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Chapter 2 - "The Price of Weakness and Divine Palace"

[Panel 1]

A flashback. Heima steps in front of a spear meant for Sheishi. It lodges in her chest.

Sheishi: "Heima-san! Why did you take that spear? I'm not worth it."

Heima: "Isn't it you, Sheishi-kun? Didn't I tell you that it's my job to protect people? You're not weak. Protect others and grow stronger for me."

[Panel 2]

Present Day. Three years later. Sheishi walks down a quiet, dark path.

Sheishi (Internal): "It's been three years, but my heart still aches. If I had been stronger back then, I could have saved her."

[Panel 3]

A Villain suddenly appears, spotting Sheishi in a creepy manner.

Villain: "Hey, you!"

Sheishi: "Me?"

Villain: "Who else could it be, you idiot! Hand over everything you have!"

[Panel 4]

The Villain prepares his magic. Sheishi realizes the gap in their power.

Sheishi (Internal): "The villain looks strong. I have nothing. Just leave me alone."

Villain: "Fire Magic: Fire Arrow."

[Panel 5]

The arrow pierces Sheishi's heart. He falls to the street.

Sheishi (Internal): "This is bad. It's going to hit me—I'm dying, but if I had another chance, I'd definitely become stronger."

[Panel 6]

The Villain searches Sheishi's pockets and finds 21,000 yen.

Villain: "Tch. This is a small amount. I need to leave before a Hunter arrives."

[Panel 7]

Sheishi's body disappears and reappears in a divine palace.

God: "It seems your body is in its final state now."

Sheishi: "Huh? Where... Where am I?"

[Panel 8]

The God laughs as Sheishi's soul leaves his body.

God: "Calm down! It seems you were far too weak. I'll guide you. You were weak; now, I'll give you a part of my power."

Sheishi: "Who are you, old man? A god, huh! I must be dead then. Why do you want to give me power?"

[Panel 9]

The God looks directly at Sheishi.

God: "You were kind, compassionate, and weak. Be prepared. I'll only give you 1/6 of my power."

Sheishi: "Alright, alright. Wait, only 1/6?"

[Panel 10]

Final Panel. The God glowing with energy.

God: "However, your body can't withstand my power, so I'll revive you, completely heal your body, and send you to another world. There, I've hired an assistant to train you for five years."

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