Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, two weeks have passed.

Most of the Demon Clan troops have withdrawn from the continent, leaving only a few that refuse to accept the facts and express ”loyalty” in their own way, stubbornly resisting.

These scattered Demon Clan troops, while throwing caution to the wind, have not stopped strategizing. They use various terrains for cover, engaging in guerrilla warfare, bringing hardship to many civilians.

The armies of various countries are busy with post-war tasks.

To recruit more manpower, they are issuing various tasks to the adventurer guild.

Adventurers frequently gather at the adventurer guild, discussing the epic evil dragon battle that was recently rumored.

Some S-Class adventure groups brag about their valor in combat, only to be harshly slapped in the face by another S-Class adventure group.

Who is right, who is wrong, has become a topic of casual conversation for adventurers during their meals.

Whenever an S-Class adventure group discusses the expedition against the evil dragon, they inevitably mention a S-Class adventure group that rose to fame in less than two years, [Chasing Origin Strategy].

The leader of [Chasing Origin Strategy] not only found the whereabouts of the evil dragon but also convinced a giant dragon to risk becoming an evil dragon and join the mission.

It was precisely because the giant dragon participated in the battle that the joint expeditionary team could complete the task with minimal danger.

Although [Chasing Origin Strategy] temporarily disengaged during the battle against the evil dragon, they returned at the end, turning the tide with overwhelming force and securing victory.

Some say even if [Chasing Origin Strategy] hadn’t joined, the joint expeditionary team would have won in the end, but they can’t deny that if [Chasing Origin Strategy] hadn’t come, the battle with the evil dragon’s offspring would have been full of uncertainties, and many members of S-Class adventure groups would have died in that fight.

Amidst the chatter and laughter, the spectators became curious as to why [Chasing Origin Strategy] left midway.

Given the strength of [Chasing Origin Strategy], it’s impossible for them to merely watch from the sidelines, waiting for the joint expeditionary team to whittle down the evil dragon offspring’s blood volume, then swoop in for the finish.

There must be something fishy here.

Some well-informed people somehow got wind of intelligence suggesting that the battlefield against the evil dragon’s offspring was in the Demon King City, and the leader of [Chasing Origin Strategy] seems to have some ties with the Hero and various national leaders.

This information gives people endless room for fantasy.

The spectators gossip and wonder if [Chasing Origin Strategy] was instructed by the leaders of various nations to support the hero battling at the center of Demon King City.

With the Demon King Army retreating, many could speculate that the Demon King was also eliminated during the expedition against the evil dragon.

If one were to say who has the power to intervene between the Demon King and the Hero, it would undoubtedly be [Chasing Origin Strategy].

Now the Hero is missing, and no official announcement about the Hero has been made; only [Chasing Origin Strategy] might know the specifics of the Demon King Brave clash.

People are enthusiastically discussing [Chasing Origin Strategy], and the information is spreading like a virus, growing more outrageous in the telling.

Some self-important adventurers scoff at these rumors, refusing to believe any of it:

”What nonsense about the furthest strategy! My team, if I wanted it named, could be called the nearest strategy instead!

Think about it, it’s ridiculous.

What from obscurity to S-Class adventure group in just a few years, what ended the war between two nations, what shone brightly in the evil dragon battle, what helped the Hero defeat the Demon King!

Bragging should have its limits!

Consider if that’s possible? It’s simply impossible!

We’ve spent ages without moving up from A-Class to Quasi-S Class, how could they easily ascend to S-Class!

It’s likely just paid publicity, they’re just a bunch of notorious rookies, and I could take on ten of them alone.

They want to ride on the S-Class name and rake in money.

I already saw through their intentions!

If he were here, I’d beat him until he cried out!”

Well said!

Brilliant!

Sitting in the corner of this adventurer guild, Yang Yu applauded.

This moment, this moment really maxes out the taunt!

Yang Yu couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, if he could taunt as effortlessly as drinking and eating during his own adventures, he wouldn’t have to painstakingly search for the [Taunt] skill.

However, considering that most battles are a race against time, Yang Yu couldn’t afford to stop and chatter on like that adventurer.

It seems maxing out taunts like him doesn’t have much value either.

While sipping the water cup in front of him, Yang Yu took a light sip.

Since the other side maxed out the taunt, should he step outside and deliver a face slap?

After all, these moments when taunts lead to face slaps are what audiences love most.

After deliberation, Yang Yu decided to hold back for the time being, waiting for the person he was expecting while also wanting to see what antics the big guy not far away would pull.

Yang Yu nearly laughed out loud internally.

Situations where spectators end up in the action themselves are indeed rare.

Naturally one should savor the moment more.

Perhaps sensing Yang Yu’s claps, the big guy who was speaking became interested in Yang Yu, who was not far away, and walked over quickly, cheerfully saying:

”Little brother!

You look so young, like you’re just starting out.

I didn’t expect someone as young as you to have such keen insight to recognize the sense in what I said.

Indeed! There are people here who can distinguish right from wrong!

Unlike some who heed hearsay, failing to use logic to distinguish true from false, and blindly believe rumors.

Little brother, I admire you.

Oh dear, you’re drinking water, right?

I know you’re new, and probably don’t have much pocket change; in this trade, you shouldn’t deprive yourself, since one day your life might be at stake.

Come on, come on, I’ll treat you to a drink!

Order whatever you want to drink, don’t be shy!”

The person who mocked me earlier is now generously inviting me for a drink, what should I do?

Of course, such kindness is hard to resist!

Wide-eyed with disbelief, Yang Yu feigned surprise and tremblingly said, ”Really want to treat me to a drink?”

The big guy responded with straightforward enthusiasm, ”You can count on it, today you drink as much as you want, whatever you want!”

Yang Yu smiled slightly, his expression hinting at poverty, saying, ”I don’t have money recently, is it possible to take away the unfinished drinks?”

Upon hearing that, the big guy laughed even louder and continued generously, ”Take them, take them! Did a big job recently, I’ve got money to spare, drink freely, take freely!”

Yang Yu beamed with happiness, ”Everyone heard that, right? He invited me to drink freely and take freely! You better not suddenly go back on your word halfway!”

The big guy’s laughter echoed throughout the adventurer guild, ”I keep my word, never back down, everyone here heard it.”

As soon as the big guy finished speaking, Yang Yu made his move, sincerely saying:

”Then pack up all the drinks in the adventurer guild for me!”