The Strongest Hero Was Raised By A Demon Lord

The next morning I got up early and headed to the Hero academy center as my usual time. Although the tragedy of yesterday still haunts us, the school is still open. Today we're having our training combat session for our lessons today. After arrived at the school, Raph-chan is waiting for me in the inside waving at me as she gives a signal to come there.Then When I was about to go meet with Raph-chan, Gil is on his patron to greet every student who's entered the academy. He noticed me when I was watching him.

"Good morning Miss Lylia. It's good to see you in good condition today. You must have been getting well recently right?"

"Good morning Gil, more or less. I think I'm getting well already. So you're on your patron today huh?"

" Yes . It's the job of a hero. President Mila is not feeling well today. So ,she asked me to replace her job for the time being ."

President Mila is our school's student president. Usually , she'll be in front of the gate to greet every one who comes to school. But, not today. Moreover, everyone knows about president Mila. She is our number one top rank at school. Luckily she was not here when the villain trapped us like the other day. If she were there at the time , we might be able to save the student and teacher. Because , her level are really Godly . The other student gave her the title of Goddesses. She's an orc. But her appearance is totally the same as a normal human. She's the hottest lady and our school's proud of. Nevertheless, she's a paladin fighter. She was given the title goddesses because of her insane number of levels. She is ….a Kamiryuu rank , level 6423. But don't mistaken for this, she's not the same age as me. She's our senior and the student council.

"Is that so. Well, I better get going now, my friend is waiting for me over there."

"Sorry for interrupting. Well then, see you later Miss Lylia."

Gil continues his patron task while I rushed to Raph-chan. Raph-chan was holding a notice paper . She shows me the notice and explained it.

"Lia look at this. This an announcement of rank event which will be held after 3 months of holiday."

"A holiday already?"

"Did you forget? It's summer time Lia. We'll be on a holiday next week."

"Whatever it is. But hey, why do they list the top ten rank on the notice? Kamiryuu should not be competing below their rank isn't it?"

"Yes, that's what makes it special this year. The president council had their meeting 3 weeks ago and they decided to let students freely challenge anyone . You can also challenge a Kamiryuu. There was a news said that, Kamiryuu will not challenge anyone below them but they only can accept a challenge from lower students or challenge in their same league."

"Wait a minute. Is that for real?"

"Yes, the top ten who's on the list are the one who's ready to accept any challenge."

"I'm in!!!"

"Nice Lia, I also join this battle. It seems like there is a plenty of time to train within 3 months of holiday, I suggest that lets us both practice together. How about it? Don't you also want to raise up your rank to Eiryuu?"

"Of course , I'm so happy and always welcomed you Raph-chan"

While both Raph-chan and I'm so excited to train together suddenly Seren and Layla interrupt.

"I am also joined the training!!!" Layla said to us.

"Oh my oh my, it looks like my rival needs me to train with her.What can I do? I supposed I'll have to train with you too bastard Lylia."That maniac queen said like she also joined the training

"Hey you two, I didn't remember said  about training with the two of you." I was mad.

"Don't be like that Lylia, isn't the more are the merrier? Right Raphtalia?. Layla said that as she is trying to convince the kindhearted Raph-chan.

"Ehhh???, hmmmmm maybe. Hehhehe" Raph-chan didn't dare to reject them.

"Hmmmm, alright alright. Seems you all are joining the competition let us train together."

"yessss" both Layla and Seren happily said it.

"But , we didn't have a place to train together." Layla showed some gloomy expression.

"hmmm??? What about we train at my house? you can stay for 3 months there.  My room is large , it can fit all of us there? If you all agree, I'll tell Luc-chan after get home."

"That's a nice idea Lylia. So, we just have to pack our clothes and some other stuff for 3 months. I think my parents will allow me to stay at your home."

"Me too, don't worry, I'll pack as many sweets from my home to your house. We could eat until the next day ahhaha" said Seren

"I'll stay at your house too Lylia. But I never gone into your house Lylia. Where is your house actually?"

" Ahhh I'm also wondering that Lylia." Said Seren

"Hehe, I'm sure you all be fun at my house .  well actually I lived in the forbidden forest."

"….." they're looking at me

"….." they're still looking at me

"I'm not joking, I really lived there."

"....."

"heyyyy!!!!"

"Okay, that's fine. You'll have to lead us the way to your house this Saturday alright ?"

"I was fine with the forest. I don't care it's far or what, as long as there is food I'm willing to stay there." Said Layla

"of course, you'll eat the most delicious food ever when you all arrived there."

Then we all agreed. So after going back to home I tell everything to Luc-chan about the holiday and training. He agreed that my friends can come and stay in my room but with one condition.

"They must pay 50 silver for one month. The payment including their life supports and my services."

So I agree and tell my friends at school the next day. We gathered and planning a place to meet this Saturday. So, I could lead them to my house. On Saturday, the day we start our holiday, Raph-chan , Layla and Seren already arrived at the outside road. They bring their gigantic luggage for 3 months holiday. I was waving my hand from afar and rushed to them.

"Hey guys, you all look so high spirit."

"Hehe, for training…. I ready for this." Seren said like she was motivated by something. But I know what she's into.

She just wanted to see Luc-chan again as she fell in love at first sight to him on the other day.

"I'm looking forward to your house Lylia." Layla's gentleness always expressed on her pretty elfs face.

"Lia, are your house still far away from here?" Asked Raph-chan while Seren doing her own stuff besides her.

"Well, actually there was a shortcut that will lead us to go through to my house in a short time. But, Luc-chan told me to guide you all using the usual way."

"What do you mean by the usual way?"

"It's a long way to my house but it's more safer than the shortcut ones."

"Ehhh, this place sure can be dangerous sometimes. I wonder how'd you over calm your fear living in a such scary place."

I smiled and then lead them entered the forest. We begin our trip first by a walk through the river which is not too deep but Layla was too afraid to walk pass it until she's about to cry. It's a funny scene when they pass it.However, we manage to pass over the river safely. Then we have to walk through into the dark cave. There's too many bats up there clinging on the ceiling. The confidence Seren before are now being feminine ahahahaaha. She's actually a girl that afraid of dark places especially the cave.

She grabbed my cloth tightly and never release it until we got out from the cave. What I really surprise is Layla didn't afraid of anything since we walk pass the obstacle along our way . I think she lives in places that similar to mine so that's why she could get along with things around her. After 2 hours of walking, we finally arrive in front of my house. And there he is, Luc-chan waiting for us outside the door. He is smiling at us somehow with his usual gloomy face. That coward Seren suddenly powered up and rushed to where Luc-chan's are. She pissed me off, I was the one who carried her luggage all the way here.

" Welcome Lylia's pretty friends and welcome home Lylia."

"Hey Lylia , did he just called me pretty?" said Seren to Lylia."

"I was about to vomit when you said that."

"HAhahahah, your little friends also quite funny Lylia." Said Luc-chan

"Don't listen to her Luc-chan , she's just some piece of sh*t ."

"heyy!!"

"Well, take off your shoes and you'll better take a shower. I'll go prepare some foods. You all must be hungry from walking along the way to get here isn't it?

"Oh no, my darling-sama, this is just like a training for me.But I wonder how did Lylia could get used walk along those long way. Hmmm " Replied the Seren who's so amazed by Luc-chan's appearance.

"Thank you so much … errr?" Raph-chan didn't know what to call, but she always called him Maou-sama when she talked to Lylia.

"Maou….you can just call me maou."said the smiley Luc-chan.

"Yes, Maou-sama." Raph replied.

In that evening, I showed them my room and arrange for their place. After that, all of us take a shower. It feels a bit more merrier when I had some people in my shower room. We all peacefully sit on the bath tub. We started to talk to each other and laugh happily. Then….again Luc-chan never change…. He came in out of nowhere and tell us…

"Girls, I've taken away and washed your smelly cloth including the underwear and bras. You can take it tomorrow afternoon at the clothesline."

"KYAAAAAA!!!!!"

"Don't be shy , just make it like your home. ^.^"

All of us screamed. That bastard pervert demon. How dare you ….ughh

Then after washed our body. Luc-chan called us for dinner. We all rushed downstairs. Today's dinner is a little bit much, Luc-chan cooked more than our usual dinner. They all looked at the food with so appetite. Luc-chan invited us to sit and eat. Seeing his foods make us forget what's happening just now. And we eat.

"Thank you maou-sama. Your cooked are very delightful. It is just as Lylia said."

" Thank you Raph-chan, glad to hear that you like it."

"Darling, if you date me I'll make sure to finish all the delicious you made." Seren still trying to express her feeling.

"Ehh? That will be bad for your stomach."

"Thank you very much Maou-san, your food is delicious. I hope I could learn the recipes from you along this holiday."

"Ahhh, sure you could. By the way, I still didn't know well about you. Why don't we introduce ourselves to each other? "

We introduce and talking about things in schools and anything. Luc-chan really a sweet talk person. He could get along with them in just a minute. He also gets to know more information from them in our conversation. That's all for our first night. We've planned to train on the next morning which Luc-chan will be the one who trained us. This all happened because of the incident on the other day. When the villain causing problems in our school. They saw how strong Luc-chan is, and they wanted Luc-chan to train them. It was a little hard to make Luc-chan agreed to tutor them. However, they somehow manage to make Luc-chan promise to train them tomorrow. And that's the end of our first day holiday. We're all excited about what kind of training will we learn tomorrow.

The day after tomorrow has come. Luc-chan wake us early around 5 am in the morning. He already prepared our breakfast. We are still dreamy but because of Luc-chan 's hard work cooking the foods earlier than usual, we had to show some appreciation. By the way, all of it was for the training. While we are on our breakfast Luc-chan prepared another bag and put the food in there. It seems like Luc-chan will bring us somewhere else to train. Anyway, we better finish our breakfast first. Before we go out, Luc-chan told us to bring the wooden swords he made last night. There are 4 of them. I wonder why did he make it 4? Didn't Seren and I was the only one using a weapon in our battle?.. But without hesitating him Seren willingly do as Luc-chan order with his lovey-dovey spirit in this early morning.

Raph and Layla stare at each other wondering about what training will they have soon. So, we go deep into the forest as Luc-chan is the one who's leading the way. We walked in about 10 minutes and arrived at the waterfall. Whoa, it's a beautiful place, such a paradise here. Every one amazed by the view , it was so peaceful, beautiful and it is a perfect place to train. The ground are not too moist too. After taking 5 minutes or rest, Luc-chan gathered us and gives some briefing.

"Well, I'm sure you're all had enough sleep and rest. So, today as your professional trainer I'm asking you. What're your target for this training?"

"Basically, I just want to raise up my rank and level, I think that's all." Said Raph-chan

"I agreed with Raph-chan." said the cheerfully Layla.

"I am always training if there's any competition to improve my skill,"said Seren

"Well, I think so too." I agree with them.

...Luc-chan stares at 4 of us with his gloomy face.

"Weak. Too weak!!!" He said that like he's underestimating us.

"Hey, watch out your mouth. We know that your strength is likely insane compared to us!!!but we'll show you how far we can get from this training.!!!" Seren said it as she represents 4 of us because Luc-chan's words just now showing him insult us.

Suddenly, Luc-chan clap his hand.

"This is what you're calling strong. All of you come here to train, not to raise up some rank. I know what's your perception about rank. It's a system that all students put it the first priority. However, I dare to say, rank is just a name, level are just for display but only skills can clarify it either your rank worth your rank or not."

We all who felt offended just now was relieved. Sometimes Luc-chan's word can be good advice. So we accept it.

"Well what will we train for the day?"

"I'll split up all of you into two groups. Lylia and Seren will be in a team while on the other team will be Layla and Raph-chan. Understand?"

Once again, I thought I'm going to practice with Raph-chan but …well what can do. It's all for the match anyway. I also wanted to see how serious Seren is. She's the strongest rival ever I fought in the last duel we had. Her power is frightening. After that Luc-chan started the lessons. He teaches Raph and Layla first. Layla and Raph are training in the waterfall. The water flows down hardly. They're being ordered by Luc-chan to enter the river and casting some shooting magic inside the water. That's ridiculous !!! it was an intense practice for a beginner you know! Luc-chan teaches them seriously. I've never seen Luc-chan's teaching others like this. He really acted like a teacher. A strict teacher I could say.

They are now hardly to breath in the water and can't even cast any spell while in the water. I wanted to stop them, but Seren is not allowing me to do that as Seren understands the situation. Seren becomes serious about the training and close her eyes while waiting for Luc-chan. I could just watch them desperately from the mat we seated. After Luc-chan scolding them because they can't even use a spell in the water. Luc-chan punishes them to run to the house while bringing a pair of buckets full of water. The water was from the waterfall obviously. Their training are too difficult, and they might die from this rough training.

After they're being scolded, Luc-chan told them to cast the spell in the river again and again. As long as they can't cast any spell in the flowing river, they put water inside the bucket and bring it to the house then get back here as fast as they can. They're not allowed to stop if they're not being told to stop. I'm so sorry for them. They're really innocent girls that Luc-chan has spoil their beautiful life.

Not long after that, Luc-chan come over us. He told us to take the wooden swords. Each of us will put on double wooden swords. Luc-chan showed us a gigantic boulder that is almost the same size as our house. Luc-chan make some mark on the boulder with red and yellow color. The marks likely was an "X" . He told us to attack the hit the red one using our dominant handed while the yellow one using the other hand. At first, I thought this training is going to be easy.

But that was too far from what I've imagined. My dominant handed could hit the right marks but not my other hand. It is going the same to Seren. She's now already pissed off by the marks. Then we get scolded by Luc-chan. He punishes us to chop the short cylinder shape wood he made yesterday using an ax. Every time we missed the target, or we can't hit it hard, we're being punish to chopped at least 20 wood.  My hand is already showing the effect of chopping the wood. I can't hold anything anymore. But I was afraid of Luc-chan serious mode, so I keep chopping and hitting the boulder.

In the evening, Luc-chan gives us permission to rest and invite us to sit down and eat. But we are too tired to talk. So we just spend our rest time silently eat the food made by Luc-chan. The foods somehow gives us a little strength to get up and continue training. By the end of the day, Luc-chan told us to stopped and get back home. We're all exhausted from the insane training. I can't even hold any stuff, my hands damaged, too hurt and can't even grasp. The same goes to Seren, her high spirit motivational is now shut down by the hell training.

Layla and Raphtalia are wetting all the way we got home. They felt sad and disappointed. Well, guess this is the first day of our training. I wonder if we could survive it in three months. Luc-chan prepared us some while we go to cleaning ourselves. After that Luc-chan call us for dinner. But all of us gathered together and are not talking. We're too tired to eat even to open our mouth. Luc-chan who's serious when trained us are now different. He's being too kind. Guess he'll be only serious when he trained us but not in the house.

"Well, you all looked tired, don't you? Don't be like this. You've tried your best today. Don't disappoint of what you've done. Start thinking about tomorrow, do your best (tomorrow) than today."

"Yeah, I might die from the hell training session. It didn't show any improvement."

"So tired.."

"…mmmm.."

"Well, least we all still survive.."

"HMM…. Come on girls. You're the one said to be stronger than me. Don't give up. I'll make sure you'll can beat even Kamiryuu .!!!"

The four of us surprised when he said that. We stare at the gloomy faces Luc-chan, while he is eating.

"Sorry what was that???? Did You just said you'll train us to beat a Kamiryu?"

"Yes indeed. That's what you all training for."

"But how?"

"Well, only the one who'd survive and never giving up on her training could see the result itself after three months."

Then we were all motivated by Luc-chan's word. We believe in what he says.

"Yes master, I'm going to finish the dinner tonight."

"Hey, me too."

"I'm the one who was stronger after all, so let me finish this."

"heeyyyyyy, lower your voice.."

And that's how we ended our day. Layla, Rap-chan, and Seren was sleep so well on my bed . I hope we can survive 3 months of training. Then challenges the Kamiryuu.  The other students also might have used their holiday to train. I'm so exciting to wait for 3 months to pass. I want to be stronger, stronger enough to protect my friends, my special person, I wanted to be strong like Luc-chan….

The next day, we continue our training session, this time everyone gives their best for a whole day. It is really a hard day, we've damaged our hand and it is getting worse. Luc-chan haven't taught us some new skill or any other stuff for a week. We made it survive in our first week. But you know how hard it is to train like a soldier in a real battle. We've gone experience the pain, the wound and those suffered we have through. But luckily we have Layla here to heal our wound. And that's another reason we could survive it. By the end of the first week Luc-chan gathered us while we're on our breakfast to tell us the result of our training.

On our third day, our body begins to stiffed as we have already adjusted with the surrounding of nature. We started to feel the pain more and more but somehow it didn't hurt while we 're concentrate on our training. Until we begin to get used to the routine and so on. Luc-chan keeps scolding and scolding, mumbling and mumbling , and talk some nonsense thing to keep us awake. Plus it never irritates us as we ignore Luc-chan completely. The same goes for the fifth day and the sixth day. We did our best, but couldn't reach as Luc-chan expect us to do.

"Unfortunately, none of you could do as I train you. But don't be sad, it was just the beginning of your training. However, there's a little improvement that all of you didn't realize while you're too focused on training."

"An improvement?"

"Yes."

"But Layla and I can only cast a spell in the river but too weak to shoot it in the water." said Raph with her little depression."

"Yes, us too. There are still more marks that I haven't hit." I said.

"It's alright. All of you have done your best. Be proud of yourself a little. With your condition now, I bet all of you can win against a Nanaryuu easily."

"Whoaaa, really? That's great…but we haven't learned any skill yet during the training."

"No worry. Today I'll teach you some move that will be applicable to all of you. "

"For real? Yes!!!"

"I hope all of you get ready for the next level of raging training you'll face the next week. Because it'll be real tough if you have a weak mentality and physically . "

"Understood master!"

"I'm ready for this before I was born."

"Bring it on."

"Yes!!"

After breakfast, Luc-chan told us to wear our sports uniform and wait for him at the outside. After Luc-chan finishes his usual work in the kitchen, he comes over to where we gathered.

"Alright seems like all of you are ready perfectly. Listen, today's training is more harder than before. I want you to follow wherever I go and do exactly what I am going to do later. Gentle reminder, you're not allowed to use mana while we're training, can't even a single drop of mana. It'll all depend on your physically."

Everyone understands the instruction told by Luc-chan. Suddenly Luc-chan turn around and shout "START!!!" then he runs to the forest. All of us started to run as well. We followed where Luc-chan is running into. At first, he runs steadily as we also could catch up with his pace. When he's about to avoid the obstacle, Luc-chan jumped like a frog over the tree beside him, and then he uses only his feet jumping everywhere on the tree branches. His feet really grip the tree and didn't fall down. This is insane.