"My name is Loyd, a GOLDEN HERO and a reincarnator in this world teeming with demons and heroes. The Church placed me on probation due to my overwhelming strength, which often left little for others to achieve. As far as I'm aware, I'm the sole reincarnator in this realm, unmatched by any except the hero lords and demon lords.

On a mundane day, I received a quest to hunt down the infamous Asura of the great sword. Unbeknownst to me, one of my companions had already challenged this monstrosity. As I embarked on my mission, news reached me of her demise. I mourned briefly before setting out on a journey of revenge, a decision I would later regret.

AN HOUR AGO

Asura, muttering to himself as he walked: 'Embarking on this path of revenge, I knew it would breed further retaliation, disrupting the delicate balance of EXISTENCE. Yet, a world steeped in vengeance is more tranquil than one ravaged by indiscriminate destruction.'

Loyd: 'And who are you to dictate how we heroes live our lives? We transcend you mere mortals, who cower and beg for protection.'

Asura: 'I never sought your protection, yet you speak as if you hold dominion over us. Choose your words wisely, for they may determine the manner of your demise.'

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Loyd: 'You overestimate yourself, slaying insignificant foes. You could have targeted anyone, yet you chose to take one of my companions. That brings me great sorrow.'

Asura: 'I apologize; I was unaware she belonged to you. Her head lies just a few kilometers ahead. I ensured a clean cut to preserve her beauty.' HEHEEAHAHAH

Loyd: 'You...'

Asura: 'My wife may not have been as exquisite, but her death brings me sorrow as well.'

Loyd: 'This conversation leads nowhere. Let us begin.'

Asura: 'Indeed, I was just limbering up.'

Loyd summoned his golden spear, its edges gleaming, and aimed a thrust at Asura. Despite Asura's attempt to redirect the attack with his spiritual hand, he resorted to using GREG to block. As the clash occurred, GREG multiplied, while Asura launched a slashing attack directly at the hero's face.

In a split second, Loyd conjured golden arrows, only for Asura to multiply his hands and GREGs, causing chaos. The hero teleported away, regrouping to unleash another barrage of golden arrows. Asura morphed GREG into needles to counter the assault, wreaking havoc in the vicinity.

Loyd then employed his golden hand skill, conjuring a colossal hand to crush Asura. However, Asura assumed a defensive stance, executing a skill for the first time—PARRY. With a swing of his sword's blunt side, he condensed a surge of air pressure downward, dispersing both the golden hand and the clouds.

Loyd: 'How can you block what no one has ever blocked, especially with such basic maneuvers?'

Asura: 'After all this time, I could use a decent stretch. How was that, main character?'

Loyd: 'What? How do you know that?...'."