The Strongest Hero (Reader X Harem)

Chapter 10

Hello everyone! New chapter! I guess this continues the MC'S backstory. If I'm honest I feel like this is my weakest chapter yet, I guess that's for you to decide. Enjoy :D

*12 years later. North Shurima, Bel'zhun.*

It was a sunny day when I decided to challenge the man that adopted me to a duel. After training swordsmanship with him for a couple of years I had come to the decision that I would at least beat him once, but alas, fate was not so kind to me.
"And that's 3."
"Huff huff, oh man, I can't beat you, grandpa! You're too strong!"
"G-Grandpa?! I'm only 50! Don't call me that yet! Ignoring that, your footwork still needs improvement! Your fighting style is too cocky! Respect your opponent more!"
"Y-Yes, sorry."
It was noticeable that (Y/N)'s mood was down, the man discerning that the mood has shifted, he puts his hand on the boy's shoulder and comforts him.
"I know that you're gifted in the art of magic, son, but every warrior that will fight in a war must know how to wield a sword, now, lift your sword, we are not done here."
The young boy's mood suddenly changed for the better.
"How about we play a little 'game'?" The man asks. "If you defeat me once I'll tell grandma to give you extra sweets today, how about it? But if I beat you, you'll have to eat more broccoli tonight, deal?"
"Aye!"
Now then, prepare yourself! Here I come!"
And the two clashed blades until one of them would fall.

*Inside the house*

"I hate broccoli..." The boy murmurs.
It was noticeable that the boy had lost the bet and is now forced to eat even more broccoli.
"Come on (Y/N), please be a good boy and eat." An elderly woman sitting next to the boy says.
"Fineeee."
"After you're done eating how about you go down to the armory? Help your grandpa a little.
"Am I allowed to go there?!"
"Yes, It's just that we didn't allow you before because you were young and we thought you'd somehow hurt yourself, no need to be so wary now, or do we?"
"Nope!"
And the boy suddenly devoured the broccoli, piece by piece. After he was done, he thanked his grandma, washed his hands, and went down to the armory.
As the boy entered the armory, he was astounded as to how big the armory actually was. Swords, spears, bows, shields, and anything a warrior might have is here. The boy couldn't see his grandpa, it probably meant that he was deeper in the armory, and so the boy went on. There were many trophies, trophies of different species, normal animals, animals that had magic properties and Voidlings, next to those trophies was a sword, a normal katana whose blade was pitch black, it had a black handle. It was an unusual sight for (Y/N). Next to the sword was his old man, his back was turned towards the boy, which meant that he hadn't noticed him.
"Grandpa?"
"Hue?! Oh (Y/N)! Don't give scare me like that! I feel like my heart flew out of my heart hahaha"
"Haha, sorry, granny told me that you needed help."
"Nope, not anymore, I just finished my work."
"Oh... But what of this sword? It looks, uhm, weird?"
"Oh, this? It's just a sword I was given when I found y.."
"Hm? You found who?"
"Nevermind that, this is just a sword, nothing special to it, it's late, time for bed."
"B-But!"
"No buts! Bed. Now.
"Sigh, Ouuukay! Good night!"
"Gnight, young one."
*Man that was close, can't let him know the truth yet... He's too young.*

*A couple of days later...*

It was a stormy day when near the village Bel'zhun a portal opened, and not just any kind of portal, it was a purple one, with a dark aura around it.
It could be seen that 2 figures stepped out of it, one of them a humanoid looking male, that had a sword and the other, a beast, a beast that resembled a bug.
"Hrgg, finally... We found the spawn of that traitorous whore... We must kill it before it grows...Hrgg, go my hound, find the boy, and eat it."

...

"And that's checkmate! I beat you again grandpa!"
"Huuuu, this is what? The 4th time? You're good at chess, impressive."
"Hihi, thanks!"
"By the way, I have to tell you some..."
Shatter!
The windows of the kitchen were shattered, and inside, was a big beast, a beast that had razor sharp claws and teeth, tough skin and a very foreign aura.
"It's a Voidborn! How did it find us!? Damn it! Jolyne! Jolyne where are you!?"
"Hrgg, you mean her? Hehehehe"
From upstairs came the humanoid creature, it was holding the elderly woman by the neck.
"Put her down you freak!"
"Ah ah ah, stay right there, you don't want me to do anything bad to her? Do you? Hrgg."
"Ughhh! Damn you! What do you want?!"
"We both know what I want, give the child to us, and we'll leave you two alive."
The man was in a dilemma, either choose to save the adopted boy he loves as his own or save the woman of his life...
"Jonathan... Take the boy and leave... I love both of you."
"No... Joly..."
Before the man could finish his sentence he saw how the woman he loved stabbed the humanoid with a hidden knife, the humanoid grunted but the damage was too little...
*Slash...*
"No! Fuck! (Y/N), run!"
"Hrgg, get them, my beast."
As (Y/N) looked back, he saw how the head of the woman that took care of him for the past 12 years was on the ground, not connected to her body. Tears could be noticed coming from his eyes.
"Run (Y/N)! I'll hold them off!"
"No! I can't leave you alone! Let me fight with you!"
The man took the boy by his shoulders and explained to him everything, his origin, parents, and his powers, he then gave him the sword that was given to the man by the mother.
"This sword... I don't know what it is but only you can activate it, now take it, and run!"
And so the boy ran, he would've sought help from the nearby villagers but he didn't want to drag other innocent people into this, furthermore, he was taken aback and confused, he found out that he was part voidborn and that his real fathers identity was unknown, he didn't know what to think of, the only thought in his mind now was to run, to run as far as he can.
*(Y/N)*
Something called his name.
*(Y/N)*
There it was, again.
The boy was confused, was he mad? Was his brain playing tricks on him?
*Look down here (Y/N)*
"What the?!" The boy thought aloud while running.
*Yeah surprise, happy to see me aren't you?*

*Well?*
"I don't even know who you are!"
*Shhh, shut up! You'll wake the villagers up!*
"What do you mean I'll wake them up! I am getting chased by something that wants me dead!"
*They're here...*
"Wha?"
The boy's eyes widened in shock. Before his eyes should've been a lake but instead there was the humanoid Voidling and his loyal hound, the humanoid was carrying the body of his grandpa, it appeared that he wasn't dead.
"Grandpa!"
"Hrgg, now, now, boy... Be quiet and surrender, I'll spare his life."
"Y-You promise!?"
"Hehehe, yes."
*Don't...*
"What? Why?"
*It's not him... It's a clone.*
"Who are you talking to?! Come here!"
"B-But!"
*Enough of this... I'll take control of your body now.*
"Huh?..."
And so, the boy couldn't control his body anymore, he was still there, but he just couldn't control it, for the spirit inside his sword, was now in charge.
"Mwhuahaha! Feels good to finally be able to move freely, hehe."
"You... Boy... You sound different, what is the meaning of this? Hrgg."
"Of course I sound different, I'm someone else after all, now, perish.
"Wha? Attack him my hound!"
"Bankai! Tensa Zangetsu! That is my name!"

A wave of dark energy hit the humanoid and the beast, turning them into ash, instantly.

"Guess that's that then, now, now, what to do with the boy? He still seems very sad about these events, should I perhaps remove this memory? Hmm."

End of chapter 10

The high school setting will continue the next chapter. I feel like this is meh because I'm not that good with backstories etc. Expect better writing next chapter :D
Chapter 11 coming soon.