[So you’ve come again, you weak human.]
A familiar voice pierced Hans’s ears. For the past three years, that damn dragon had been tormenting him. “Give me your body and soul, and I’ll kill everything.”
It surprisingly sounded very sweet to Hans. Maybe if he gave up everything here, he’d find some comfort. That thought crossed his mind time and again. But the conclusion always remained the same: What meaning would it hold if I didn’t do it myself? It took far too long to come to that conclusion. Perhaps he had wanted to avoid it.
[This time, I’ll take your body and soul for sure!]
“That can’t happen. I have things to do.”
[You, who has always suffered defeat! You certainly talk big!]
“You’re right. I’ve always lost.”
According to Vampire Lord Lucy, the Dragon Heart is about submitting or being subdued. If one submits to the Dragon Heart, their body and soul would be taken by the dragon immediately.
After an eternity, the dragon would resurrect. Of course, among those who obtained the Dragon Heart, there were no weak-minded individuals who would submit to something like that.
Except for Hans. Excluding the Time Stop Ability, Hans was just a feeble young man who wished for nothing more than to return to his original world.
“So now I’ve finally made up my mind.”
Now, that thing, which had assumed a dragon form in the darkness, charged at Hans. Though he had always run away in fear, this time it was different.
What does he want to do? He had firmly decided that. Thus, there were no more hesitations for Hans. At last, he swung his fist with all his might at the dragon.
A mere human’s fist couldn’t possibly harm a dragon, not if this were reality. But this was a place created by Hans’s mind. In that realm, the most important thing was the power of the heart.
And, the lingering essence of the dragon was no match for Hans, who had already cast aside his hesitations. The moment his fist connected, the dragon’s form shattered and scattered.
At the same time he subdued the Dragon Heart, Hans found himself back in reality. In front of him stood the blonde woman, Lucy, clapping her hands to welcome him.
“Congratulations, you’ve completely subdued the Dragon Heart.”
“It feels a bit late, doesn’t it?”
“I understand enough. You’ve been through some things, haven’t you?”
“……”
Being betrayed by a trusted comrade isn’t something any strong warrior can easily endure. Let alone, having his beloved apprentice perform hypnosis on him. How shocking that must have been!
At least that’s how Lucy saw it. However, Hans thought differently. It was only because of his weak mental strength that the process of subduing the Dragon Heart took this long.
‘But thankfully, they’re misunderstanding things over there. That’s a relief.’
He had to ensure that his skills did not come to light, no matter what. Even if the other party was being friendly. Hans sighed in relief inwardly. But more importantly, he had work to do now.
“What’s the situation outside?”
“Is that what you want to know first?”
“Well, yes.”
As a true leader of the Royal Knights, Hans’s attitude earned a nod of approval from Lucy. He was a man she genuinely admired. A true hero in every sense. That was Hans.
‘I wonder how those guys are doing.’
But Hans was actually thinking something else. For the determined Hans, the most important things were the members of the Royal Knights. How were they faring?
He had so many questions. Were they injured? Concerns piled up. Perhaps Lucy sensed Hans’s unease. She smiled and spoke.
“Come to think of it, you must be curious about their news too.”
“Do you know something?”
“I know everything happening on the surface.”
“That’s good to know.”
Resentment, accusations, and anger—all of that is only valid if the other side is alive. Of course, Hans had a lot to say, but he didn’t wish for them to perish.
Instead, worries and curiosity overshadowed him. How were they doing? How was the Royal Knights without him? If they were doing well in his absence, that would be something in itself.
“The Royal Knights have disbanded.”
“……What?”
Hans could only repeat the unbelievable news. What? They disbanded?
*
The news of Commander Hans’s death had already spread. Officially, he was declared missing, but everyone was aware. Hans would not be returning.
Amidst those circumstances, the elven leader, Maquenis, raised concerns about the existence of the Royal Knights. Specifically, whether the Royal Knights could function properly without Hans.
Other races also agreed with this sentiment. The unifying center of the Racial Alliance had vanished. Naturally, the members of the Royal Knights expressed their dissatisfaction.
But they couldn’t withstand it. The reason the Royal Knights had existed was due to the support from other races. Eventually, the Royal Knights disbanded, and those members returned to their homelands.
“This has been the case for the last three years.”
“……”
“How do you feel? Disappointed?”
“No, I can understand.”
The demons had been actively beginning their activities again. In fact, the Dwarf Republic had lost nearly 50,000 Iron Men over the past three years, and the Human Kingdom also suffered considerable damage.
Thanks to that, the once-active expeditions had turned sluggish again, and the nations belonging to the Racial Alliance began to search for their own self-preservation once more. So, what can one do?
“To protect the nations and their people, they had no choice but to make that decision.”
“Hmmm? So what are you going to do now?”
“I’ll go meet each one, one by one.”
“You’re going to personally meet them? Those women?”
“Yes.”
There was no other method available. What choice did he have? In fact, Hans didn’t think the current situation was all that bad. At least no one was dead.
“So what are the demons doing now?”
“The demons are down to just seven now. However….”
“However?”
“The barrier of the Holy Kingdom has been destroyed.”
“Wait, the barrier of the Holy Kingdom has been destroyed?”
This was the worst scenario he hadn’t anticipated. The reason the demons had been struggling to use monsters until now was because of that barrier. But it has broken?
If that’s the case, the demons would start their activities again, leading to a rapid defeat of the Racial Alliance. Only then did Hans realize why the Royal Knights had disbanded. Because of that.
“The Royal Knights disbanded because the demons pushed in, needing to compensate for personnel?”
“Exactly. Now, apart from them, there are only a few left who can stop the demons.”
“But why didn’t you say that sooner?”
“Just because.”
“Tsk.”
Hans clicked his tongue. She always spoke as though she were testing him. There had indeed been moments when he almost fell for it. Shaking his head, he shifted his gaze.
He didn’t have time to waste against a witch of her age. Right now, he needed to regroup the Royal Knights and discuss matters with them later. After that, anything could happen.
“So, are we departing now?”
“That’s what I should do. I’ve been in your debt for three years.”
“It’s not even something to be indebted for.”
“Are you leaving?!”
“What now?”
A blonde girl had suddenly clung to Hans’s side like a parasite. He felt a bit like a bewildered father with a child. Hans removed the girl clinging to him, astonished.
“Weren’t you the one who told me to get lost?”
“I-I haven’t said anything like that recently!!!”
“Regardless, I have work to do.”
“Is it absolutely necessary? Let’s just live here together!”
“Looks like our child has grown quite fond.”
Lucy smiled while touching her cheek, seeming to think deeply about what to do next. On the other hand, Hans felt a strange discomfort about Lua for some reason.
‘She doesn’t look much like her, yet oddly her behavior reminds me of that girl.’
One of the heroines from the original work, the girl who called herself the last vampire. While not as difficult as Helia, she required a rather challenging strategy to approach.
Speaking of which, how are the heroines from the original work doing? For a moment, that thought crossed Hans’s mind, but he soon shook his head. He had no time to fret over the heroines from the original story.
In fact, he hoped the situation was better than the original. It definitely wouldn’t be worse. Because even now, it was far better than back then. Just then, Lucy, finishing her contemplation, spoke.
“Then we can do this!”
“What is it?”
“Hans, I want you to take care of Lua.”
“……”
From the start, one burden had just increased.
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Why he is not thinking of hero but heroines , author bro please give enough value to hero Character too
Why he isn’t thinking of hero but heroines, please author bro , introduce hero character