The Hero of the South Will Go to Battle

But—

Even if you ultimately live an obscure life,

Dying peacefully somewhere in the world...

I will still remember you.

Agusheed didn't speak these words aloud.

He just quietly looked at his silly disciple.

The wordless silence was deafening.

The Hero of the South's words made Agusheed close his eyes and let out a long, turbid breath.

He knew that his silly disciple was largely engaging in sophistry.

But...

Frankly speaking, those words were very effective.

If the Hero of the South's wish wasn't to seek death, Agusheed would probably nod in agreement directly.

"Do you think saying that will make me change my mind?"

As expected...

A flash of understanding passed through the Hero of the South's eyes, and he couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Even like this, it could only make his teacher waver—

Not enough to make him give up on his life.

But that was fine.

He had come here naturally with full confidence that he could make Agusheed agree.

"Since you won't agree no matter what..."

The Hero of the South slowly raised his head, looking at Agusheed's downcast eyes.

With respect and confidence, he tentatively asked:

"Then, Teacher, shall we make a deal?"

He said—

A deal?

Agusheed straightened up, murmuring the word 'deal' twice in a low voice.

"Deal..."

"You want to negotiate a deal with me?"

He snorted coldly as if he had heard some great joke,

Then made no attempt to hide his cold laughter.

"You've really grown up and become ambitious."

Agusheed once again brushed past the flower field's branches and leaves, turning his back with rustling sounds.

His broad back swayed slightly in the Hero of the South's sight as he waved his hand.

"Silly disciple..."

"While I'm not angry yet, hurry up and disappear from my sight."

Disappear...

If I really just disappeared like this, the one with regrets would only be you...

"Don't rush to refuse, Teacher—"

Thinking of those scenes he had witnessed, the Hero of the South shook his head slightly.

"Trust me, I have information here that will absolutely interest you."

He organized his language briefly, then patiently explained to his teacher who had his back turned:

"How about this—I'll speak first, and after I'm done, you can decide whether you agree or not."

Information that would absolutely interest me...

Whether I agree or not...

Hehe—

Nothing more than intelligence gathered using Magic That Can See the Future.

How much of what you can see could I not know?

And if it's something I don't know—

Then what meaning would such so-called intelligence have for me?

With such thoughts, Agusheed sighed softly.

Although he didn't think his silly disciple could have any news worthy of his attention,

He also didn't stop the Hero of the South from continuing.

At least he had requested so earnestly, so letting him speak wouldn't hurt.

This was what Agusheed thought.

"First, regarding the 'magic that can bring the dead back to life' that you've been pursuing all along—"

The news the Hero of the South provided was quite striking.

In fact, it was overly explosive.

But Agusheed appeared exceptionally calm at this moment.

Because he knew the limits of Magic That Can See the Future.

So regarding what the Hero of the South would say next, he had some rough guesses.

And subsequently, his silly disciple's words indeed met his expectations.

"Although I don't know how to find such magic,"

"I can find someone who might possess such magic."

"You've had some guesses over the years, haven't you?"

"For instance, that Grand Mage who has chosen to avoid you ever since Teacher's wife died a thousand years ago—"

"Serie."

This news made Agusheed raise his eyebrows slightly,

But didn't make him appear particularly surprised.

However, to show respect and cooperation, he still replied rather boredly:

"How interesting. Can you guarantee that I'll definitely be able to see her when I find her?"

The Hero of the South didn't become dejected due to his teacher's displayed attitude.

He maintained his confidence and continued introducing:

"More precisely... I have her exact location."

"And I can confirm that in the coming years, she absolutely won't leave there."

"So as long as you want to, you'll definitely be able to see her this time."

Definitely be able to see her—

That is to say... according to the future development trends that his silly disciple had seen,

He would most likely be able to directly get an answer to whether Serie possessed 'magic that can bring the dead back to life.'

However—

Although uncertain whether Serie had it or not,

Agusheed's heart actually leaned toward her not having this answer either.

So this news still couldn't make Agusheed change his mind.

"Sounds wonderful..."

Agusheed casually toyed with the flowers beside him, his voice carrying obvious perfunctoriness.

"But what's the price?"

The price, of course, was...

Could only be that...

"Please don't interfere with the future that Schlacht and I have chosen."

The Hero of the South said thus.

And what responded to him was naturally Agusheed's light laughter.

"Do I look like someone who would sacrifice his disciple's life for a vague possibility?"

"Indeed, just this still can't make you agree to my request."

This answer was also within the Hero of the South's expectations.

So...

He chose to softly reveal that secret that should have been told to his teacher from the beginning—

But which he had hidden until now.

"Then, Teacher, I have another bargaining chip for this deal."

"No need to say more. Go back where you came from."

"Find a peaceful place and quietly live out your life until you die of old age—"

"This is the future I've chosen for you. It won't change."

Agusheed's interruption didn't make the Hero of the South stop.

He just waited for Agusheed to finish speaking, then continued explaining that news.

"Teacher, besides Aureole..."

"I have another method that could let you see—Grand Mage Flamme."

Saying this, the Hero of the South deliberately paused.

"In person."

He articulated clearly, emphasizing with particular stress.

Then, a pair of large hands slowly pressed down on his head.

Surging magical power rushed in all directions.

The entire Vol Basin was covered by the violent storm generated by magical power in an instant.

Agusheed's gray eyes had never been so bright.

His indifferent voice had never been so chilling—

"Speak."

Just one short word made the Hero of the South feel unprecedented pressure.

But it was only for an instant.

Because from beginning to end, Agusheed harbored no malice toward him.

The wanton surging of magical power was only because he himself was currently in an agitated state.

So at this time, having confirmed that his teacher was indeed anxious about this, the Hero of the South felt relieved.

Following Agusheed's demand, he told him the specific content.

"As you know, all the information I possess comes from Magic That Can See the Future."

"So I can't reveal the specific method to you."

"But I can roughly tell you—"

"As long as you embark on the journey to find Serie,"

"That method will soon naturally appear before your eyes."

"As long as you still remember your round trip to Aureole with Grand Mage Flamme."

"As long as you still remember the days you spent together with her."

"Then, the moment you see that thing, you'll immediately understand how to use it."

"And thereby be able to see that Grand Mage again—your wife."

—'Truth.'

This was the answer that Magic to Test Lies gave Agusheed.

So for the first time ever...

After releasing his hand from his disciple's head, he stood dazedly in place.

With such circumstances, the outcome was already beyond doubt.

So the Hero of the South slowly stood up and asked his teacher before him in a low voice:

"If you don't speak, I'll take it as your agreement."

Agusheed didn't refute.

Agusheed didn't speak.

He just gently raised his head under the Hero of the South's gaze

And asked a completely unrelated question—

"In the future you've seen, how many people will be saved because of your death?"

Agusheed asked one last time about the reason that made his disciple determined.

"Countless."

The Hero of the South gave his answer without changing expression.

"So the Hero of the South will go to battle."

—Also for the last time.

Humanity's strongest Hero of the South declared to his teacher his unshakeable resolve.

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