The Demon King had made a comeback.
However, unlike the terrifying war 15 years ago, where the Demon King ruled the entire world in just a few months, the Demon King's Army's offensive this time was not so sharp. After nearly a year, they had only invaded nearly one-fifth of the human's territory.
Although it was a disaster for the countries that bore the brunt of the attack, the people at the rear did not have any deep understanding of it … After all, it had been fifteen years, and even the pain had begun to fade. Not to mention, in this world where the productivity was only slightly stronger than in the Middle Ages, the human lifespan was not long. Fifteen years was equivalent to a quarter of an ordinary person's life.
Alsodeja was a small town near the eastern edge of the Frost Eagle Empire. Because of its unique geographical location bordering the rich resources of the Gloom Forest in the east, this small town was considered prosperous.
The Demon King's Army's invasion began from the west, and the war was still far away from this small town. Therefore, this somewhat remote town's residents still maintained their original rhythm of life.
"Irene, don't run around, you said you'd go back after buying the wheat flour."
A scholarly blonde young man shouted to the eleven or twelve year old girl who was watching a minstrel perform at the fountain in the central square of the town.
But the girl seemed to be fascinated by the performance and did not notice that her father was calling her.
Helpless, the young man could only carry the wheat flour and walk to the central square.
After getting close to a certain extent, he realized that the minstrel's puppet show was the scene of the hero and his party challenging the Demon King fifteen years ago.
For most of the minstrel, this could be regarded as a repertoire, almost the same as the ancient storytellers of the Celestial Empire's Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
"Evil Demon King, your tyranny will end here! If you are willing to surrender, I can spare your life! " ""
"Don't even think about it, my rule will not be shaken! How can my ambition end because of you humans! " ""
"Since you are so stubborn, then don't blame me for ending your fantasy with the sword in my hand!" ""
The minstrel said the lines vividly while skillfully using the marionette to perform a wonderful fighting scene.
Seeing this scene, the blonde young man could not help but whisper softly.
"… That girl didn't put up any resistance at all. Back then, when His Excellency led us into Helcrown, she very readily surrendered, okay?"
"Dad, what did you say?"
The little girl who finally came back to her senses and realized that her father was right beside her asked curiously.
"I say, it's already very late. If you don't obediently go back with me, your mother will definitely be angry."
The golden-haired youth said to the little girl with a pleasant expression.
The little girl couldn't help but shiver when she recalled the terror of her mother's rage.
After reluctantly looking at the puppet, she obediently ran to her father's side and planned to go home with him.
"Dad, can we buy some candy?"
"It can't be done because of tooth decay. Didn't your mother say that before we came out?"
"What about the cheese powder? I want to eat Mom's pizza! "
"I just ate yesterday, so I don't think I can do it."
"What about the deluxe raspberry strawberry syrup sundae?"
"Your demands are getting higher and higher, hey?!"
The father and daughter had a silly conversation as they walked towards the outskirts of the town.
But halfway through, the golden-haired youth suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He cast a puzzled look at the three people not far away. It was a strange combination of a young man, two young girls, and a cat in clothes.
Of course, what made him feel strange was not the three of them. After all, this was a magical world, and there were many Abhumans in this world, so it was normal for there to be some strange people occasionally.
What made the youth puzzled was that he seemed to vaguely feel a familiar wave from the three of them. It was neither magic nor combat aura.
It was just like the power used by His Excellency 15 years ago.
"Excuse me, are you Mr. Finn Watkins?" The young man in the lead asked with some uncertainty.
"That's not right, big brother. My father is Finn Gilquette."
Before the youth could answer, the little girl beside him had already said, "And isn't Finn Watkins the legendary Third Prince of the Frost Eagle Empire? Isn't he the hero who once broke into Helcrown with the heroes from another world, defeated the Demon King and saved the world?"
"That's right, you must have mistaken him for someone else."
After being interrupted by his daughter, the golden-haired youth smiled and replied.
After living a peaceful life for 15 years, he did not want his daily life to be disturbed.
What's more, he did not know the purpose of these people's visit, so it was better not to expose his identity.
The three of them looked at each other and seemed to be uncertain.
However, just when the golden-haired youth thought that he had gotten away with it, the cat lying on the youth's shoulder suddenly spoke.
"Finn, it seems that you're doing well … Gilquette, tsk tsk, could it be that you and that guy … No, since this little girl called you father, could it be …"
"This voice …"
Finn was shocked and had an expression of disbelief on his face.
Even if it had been 15 years, the memories of the past were still vivid in his mind, and the teachings of His Excellency the Hero were still in his ears.
Now that the voice had appeared again, he naturally recognized it at once.
"Could, could it be … that His Excellency?"
"Ho ho, you still remember my voice? That's right, I'm the Hero's Familiar! "
Xu Shenxing said solemnly and winked at the other party.
"Familiar … Is that so …"
Although he did not know why Xu Shenxing wanted to hide his identity, as a companion who once adventured with him, Finn quickly understood what he meant, "Your Excellency, what brings you here this time?"
"Yes, I really have something to ask you." Xu Shenxing saw that the other party did not expose him but continued with his words, so he continued, "I want to ask you about the Demon King's Army's comeback. If it's convenient, would you allow me to pay my respects to your wife, Alina Gilquette? "
"I understand, please do me the honor of coming to my humble home."
Finn nodded, then turned his gaze to the other three people, "Then these people …"
"They are the current Heroes, so it's okay to let them go together. I can guarantee that there won't be any trouble."
Xu Shenxing patted his chest with the meatball and promised.
"Since Your Excellency is the guarantor, then I'm relieved. Please come with me. "
With that said, he pulled the little girl who had not yet figured out what was going on and walked towards his home.
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