I’m a Bastard But You’re Worse!

So theres more to this bracelet?

It was very surprising, almost hard to believe.

Herakles granted the wearer superhuman physical abilities and regenerative powers.

I never even thought there could be more.

I dont blame you for not knowing, though. You never tried to unleash the full power of that bracelet, have you?

Drake grinned and pointed at me.

That bracelet borrows the wearers lifeforce and gives miraculous powers. And youre scared shitless of the side effects.

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I glared at the man and clicked my tongue: his words were not far from the truth.

Sullivan Nommes, the man who wore this bracelet before me, had aged about 50 years in moments, all because of its side effects.

I had witnessed such a transformation with my own eyes, so I couldnt bring myself to fully use the bracelets powers.

A weapon is like a woman: she will never bare her heart to a man who wont do it first. As long as you keep holding back, that bracelet will never show everything.

Hehto think that Id ever get preached at about how to treat women. Its so disgusting, its almost funny.

I spat on the ground, then tapped the bracelet with the hilt of my sword.

Its pretty irritating to think that I cant satisfy this little ladybut I cant just throw my life away. I have ambitions to fulfill, and plenty of women are waiting for my return. I cant turn into an old fart yet!!

Hah! Listen to the boy boast! I havent even touched a woman in three hundred years!

Drake bared his fangs and cackled, then continued.

Youve got it wrong, son. That bracelet will never turn you into an old man!

Huh? What the hell do you mean?

I asked back, suspicious. Drake shrugged and poked his tongue out.

Wait, do you think youre just human? You can go toe to toe with me in battle, you were born from that monster of a woman, and you still thought yourself human? Dont make me laugh!

What?

I knew it when I saw your face: you inherited the immortality curse from your mother. It might not be as powerful as mine or Graces, but youre never going to die of old age, boy!!

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Cant blame ya for being surprised, though. In normal circumstances, youre just like any other human. If your neck gets cut off, youll die. Same if your heart gets pierced. Youre not an actual immortal.

ButI can tell. Youre different from a normal human. Maybe its just 10 or 20%, but the curse is definitely inside you. Ten years from now, youll definitely be able to tell, by how youll age slower than everyone else!

Thatsno

I was about to say something, then shook my head.

Even if its true, nothing changes. Ill be more than happy to live a long life. Im not going to become a walking deathwish like you! Ill laugh my ass off every day and have a riot of a life!!

Hah! Thats rich! Tell me that again after youve lived at least one hundred years, kid!

Drake glared at me, but this time I grinned back at him.

Captain Drake. I understood what you meant now. Basically, since my lifespan is much longer than a normal human, I dont need to be afraid of Herakles side effects. Pretty kind of you to tell me all that, though. Youre going to move me to tears!

Haha, I might not look it, but Im pretty good with kids. It comes with age, see?

Really now! In any case, I got to thank younow I can really go all out!

Ooh!?

My body started emitting a bright light, and Drake instinctively jumped away.

I had no reason to fear the bracelets side effects anymore: I began to draw as much power as possible.

WOOOOOOHHHH!!!

More, more, more.

More powermoremore, more, more!!

As I continued to focus on the bracelets power, eventually its light turned a golden color.

It was as bright as the rising sun: gradually, the light enveloped my body, filling me with power, from head to toe.

Haha! Hahahahaha!! Yes, thats it!! So you can do it if you try! Why were you holding out on me, little bastard!!

The golden light formed a sort of suit of armor, provoking Drakes cackling laughter.

Shape of Indrathats how he called it! Hah, I never thought Id ever see it again!

Captain Drake.

As sweat trickled down my forehead, I made my declaration.

I cant keep this up much longer. Im going to end thisend you, in one strike.

Hah!!

Drake grinned at the killing intent in my words.

Yes, thats how I want you, my sweet reaper, my successor! Son of Grace, inheritor of my sword and his bracelet! Successor of world saviors! Send me with your greatest slash!!!

You bet I will. Here goesyourefinished!

The golden light gathered in Siegfrieds blade. Bearing the burning heat, I swung my sword.

The light itself turned into a slash, devouring Drakes body like a gigantic wave engulfing a lone boat.