Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate!-Chapter 253: The Spatial Defense Spell

The next day marked the fourth day of training for the heroes of Braveheart Kingdom.

But tonight... tonight would be different.

Our research team would finally gather to merge all the data and magical analyses we’d compiled on Lilith’s spell circles. If things went well, we might finally be able to create a counter-spell—a way to neutralize Lilith’s teleportation magic. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

As always, my morning began with the annoying voice of Envi echoing in my head.

"Lazy princess, wake up! Rise and shine, Your Royal Slothfulness!"

He just wouldn’t stop. Probably because he’d been offline most of yesterday. He was extra loud this morning.

I groaned, rubbing my temples. "You’re back to being annoying again..."

"Of course~! I’ve got to make up for lost time!" he chirped. "So, how about you let me take over your body and do the training for you today?"

"I’ve already offered you that a hundred times. You always refuse."

"Tch. Why would I sweat and suffer when I can enjoy the show from the comfort of the system realm?" he giggled. "Though... maybe if I get to flirt with Mina-sama while working out, it could be fun. She’s sooo pretty, don’t you think? That toned body? That sharp gaze? She’s got the perfect mix of cool and hot. Just one chance to tease her—"

"Absolutely not! That’s the wife of the Mercenary King you’re talking about, you pervy system. We’d be flattened into subatomic dust."

"Oh come on! It was a joke!" he whined. "Good luck with your hellish boot camp! I’ll just be here... cheering you on while lounging in the void. Hahaha!"

I sighed.

From inside my Grimoire of Darkness, Runa’s voice cut in.

"Stop being lazy, Envi, or I’ll whip you myself."

The two of them started bickering like a pair of unruly kids.

I left them to it. I had my own long day ahead.

The morning was spent just like the previous days: guiding Serena, Cain, Theresia, and Freya in strengthening their bonds with their familiars.

They were clearly getting used to it. I could see how their stamina and magical control had improved—especially when sustaining a familiar’s presence for longer periods.

Serena had begun hearing faint whispers from Ei, her spirit fox. A huge step forward.

Cain had started bonding with his baby salamander familiar, who still hadn’t fully hatched but was already following him on little wobbly legs.

Theresia was now able to summon half of Byakko’s body—massive paws and shimmering fur crackling with energy.

And Freya’s phoenix chick was now confidently playing alongside Ei and Runa, sparks flying playfully.

Watching them grow like this... it made me believe they’d eventually reach Soulbind Ascension—the ultimate bond between master and familiar.

As for me, I still hadn’t reached that point with Runa. Even though Envi insisted our bond was more than strong enough, something was still missing.

Maybe I should ask the King again about the exact conditions needed to ascend.

But right now, he was busy. He’d been personally training Amelia, pushing her to grow stronger—strong enough to one day stand beside us on the battlefield. Just as she’d wished.

And honestly? I’m looking forward to that day. Amelia’s determination is fierce. I won’t let myself fall behind her.

We wrapped up the familiar training by midday.

Then, after a short break, came the true trial: another round of hellish physical training under Yunho and Mina-sama.

We braced ourselves, expecting the worst—but to our surprise, it wasn’t as bad as yesterday. It seemed like our bodies had begun to adapt. We weren’t collapsing. No one passed out this time.

We made it through to the end on our own two feet.

Yunho and Mina were visibly impressed by our progress and encouraged us to keep pushing harder.

It gave us hope. Maybe we really could survive an entire month of this brutal regimen.

That night, we regrouped for research.

Char, Lyra, Orion, and I gathered to finalize the analysis on Lilith’s teleportation spell.

And unexpectedly, it was Lyra who ended up guiding much of the conversation. Her insights were sharp—spot-on, even. She was calm, confident, and well-prepared.

I smiled and praised her. "Great work, Lyra. You’ve really helped push this forward."

Char and Orion nodded in agreement.

Lyra blushed and looked away.

In my heart, I couldn’t help but admire her. She’d spent hours in the royal library, poring over ancient texts. She trained with the Saintess during the day to master supportive magic. She worked harder than anyone.

Envi’s voice stirred in the back of my mind. "Why not make her your third fiancée?"

"Shut up," I snapped internally. "Don’t start trouble. I already have enough chaos managing Serena and Amelia."

Still... I couldn’t deny the warmth I felt when I was with Lyra. Was it affection? Guilt? Something deeper?

Maybe it was just Envi’s influence messing with me. Or maybe not.

I forced myself to refocus.

After three long hours, we finally completed our part.

Then we merged our findings with Team 2—Xerion, Arsene, and the Saintess—and then with Team 1, which was led by none other than the Magic King, Salvador himself.

Together, we assembled all 50 spell circles Lilith had used.

The result was staggering. Her teleportation spell—an incredibly complex masterpiece—unfolded before our eyes.

Even Salvador and Char, the most skilled mages among us, looked stunned.

"Salvador-sama... this can’t be," Char murmured.

"It is," Salvador replied gravely, eyes locked on the diagram. "Lilith’s teleportation spell... it has no boundaries. No fixed anchor. It’s unrestricted."

Everyone fell silent.

This... was the true scale of the threat we were up against

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"Lilith bends space and time at will... she even defies the laws of causality. This goes far beyond any known magical theory—beyond my own understanding of sorcery," I said quietly, staring at the intricate array we had just completed.

"Her magic..." Salvador-sama added, his voice low and awestruck. "It’s as if she wields the power of gods. The ability to manipulate the very fabric of space... In all my years, I’ve never encountered anything like this."

We were all stunned into silence.

But then Salvador-sama took a deep breath and continued, a rare glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Still... we’re lucky. With these 50 formula circles you’ve gathered, there’s a real chance we can craft a counterspell."

"You mean... we can stop her teleportation?" Char asked, eyes narrowing in cautious optimism.

"I doubt we can replicate her spell," Salvador replied. "What she’s doing is far beyond human capability. There are far too many chaotic, irrational variables at play. But... yes. We can craft something to disrupt it. A magical item that creates a barrier against her teleportation."

"But we’ll need a powerful medium," Char said, her tone serious now. "Something strong enough to hold the spell’s core."

Salvador nodded. "Correct. A high-grade arcane core—one that can remain active at all times. The counterspell must be housed in an artifact, stationed in each kingdom as a defensive ward. I’ve seen such magic artifacts in ancient times, though with very different functions. But it’s possible."

I leaned in, thinking hard. "What kind of core would we need?"

Salvador-sama replied, "The kind that can sustain immense magical output without breaking. Preferably something that has already adapted to intense dimensional or elemental pressure."

And then I remembered.

Back when we fought Kray’mundr in the Cosmoria Realm... I’d claimed its soul core.

"Wait... Envi," I whispered mentally. "The Heartcore of Kray’mundr—do you think that would work?"

He responded almost instantly, excited. "Oh absolutely! That core is legendary material. With its elemental resonance—earthquake, storm pressure, flight manipulation, and especially aura dominance—it’s perfect for a counter-teleportation field!"

Without a word, I summoned the item from my Grimoire of Darkness.

A dense, radiant-black gem appeared in my palm, pulsing with a deep, ominous energy—seismic power intertwined with stormy currents. It was the crystallized remains of Kray’mundr’s soul.

Everyone in the room froze.

Char gasped. "What... what is that?"

Salvador’s eyes widened. "This... this could work. It’s more than sufficient."

"Where did you even get this?" Orion asked, staring in disbelief.

I hesitated, then lied. "Found it in a forgotten dungeon while completing the final exam test, the ancient dungeon."

They didn’t push further. I smiled faintly and held out the gem.

"You can use it. Just... leave a small fragment for me."

Envi’s voice echoed in my head, curious. "Oh? And what are you planning to do with it?"

I smirked to myself. I’ll tell you later.

With that, the gem was handed over to Salvador-sama, and the creation of the artifact began.

We were finally taking a step forward.

After we wrapped up the work, everyone retired for the night.

I informed the others that I would be meeting Lilith this evening. I’d report everything to King Aslan and the rest of the team tomorrow—so our regular training would be postponed, and instead, we’d hold a strategic meeting.

Once I returned to my room, I sat on the edge of the bed, quietly waiting for midnight.

When the time came, the magic circle Lilith had etched into my neck began to glow.

Moments later, a portal shimmered open in the air—and Lilith stepped through, appearing in the quiet of my bedroom.

"Hey," I greeted softly.

She didn’t respond immediately.

There was something off about her tonight. Her usual sharp gaze was distant... her expression tinged with sadness.

"...Lilith?" I asked carefully. "What’s wrong?"

Her eyes finally met mine—and for a brief moment, I saw it.

A flicker of pain.

Something had happened. Something serious.

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