The Reincarnated Extra - Chapter 140: 【Story of the Red-Haired Hero】Disturbance in the Demon Realm!?
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Chapter 140: 【Story of the Red-Haired Hero】Disturbance in the Demon Realm!?

Story of the Red-Haired HeroDisturbance in the Demon Realm!?

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Fuwaah

Letting out a yawn, the hero Torch was walking toward the adventurers guild branch office amid the hustle and bustle of Liheid.

The branch chief Taderphon had urgently summoned them.

Shishi, dont be so drowsy, Torch! Its like theyre telling us to come quickly!

YesIll be careful

It was early morning around 6 AM.

The fortress city of Liheid is a town where adventurers gather.

Serious adventurers essentially have to wake up early to head to the guild branch and secure more lucrative requests.

To accommodate them, the food stalls and street vendors also begin operating, so Liheid is already crowded with people at this hour.

Incidentally, the night scene is crowded too with adventurers celebrating successfully completed requests and newfound wealth by carousing all night.

An ever-vibrant town that never sleeps that is the fortress city of Liheid.

Supi supi

Hey, brat, wake up already, were almost at the branch.

Supi supi

Chiron is weak in the mornings, huh

Moreover, the lone girl Chiron in their party was still being carried on Zydeos back while deep in slumber.

Drool dribbling down as she snored heavily.

But still, to summon us this early in the morning, I wonder what the chief wants?

Shishi, maybe they finally discovered Tezonkanias location?

It had already been several days since the heros party arrived in the fortress city of Liheid.

While completing some requests at the adventurers guild to gather information on Tezonkania, they still hadnt grasped any solid leads.

During that process, they had met the guild branch chief Taderphon and the margrave governing this town, requesting any information on Tezonkanias whereabouts be provided if found.

That would be nice, but

Slapping his cheeks to wake himself up, Torch opened the door to the moss-covered stone adventurers guild branch building.

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Hahhhhhhhah! Good morning, Hero-kun!!

The resounding booming voice greeting Torchs party upon being led to the chiefs room by the staff was headache-inducing.

M, Margrave Manju!? Why are you here!?

Well, a bit of a troublesome matter seems to be arising, you see. We were discussing it.

The one replying with a raspy voice while sighing into a chair was the wavy-haired elderly woman tying her hair back Chief Taderphon.

Standing beside her was the muscular middle-aged man Margrave Manju.

The margrave has governed these lands for generations as its lord, a stalwart figure with deep support from his subjects.

A troublesome matter, you say?

Hey granny, did you find Tezonkania or what?

Ignoring Zydeos complaint, the chief simply made eye contact with them in silence, gesturing for them to sit.

An overwhelming air.

Sensing this was no trivial matter, Torchs group obediently took seats on the sofa.

Chiron was still asleep.

Hahhhhhah! First, take a look at this!

Laughing heartily, Margrave Manju handed them a report.

It was compiled from investigations conducted by the margraves subordinate soldiers.

Shishi, I see. The monsters in this entire area have vanished, and even the kirkree nuts are completely gone too.

Those were reports from my adventurers too. Thanks to that, business has been booming on my end.

Ive had my own supplementary investigations done too! Indeed, not a single monster can be found! Ive lived in these lands for a long time, but this is unprecedented!

Hey Zydeo. If the monsters disappeared, isnt that a good thing?

Watching the adults grow solemn and discuss as they read the report, Torch tilted his head in puzzlement.

Shishi, think carefully, Torch. What do you think made the monsters disappear?

Ehummthey ran away, or something?

And what did they run away from?

!!

Even Torch finally realized.

The danger of this situation!

Could it bethe monsters fled from some overwhelmingly powerful something thatis lurking in those mountains now!?

If they merely fled, that would be the better case. The worst possibility is that they were all devoured.

Sinking deeper into her chair while sipping tea, the chief furrowed her brows with eyes closed.

All of themdevoured!?

In which case, that something may still not be satisfied! Theres even a possibility it could set its sights on this town!

That couldntcould that really happen!?

The worst possibility.

That something attacking the town, devouring its people.

Imagining that scenario, Torchs face paled.

Having experienced numerous battles, he still carried the traumatic memory of his villages destruction.

Torchs body trembled slightly.

Noticing that, the margrave heartily slapped his shoulder!

Hahhhhhah! But thats still just a possibility! Dont worry too much, Hero-kun!

Any adventurers who ventured into the mountains around when the monsters started disappearing have all returned unharmed. That something may not be a threat to humans. Just an optimistic view, though.

After draining her tea cup with a clank against the table, the chief began summarizing:

In any case. There were also gouged terrain, toppled trees, shattered boulders in streams and more discovered across various areas devastation unlikely to be manmade. There is undoubtedly something in those mountains now.

You want me to..exterminate that something, dont you? I am the hero, after all!

Gulping down his saliva, Torch fixated the chief with resolute eyes.

It was scary.

Even as the hero, battle was terrifying.

However, he was the hero.

To protect the peoplehe must not flee from battle!

No, thats not it.

Heh!?

Yet that determination was immediately brushed aside, dissipating like mist.

Hahhhhhah! Hero-kun! You are certainly strong! Im well aware from our sparring session! However!!

Protecting the townspeople is the duty of my subordinates and soldiers here, naturally!

But!

Listen, boy.

The wrinkled chief gently stroked Torchs head with a smile, bringing her face closer.

You may very well be the hero. You may be strong. But you dont need to shoulder everything alone.

Hahhhhhah! Rely on your elders more, Hero-kun!

Shishi!

Supi supi

Through the window, the sky was overcast.

However, patches of warm sunlight peeked through the gaps.

Illuminated by that morning glow, the chiefs room felt very warm.

Well, the reason I called you all here was simply to convey that information and issue a warningNothing more than that! My apologies for unintentionally putting you on such high alert!

Geez~

The tension drained from Torch as he slumped against the sofa.

Hahhhhhah! Besides, even if that something does attack this town, theres no need to worry! This is a fortress city at the foot of the demon realmwere fully prepared! My soldiers are currently on heightened alert, and we have shelters reinforced with great magic barrier stones!

The tense atmosphere in the room had completely dissipated.

The chief had begun her second cup of tea, while the margrave was helping himself to snacks.

However, it was at that moment!

Paan! Pan, Paaaan!

The mysterious explosive sounds resounding throughout the area caused the windows to rattle violently!

Mmgh!? What was that!?

Please excuse me, Margrave sir!!

Clattering in armor, a soldier burst into the chiefs room!

Reporting! D, demons claiming to be the Demon Lords Army! Have appeared on the northern plains of Liheid wielding numerous monsters!!

What did you say!?

Supi!?

Torch jumped to his feet in shock!

Even Chiron woke up with a start!

The demons are currently unleashing some speech while magically assaulting the towns outer walls! What are your orders, Margrave sir!!

Zuun, zuun, zuun!

Even as the soldier reported, vibrations presumed to be from the demons attacks continuously shook the chiefs room.

A cup on the table fell and shattered with a small sound!

Demons.

Upon hearing that word, Torch.

The hero Torch couldnt remain still.

!!

Ah! Hey, Torch!!

Shaking off Zydeos attempt to stop him, Torch flung open the window and leapt out, dashing toward the northern outer wallsthe demons location!

He was the hero.

The hero!

Even if battle terrified him, he must not flee.

To protect the townspeople!

That was his duty bestowed with the power of a hero!!

Like the wind itself, Torch sprinted through the fortress city of Liheid.