It was a small village nestled in a remote, secluded location.

Unbeknownst to ordinary people, it was a peculiar place known to every individual within the core of the kingdom’s leadership.

Though the population was modest, the village frequently hosted the kingdom’s elite—individuals of extraordinary renown and skill.

Only a select few knew that these distinguished visitors traveled to this obscure hamlet under the guise of “business trips.”

Figures such as Reinhardt the Sword Saint, Merlin the Great Sage, and Logan the Dragon Knight, among others, would come here.

From those who declared they would never take disciples to those who had been missing for years, the visitors were invariably eccentric and unconventional.

However, they all came to the village with a singular purpose.

What could possibly lie within this unmarked, nameless village?

To uncover that answer, one must first learn about a single girl who lived there.

Her name, still unknown to the world, was Rey.

The truth of her existence was known only to a few: the protectors of the village, the visiting masters, the king, and the prime minister.

“Rey, you must become strong. Stronger than anyone else. Strong enough to defeat the Demon King.”
“Why? Why do I have to be the one to become strong?”
“Because you are—”
“...the Hero, aren’t I?”

A girl awoke from her dream and sat up, her name was Rey.

Rubbing her eyes to shake off lingering drowsiness, the fifteen-year-old had just entered adulthood.

She exuded a mix of girlish charm and budding maturity.

Rey’s home was a small house on the outskirts of the village.

She had no parents and was originally raised in an orphanage.

However, for certain reasons, she had been chosen and brought to this village.

According to the prophecy of the temple, Rey was destined to become the Hero.

Long ago, a girl known as Freya the Dragon Priestess received a divine revelation foretelling the arrival of both a Hero and a Demon King.

While some demons knew this prophecy, humanity had forgotten it over the centuries.

However, a similar prophecy was delivered to the kingdom several years prior.

The kingdom’s saint, Christella Zwei Formit, received a revelation that was unusually detailed and specific, unlike the typically vague messages of divinity.

This prophecy identified Rey, a young orphan at the time, as the Hero of the future.

The nameless village was created solely for Rey—a haven designed to nurture and protect her from the Demon King’s reach.

The finest elites of the kingdom visited regularly to train her.

And each day, Rey grew steadily stronger.

(I have to become stronger… to be the Hero who protects everyone.)

The Hero stands at the forefront of humanity’s hope, destined to oppose the Demon King and prevent humanity’s destruction.

Though Rey was unsure if she could truly become such a legendary figure, she trained relentlessly, mastering techniques and knowledge imparted by her many teachers.

“Today, you’ll learn Last Heal.”
“Last Heal… the ultimate healing magic, isn’t it?”

Today’s instructor was Soel of the White Star, the captain of the Kingdom’s Tenth Knights Division.

Unlike many healers, Soel was an irreligious woman known for her soft demeanor, despite her high rank.

“Rey, you’ve focused too much on fighting techniques. You must learn to care for yourself as well. As the Hero, you’ll always be on the front lines, so protecting your own body is paramount.”
“You’re right… I’ve been relying on potions for healing so far.”

Until now, Rey’s training had emphasized combat. But self-healing was critical for prolonged battles.

Under Soel’s guidance, Rey began learning healing spells, progressing through the levels: Heal, High Heal, Extra Heal, and All Heal.

Though exhausted, she successfully mastered All Heal after rigorous practice.

“You’re a natural, Rey. You’ll master Last Heal in no time,” Soel praised, patting Rey’s head.

Last Heal, a legendary spell said to revive even the dead, remained out of Soel’s reach. Rey resolved to one day achieve it.

“I’ll definitely master Last Heal, Master!”
“That’s the spirit, Rey.”

Their trust and bond were evident as they exchanged determined smiles.

Little did they know…

“Miieee!”
“C-Could it be…? That’s Last Heal! Could that turtle really be capable of wielding the legendary healing magic?!”

Unbeknownst to them, the most powerful healer in the world had already mastered Last Heal—a seemingly ordinary turtle named Ivy.