Since you want the raw (Japanese text, no translation), these are the most reliable sources:
Cut back to the royal capital.
Lyon (hero) is in bed with Filia – but suddenly, his holy mark flickers and cracks.
He sits up, cold sweat.
Filia asks, “What’s wrong?” Since you want the raw (Japanese text, no
Lyon: 「…古い呪いを感じる。消されたはずの…最初の勇者の。」
(…An old curse. The first hero’s… that should have been erased.) Based on the story's progression (chapters 1–9):
Final panel – full page zoom on Kazuki’s new eye, the black feather floating behind him, text:
「第11話へ続く ― 反撃の夜明け」 (To be continued in Chapter 11 – Dawn of the Counterattack) The central theme of this manga is not
Based on the story's progression (chapters 1–9):
The central theme of this manga is not revenge – it is resilience. The phrase "Akiramezu ni Tatakau" (戦う – fight without giving up) is a warrior’s mantra. In Chapter 10, Alec embodies the Japanese concept of "Never give up" (諦め悪い – Akirame warui), which is often seen as a virtue of the underdog.
Unlike other dark protagonists who lose their humanity (e.g., Guts from Berserk or Keyaru from Redo of Healer), Alec retains a sliver of hope. He does not wish to destroy the heroines; he wishes to free them. This nuance makes Chapter 10 emotionally complex rather than edgy.