A single setback only makes them realize their own shortcomings, further solidifying their direction.

'Instead of worrying about others, why not think about how ignorant you are, not even knowing where the national border is, yet wanting to see the world?'

A voice of indiscernible gender echoed in the hero's ear, with mocking expressions appearing before their eyes.

'As small as you are, even if you step out, what can you achieve?'

An unpleasant sensation rose from the ankle, as if a bony hand from a decaying undead forcefully gripped, filled with animosity toward the living, causing their steps to become heavy.

The bracelet's light dimmed too, as though tightly clenched, pulling backward.

'Stop, just stop here - you shouldn't proceed any further.'

[The Hero's Response]

1~4. Strength

5. Agility

6. Wisdom

7. Perception

8. Charm

9. Sacrifice!

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(2)=2

♛: Strength!

"It seems you aren't very keen on persuading me."

What flooded the ears were either meaningless insults or venomous derision.

The curse from the Legacy of Liberation was so straightforward, the hero was instead relieved.

Despite those insults and laughter being harsh to the ears, to the hero, who could perceive malice within human hearts, these ceaseless targeted attacks faintly revealed an unreal aura.

As the hero remained unwavering, the phantom sounds beside them gradually subsided, replaced by an ever-increasing pressure applied on the golden bracelet around their wrist.

"Well then, let's have a tug-of-war." The hero blinked, clenching both fists.

"Though I'm not very skilled, I won't admit defeat."

[The Legacy of Liberation activates skill: Severing Response (Strength)]

D357=d357(254)=254

[The Hero activates skill: Gale Power, Lonely (activate Transformation when counterattack fails)]

2d30+40+197=d30(26)+d30(1)+237=264

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

Though not formally trained or practiced, after numerous battles, the hero instinctively understood their strengths and weaknesses.

They excelled at mobilizing their whole body, unleashing an astonishing power in a single burst, yet not good at enduring contests of strength.

Human energy is limited; every profession has its prioritized attributes, and whether mage or martial monk, strength isn't prioritized.

The hero didn't think some lack of strength was inconvenient, as dealing with goblins posed no issue.

Now, they backhanded a fist, tightly grasping the slightly torn bracelet, engaging in a tug-of-war with the invisible curse power in the darkness.

Despite the slight tremor of their arm, the small face flushed from clenching teeth, their crouching body remained steadfast, not being moved a step.

Recordings of the Liberation Saintess describe her as a gentle, universally loving saintess, but a deeper investigation into those sealed records would reveal her gentleness was only shown to those worthy of such treatment.

In the long struggle against slavery, she preferred resolving issues at the negotiating table. As long as the other party adhered to rules, she'd never break her word.

Yet if the other party was treacherous... the "Liberation" named ruin would descend mercilessly, obliterating them completely.

During the campaign against the Curse Absorption Demon, though the Liberation Saintess was defeated and perished, her efforts weren't fruitless.

It's said she died drenched in blood, her body deeply embedded within the Great Demon's shattered shell. Imagine the intensity of that battle. Her remains became inseparable from the curse power, forming the furious curse force the hero faced now.

Yet, under such rough tugging, even though the hero's oath-turned-shackle flickered and wavered, it showed no signs of shattering and apparently could still hold up.

Only—

[The Hero's extreme failure in exertion -30=234, what happened?]

1.5. The Hero relaxed their strength

2.6. The Hero opened their mind

3.7. The Hero activated Transformation

4.8. The Legacy of Liberation perceived something

9. Someone else was approaching

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(10)=10

Note: Great Success means swift liberation of the Legacy, Great Failure means rage or interference

D2=d2(2)=2

♛: Great Failure~

[Great Failure~ what happened?]

1.5. Cooperation of the Black Dream Key

2.6. Pushed from behind by someone

3.7. Empathy of the Devouring Curse Demon

4.8. Suddenly raged

9. Lingered in dreams

10. Great Success/Great Failure

D10=d10(9)=9

♛: Lingered in dreams

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