Summoned from another world, the hero is Ultraman Zeta.

"Wow, you despicable traitors, today is your death day!"

"You are the Demon King's lackeys! As humans, you actually submitted to those monsters! You have no backbone at all!"

Two groups faced off on a plain. One group, riding bio-modified eagles, surrounded the area, while the other group relied on a pack of wolves, preparing for a desperate fight.

The soldiers of the Demon King's army wore uniforms with the iconic Demon King's army insignia, and each of the bio-modified beasts had obvious abnormalities; for example, as a sculpted beast, it actually had two hands.

"Don't make futile resistance. You have no chance against the Demon King's technology. The only way to continue living is to submit to the Demon King."

"This is my last piece of advice to you. I don't want to exterminate my own people."

"Bah! You want us to be slaves to the invaders like you? Never! I'd rather die here than kneel before that bastard!"

The two groups were on the verge of exploding at the slightest provocation; they were in a state of extreme tension, and even the slightest disturbance could trigger a full-blown fight.

The bio-engineered beasts stared at all potential targets, ready to attack. All they did was execute orders; they had no need for reason or emotion.

Excuse me, may I ask for directions?

Faced with the sudden arrival of strangers, the bio-engineered beast immediately launched an attack by spewing fireballs. Being attacked unexpectedly again made Zeta very unhappy. What's wrong with the people in this world?

"Attack! Fight your way out!"

"Charge! Leave no one alive!"

The flames of war were unexpectedly ignited, and both the Demon King's army and the human side could no longer suppress their anger. They fought each other with all their might, as if only by inflicting a crushing defeat on the enemy could they quell their hatred.

"Why can't you guys just talk to each other properly?"

Zeta emerged unharmed from the flames, but was distraught by the impending war. The inability to communicate properly was a real problem, and misunderstandings could easily arise if one wasn't careful.

Then Zeta beat both groups into submission, finally getting them to sit down and talk properly.

The wolves lay and sat obediently, licking the parts that Zeta had struck, trying to relieve the pain. The obedient bio-engineered beasts sat silently to the side, while the disobedient ones were simply sent flying. Zeta's slight display of strength shocked everyone present.

"Who is this guy? Is he the Demon King's new weirdo?"

"Idiot, if he were one of ours, would he even attack us? He must be a robber!"

All the previous hostility turned into suspicion towards Zeta. The humans, who could not escape their predicament for a short time, finally gathered together to discuss a common topic.

"Hmph, a bunch of good-for-nothings. What do you have that's worth robbing? You're all dirt poor. Why should someone who's working make things difficult for someone else?"

"What are they talking about?"

"Nothing, they're just curious about who we are. What are you planning to tell them?"

"Well, I have no hostility, I just want to know what's going on in this world. If there are any difficulties, I can help, but I have to be in a hurry."

Stardew organized her thoughts and paraphrased Zeta's words in a different way, though the final interpretation was ultimately up to Stardew.

(Zeta) "I heard that the Demon King's army has been causing trouble. The Demon King wants to establish a dictatorship, which is not good. I will try to persuade him when I have the chance."

(Stardew) 'The Demon King's oppression has caused suffering to all beings, and the people have endured pain. Violence and terror have filled the entire world, until the arrival of this otherworldly hero. He will defeat the Demon King's dark forces and bring light and peace to everyone.'

"Can you tell me where the Demon King is? I want to go find him. And while I'm at it, I'd like to ask him if he knows a way to get me back."

'The Demon King's end is near; his tyrannical rule will soon be completely ended, and all living beings will be free. The hero from another world will not restore the Demon King's system; he has come only to suppress darkness, and will return to his homeland after winning victory for everyone.'

"If possible, please don't attack each other, okay? Let's all get along well, and I will protect everyone."

'O oppressed people, rise up! O suffering people, unite! The leader who will lead you to victory has appeared; he will overthrow the tyrant, destroy exploitation, and truly fight for love and justice!'

Stardew's words ignited the passion of everyone present. Humanity finally saw hope; finally, a powerful and benevolent leader could lead the masses in the fight against the Demon King.

Zeta looked at the human in front of her, who was almost crying with joy, completely bewildered. She didn't know why asking for directions could make someone cry.

"Yes, that's right. I will give you freedom and happiness, together with this hero, who is... well, calling him a hero all the time is a bit monotonous, and calling him by his name doesn't have much flavor either."

"Give yourself a name, my friend. A legend needs a resounding title."

“Then let’s call them ‘Heroes’. That’s what my friends were called. They were all heroes in everyone’s eyes. They were strong, kind, hopeful, and righteous. These are the precious qualities I learned from them.”

Thus, the legend of the hero spread, especially after Stardew embellished it several times, making people who had long lived under the oppression of the Demon King even more convinced that the hero would save the world.

Stardew thoroughly enjoyed being worshipped by the masses. She felt like a hero in their eyes, no longer a so-called hated monster or a fugitive wanted by the Demon King's army, but a living being with confidence and friends.

This was the first time Stardew had ever felt this way. Even though she hadn't gained anything, she felt incredibly satisfied, as if she had everything she needed as long as Zeta was by her side.

Humming a tune as she splashes through the puddles, Xinglu runs and jumps back and forth in the woods, picking wild fruits and smelling their fragrance; her new life is cheerful and sunny.

"That's strange. This world is very similar to the one I went to before, but it's not the same one. Could it be that I was swept into a parallel world by that explosion? If so, does this parallel world still have the Land of Light?"

Unable to understand, Zeta hesitated to fly off the planet to investigate. The more he learned about the Demon King, the greater the pressure he felt.

The Demon King is establishing his rule, using humans and monsters as slaves and experimental subjects, and constantly expanding his territory. Moreover, the Demon King may very well have come from outer space, and he has recently shown signs of invading other planets.

Knowing more is not necessarily a good thing. Zeta now understands how Haruki and Belial Twilight felt back then. Sometimes, to protect justice, you have to give up.

Zeta was conflicted. On one hand, she couldn't stand idly by while the world was ruled by the Demon King. On the other hand, she was very worried about Haruki and the others' safety. What would happen if Haruki encountered danger while she was away?

We must hurry and find the Demon King, eliminate the danger here, and then find a way back as soon as possible.

"Stardew, how are things on the human side?"

"Everything is fine. There is no longer any threat from the Earth Demon territory. I have also taught them how to use the core fragments. With the help of the earth element, humans have the ability to modify the terrain. The Earth Demons have since become the guardians of humanity and are currently busy filling in the pits."

"Things are going well between the humans and the wolves; there haven't been any more conflicts. I was in a good mood and taught them some tricks so they can communicate to a basic level without language. But how far they can apply these tricks depends on their own fate and awareness."

"Really? Thank you so much! It's so great to have you here!"

Unable to think of any words of gratitude, Zeta blurted out his most direct thoughts: without Stardew's help, he would have had a hard time progressing in this world, and without Stardew, he might never have been able to go back.

"Oh, why are you suddenly bringing this up? I didn't do anything. Don't be like this, I'm getting a little embarrassed... Hehe, could you please praise me more, please, brave warrior?"