Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

Once again, Bai Jin set up the soundproof barrier, and Yang Yu shared his thoughts:

”Perhaps he still believes there’s a possibility between us.

But he is indeed an object we must strategize against.

Count Blood not only plans to watch from the sidelines but also wants to bring me in, intending to make me an important pawn.

If I don’t agree, he may use various methods to eliminate me or turn me into the crane or the clam in a battle of greed.

His goal is to create a world where might makes right.

From his methods, if we don’t prioritize dealing with him, he’ll undoubtedly become a disruptor in the two realms war, causing all sorts of trouble for this world.

You’ve felt his power too.

Count Blood’s current strength far exceeds yours and mine, having amassed many subordinates and dangerous pets over the decade he’s been in this world.

Even if we set aside all those things and face him alone, without knowing the true extent of his power, our chances of winning are likely less than half, probably only around thirty to forty percent.”

After thinking for a moment, Luo Luosi proposed: ”Since he has enchanting demons assisting him, along with so many strange creatures.

Can we unite other adventure groups to take him down?

Just by revealing his ties to the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King, I believe there are still many willing to help.”

”I think so too.

However, Count Blood probably anticipated this.

That’s why he boldly laid everything out, fearing nothing from our alliance with other adventure groups.

We don’t yet have the influence to command the S-Class adventure groups of this world to trust my words.

Quasi-S-Class or A-Class, their strength isn’t enough, easily sending themselves to defeat, not to mention that many of these groups are formed based on mutual interests.

If we don’t present something tempting enough, they won’t take action.

Moreover, if Count Blood offers more benefits, there’s no guarantee they won’t betray us.

Transforming people and granting them more power is also one of Count Blood’s trump cards.”

Sitting in the shell, Luo Luosi propped up his cheeks,

”It really is a hassle.

Speaking of which... since the Demon King’s Four Heavenly Kings have emerged.

The legendary hero opposing the Demon King should also appear, right?

Wouldn’t it be easier if we received the hero’s help?”

At this point, Luo Luosi paused noticeably, suspiciously looking at Yang Yu:

”Um...

You wouldn’t happen to be the hero of this generation, would you?

Obtaining the racial essence of the dragon, stopping the war between two countries, getting involved with the Demon Clan, even being invited by the Demon King’s Four Heavenly Kings...

No matter how you look at it, something’s off...”

Yang Yu smiled helplessly: ”I’m sorry to disappoint; you’ve guessed wrong.

I’ve seen the hero several times.

I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, because when I last saw him, he didn’t look much like a hero.

Such a person can’t be relied upon for the time being.

Had I possessed the hero’s kind of growth and reached this level, attacking Count Blood directly in the castle, the probability of victory would be at least eighty percent.”

”Is that so... It doesn’t feel like you’re lying.”

Luo Luosi took out a straw, put it back in their mouth,

”It’s quite curious.

Clearly, you’re not the hero, so you shouldn’t need to get involved with these matters.

If what I’ve heard is true, you could find a safe position in the Wansheng Republic or the Luo Ze Empire, without having to wade into these troubled waters.

I’m pretty good at judging people.

I can tell you’re not someone who takes saving the world as his personal responsibility.

What’s your real purpose?”

”To put it briefly, it’s all just self-preservation.

Everyone has one or two little secrets, so let’s not dwell on these.

Now, let me talk about the plans ahead.”

Yang Yu gazed at the calm sea,

”We truly can’t handle that guy right now.

We must find a way to further strengthen ourselves before he comes to cause trouble, and we need to find some reliable allies too.

Originally, I thought this task was something to do while getting other things done.

Turns out we have to prioritize this task.

Here, we’re quite close to the stronghold of [Raging Dream]; we should go check it out.”

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Currently, towards the southwest of the Hapi Clan controlled area, on a certain island.

A large number of adventurers are gathered around the rarely seen island adventurer guild of the Ocean Duchy.

But this adventurer guild is not the focus today; the real focus is the simple podium set up in front of the guild.

The people gathered here include numerous sea-dwelling adventurers, and many hailing from various land nations and regions.

The reason they traveled here from afar is entirely due to the dragon’s task.

Not counting other things, the reward offered by the dragon is simply too generous.

Just one piece of legendary equipment is enough to raise one’s strength by one or two levels.

However, the dragon’s offering of such high rewards also indirectly indicates that the difficulty of the task is unusually high, and there is a constant risk of death.

Originally, not so many adventurers would have gathered here.

Having experienced the dragon’s calls last time, adventurers have some understanding of the task’s difficulty in their heart.

The adventurers gathered here despite the risks, relying entirely on the prestige of the [Dragon God’s Might].

A few days ago, adventurers originally wandering aimlessly in the sea searching for the evil dragon mentioned by the dragon, suddenly saw the call from [Dragon God’s Might] in adventurer guilds worldwide.

[Dragon God’s Might] sits at the pinnacle of all adventure groups, possessing formidable strength, and tagging along might allow one to easily snag a piece of legendary equipment.

With such thoughts, adventurers responded to the call from [Dragon God’s Might] and gathered at the designated adventurer guild.

As time went by, more and more people arrived at the beach, and it gradually became noisier.

Until a man wearing silver and red soft armor, with hands covered in dragon scales, stepped onto the stage, whereupon all sounds immediately ceased.

The captain of [Dragon God’s Might], Glantham Mac, greeted everyone simply, and then straightforwardly entered the topic, revealing everything [Dragon God’s Might] had discovered at the [Raging Dream]’s stronghold.

According to the magic power tracing results, [Dragon God’s Might] can easily pinpoint the exact island where [Raging Dream] had previously landed.

Corola Shuer of [Dragon God’s Might] has already scouted; a powerful barrier magic has been set up around that island, cloaking it in the guise of a calm sea surface.

Currently, they are still unaware of the situation on the island. If the dragon’s info is true, there are more than one evil dragon lurking behind the barrier, and [Dragon God’s Might] needs manpower to delay and eliminate the offspring to identify the mother and completely eradicate the evil dragon.