Chapter 4: Inglis, 0 Year Old (3)
「Raphael. Listen carefully, what you possess is a Special-Grade Rune. A rune only granted to the chosen ones. You are destined to one day become a beacon of hope for everyone in the world. That’s why, no matter what happens, you’re the only one we can’t stand to lose. You can join the battles only when you have matured and reached your full potential. Am I understood?」
Aunt Irina strongly admonished Raphael. Now that she knew the rune Raphael had was special – the mark of a chosen hero – Inglis knew well just how constrained it was to be in the position of a hero, to be placed on a pedestal above everyone else, as the previous Hero King of Sylvair. Also, taking into account his standing as the heir to the Marquis, she could understand just how precarious his future path would be. Really, what troubles.
「Y-, yes, mother…」
Raphael was shocked to receive such a sharp retort from his mother. From his point of view, his words came purely from his sense of justice. He had not expected his mother to respond as strongly as this.
「Since this is a good chance to bring it up. Remember this, if something was to happen, even at the cost of everyone here, you alone must survive. Know that you’re in a substantial position now.」 1
「N-, no way! Mother……!」
Even though that was for a hypothetical situation, for this boy with a strong sense of justice, it was nothing short of painful. However, words oftentimes, when spoken, could lead to jinxes. Situations such as ‘truths borne from lies’, ‘speak of the devil’, and other things along those lines.
KERCHLAANK!!!
All of sudden, the window was blasted off, along with its frame and all. One of the magic stone beasts had strayed from the knights and plunged headfirst into the room.