The Hero in Exile

"Lord Al, look here is the latest news today."

The president of the Adventurer's Club, Al, was looking calmly at Eve who was running towards him.

In fact, he was admiring the surging waves as Liv ran towards him, while he himself was enjoying tasting the wine, as if the changes in the empire had nothing to do with them.

"Don't worry Liv, it's not like you to be so flustered about something."

"Look at the president."

Liv slammed the newspaper on the table, the violent movement causing the two soft balls to bounce.

“It was a shock indeed.”

Al narrowed his eyes and looked at nowhere.

"President!"

"Okay, okay, don't worry, I'll take a look right away."

Al immediately picked up the document on the table and began to look at it.

He had expected that Born would counterattack together with the Demon King, but he had not expected that they were so strong that they could break the church's ambush with minimal losses.

There is also news that the demon clan received a lot of help from other countries to develop rapidly.

Irene opened the sealed folder below.

The title above already made Al excited.

I never thought those drunkards could take photos of the devil in that situation. It's incredible.

"Have you seen what's in here?"

"No, my lord."

Al nodded, pulling out the photo from inside and pointing it in his direction, only for a moment his eyes widened.

I have actually seen this person before. He is the man next to the brave Lingyu, and Lingyu's figure can also be seen in the corner of the photo.

Are the Demon King and the Hero attacking the Empire together? Are they preparing to become the king together?

All kinds of thoughts filled his mind, the only thing that was certain was that they were working together. The two most powerful people in the world were working together to attack them.

"By the way, President, this is a notice from the church."

After receiving the content of the letter, Al, who was planning to seek a chance of survival by walking between the two sides, was completely disheartened.

He was actually asked to fight against them together with the Adventure Guild, but he never mentioned that there were Demon Kings and Heroes among the enemies. He also said that reinforcements would arrive after a month.

Not to mention the reinforcements, even if all the S-level adventurers plus the reinforcements that the church said didn't exist, they wouldn't be able to defeat them.

"Okay, if you dare to do this, don't blame me for being ruthless. Even a rabbit will bite when it gets angry."

……

Bourne, Moran Lingyu and their armies are still on their way.

When passing by the village, I learned that Ruilin City has been completely repaired, and there is even a huge magic shield protecting Ruilin City.

This protective shield is maintained by the power of holy light provided by fifty red-robed leaders in turn. The power of holy light itself restrains Moran, and Lingyu alone cannot break it.

The situation was now awkward. After trying to use artillery and Lingyu to concentrate fire, they gave up without even making a break.

"So we'll besiege the city until there's no more food?"

When someone raised the idea at Borne's staff meeting, Borne immediately opposed it.

"Their reinforcements must be on the way, and if we want to cut off their food supply, it must be the people inside. We can't do that."

Now there was an endless silence.

The stalemate lasted for several days.

……

"Liv, call all the adventurers above rank A here, and bring my equipment as well."

"Okay, Mr. President."

After a few days of deep thought, Al has made a decision. Born's contribution to this country is unparalleled.

He was in a high position in the empire and did not use them as a backup like other nobles when the demons invaded. Instead, he hoped that they would help and paid a large sum of money out of his own pocket.

After enjoying myself for so many years, it’s time for me to help the Empire and Bourne.

El put on the equipment he wore when he was a young adventurer, and saw that the leather armor already bore traces of time. He put the flintlock rifle at his waist, and his face was reflected on the blade of the longsword.

It seems that this sword is quite sharp, but I don’t know if my body is strong enough.

When I went out, I saw the people who had been called were already ready at the door, fully equipped. Even if they were just summoned, I already had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

"Come quite early."

"Then why don't we finish the work early and go drink earlier? We don't want those church people to shit on our heads anymore."

About thirty people were talking and laughing at the door, as if it was just a simple matter.

The group came to the largest church in Ruilin City in a mighty procession. Now it has become a place to provide energy for the magic shield, and the bishops are inside.

"President of the Adventurer's Association, why did you bring people here?"

Dozens of paladins in front of the temple surrounded them.

The adventurer behind was ready to force his way in, but Al raised his hand to stop him.

"Knight, move aside. I have important information to report. It is not for you to know."

“You can go in but they can only be outside.”

"Wait for me guys."

Al entered alone and a cardinal walked up to Al.

"Just tell me if you have anything to say. You can't enter the believers inside."

"Bishop, I am not a believer and this is what I want to report."

A flintlock rifle was taken out, and the black muzzle was placed against the leader's forehead.

"you!"

Bang!