Evade The Hero and Flee!

Chapter 277

31. It is most fun to watch fights(2)

Spirit. 

Nothing is more important than this in war.

Even if you’re weak, if your spirit is high, you somehow feel like you’ll win, and if it’s low, even if you’re stronger, you somehow feel like you’ll lose.

That’s because what dominates the body is not the body but the mind.

No matter how strong an army is, the moment they falter mentally, they can lose.  

A prime example is the Empire Army, which was shaken by the death of General Pelstein despite having superior forces.

Just because the commander they believed in died, the soldiers who had trained for a long time were weakened. It was their minds, not their bodies.

In that sense, all the warriors on the continent had their hearts broken. Because the strongest hero, the Hero of Light who had gathered them, Swin, had disappeared.

The first time since the world was created that two Demon Kings appeared.

Only those who are interested in the unknown existence, like the pirates who appoint a pirate king with an unknown opponent, enjoy adventure, or someone like a certain high school girl who goes around saying ‘it’s a mystery’ all the time, are very curious.

Most people tend to be creeped out by the unknown or feel scared about it. And the heroes were no exception.

No, the heroes who were destined to fight the Demon King face to face were more afraid of the existence of the new Demon King than anyone else.

Even the best hero was defeated and disappeared. 

Even Swin, the natural hero who struck down the ancient dragon, could not stand up to the Demon King.

You can’t win.

When even one was undefeatable, how could we possibly win against two Demon Kings?

That’s probably what the heroes thought.

A hero’s best weapon is endless recklessness.  

Challenging the impossible, moving forward little by little while failing repeatedly, and eventually seizing victory.

That’s why the villains were so afraid of the hero race.

A hero who does not take risks is not at all scary.

A hero gripped by fear is just a slightly stronger human, not a hero.

That’s why the heroes were pushed back.

Because they lacked confidence in themselves! Because they lost their most powerful weapon!

However, the dramatic appearance of hero Swin allowed them to regain hope.

Seeing Swin, the strongest hero, at the forefront, striking down the evil god’s forces!

“Follow me!”  

“Charge!”

As a result, the heroes grew stronger.

Despite only one more person, the might of the heroes grew to the point where it was incomparable to before.

In this situation, there was only one best tactic, charge.

A strong spirit had an addictive quality to it.

Once you start riding the spirit, you tend to surrender your body to the spirit, unable to distinguish front from back.

It was a very good action and a very dangerous action at the same time.

You could move forward at an unimaginable speed riding the spirit, but if it was the opponent’s scheme, you could lose your life.

Why do tactics where you intentionally lose small skirmishes to raise the opponent’s morale and then lure them into a huge trap often succeed?

It’s because they sank while riding the spirit.

And controlling that spirit was my job.

-…It looks like that but it’s not at all!

-I feel sorry for the heroes! Apologize to the heroes who believe in someone like you!

-Why should I?

The heroes fighting in the distance were potential enemies. As soon as my identity was revealed, they would charge at me!

-When you think about it, it’s all your fault, so you should apologize even if you have to.

Why are they fighting?

Because the evil god has unleashed evil upon the world.

It’s the same with me not helping the heroes.

The final boss, the evil god, is next to me, and without me realizing it, I’ve become an apostle of that evil god.

As soon as I’m found out, it won’t just be the continent’s feat but the world’s feat! 

I don’t know why the gods are hushing it up, but with my luck, I was in a situation where I had to be careful and careful not to be caught anytime.

-Hmmm…….

The metal bat, who had nothing more to say, shut her mouth.

“It seems the forces of the evil god have begun to retreat. What should we do?”

At Shuttle’s words, I gave orders without any hesitation.

“Pursuit. Eliminate them all.”

“Understood.”

It would be good to gather up the troops here, but continuing the pursuit wouldn’t be bad either.

But for the future, both sides need to suffer losses.

“It’s over.”

This battle also ended quickly.

Well, I attacked the army of the evil god with the smallest number of troops nearby just to boost morale, but this much was a decent result.

“How much damage was there?”

“There were no dead or seriously injured among the heroes. 212 ordinary soldiers were killed, about 3,000 were injured, 87 mercenaries were injured, and 23 died.”

“Ha……. We have to treat the soldiers first.”

A sigh came out involuntarily.

When I first saw the soldiers, I thought I could use them, but this much, huh.

“Understood.”

Personnel dispatched from each temple were mobilized to turn the injured back into normal.  

Not all of the approximately 3,000 soldiers would be seriously injured, but the fact remained that the divine power of the priests, saints and nuns was being consumed.

“Should I do it?”

“You’re dedicated to the hero.”

Fortunately, there were no dead or seriously injured among the main fighting force of heroes.

While we were away, countless heroes were hit by the forces of the evil god, and as a result, countless heroes underwent generational change.

It’s forced conscription to throw fresh recruits!

When I first heard that 20 heroes had died in the first battle, even I was stunned.  

“It would have been terrible if I wasn’t here!”

The metal bat, whose existence itself was terrible, did help raise the survival rate of the heroes.

Well, the pattern was the same as usual.  

As long as they’re not dead, bring them back to life. With the metal bat’s meager divine power. 

It means don’t die yet, eat all the big treats the world has for you and go!

“It feels somehow strange, doesn’t it, master?”

“Does it seem to be expressed accurately?”

It was the metal bat’s principle that the metal bat said.

It was to not die so that I could hit him more by working hard with miracles as a god.

For the person who suffered, it couldn’t not be a big profit. 

“But you let me live instead?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

As the ancestors said that this world is better than rolling in a dog poop field, it would be good to be grateful for the fact that you’re alive no matter how painful it is.

“Right?”

“That’s right.”

It looks like the returned heroes are running away from us, shuddering, but it must be the mood.

Where is there someone like us who worries about the future of the heroes and an evil god!

– In the first place, the evil god is me!

– That’s why it’s a word I can say.

Monopoly is always the best way.

“I’m back.”

“Good job.”

I nodded to the hero who led the heroes to the very back. 

“It’s time now.”

“Is it?”

It was an indifferent looking hero nodding his head, but he couldn’t fool my eyes.

Although it wasn’t noticeable, I saw his mouth curl up just a tiny bit.

“Looks good?”

“Isn’t it natural for me as a disciple to feel good that the plan my master set up is gradually being realized?”

Usually denying is the norm, but the way he flexibly turned the words was indeed like my disciple.

“You know what happens when you skip, right?”

“I know.”

After reminding the hero of the contract by Geas Roll, I nodded at the hero’s answer.

“When I first met you, you were a brat who didn’t know anything.”

“That’s right.” 

“But that brat grew up and became the hope of the continent.”

“It wasn’t what I wanted.”

After all, all of my first disciples became heroes, and apart from that, I originally disliked the job of heroes.

It’s unlikely that a guy who grew up hearing about the hot temper of a warrior under me would become a warrior of his own will.

But however the process was, the guy became a hero, and by the will of the gods, he’s now caught because he needs me after chasing me around.

“Both you and I have seen each other for too long.”

“That’s right.”

Both the hero and I.

We were dirty together, and we were those who never wanted to see each other again.

But by fate or bad affinity, we cannot leave each other.

– Isn’t it a one-sided relationship where the master is holding on?

– Stay out of the outfield.

It was the metal bat who always poured cold water while I was setting the mood.

“But…….”  

“Yes, it’s time we stopped meeting.”

There was no answer, but he nodded his head with an expression that strongly agreed.

“When we both finish what we have to do, we can stop meeting each other.”

“That’s right.”

So,

“I will skip, so you knock down the Demon King.”

“Understood.”

It was about time to escape.

#3 Their Circumstances: Circumstances of a Certain Hero

It was like the wind.

“Give me the instructor.”

Before I even realized it, my collar was grabbed.

Because of the height difference, I wasn’t lifted up, but there was plenty of strength in the hand that grabbed my collar.

…The strength to break my neck anytime!

“Oh, when did you come?”

Feeling that strength, I had no choice but to kill my breath as much as possible and lower my posture. The time of liberation is just beginning to be seen, I can’t die here!

“Just now.”

In the short and strong words, there was a strong will. It was the will to catch the instructor.

“Hero!”

“Let go!”

The other heroes who didn’t even notice Mirea’s sign got up from their seats, drew their holy swords, but it was counterproductive. 

How dare you provoke the criminal while a hostage is being held!

Are you thinking of killing the hostage?

“Stop. We know each other.”

“Swin!”

“And she’s also from the Karan Empire.”

“Uh….”

“The confidant of the 1st Imperial Princess and the leader of the knight corps in charge of it.”

“Well, we’ll step out for a moment.”

No matter how much a hero, the Karan Empire was out of this world, above the sky.

Especially the direct control of the 1st Imperial Princess was an object of fear.

“I’ve heard a lot of talk lately. You’re saving the world?”

The words didn’t come from Mirea’s mouth. It came from my mouth as a hero.

“I just swept away some trash while passing by.”

If you just listen to the words, it was an answer that really sounded like I was cleaning up trash.

But that trash was the army of the evil god.

In fact, it was sweeping away an army larger in number than the Alliance of Heroes.

That was also why the other heroes were afraid earlier when they heard it was under the direct control of the 1st Imperial Princess.

From the position of heroes who fought the army of the evil god more than anyone else, the existence of Mirea sweeping away the army of the evil god and going around was a monster. And that evaluation was also true.

I’ve gotten stronger too, but I can’t even grasp the speed and skills.

To be honest, if Mirea said she became the Grand Sword Master, I could believe it right away.

“Other than cleaning up trash like that, I have to retrieve treasures, but they are hard to find.”

Mirea, who was silent for a moment and stared into my eyes, spoke chillingly.

“Where’s the instructor?”

“I, I don’t know.”

Oh no.

A chill ran down my whole body for a moment, but I couldn’t help it. I really don’t know where the instructor is.

“Do you want to die?”

“I really don’t know!”

She has the will to actually kill me, but I have to endure.

I have to endure and endure to gain freedom.

“Is that so?”

Uh, um……. Are you going to kill me before that?

Seeing the flickering dagger, I squeezed my eyes shut tight and shouted.

“But I know someone who knows the instructor’s location!”

“Who is it?”

Who else, someone you know well too.

“The Demon King.”

“Don’t tell me, you…….”

Yes. That’s the big picture my instructor told me about.

I couldn’t help it.

“Do you want to make a contract with me to catch the Demon King together?”

“No.”

Huh…? You shouldn’t refuse so quickly like this, right.