
Two days since Rigel woke up. Right now he was focusing on his recovery, and during that time he felt a long sleep that had not been felt. His body was starting to feel refreshed from before, the pain that hit his body had disappeared, what a very pleasant taste. The condition of his body had completely recovered at this time, there would not be the slightest bit of body weight that would hinder him when fighting later. Although the super-fast recovery looks terrible, at least it's a pleasure.
To start the morning, Rigel decided to exercise his body with push-ups and sit-ups 50 times.
His sweat poured out of his body and soaked the floor where he exercised. Rigel had finished the push-ups and as he was about to finish his sit-ups, the door opened and featured a beautiful girl with vegetables on the plate he was carrying.
"It's your breakfast, Rigel... What are you doing there?" he had never seen such a strange thing, it was natural for Tirith to be confused and not know of it.
Rigel got up from the floor and created a towel to wash his sweat while walking to the bed, "Yes, this is called exercise. In addition to increasing my physical strength, it can also slowly build up my muscles."
If you look again, the torn bread has been engraved on Rigel's stomach. The sweaty Rigel and the sight of his muscles, that's why Tirith looks a little fascinated by it. He quickly shook his head and gave the breakfast in his hand to Rigel.
"This. Rigel's breakfast. I didn't expect that your recovery speed was truly something that was so crazy. Although it's a little disappointing that I've only been able to take care of you, but I'm glad that you're completely healthy." A soft smile was etched on his lips.
Rigel looked at him silently, "Well, if you want you can feed me." Tirith was slightly stunned by Rigel's words, but quickly a smile grew on her lips. He sat on Rigel's edge and fed her.
"Well, by the way, about the breakfast, have you done it?"
"Come and swallow your food before you speak, Rigel! Well, I set aside my breakfast and prioritize yourself first." Rigel looked at Tirith in silence as he chewed his food. In a moment, Rigel reached out his right hand and grabbed the spoon in Tirith's hand. Rigel took some vegetables with a spoon and stretched them out to Tirith.
"Open your mouth, you're a girl, you have to eat a lot to make your breasts grow bigger."
"That's enough too!" his face was red with Rigel's words. Tirith slowly opened her mouth, and ate the vegetables Rigel gave her.
After finishing his breakfast, Rigel and Tirith headed to the throne room, where Ray, Ozaru, Misa, Fang, Asoka and Merial had been in place. They were aware of Rigel and Tirith entering the room.
"Good morning, Mr. Rigel, Princess Tirith. Is your condition okay, Mr Rigel?" Merial became the first to call out the words.
"Yes... My body has fully recovered. Now, just get to the problem that needs to be done. Where's Argo's body? and Ray, you know what you have to do, right? there's no one better suited than you." Rigel turned his gaze to Ray.
Tirith and Merial seem to understand the connection of Argo's body to Ray's. On the other hand, Fang, Asoka and Misa did not understand what Rigel was talking about. They do know that Rigel asks to secure Argo's body, but are unaware of the purpose of it. There is only one thing that can be connected with Argo's body, the summoning of a substitute Hero.
"Yes... I've secured the body of Hero Argo, and also, I've prepared myself for that possibility." A strong determination was engraved clearly in both of Ray's eyes.
The puzzled Asoka chose to ask, "What are you planning to do with the body of the Argo Hero, Rigel? can I at least hear a little detail of what you're about to do?" Even Misa and Fang were interested in what Rigel was planning.
"Sorry Asoka, for now I still can't explain the details to you. When the time comes, I'll explain it to you in detail." Rigel turned to another topic, "From that, I have something else I want to ask you for, Asoka."
Asoka just smiled gently, "Say, Rigel. I'll do my best for what you want. Besides I have an unpaid debt to you, by killing Hydra."
Rigel clearly remembered that Asoka had a deep grudge against Hydra before. Hydra destroyed the country and killed both of her parents. The thought of unrequited vengeance must have been thought of, but thanks to Rigel's existence, the grudge that he originally would only have avenged has now been avenged.
Rigel smiled, "Can you prepare magic materials that are resistant to high temperatures? I can't make such things, so I leave it to you."
Asoka smiled back, "Alright, I will. If you can figure out what you're planning to do with those ingredients later?"
Rigel's actions are always filled with surprises, it is natural that Asoka will not be able to guess Rigel's purpose. But obviously, no matter what, he would prepare it for Rigel.
"Our next target is, doom monsters, fire birds, Phoenixes." everything went into an uproar with those words. Even Asoka and the usually calm Merial now lost that calm.
Of course, Phoenix was not something as easy to defeat as turning a hand. Phoenix might be a match for the fire king monster, as he had a strong affinity for the fire element. To defeat the bird, the heroes must go to Vulcan Mountain, the hottest place in the world. The phoenix lives within Vulcan Mountain, more precisely among Vulcan lava.
"If you may ask, what makes you want to conquer the Phoenix, Mr Rigel? so far, I don't think Phoenix has made any mess at all." Merial called for his thoughts.
Of course, for what reason did the Phoenix not come out of its nest at all. He remained inside that Vulcan mountain range without any sign of going to the surface and attacking humanity.
"That's true, the fact that Phoenix doesn't bother us at all can be grateful. However, do you intend to wait for Phoenix to come out of its own nest?"
Merial swerved, instantly comprehending Rigel's purpose with that sentence. Asoka, Ray and Misa slowly touch the core of what Rigel is trying to convey, until Rigel finally declares his intention.
"Rather than sit idly by and wait for the Phoenix himself to come our way, we better attack him first before he starts to wreak havoc. Not only the Phoenix, but the white tiger and the Destroying Dragon will also be our targets! man will not remain silent anymore. Now it's time for humanity to strike back." Strong convictions were clearly engraved in the words Rigel spoke.
Humans can no longer remain silent while waiting for problems to arise one by one. If they remain like that then it is only a matter of time until the humans vanish due to the monster catastrophe and the war of Ragnarok later. Rigel learned a lesson from the demon invasion. In the battle of Ragnarok later, not only the Heroes who grew strong. But it is humanity itself that must become extremely powerful!
It is impossible for twelve people to protect seven billion living things in this world. However, things would turn around if this seven billion figure joined the twelve Heroes and challenged the heavens. Even the gods will be daunted by it. From the beginning man has had an absolute advantage that neither demons nor angels will possess. The advantage is in the number. The light of human life is easily dim, but if one is dim then another light will replace it.
"I understand, Mr. Rigel. It's true the saying goes, the best defense is to attack. It seems that I now understand the meaning of those words." Merial smiled mockingly at how stupid she was herself.
Asoka smiled, "Well, then I'll look for what you're asking for and choose some talented people to become great warriors."
Rigel nodded and turned to the others, although he was not obliged to do so, but why did he feel the need to do so, "You are also coming with me, Tirith. There's something I have to show you."
There are some things that Rigel intentionally did not tell them, such as the real reason Rigel wanted to defeat the Phoenix. She needs Phoenix's tears and blood, if she wants to resurrect Priscilla. How did Asoka and the others react when they learned that Rigel defeated the Phoenix only for such selfish purposes. Not to mention, he wasn't sure any other Hero would be willing to help him just for that reason.
No one more than Himself is aware of his selfishness. Because of that Rigel hides the facts behind a reasonable goal.
With a flash, they had reached Valhalla the fairies. Everything looks the same as before, but there is a little difference.
"Welcome, Hero Rigel and his crew. I'm glad to see you're okay, Hero Rigel." Unlike before, this time Sylph came here. Sylph gently gave a warm welcome to Rigel and the others.
"Yes... I haven't seen you in a long time, Sylph." Rigel returned his greeting with a smile.
Sylph immediately turned to something that was on Ray's back. Something was wrapped in a blanket and it was not possible to see what it was. However, this is Sylph. His eyes will not be deceived by it.
"It seems that your goal here is to replace the fallen Hero, yes. I don't think that what you're thinking is true, Hero Rigel. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Yes... I want you to take Tirith to that strange test crystal. I want to take Tirith to her place, but like me, she also has to go through the tree exam, right?"
If there were no such test, Rigel would have definitely brought Tirith there by teleportation and would not have spent much time there. But how else, it will be very troublesome if Rigel still ignores the existing restrictions and makes him angry. Nothing good comes when you don't keep your manners in someone else's place.
"I understand, even though your purpose in doing this is very mysterious. However, just like when you went through it, I will not give any help to him other than that small suggestion. It's okay, right?" A mischievous smile was engraved on Sylph's lips.
"Yes... I'm sure you don't like it when you give it a waiver, do you, Tirith?" Rigel also smiled and turned to the confused looking girl.
"Even though I don't clearly understand what you're talking about, the point is that I have to go through something? then I'll do it as hard as I can." Determination formed from the look in his eyes and made Sylph slightly surprised.
"Hoho?.. Then good, young girl named Tirith huh? then I'll just call Tirith, come with me. The place we're going is different from the place where Hero Rigel is heading." Sylph led the way in the opposite direction to where Rigel was heading.
"I'll see you later when my work here is done. Fight and face your test as best you can." Rigel waved to Tirith who was leaving with Sylph.
"Yes! I'm gonna fight! Ray, you fight too!"
"Yes, thank you for your support, Princess Tirith." Ray saluted Tirith who was away with Sylph.
"Now, let's get this over with as soon as possible and make you a Hero, Ray."
Rigel and Ray go to a distant place in the depths of Valhalla. The only place that can be used to rebirth a fallen Hero. Arriving there, Ray places Argo's body slowly in the middle of the magic circle. Before this ancient ritual is really started, Ray wants to convey a few words to Rigel. Ray touched his chest,
"Although I've been convinced of this, it's still very thrilling and there's a bit of bad taste etched into my chest. Are you sure that I can actually do it? now I understand how Merial felt in the past."
Can I do it? am I capable of taking that responsibility? Rigel had suspected that such questions would arise in their hearts. Unlike Rigel who without permission from him or any warning forced to carry out his duties as a Hero.
"I don't know, no one will know the answer to your question."
Ray looked at Rigel confusedly at the words he had just uttered. Such a silly question, no one would have the right answer. Rigel won't say useless words like you can do it and such.
"The other person will not be able to answer it, but you yourself must answer it. Accept that responsibility and live it, then prove that you deserve it! no matter what you deserve or not, as long as I trust you and vice versa, then there is nothing to worry about. If you don't deserve it, then make yourself worthy!"
Stunned by Rigel's words, Ray smiled amusedly. Instead of trying to dispel the worries in his heart, Rigel told Ray to face his own concerns. Fuck it properly or not, no one will know the answer other than Ray himself who proved it.
"Alright, I've prepared Rigel. Let's just start right away."
Rigel smiled at Ray's determination and without hesitation, Rigel activated the magic circle. A blue light shone on his magic writing lines, Argo's body slowly shone and Ray uttered his vow.
"My name is Ray, I'm not sure if I'm going to be a hero, I'm not sure myself. However, it wasn't me who determined it, not Rigel or anyone else. Time will determine my worthiness. However, you are free to choose me or anyone else who deserves it. However, choose me as the heir to the Hero Argo. This is not a request but an Order from me!" An obviously extremely strong determination was engraved clearly in his words.
Argo's body shone even brighter, until finally the light that enveloped his body flew into the air quickly and swirled in the air. Slowly the light was revolving around Ray.
Ray stared at his two hands, the strength of the Siporit Heroes slowly flowing clear within his body as the light entered his body slowly. Argo's entire body shone with light and slightly lifted into the air for a while until everything returned to its original state.
Rigel walked over to Ray, "How does it feel, Ray? looks like you made it and were chosen by Spirit Heroes. Let's see what kind of knife you have."
Hearing that, Ray nodded and shouted, "Index!"
Light began to gather and shine on his right hand, forming a long blade of a dagger. The dagger had the size of a Dragon and a red stone in the middle. The dagger itself is white and reflects all light. A little surprising, because what appeared was not a small knife like Argo's before.
"It seems like there is no big difference between a Knife and a Dagger. Well, thank God, because your match with daggers is so high, Ray. This way we can expose Argo's death, but keep the Hero's turn as a secret..."
Until I killed Takatsumi.
Rigel still hasn't forgotten his grudge, and now he can't let Takatsumi stare at the world any longer than this. A plan was in place, a good stage was in place. The Phoenix firebird cemetery, and Takatsumi is ready for Rigel's execution at any time. Now, I just need to spread his treacherous bait and reveal the figure of his bow in front of everyone. The next fight will be even more thrilling!