In the realm, Goddess Amalthea sat on her throne of light, her face looking moody yet determined. After the last encounter with Ellizabeth Laynrad, she knew it was time to act more seriously.

"Which hero is strong enough to face a creature like her?" Amalthea thought to herself.

Various figures flashed through her mind, but none were really adequate. Until finally, she decided on something different.

A circle of light began to shine before her, forming intricate magical patterns. From within that light, a young man emerged, his eyes looking confused.

"What... is this? Where am I?" he asked, looking around until his gaze met Amalthea.

The goddess Amalthea, with a calm and gentle aura, gave a small smile. "Welcome to this world, O chosen soul. I have called you to be the hero who will save this world from destruction."

The man, who introduced himself as Takumi Hiroshi, felt confused yet enthusiastic. "So... it's like isekai in manga? I'm called to be a hero?"

Goddess Amalthea nodded. "Exactly. But your task will not be easy. There is someone named Ellizabeth Laynrad, who is a threat to this world. She is more dangerous than any demon. You must stop her."

Takumi thought for a moment, then smiled confidently. "Then I accept! I'll do it."

Goddess Amalthea, with a satisfied smile, continued, "As a hero, I will grant you a blessing. You will possess immense mana, mastery of high-level magic, unrivaled sword skills, and physical strength beyond human limits."

A bright light surrounded Takumi, and his body felt filled with new energy.

"Now, go. Save this world," said Goddess Amalthea, before sending Takumi out into the world.

In the New World

Takumi woke up in the middle of a vast green meadow. He sat up slowly, looked around, and grasped the sword that was suddenly in his hand.

"So... it's isekai, all right, Ellizabeth Laynrad, whoever you are, I'll beat you!" Takumi said excitedly, before beginning to stride towards the horizon.

Deep inside, however, he didn't yet know that the enemy he was about to face was no ordinary villain. Elliz was a nightmare.

The new kingdom, the kingdom of Melavonia

In the newly established office of the kingdom of Melavonia, Elliz sat with her hands crossed. Her face showed a serious expression, different from her usual one. She was thinking about one thing that had been bothering her since her meeting with Goddess Amalthea: the existence of the hero that would be sent to kill her.

"That hero could appear anywhere, even in the middle of my own territory," she muttered. She knew that the hero would possess great power, a hallmark of the goddess' gift. However, finding that hero would require a lot of time and effort, something that was difficult to do considering she also had to lead her new kingdom.

After thinking for a while, an idea came to her mind. She decided to return to the Kingdom of Laynrad and meet her brother, Dorian Laynrad.

At Laynrad Palace

Elliz walked at a brisk pace towards her brother's room. She knew that Dorian, despite being a member of the royal family, was notoriously lazy and would rather relax than attend to political matters. However, that made him the perfect candidate for the task she was about to give him.

Without further ado, Elliz broke down the door to Dorian's room, startling her brother so much that he almost dropped his wine glass.

"Elliz?!" he exclaimed. "What the hell? You're usually a quiet bookworm, why are you breaking down the door like a debt collector now?"

Elliz just smiled sarcastically, her gaze sharp. "I need you, brother."

Dorian tilted his head, confused. "Need? What for, didn't you just set up your own kingdom? Why come to me?"

Elliz leaned closer, looking directly into her brother's eyes. "I want you to take care of my new kingdom while I'm away."

Dorian chuckled, thinking it was a joke. "Are you serious? Me? Take care of the kingdom? I've never even touched Laynrad's kingdom documents!"

Elliz ignored the ridicule. "I have all the plans and documents ready. You just need to execute them. Besides, I'll pay you handsomely."

Hearing the words "handsome salary," Dorian stopped laughing. His eyes narrowed, trying to assess Elliz's seriousness. "How much?"

Elliz mentioned a sizable amount, making Dorian pause for a moment. After thinking, he sighed. "Alright, I'll do it. But remember, this is only temporary. If you don't return on time, I'll just leave everything behind."

Elliz smiled slightly. "Deal. I won't be long."

Dorian could only shake his head, thinking about how his sister who used to only be busy reading books had now turned into a much more ambitious and calculating figure.

After leaving her brother's room, Elliz walked down the corridor with a faint smile on her face. She knew that leaving the kingdom was not an easy decision, but this was the step she had to take to track down the hero.

"Dorian may be lazy, but he's not stupid. I'm sure he can take care of everything while I'm gone," Elliz thought. With this plan, she hoped to find the hero sent by the Goddess Amalthea before the threat destroyed what she had built.

Nighttime, Elliz's Room Balcony

Under the moonlight, Elliz stood on the balcony of her room, enjoying the cool night breeze. However, her mind was full of plans and threats that might come. She called out to Edrann.

Soon, Edrann appeared from the shadows.

"You called for me, Your Highness?" he asked, bowing his head.

Elliz gave him a glance before looking back at the moon. "I want you to find someone for me. Someone strong, but without a clear background. They can be in any region around the kingdom."

Edrann looked confused. "A strong person with no background? Why do you need them, Your Highness?"

Elliz smiled faintly, but her eyes flashed a sharp light. "Just do it. I will explain when the time is right."

Edrann nodded, although his curiosity had not been answered. "Yes, Your Majesty. I will look for them immediately."

After Edrann left, Elliz looked at the moon once more, this time with a sardonic smile. "Goddess wants to kill me, huh? Hah, just try it. Whoever is sent to hinder me, I will give them a worse than they can imagine."

The morning the sun rise, a maid knocked on the door of Elliz's room and handed her an officially sealed letter from the Holy Church. Elliz opened the letter casually and read the contents. The letter was from Archbishop Theodric, the supreme leader of the Holy Church.

The letter invited Elliz to pay a visit to the Holy Church, saying that there was something important she wanted to give to the Saint.

Elliz smiled slightly, realizing that this might be one of the church's ways to strengthen the relationship with her. Quickly, she decided to fulfill the invitation before returning to her kingdom.

At the Holy Church

Elliz arrived at the Holy Church of the western part of the kingdom of Laynrad with great dignity. Archbishop Theodric, an old man in white robes adorned with gold, greeted her kindly.

"Welcome, Saint Ellizabeth Laynrad. Your presence is a great honor for us," Theodric said as he bowed respectfully.

Elliz replied with a small nod. "Nice to meet you, Archbishop Theodric, what do you have to say?"

Theodric smiled and signaled to some priests to open a large door at the side of the hall. From behind the door, a line of heavily armed soldiers with an aura different from ordinary soldiers emerged.

"Allow me to introduce the Ordo Sanctis Exterminare, the elite troops of the Holy Church that we have specially trained to eradicate demons and any threat that corrupts this world."

Elliz watched them with a sharp gaze, analyzing their every move. She knew this army was a great asset that he could utilize.

"They will be under your command, Saint Ellizabeth, to assist in your mission to eradicate evil in this world," Theodric continued.

Elliz smiled a little, thinking that this was a great advantage for him. However, in her heart, she knew that these troops might also be spying for the church to keep an eye on her.

"Thank you for your support, Archbishop Theodric. I will make sure this army is put to good use," Elliz said while hiding her true intentions behind her friendly smile.

In her mind, she was already planning how to utilize this elite force to her own advantage.

Elliz stood in front of the 8 people selected as elite members of the Ordo Sanctis Exterminare. They looked dashing and confident, each wearing armor with the holy symbols of the church. Elliz folded her hands, watching them one by one with a sharp gaze.

"Before we begin, I would like to hear your names and skills. I need to know who works under my direct command," Elliz said in a firm tone.

Aurelius Velmont, Cassandra Eltharion, Ophelia Mornvale, and Lara Lylana they are holy sword users with Holy aura abilities.

Ezekiel Dorne, Light magician with healing abilities and large-scale attacks.

Seraphina Kaelith, Spearman with divine strike ability, an attack that can penetrate demon defenses.

Gideon Arclight, Tank with holy barrier ability, which protects the team from heavy attacks.

Lysandra Faelith, Witch with purification magic, which can purify curses or evil effects.

Elliz nodded in satisfaction after hearing their introductions. She stepped forward, looking at them with authority. "You will be coming with me directly to my new kingdom, Melavonia. There, we will build a temporary church to support your mission. Your task is simple: obey my orders, and never cross the lines I set."

All the members of the elite troops replied in unison, "Yes, Saint Ellizabeth!"

Elliz smiled slightly, then turned her body around. "Get ready. We leave today."

Journey back to Melavonia

On the carriage ride to Melavonia, Elliz sat quietly as she thought about her strategy. The elite troops from the church she was with were highly trained, but she knew they were a double-edged sword. One wrong move and they could prove to be her downfall.

"I must be careful. Building the foundation of this kingdom is more important for now. If the hero comes prematurely, things could get messy," she muttered to herself as she stared out the window.

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On the other hand, Takumi was enjoying his new life in this world. That afternoon, he and five of his academy friends had defeated a huge monster in the forest near the Aralith city, an eastern city famous for its academy, Lumina Academy.

Elena Cross, a brave girl who is an expert in archery. The blonde-haired girl, "Takumi, you have to go a little slower! I haven't finished aiming yet!"

Sophia Arclight, Long blue haired girl with blue eyes, a healing witch with a gentle yet caring nature, "Don't be too careless, Takumi. I cant keep healing you."

Clara Whitestone, Black-haired man, Swordsman with a serious and disciplined personality, "Don't let your guard down. This victory is just a small step in our long journey."

Victor Hale, A buzzcut brown-haired youth with extraordinary physical strength, using a spear as his weapon, "Takumi, you have to admit that I'm the strongest in this team!"

Edric Valtor, the white-haired man with round glasses, a strategist adept at defense magic and tactics, "This victory is not just a matter of strength, but also a well-thought-out plan."

Takumi grins, feeling a little cocky, but he realizes that his friends are an important part of his success.

"I have a feeling we're going to be an amazing team!," he says, looking up at the blue sky.

Deep inside, however, he knew that the task of killing Ellizabeth Laynrad would not be as easy as it seemed.

Takumi sat on a fallen log, looking up at the blue sky. His mind was filled with confusion. He had received a mission from the Goddess Amalthea to kill Ellizabeth Laynrad, a woman who was said to be a threat to the world. However, until now, he didn't even know where to start looking.

He turned to his friends who were preparing for their next journey. Hesitantly, Takumi finally opened his voice.

"Hey, do you guys know who Ellizabeth Laynrad is?"

The question caused a sudden silence. Sophia, who was straightening her robe, looked at Takumi with raised eyebrows. "Are you serious? You don't know who she is?"

Elena added with an astonished expression, "she's a Saint recognized by the Holy Church! People refer to her as a prodigy because of her intelligence and incredible strength."

Edric, who was sitting by the campfire, sighed. "Takumi, you're number one in the academy in the magic and sword tests, but you don't know something as basic as this?"

Takumi just chuckled, trying to hide his nervousness. "Well, I don't pay much attention to politics or big figures." However, in the back of his mind, he wondered. "How could a Saint recognized by the Goddess herself be considered a threat? Doesn't that mean I, an ordinary human, am actually below her level? I'm not sure if this blessings of the Goddess will be enough"

Sophia approached, her expression slightly serious. "Ellizabeth Laynrad is not just a Saint. She also led the army in the war against the Nevalheim Kingdom that cooperated with the demons. She won that war with great strategy and strength."

Elena added, "Reportedly, she even built a new kingdom called Melavonia on the ruins of Nevalheim. She really is someone very powerful and intelligent."

Hearing that, Takumi began to feel a growing weight on his shoulders. This task would not be easy, and for some reason, he felt that Goddess Amalthea was hiding something from him.

However, he hid his doubts with a big smile. "Well, if she's that good, then I need to be more serious. Maybe I can become as strong as her too!"

Edric just shook his head. "You want to be as strong as her? Even Your magic theory test is so low."

Takumi laughed at that, but he knew in his heart that this was more than just a challenge. This was a mission full of mystery, and he had to find a way to deal with Ellizabeth Laynrad, no matter what.

That morning, the sun had just risen, and Takumi yawned widely as he walked out of the dormitory. His steps stopped when Sophia, his close friend, greeted him with an annoyed look.

"Takumi, you almost overslept again!" Sophia pouted, crossing her arms over her chest.

Takumi scratched his head with an embarrassed smile. "Sorry, sorry. I slept too comfortably last night."

Sophia sighed, but ended up smiling a little. She was always like that, caring for Takumi even though she was often annoyed by his bad habits. Sophia was the girl Takumi had saved from the criminals in the alley a few days ago. Since then, they had become close friends, though Sophia often showed more attention than just an ordinary friend.

They walked to class together, and Sophia reminded him, "There's a theory lesson today."

Takumi groaned. "Ugh, theory again? I hate that subject. It's too hard for me."

However, before they could enter the academy building, they were stopped by the crowd of students gathered on the front lawn. Takumi and Sophia looked at each other, confused.

"What's going on?" asked Takumi.

Elena, who appeared from behind them with a cheerful smile, replied, "Don't you know? Saint Prodigy is here! Ellizabeth Laynrad is coming to our academy!"

Hearing that, Takumi immediately tried to look outside, tiptoeing through the crowd. And there, stood a woman with a mesmerizing aura. Her long white hair shone in the morning sun, and her crimson eyes radiated both calmness and strength.

"So beautiful..." Takumi thought subconsciously. However, he quickly shook his head, realizing something. "Wait, this is the person I'm supposed to kill? But... she seems nice. How could she possibly be a threat to the world?"

Sophia, who was standing next to him, noticed Takumi's expression and asked, "What's wrong? You look strange."

Takumi smiled awkwardly. "No, there's nothing. I'm just amazed to see someone as great as her come here."

In his heart, Takumi felt even more hesitant. The task Goddess Amalthea had given him now seemed more difficult, not because of Elliz's power, but because he couldn't see the evil side Goddess was referring to.

However, he knew one thing: his meeting with Ellizabeth Laynrad would be the start of something big.

Elliz walked gracefully between the halls of Lumina Academy, accompanied by 8 members of the Ordo Sanctis Exterminare. The students looked at her with admiration.

"She's so young!" a student whispered, "And beautiful..." added another, "I want to ask her a lot of questions!"

Takumi, who was standing in the center of the crowd, was even more confused. "She's younger than me, but already this good?" he thought.

Elliz was greeted by the headmaster, Lord Reynard Alveric, an elderly man with a long white beard. With a gentle smile, "oh my lord...what is your sudden arrival at this academy? Saint Ellizabeth".

Elliz said, "I came here to see the extraordinary talents of the students of Lumina Academy."

Accompanied by a polite smile from Reynard, Elliz started walking, escorted by one of the teachers who showed her the various classes. The students couldn't stop watching the group, especially Elliz who carried an aura of authority that was hard to ignore.

Living room

Elliz sat casually on the sofa with a cup of tea in her hand. Her smile was gone, replaced by a cold expression as she recalled the report from Edrann.

"One of those strange students with no background...Takumi Hiroshi...," she muttered to herself.

That name, even its origin, didn't match any country.

"Japan, huh?" Elliz smiled sarcastically. "The goddess really chose a Japanese to fight me?"

Class went on as usual until suddenly a guard from the Ordo Sanctis Exterminare, Cassandra knocked on the classroom door. The teacher who was teaching stopped, and all the students turned their heads.

"Takumi Hiroshi, you are requested to meet Saint Ellizabeth Laynrad," Cassandra said.

The class was immediately abuzz with whispers. "Wow, how appropriate! he was number one in the magic and sword tests.", "Ellizabeth Laynrad called him? That's great!"

Takumi, who was confused at first, finally got up. He followed Cassandra to the front of a large room with two elite troop members standing at the door.

"Come in," one of them said as he opened the door.

Takumi stepped inside. There, Elliz sat quietly, holding a teacup. Takumi sat in the chair in front of her, an awkward atmosphere pervading.

"So, what's with calling me?" asked Takumi, trying to break the silence.

Elliz lowered her cup slowly, then smiled sadistically. "Takumi Hiroshi, huh? The hero sent by that goddess bastard~?"

A crimson aura burned faintly from Elliz's body, making Takumi feel tremendous pressure. Now he understood why Elliz was considered a threat. Without thinking, he drew his sword, pointing it at Elliz.

However, before the sword touched her, Takumi stopped. Elliz remained seated, not even moving an inch.

"How...?" Takumi was confused. "How did you know?"

Elliz smiled even wider. "Put your sword away first, kid. The church troops outside will consider you a rebel if they see this."

Takumi hesitated, but finally lowered his sword slowly.

"Good," Elliz said as she crossed her legs. "Now, let's talk, little hero~."

Takumi sat down in front of Elliz, his eyes still full of caution. However, Elliz showed no signs of attacking. Instead, she took out a piece of paper from inside her pocket.

"Takumi Hiroshi," Elliz said in a sarcastic tone. "And your friends..." She began to mention their names one by one. "Edric, Elena, Victor, Clara... and Sophia."

When Sophia's name was mentioned, Elliz smiled wider. "Ara~? Heroine, is it? You're pretty lucky, huh?"

Takumi gritted his teeth, feeling increasingly wary. "Why are you mentioning their names?" he asked sharply.

Elliz shrugged, then snapped her fingers. The paper caught fire with a small flame that emerged from her magic. "Just determining the first target," she said casually.

Takumi clenched his fists. "Why are they involved? Im the one you're looking for"

Elliz gave him a cold look, her smile turning even more cruel. "I just wanted to make a game out of it. Obviously, it won't be easy. Let's see, how far can the hero Takumi Hiroshi play?"

Takumi stood up angrily, but held back his emotions. Before exiting the room, he paused for a moment and turned his head. "I'll make sure you lose."

Elliz just chuckled, lifting her teacup casually. "I told you... just an academy student? Your status is too far away to challenge me now."

Takumi walked out of the room with a serious face. His friends were already waiting outside, curious about what happened.

"What were you doing with the Saint?" asked Edric, folding his arms.

Takumi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. With a casual smile, he said, "she just wanted to see how strong I was."

Elena immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Wow, I'm jealous! I want to meet Saint Ellizabeth too!"

Victor nodded in agreement. "I also want to be recognized as strong by her!"

Takumi only chuckled, but his mind was not at ease. "I have to protect them. They've all been targeted by Elliz."

The mood changed as Sophia cheerfully said, "I want to join the Ordo Sanctis Exterminare like my brother"

Everyone was silent for a moment, confused.

"Your brother?" asked Elena curiously.

Sophia gave a small smile. "Yes, Gideon Arclight. He's one of the tanks under Saint Ellizabeth's command."

"Gideon?!" Clara exclaimed. "That's amazing! He's famous for being the strongest tank in the ordo, right?"

Just then, the sound of heavy steps could be heard approaching. Everyone turned their heads, and a large man in light armor appeared in the corridor.

"brother!" Sophia called out excitedly, approaching the man.

"Sophia," Gideon said in a deep but friendly voice. "I just happened to meet you here."

Sophia looked worried. "Is it okay that you're here? Aren't you supposed to be on duty?"

Gideon shook his head. "Saint Ellizabeth allowed us to relax and do what we want for a while. So, I decided to meet you."

He turned to Takumi and his friends. "You must be Sophia's friends," he said as he gave Takumi a sharp look. "Thank you for saving my sister that time."

Takumi blushed, feeling nervous. "It was no big deal," he replied.

However, Gideon still looked at her with a suspicious gaze, despite his joking tone. "But, don't get too close to my sister."

Sophia immediately blushed, her face turning red. "B-brother?!" she protested.

Elena, who saw an opportunity to tease, immediately said, "Oh? So Takumi, you wouldn't show your manhood if you were worthy?"

Sophia turned even redder, pulling Elena's hand in annoyance. "Stop making fun of me!"

The atmosphere became peaceful, with small giggles from everyone.

Clara, still curious, asked, "What is Saint Ellizabeth like?"

Gideon thought for a moment before answering, "She's calm, gentle, but also firm. She's very intelligent and... strong. No one can underestimate her."

Clara's eyes lit up. "I want to meet her one day!"

In the middle of their conversation, the sound of soft steps could be heard. Everyone turned their heads, and Elliz appeared with a calm smile on her face.

"Oh? You're talking about me?" she said in a soft yet authoritative tone.

Takumi immediately felt wary. "Wait... why is she suddenly here? What's with the friendly demeanor? Damn it! They're definitely going to be fooled", he thought as he clenched his fists.

Gideon immediately greeted Elliz respectfully. "Saint Ellizabeth, my sister Sophia expressed her wish to join the Ordo Sanctis Exterminare someday."

Sophia looked very happy, her face beaming. "Thank you very much, Saint Ellizabeth!" she said excitedly.

Gideon also bowed deeply. "I am very grateful for your generosity."

Meanwhile, Elena, Clara, Edric and Victor looked nervous. They realized that they were in the presence of Saint Elliz, who was also the youngest queen of the Melavonian kingdom. Clara, in particular, looked confused. "Should I call her Saint... or Her Majesty?" she whispered softly.

Elliz heard the murmur and chuckled. "Ah, relax. Call me Elliz. No need to be so formal," she said as she waved her hand casually.

Clara smiled awkwardly, while Elena, Edric and Victor tried to calm themselves down.

However, Takumi remained silent, his mind filled with suspicion. "Why does he look so gentle and friendly? It must be a mask."

Elliz glanced at Takumi for a moment, her smile slightly turning sharper, almost as if reading his mind. However, she said nothing and refocused on Sophia and Gideon.

Elliz stood gracefully before Takumi and his friends, her gentle smile never fading. With an elegant gesture, she took out several winged sword-shaped necklaces from a small box.

"This is a relic. With these, you will gain protection from the holy power," Elliz explained.

They all looked in awe and felt very honored to receive the relic directly from the Saint. Elena held the necklace eagerly, her eyes sparkling. "I never thought I'd get a relic from Saint Ellizabeth herself!" she said joyfully.

Takumi, despite receiving the relic, remained wary. He looked at the necklace with suspicion. "Is this really a relic?" Or is it just another trap? He thought. However, to avoid suspicion, he put it on anyway.

After giving the relic, Elliz waved gently. "May you always be protected by the holy power," she said as she walked away with Gideon.

As soon as Elliz disappeared from sight, Elena jumped for joy. "Today is the best day ever! I met Saint Elliz, and I got the holy relic!"

Victor, Edric and Clara nodded in agreement, sharing the same enthusiasm. Takumi, however, remained silent. In his heart, he was sure this was all part of Elliz's cunning plan. "I must remain vigilant," he thought.

At night under the moonlight, Takumi sat on a park bench in the academy's courtyard. The cool night breeze was unable to calm his chaotic thoughts. "How can I fight her? What exactly is she planning now?" He thought as he looked up at the night sky.

Suddenly, a soft voice called out to him. "Takumi? Why are you here at this time of night?"

Takumi turned his head and saw Sophia standing nearby. He scratched the back of his head, trying to smile. "I'm just having trouble sleeping," he replied.

Sophia walked over and sat down next to him. "Me too. I want to take a short walk after studying," she said, looking down.

Takumi glanced at her. "Why, do you have something on your mind?" he asked.

Sophia nodded slowly. "I was just... wondering if I'm strong enough to join the Ordo. Even though Saint Ellizabeth has given me a chance, I'm afraid of becoming a burden."

Takumi chuckled and reached out to stroke Sophia's head. "You're already strong. Don't put yourself down too much."

Sophia's face immediately turned red, and she stood up hastily. "I... I need to rest now," she said nervously before leaving.

Takumi stared at her departure in confusion. "Did I do something wrong?" he thought.

Meanwhile, the real Sophia stood behind the corner of the wall, watching it all. Her hands were clenched tightly, and her heart ached to see Takumi patting Elliz's head. "Why do I feel like this?" she thought, trying to ignore the strange feeling in her chest.

Elsewhere, the figure of Sophia who had just left Takumi returned to her original form, Elliz. She smiled sarcastically, staring at the garden from a distance.

The illusion mimicry skill, the necklace that was given earlier also strengthened the illusion that the target saw.

"Enjoy your romantic drama conflict, Hero~," she whispered softly before disappearing into the shadows.

To be continued...