiving a love confession from Pigna,  I leave in the morning to defeat the demon.

However I traveled alone. I couldn’t sleep because of the monster on the way.  I think I will get some companion later.

The first one is a warrior called Broad. I met him on the way when he lost all of his money. It was stolen by his party then they abandoned him. He attacked me at first because he is now a bandit. However after I defeat him and tell him I am the hero,  he is willing to help.

I will have taciturn expressionless genius magical girl Paula to help me. A genius child from Torumekia empire. She will accept to be my helper at the cost of me gathering materials for her research.

I have a hard time.

From rare medicinal herbs,  internal organs of powerful monsters. Afterall is her research successful?

The last one is bloody priest Gorham. Rather than his healing capability, he was famous for repelling monster by beating them using a staff. The time he finished,  his robe is dyed red with blood. He was feared by the people however he agreed to join me when I tell him that I want to defeat the demon lord.

Pigna,  look at me now. I have dependable friends.

After that I come to Assurado continent. I will be going trough a rites of passage of the Guardian Dragon God of Sloth.

They said the first hero doesn’t need to do this,  but since the demon grow stronger, we need to get the blessing to be stronger.

However,  God of Sloth.  Is it the real deal? I mean,  getting stronger and “sloth”  is like the completely different things.

Except from Gozman empire coronation ordeal, usually the area is off limits.

We asked Harold emperor which newly enthroned and he said.

“The shrine of God of sloth may not look promising.  However the legend was true. If you could pass the lazy barrier,  the Dragon God will give you his blessing. ”

I was asking about the detail but he said.

” Don’t worry.  It’s something you could handle. However I wish for your success. ”

After that the guards take us to the shrine entrance. We enters afterwards.

” how long..? ”

” it’s far… ”

After a while we entered,  no one is not complaining.

Hours! I’m tired physically and mentally.

” Why did the emperor said it was easy? ”

Broad sighed. Altough he loves training,  just walking is boring.

” Assurado people is famous for hardwork. We need to be diligence. The seemingly endless cave is the embodiment of their national policy. ”

Gorham said that with a villainous facr that emerges under the torch light.

” This place have a great mana atmosphere. ” the eyes of always taciturn expressionless Paula is shining.

” The emperor said the barrier is making us lazy. ”

” also it was harmful to the body if we stayed too long. Will be too lazy to think, breath, and eventually died. ”

” How scary.. ”

Broad was groaning and sweating.

” This is truly a trial of God of Sloth. ”

” Just hang on. ”

I keep on yelling to keep our spirit up.

We finally arrived at the inner shrine.

What greets js is a incredibly beautiful woman. There is also a huge black dragon. It must be the Guardian Dragon God of Sloth.

It’s dangerous. Just facing him,  my legs is trembling. The 3 people behind me also suffered under the pressure . However we can’t givr up.

“My name is Ars Funnel. I am here to ask for a blessing. ” it is the hero courage .

” Oh well. If that’s so,  hero. Please be prepared. ”

He show his fangs,  I’m not afraid. Absolutely not.

Pigna is waiting for me.

——–

Oh,  the hero have come again. I wonder when did I started the brave hero operation.  Because I know the truth.

Makai world is a harsh world. Because of mana stream, they couldn’t cultivate enough food.  Therefore to resolve it,  the resident of Makai decided to invaded the ground. Therefore I was the guardian of this world. I also have a responsibility to protect it,  regardless of race.

I want to create a peace between human world and Makai,  however battle between race is hard to resolve.

There are races like elf,  fairy,  beast, dwarf and many more. They also have guardian god like me. However no one is liking my hero idea. How to solve it? Battle between races like elf trying to dominate using magic, beast race against slavery, it all run deep down. Like Makai against human, only time could tell. To resolve the dispute is my job as a Guardian God.

It was a happy future but it is a cumbersome work. I need to overlook the hero.

Well,  I need to change my appearance because the pressure was too great for them. I jumped of my bed and lift my mana. I am a Guardian God but not exactly a Dragon. The Dragon shape was made by my consciousness by shaping mana. That’s the real form of Guardian Dragon God. It was made from my memory as a high school student.

I was in a pressence of almighty being. I was told that I will be the world’s guardian. To do that,  I  need to be the strongest. My thoughts was the strongest creature. Because of that,  I ended up with a dragon shaped body.

Before I land,  my makeover is complete.

It is my human form.

Dressed in scales instead of clothes,  long black hair flowing, three pairs of wing and tail comes out from my back.

“Now,  are you ready hero? ”

(TL note: the author put flashback inside of thoughts so it was kinda wierd.  I hope you’re not confused.)

Episode 10

From 1 month of training, my ability is comparable to the Knights.

“The brave Ars, survived the painful training and grow in alarming rate. ”

” I give you this armor. From now on I hope it could help you. ”

The king bestow me a mithril armor and sword. Amazing. Even for adventurer, there is only a small number of mithril. The price of this probably 100 times my life income.

” I better work hard to meet everyone expectations. ”

I mark my promise with a  heroish word.

” Today you’re allowed to go back to the village and rest. ”

Finally after one month I returned.

” Hey,  you’re back! ”

” The pride of the village! ”

” I always know you’re designated for something big. ”

I was welcomed by food and drinks. They even made a bonfire in the middle of the village square. Although living in the palace was good,  I missed my days in the village.

Everyone,  one month ago was looking at me like a garbage. Hypocrite.

” Oh Ars is back. ” it was the mayor.

” Mayor isn’t it time to harvest? ”

Since the demon invasion, cultivation is hard. We even have to pay higher tax for failing harvest.

” Don’t worry. Because you’re the hero,  our village was exempted from tax for 10 years. ”

” Huh? ”

It must be the true meaning of him rubbing his hand before. He made a negotiations with the knight.

” Ars? ”

.”Oh! Pigna.”

Pigna come and bring a lot of food inside her tray.

“So much,  eveb a horse couldn’t eat it all. ”

” It’s for grandpa. ”

After that she quickly leave. Hmm…  There is something strange..

After that I tell about my one month of training. Show some magic. Everyone eyes is shining hearing my story. I ate Mom cooking and it was delicious. I cried involuntarily.

At  night I head out to a small hill.  My favorite place.  From here I could see the whole village. From such a tiny village,  I am going to be the hero.

Suddenly my hands are trembling.

No way? I’m scared?

I practiced sword and magic. Yet,  why? Why?

“I am a hero!  No! I am a farmer! Don’t fight the demon. ”

Argh.  I hit my head against the rock in vicinity.

Hit it again and again.

However a rock couldn’t even scratch my hero body.

” Should I ran away? Should I quit as a hero? ”

The moonlight shone and fall on a figure.

” Pigna? ”

” I was hearing someone shouting. I didn’t mean to. ”

” Don’t worry.  I come here to see you.  Whenever you have a gloomy expression you always come here. ”

” Will you quit being a hero? If you quit  who will fight the demon? ”

” It’s…. You knoe,  there used to be a hero that defeat the demon lord. Maybe a new one will appear. ”

” when the demon lord is defeated or when you die? ”

” Really I wonder why did I get chosen. ”

” You’re a lazy person, a coward, how can you be the hero? ”

” Hey,  aren’t you saying mean things? ”

” Why Ars is the hero? ”

Pigna is crying and hugged me.

” Pi-Pigna? ”

” Ars just quit.  Ran away. Why should you carried the burden? ”

” But if I escape..  The demon. ”

” It’s just that we will be invaded by demon. ”

” It will be dangerous.  Even this village will be attacked. ”

Aaah.  Finally I realized. This one month I traioto protect this village. My home, Mom, Dad, Pigna.

” Don’t worry. I made my decision.  I will defeat the demon. ”

” But..  You said.. ”

” I want to protect the village. I want to protect you. ”

” me? ”

” Pigna? ”

” Listen to me.  You have yo come back alive. ”

” Understood. Who am I? I’m Ars the hero. ”

Finally Pigna gives me a smile.

” Hey Ars… ”

” What is it? ”

Pigna began to squirm and her face turned red.

” If you’re okay with it,  I’m willing to be your concubine. ”

It was sending me a shock.

” Where did you get the idea to be my concubine? ”

” Because once you defeat the demon lord,  you will be married to the princess in the palace. ”

” You’re thinking too much. All the princess in our country is married. ”

To be exact,  there is still one unmarried. But she was 5 years old. It is a crime to put your hands on her.

Hey.. Does it mean..

” Are you proposing just now? ”

” Ah.. That.. ”

Pigna face is like a boiled octopus.

” So,  you are in a bad mood because I might marry a princess? ”

I don’t have problems because she looked so cute. I love her more and more.

” O-of course not. I just want to bear your child.  Oh no. What am I saying?  Just quickly defeat the demon Ars. ”

” Ah..  What..  Ah.. ”

Pigna send me strong uppercut. I was blown directly into the distant night sky. To be able to send me away with a blow,  the hero.  I shall be careful around her.

However with this it’s settled.

I will defeat the demon,  come back alive and marry Pigna!

Episode 9

My name is Ars Funnel.

I am a son of a humble farmer. However the demon army is on rampage. It was not my problem since I’m just a rural farmers.

However in the morning,  on my forehead, an insignia of a dragon appear.

When I show it to Dad and Mom,  they interrogated me and took me to the mayor’s house.

“This is..  The brave emblem.. The hero sign!! ”

The mayor speak so exaggerated, some spit was sprinkled and he held my head until it is going to explode.

What?  Hero? I’m just a child of poor farmer. Mom and Dad isn’t special. How can I be the hero?

” It was a sign of blessings from Seven Guardian God.  This is the insignia of Guardian Dragon God. How can a playboy,  lazy,  a good for nothing young lad be chosen? ”

It was an overstatement. I am working hard.  Watching the cloud, plow the field,  altough my friend considered me as” useless human being” but I retaliate with a pitch fork.

Suddenly a childhood friend of mine,  Pigna come and closed her mouth with a trembling hands.

“It’s a lie.. Ars is the hero? It’s an absolute lie.. ”

She was even crying because of the shock. Am I really not qualified to be a hero?

When I look back, Knights in shiny armor and several guards came inside.

” Is it the king guards?  Welcome to our village. I’m the mayor. ”

The mayor approach the knight and shook his hand. He even rubbed his hand afterwards like a suspicious uncle trying to haggle. Like a poisonous snake trying to kill you.

” The youth there is really the hero? ”

” Yes,  there is no mistake. ”

” Alright,  you need to come with us. ”

” Of course.  To finally see the good for nothing lad leaving the village. Just take him as soon as possible. ”

The mayor give an unusual good smile.

” So,  Ars the hero. Please come with us. ”

” Eh. Eh. Wait… ”

I was dragged in both sides by twk guards and thrown into a luxurious carriage.

Dad and Mom showed a refreshing smile. The onlookers didn’t lose in term of satisfaction. Why did I feel like a slave being sold l. The village grow smaller as I move farther. Only Pigna is crying and chasing after the carriage.

Is it an abduction? I have nothing to do except to sleep.

When I wake up, I could see the royal capital. The carriage then drived to the royal palace.

“Ars the hero. Now you will have an audience with His Majesty the King. ”

Isn’t the knight saying a ridiculous thing?

I’m a child of a poor farmers. Meeting with the King? The most important person in the country?

” We will check if you are really the chosen one. ”

This is absurd.  What if I am a fake? Will I get executed?

” Did I scare you? Sorry..  There is a medal that in the king possession that could check your eligibility. At the very least you will not be killed if you are the fake. ”

I don’t think that it was a consolation.

” Maybe only a forced slavery for 10 years doing hard labor. ”

Hey.  It didn’t give me a peace of mind at all.

I was forced to change my clothes. Of course it was normal when meeting the king. The price of clothes I’m wearing is above my lifetime net worth. It was so scary until I couldn’t move.

Finally I arrived at the throne room. I was kneeling down and the gaze of nobles and knights fall down on me.  The chubby bearded king is sitting on the throne.

I was like a real hero. However someone is observing me from head to toe.

“This person is the hero. ”

An old man is declaring that and cheers come from everyone in the throne room.

” Then I expect great things from you. ”

” Hero.  Please defeat the demon. ”

That words stunned me.

Then my days as a hero begin. I’ve will be receiving sword and magic training for a month from now.

To become strong. Then I was ordered to hone my skill to defeat demons.

Training was though.  The first day is sword training. After that,  magic training.  The old man that declared my eligibility is the magician and a former hero. Smoke raising from my head hearing magic theory. I really want to get back to the village on the first day.

However apparently I have the talent of a hero. It becomes fun. I can use the sword better everyday. The use of magic is increasing the pleasure. The food I eat is also nutritious and delicious.

“The hero Ars. The fate of all citizens of the kingdom and humanity is rest in your hand. ”

I’m who is thinking to live in a small plot of land and harvesting vegetables, now carried humanity fate.

Speaking of which, it’s harvest time soon. Is Dad and Mom plot is alright? I also recall the face of crying Pigna. Somehow my eyes become moist.

Episode 8

I was reincarnated in  different world, Gaia. It is a world of sword and magic.  I am reincarnated as a dragon. However everytime I think of this RPG like world,  it was always about the demon lord.

Actually in this world,  there is the hero and the demon lord.

The demon lord is still a bad person that want to invade the world.  He lives in Makai. Makai is an underground world about 100km below the ground and connected by a void space. The void was big enough for demons to come out and invade the world.

By the way, Gaia is like planet Earth. There is a law of gravity.  There is atmosphere covering it. Maybe thks place is thousands light years away from Earth. Like a speck of star in the night sky. There is also stars in the night sky.  Maybe one of them is Earth.

So,  these demon is building an army. The reason is for resources. In Makai army,  there is even lieutenant and commander position. They already built an outpost for future invasion. As I said that we have mana stream running underground, Makai people under the influence of mana is having more robust evolution and mutation.  It is resulting in strong demon.

The demon invasion also send despair to human.  The existence of demon lord. I wonder if he is a messenger of Satan. If there is a God,  so there is Satan right?

However to deal with the demon,  I couldn’t get involved directly.  Humanity hope is not on me but on a hero.  Makai is invading human world,  that said,  it was humans problem not mine.

So,  returning to the story of the hero. Actually I was the father. No,  I didn’t rape anyone. The hero is a kind of golem or homunculus.  It was created from mana stream. He have enormous amount of mana which makes him able to grow and become strong.

Sever thousands years ago,  when the Satan dispatched the demon,  the only way to stop it is by defeating the demon lord.

I then  become the producer. A child which have his home destroyed by demon army.  He appear and cooperate with other blessed children. By the way,  my hero is inspired from a lot of RPG.

He have the emblem of dragon engraved on his head. Thus with the cooperation of countries, hero and his companion, we had defeated the demon king.

Hip hip huuraaah!

It was the birth of  hero directed by me. I named the story “brave”. Well anyway,  the invasion didn’t stop so I need to make stronger hero.  Haaah..  It increased my work..

I was thinking while overlooking a visitor.

“I am the hero,  Ars funnel! Guardian Dragon God of Sloth, I’m here to receive your blessing. ”

” How brave of you to come here. You need to prepare yourself. ”

Haaah..  It just give me more work. I don’t want to do it! I absolutely don’t want to work.”

Episode 7

“Welcome young emperor.”

Sitting lazily and looking down at the young man with a bossy attitude. Afterall he failed to persuade Runamiria to lower the height so he was lookig imposing.

My neck is tired looking down.

“Haha.. The 24th generation of Gozman empire emperor, Harold. My name is Guardian Dragon God of Sloth.”

It was enough to scared the hell out of Harold. Direct gaze from above is pressuring him.

“The first emperor of Gozman empire was my ally. Those who have his blood is also my al-ugh..”

I bite my own tongue. It’s Runamiria fault, she said “Please speak with dignity that won’t put a shame on the name of Dragon God.”

“Ha ha.. Thank you for patronizing me.”

“Umm.. Well, you have done a great job for reaching my throne. It was done in half a day earlier than your successor.”

Actualy it’s a big deal. He reached my throne so quick. I was hoping to get a quick nap first. However it was a simple barrier to make them think like me. Lazy, sloth, it can’t be broken by a regular person.

If not for the first Gozman emperor I will send him back right now.

If it was anyone else, because I was ordered not to kill anyone, I will throw them out.

However he come for a coronation ordeal. The test for diligence of the human was enough.

“Alright.. Now, you have completed the coronation first step. Please return to the empire.”

However when I said that, Runamiria enters the hall.

“What are you doing Runamiria? ”

” Guardian-sama..  I was just.   (how can I leave him alone with a man in a room). ”

” Whatever.   Anyway you have completed your ordeal.  You should left this cave as soon as you can because if you stay too long there will be a harm to the body. Please return.. ”

” Please wait..  I want to ask the Sloth God. ”

” Hm..  What is it? ”

Is he trying to ask me about how to lead a country? My hobby in previous life is sleeping.  I don’t know anything about ruling a country.

” Sloth-sama..  In your mind,  what is the perfect king like? ”

” The perfect king? ”

” Yes.  My father Garandia was blessed by you with valor. Unparalleled talent in governing and brings development to the emlire.  However I was far from him. How can I be a good king? ”

Oh no.  When did I gives the previous emperor a blessing?

” I confess that I was weak.  If I become the emleror,  the Empire will declining.  I couldn’t lead people,  how can I lead a country?”

Aah..  I remember someone is saying the same thing.

“Hahahahahaha…. ”

” Sloth-sama? ”

” Forgive me.  It was funny that someone once asked me the same thing. ”

” Someone asked the same thing? ”

” 500 years ago. There is no empire,  only countless war to reign in supremacy. A farmer come to me and said: “I want to end this war”. ”

“How come a mere farmer asking the Guardian God such thing? ”

Oh,  emperor-kun show a surprised face. It was natural.  A farmer break into my shrine. For the emperor-kun who gone trough the same test.  He must be shocked.

” Of course I refused. As a Guardian God,  I only solved problem and shouldn’t be biased towards the people. ”

Hearing my words Runamiria just nods.

It was a true story,  at least half of it. We Guardian Dragon God can’t sided with human.  If we help someone,  many others will ask for our help too. Then it will be troublesome.

” However it was true that it wi be better if the war is ended. ”

” So? Did that farmer become the emperor? ”

In my previous life in Japan,  there is a farmer Toyotomi Hideyoshi that becomes a lord. Some famous figure lineage is coming from a farmer family.

” The farmer was surlrised whrn I tell him this. The one who wanted to stop it is him. So he should be the one who stop it. ”

Emperor-kun is looking at me with a strained face.

” The farmer start to gather allies and united the continent. His name is Orlando,  Gozman empire first emperor. You are not worthy? Yes. However if you reached my shrine,  you should realized your own determination. The ideal king is something for you to decide. ”

“Sloth-sama ……”

“I,  Harold Gozman,  sorry for saying something nonsense earlier. ”

When I was cleaning the mana stream I also make some mistakes.  Is there really a perfect being such as an ideal king?

” Listen to your heart. If you’re lost,  ask around. If you’re wrong there’s a time to correct it.  You can only keep moving forward. ”

Alright..  I think that was a grand speech.

” Yes! ”

The emperor-kun was crying in gratitude.

” guardian-sama.  It is time to send him back. ”

” That’s right.. Harold Gozman,  I gice you my blessing as the 24th emperor. You can now return. ”

” Yes! ”

Emperor-kun gives a bow then went back with a face brimming with confidence.

” Runamiria,  that should do it right? ”

” Yes Guardian-sama.. ”

It was tiring to keep my head high.  I immediately thrkw my body down on the bed.

May jaw and tongue was cramped because of speaking some word that I don’t usually use. I opem and close it several times to stretch it.

500 years ago when Orlando asked the same thing,  I was surprised that he becomes the emperor.  However because of him,  now the crowning ceremony includes coming to my shrine. It just add more trouble for me than helping him uniting the continent. Talking formally exhausted me.

“Thank you for your hard work Guardian-sama. ”

An appreciation from Runamiria gives me some energy.

” No problem. ”

” It is a problem to let a human enter your shrine but it was amusing to see the awe inspiring Guardian-sama when giving advice.  Oh such a dilemma. ”

Runamiria then show me her usual smile.

———–

” Your majesty, the prince has come out. ”

” Harold? Hahaha. ” Garandia was surprised to see his son has finished the ordeal in less than a day.

” It seemed you have finished your audience with Sloth-sama. ”

” Yes,  He also gives me a wonderful advice. ”

” What kind of advice? ”

” The ideal king. ”

Garandia was confused with Harold’s answer but he noticed his son’s air is changed.

” Now,  let’s crown you as the 24th generation emperor when we get back. ”

Then they leave to head back to the empire.

Harold from now on will be burdened with a great responsibility.  Thousands of people fate is now rest in his hand.

” I am Harold Gozman.  The 24th emperor of Gozman empire. We will continue to move forward. Please be my power and support me. ”

” long live the emperor! ”

On that day  a new emleror was born in Gozman empire. He listened to advice from the people. He carefully make a decision. With the diligence of Asuraddo people,  the empire was developed.