Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

An endless stream of thoughts surged through Yang Yu’s mind, as if he were standing beside a white ocean.

Amidst the swelling tides, he seemed to see a piece of a puzzle. He bent down to pick it up and tossed it high into the air, like tossing a coin.

”Until now, although I was aware, I’ve been avoiding it in my heart...

Reality or game, none of it matters, even if this is just a dream, it doesn’t matter...

The important thing is to believe that they exist in this moment, and that is enough.

I am willing to believe they exist.”

In his mind, Yang Yu caught the piece of the puzzle he had thrown out and placed it back into his chest.

”I am still me.

The things I need to do have not changed.

How many worlds do you think I’ve seen until now, Loli Goddess.

If defeating the Demon King is the only way to protect myself and them, then so be it.

I will conquer this world in my own way.”

With renewed determination, Yang Yu looked again at the blushing Bai Jin in front of him and suddenly realized the situation was a bit awkward.

What to do with this situation?

After repeatedly confirming his memories, Yang Yu was sure this was the first time he had placed his hand on a girl’s cheek...

At the time, it was an unconscious move, and now it seems a bit hard to take it back.

Hmm...

According to the established plot, there would inevitably be an indescribable development next...

Although it’s quite exciting...

But don’t forget this is a military camp, and those beastmen have very keen senses, even if they mostly understand without words, by the next day they will surely look at me and Bai Jin with peculiar eyes.

By then, wouldn’t the image I’ve established in their minds collapse completely and become a topic for others to relish?

Moreover, the timing isn’t quite right either.

I’m still a bit conflicted, and going with the atmosphere doesn’t alleviate those complexities.

So... I’m sorry, Bai Jin. Even though I’m not sure if you’re expecting something like I am, now is not the time.

For a long time to come, it won’t be the right time either.

Please forgive my ’clumsiness,’ and once all this is over, I will make it up to you.

Yang Yu gently pinched Bai Jin’s cheek with his thumb and forefinger,

”Lady Mu Jin, it seems the food in the military camp is quite good, you’ve gained quite a bit.”

The warm atmosphere in the air suddenly froze as Yang Yu felt Bai Jin’s hands tightening around his, her thumbs pressing firmly into his palm, as if accusing him, she had done so much, and yet Yang Yu still didn’t understand a girl’s heart!

The blush on Bai Jin’s face didn’t fade, instead her cheeks visibly puffed up, and terrifying words spilled uncontrollably from her mouth.

”Hehehe, you’re always like this, hehehe, completely not understanding a girl’s heart.

Even though I don’t mind, but at this moment, shouldn’t you express your gratitude with deep respect and say a few nice things?

Ahahaha, don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t expecting anything at all, just thought you were a bit pathetic. Someone like you, if you don’t change, no one will want you in the future...

If... when the time comes...”

Bai Jin’s voice grew softer, and Yang Yu lightly patted Bai Jin’s head, inwardly sighing that Bai Jin was still the same as before, unchanged.

”Lady Mu Jin’s concern, I have indeed received, and I’ve regained my spirit.

Although I have many things to say to you, now is not the time.

Once everything has settled down, we will talk slowly.

I have plenty of time, and by then, no matter what complaints you have, I will listen.

For now, I have a lot of things to deal with.

Please, Lady Mu Jin, rest well, there will be much to do next.”

As naturally as possible, Yang Yu pulled his hand away from Bai Jin’s and walked out of the tent.

Watching the departing Yang Yu, Bai Jin, holding her magic wand, looked through her bangs without a trace of anger in her eyes, simply clenching the fabric at her chest, trying to calm her heart, which was pounding into her throat.

After a long while, Bai Jin finally smiled in relief:

”Hmm. I will rest well. That’s good. You are still you, unchanged.”

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After leaving the tent, Yang Yu quickly found the magician who kept records.

While Yang Yu was resting, the magicians were diligently duplicating and recording the scenes that shocked them into other Memory Crystals, without stopping for a moment.

Once he confirmed that the Memory Crystals were fully recorded, Yang Yu moved them all to Ajiket’s tent.

Ajiket, upon seeing Yang Yu, asked: ”Have you really made up your mind?”

”The plan hasn’t changed.” Yang Yu adjusted his mask, ”The first step of the plan has succeeded, next, these things need to be spread. General Ajiket, can I trust you with this?”

”If you have already prepared a strategy for what lies ahead and have the courage to proceed...” Ajiket paused for a moment before continuing, ”Don’t worry, I will send out people to disseminate these things.”

Ajiket saw Yang Yu’s not-so-good expression. He once had thoughts of persuading Yang Yu to abandon his original plan, but now it seems there’s nothing for him to worry about.

This plan heavily depends on the executor’s mindset.

Seeing so many lives flow away before one’s eyes, unless one is cold-blooded, anyone would feel something in their heart.

Ajiket thought, after such an event, if Yang Yu were still completely unfazed, it would be truly strange.

But Yang Yu’s expression at that moment showed that he was indeed living, as a living person.

To adjust his mindset so quickly, Ajiket once again looked at Yang Yu with new respect. If Yang Yu could stay in Wansheng Country for a few more years, perhaps Ajiket would let Yang Yu inherit his mantle.

Yang Yu’s subsequent words and deeds did not disappoint Ajiket.

Yang Yu actively inquired about the enemy’s situation: ”General Ajiket, there is one more thing. I want to know the casualties among the defenders of Benliang City.”

”This is a rather heavy topic...

Those who become soldiers of the Luo Ze Empire are not fragile, magicians can use magic power to protect themselves, and many Luo Ze soldiers have also practiced some life-preserving skills...

Red Dragon Marious arrived at the first opportunity, and while extinguishing the flames, also protected the burned soldiers...

The exact numbers have not yet been tabulated, but the death toll currently recorded has already surpassed ten thousand... Others are doing their best to treat the injured.

Thanks to the Elf Queen who assigned an elf with powerful Holy Light to be by your side, we also had prepared a good amount of herbs in advance.

We should be able to keep the death rate of the survivors to a very low level.

It’s just...

They are all beings equal to us, with their own thoughts and consciousness.

Everything that happened today will likely become a nightmare for some in their hearts...

Not every soldier is unyielding, you might become the object of their lifelong resentment.”

Yang Yu nodded: ”I understand. This is also a consequence I must bear.”