The best method to follow the river’s flow is by boat. Although there are many forests beside the river, building a boat from scratch is clearly time-consuming.

He Meng stepped in again, transforming into a kayak.

Not everyone went to search for the Hero.

Some mages were forcibly required to return to their posts, and many needed to stay on Sky Island, awaiting the professional investigation team dispatched by the King for inquiries.

After greeting Yang Yu, the Red Blood Rose also returned, continuing to protect the safety of the Star Eyes Clan.

Those who went to confirm the Hero’s situation, including Yang Yu, numbered merely eleven.

Sitting in the wooden boat, taking turns resting, Yang Yu and his companions quickly arrived at the town where the Hero Volcrix was discovered.

In the morning, many fishermen by the river would take boats to fish. It was they who discovered the submerged Volcrix, rescued him, and reported the incident to the local City Lord.

Hero Volcrix can now publicly reveal his identity to some extent, but he seems to prefer taking action unobtrusively, avoiding unnecessary disturbance, and hasn’t widely announced his heroic identity.

Many people don’t know the true appearance of the Hero, even the City Lord guarding a major city is the same.

With caution against being deceived, the City Lord used the precious Memory Crystal to record Volcrix’s appearance and reported it layer by layer.

After a series of fuss, Volcrix’s identity was finally confirmed.

Having confirmed the Hero’s genuineness, the City Lord dared not neglect him.

The rescued Volcrix, who is destined to be a great hero saving the world, cannot be left in a common ward, can he?

The City Lord made a grand gesture, dispatching officials to carry Hero Volcrix to his own bedroom and arranged for the best doctors to watch over him.

Soldiers who usually maintain city security surrounded the residence where the Hero was stationed in layers, ensuring the Hero’s safety, leaving the city devoid of soldiers.

When Yang Yu and his companions arrived from afar, they initially thought the city had already given up on healing, and when the Demon King Army arrived, they might just surrender.

Finally, upon seeing the soldiers surrounding the City Lord’s residence, Yang Yu and his companions realized the truth.

People on the street talked endlessly.

Some felt deeply honored to have the Hero visit here; others were deeply worried because the Hero was unconscious; some were confident that the Hero was gravely injured trying to defeat a formidable enemy, believing that the Hero was continuously training himself to defeat the Demon King promptly.

This moment, just like that moment.

In both the giant dragon’s knowledge repository and the historical hall built by Hero Lox, Yang Yu had seen the people’s expressions countless times.

The majority of ordinary civilians sincerely hoped the Hero could save this world.

The importance of the Hero to this world is self-evident.

The notion of "even if we have to give up the entire city, we must protect the Hero," seems not entirely incomprehensible to Yang Yu.

Approaching the residence, guards immediately pointed their weapons at Yang Yu and his companions, loudly questioning their background and warning them not to approach carelessly.

Yang Yu and his companions calmly explained their purpose, soldiers reported tier by tier to the City Lord, who also confirmed tier by tier, and finally, Yang Yu and his companions entered the residence.

Under the escort of the guards, Yang Yu and his companions passed through layers of blockade, greeted the quasi-S-Class adventurers temporarily hired here, and entered the room where Hero Volcrix was settled.

On the luxurious, soft bed, Volcrix, wrapped in bandages all over, was surrounded by several doctors checking him.

Volcrix had awakened not long ago, he cooperated well with the doctors for examination and drank the top-level potion sent by the City Lord. However, perhaps due to the severe injuries and damaged bones, the top-level potion offered by the City Lord couldn’t immediately heal Volcrix’s wounds.

The soldier’s voice trembled slightly as he reported, "Hero Volcrix.

Glad to see you awake.

These gentlemen are sent by the King, they have some matters to discuss with you."

Yang Yu gazed at Volcrix, the panel presenting Hero Volcrix’s attributes appeared:

[Attributes

Name: Volcrix, Level: LV171, 15248/1750000

Race: Human

HP: 15847/255600, MP: 62002/152410, Physical Strength: 19544/85410

Main Profession (Special): Hero

Secondary Profession: Advanced Miner (LV.8), Herbal Scholar (LV.6), Cook (lv.3), Connoisseur (lv.2)

Status: [Weak]

Special: [Power of the Brave]Affected by the Magic Tide, this unit’s capabilities will gradually improve over time, additionally gaining a 2.26% damage bonus and damage immunity.

Personal Attributes: Strength 8541, Defense 5511, Intelligence 4185, Special Defense 6145, Agility 5411, Charm 947, Endurance 3421

Resistance: Dark attribute +40%, Wind attribute +20%, Light attribute resistance +10%

]

Compared to last time, Volcrix’s attributes have become more reasonable.

Yang Yu couldn’t help but sigh, the Hero’s personal growth attributes are truly high.

Volcrix hasn’t absorbed any Racial Essence, yet through personal growth alone, he has rivaled Yang Yu.

What surprised Yang Yu even more is that all this growth was achieved within half a year.

It seems that the diligent teaching back then had some effect.

As long as it’s not...

Thinking about the result he least wanted to see, Yang Yu began to speak slowly, greeting Volcrix:

"Long time no see, Volcrix.

Do you still remember me?"

"Why are you here? Did King of Setis send you?" Seeing Yang Yu, Volcrix was initially taken aback, then lowered his gaze in resignation, "I really am useless. You saw me in this helpless state again." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"So, you do remember me. You’ve probably also guessed our purpose here. I’ll get straight to the point," Yang Yu casually pulled a chair from nearby like he was at home, sat down in front of Volcrix, "The Village of Heroes is destroyed, except for you, there’s only one survivor from the Village of Heroes."

Volcrix said in a daze, "Only one survivor? Really only one survivor?

Why did it turn out like this?

I originally thought after that day, I would grow, but it’s ultimately just self-deception. After all, I still couldn’t accomplish anything."

Yang Yu sighed, looking outside the window: "Don’t be too hard on yourself.

To dare to attack the Village of Heroes, they must be extraordinary.

I want to know who exactly attacked the Village of Heroes, and what you went through?

Tell me. Only then can we decide our next course of action.

I know it’s a very painful memory, but please try to recall well and tell us every detail.

You aren’t someone who is unable to do anything, at the Dragon God Conference that day, you were unwilling to accept failure and hence came to me.

At that time, you were completely crushed by me.

I set the condition, that if you touched me three times, it would mean your victory.

No matter how thoroughly I defeated you, you refused to give up and desperately touched me twice.

Back then, I believed you still had a chance to return to the Heroic Path, only that you needed to better understand your own capabilities...

So, I showed no mercy and taught you the harshness of this world.

Looks like the teaching back then wasn’t in vain.

This outcome pains me too.

But Volcrix, you’re no longer as useless as before; at least you’re no longer avoiding.