Let's Train Heroine

Lucan moved through the dense forest, his steps silent on the moss-covered ground. The trees around him were ancient, their thick trunks and gnarled branches creating a canopy that shrouded the path in perpetual twilight.

This was last floor of this dungeon, it was completely different dimensions with its own sun, moon, wheather system and other thing that made this space, a small world.

In this world, The Black Knight, the Skeleton body get flesh body in full moonlight. At that time he fullfil his body desire by using woman and he was too aggressive in fullfilling his desire that he break, twist and tear women apart. Not a single woman survive in his hand.

Finally, he reached the large rock that marked the entrance to the hidden cave. With a deep breath, Lucan placed his hands on the rock and pushed. The stone shifted easily under his touch, revealing the narrow opening behind it. He ducked inside, his eyes adjusting to the dim light as he made his way through the passage.

The cave was small and dark, but he could hear the faint sound of someone crying. He quickened his pace, his heart tightening as he reached the inner chamber.

There, huddled against the far wall, was Julia. Her white hair was disheveled, falling around her face in messy strands. Tears streamed down her cheeks, her eyes red and puffy from crying. She looked up sharply when she heard his footsteps, her body tensing in fear before recognition dawned in her eyes.

"Lucan?" Her voice was trembling with disbelief.

Lucan stepped into the light, and she saw him clearly. Her breath hitched, and for a moment, she seemed unable to move,Then, with a cry of relief, she sprang to her feet and ran to him.

She threw her arms around him, burying her face in his chest as she clung to him desperately. Her body shook with the force of her sobs, her fingers digging into his back as if she was afraid he might disappear if she let go.

Lucan held her close, one arm around her waist, the other gently patting her back. He could feel her tears soaking through his shirt, her sobs muffled against his chest. He sighed softly.

He never saw her like this.

"Shh, it's alright," Lucan murmured, his voice calm and soothing. "I'm here now, Julia."

She nodded against him, Lucan continued to hold her until she finally pulled back, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand.

"Thank you," she whispered, her voice hoarse from crying.

Lucan nodded.

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Rina stared at the stump where her arm had once been, her expression blank as she flexed the muscles of her remaining arm. The pain had long since faded, leaving only a dull ache that she had learned to ignore. She stood in the small room she shared with Hima and Olive, the air thick with the scent of herbs and bandages.

Hima and Olive watched her in silence, their faces drawn with concern. Rina had been unusually quiet since the incident, and they weren't sure what to expect from her now.

Finally, Rina looked up, her eyes hardening with determination. She took a deep breath and turned to face them, a wry smile pulling at her lips.

"I'm not done yet," she said, her voice strong and unwavering. "I'm still an adventurer, and I'm not going to let this stop me."

Hima blinked, taken aback by the fierceness in Rina's voice. Olive remained silent, her dark eyes watching Rina intently.

Rina walked over to her sword, which was resting against the wall. She picked it up with her left hand, feeling the unfamiliar weight and balance. It felt strange, awkward, but she would learn. She had to.

"I'm going to raid that dungeon with you both," Rina continued, a fire igniting in her eyes. "But first, I need to learn how to use this thing with my left hand."

She laughed then.

Hima smiled, relief flooding through her. She had been so worried that losing her arm would crush Rina's spirit, but here she was, as fierce and stubborn as ever. Olive, too, allowed a small smile to break her usually stoic expression.

"We'll be there with you, Rina," Hima said, her voice soft but full of conviction. "No matter what."

Rina's smile widened, and she nodded. "I know. And I'm grateful for that."

Olive simply nodded in agreement.

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Lucan and Maris stood at the edge of the forest, the distant sounds of the others fading into the background. Lucan's face had returned to its usual calm, his earlier tension and anger now a distant memory. Maris watched him closely, her heart swelling with relief. She had been worried about him, But now, he was back to his old self—the Lucan she knew and loved.

"Feeling better?" Maris asked softly, stepping closer to him.

Lucan turned to her. He reached out and took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "Yes," he replied, his voice calm and gentle. "I am."

Maris smiled, her worries easing. She leaned into him, resting her head on his shoulder.

Lucan never thought he would be worried about someone whom he just considered as friend. He thought, his concern was only for his family but it seemed Rina and Julia have some impact on his life that made him angry.

Julia, someone who accompanied him in his academy days and Rina, someone helped him in adjusting in border town and getting pride ring.

Lucan looked at Maris, and he knew that it would be same for Maris. He might think he wouldn't get angry or care if something happened to Maris but if it really happened then... He doesn't know. Only when something bad will happen, he will know how he feels about her.

However, for now he doesn't need to worry, the black knight incident solved before Maris went to dungeon.

Still, I don't think I will ever scarifies myself for them.

Lucan thought.