Yuusha Ni Minna Netoraretakedo Akiramezu Ni Tatakao. Kitto Saigo Wa Ore Ga Katsu. Raw -

They thought I was bluffing.

I didn’t sleep that night. I learned curses. I learned to convert my healing touch into a rotting grip. I learned to steal the very life energy I once gave freely. They thought I was bluffing

I was never the Chosen One. I was the shadow that followed the light—Riol, the healer, the support mage, the friend who held the hero’s bag. The world called him Leon, the Brave. And Leon took everything. I learned to convert my healing touch into a rotting grip

The next morning, Leon laughed. “Still here, Riol? You’re useless without us.” I was the shadow that followed the light—Riol,

First, it was Fina, the swordswoman who promised to stand by my side. She looked at me with pity as she said, “You’re too gentle, Riol. Leon needs someone fierce.” I watched her laugh with him that night.