The Player's POV-Chapter 187: Peace [4]

Floor 30.

After defeating the demon king and all the commanders, the outcome of the demon race was almost certain.

All that was left for humanity was to exterminate the remaining demons.

Although the number of demons was large, with the strength, unity, and faith of humanity, nothing was impossible.

The war with the demon race was about to end.

And even if it ended, the war between the kingdoms would not happen again.

After this war, all sides had definitely suffered a lot of losses.

They needed time to recover.

Moreover, thanks to Alaric, the relationship between humanity had become much better.

It could be said that all the problems had been solved.

So, Kael no longer had to worry about anything.

His, Hans, and Kaede’s mission had officially ended.

Now, all they had to do was wait.

Completely different from the other Climbers and Rankers.

Who were still trying to exterminate as many demons as possible to gain Experience.

’It was worth it for choosing the Dicathen faction.’

Kael smiled slightly.

A relaxed smile.

A smile that seemed to have released all the burdens from the beginning.

It had been a long time since he had felt this relaxed.

’This is the first time I don’t have to try to take the MVP position of the floor.’

Oh well.

Kael would consider this a rare opportunity to rest.

A chance where he didn’t have to do anything strenuous.

Resting was an indispensable part of human life, after all.

"Come on, kids! Gather around, it’s time for a story!"

While walking in a park in the capital of the Voidveil Empire, an old man’s cheerful voice suddenly entered Kael’s eardrums.

Curious, he turned towards it.

And there, Kael caught sight of a man sitting on a chair, surrounded by many children.

Everyone had an eager expression.

As if they were looking forward to something.

"Oh, I see."

It seemed that the old man was the storyteller.

And those children were his audience.

"That’s good."

Kael smiled lightly.

But he had no intention of staying here for long.

He was a busy man.

’...Not really.’

Kael just felt uninterested.

Why would he sit and listen to an old man tell a story when he could watch a movie with tons of different special effects?

"What are you going to tell us today?"

A child asked, his eyes sparkling.

"Hahaha."

The old man laughed kindly.

"The story I’m going to tell is about the hero Dix, but it’s a version I created."

"Oh..."

All the children looked surprised.

And Kael’s footsteps also stopped the moment the old man opened his mouth.

’The story about the hero Dix?’

Wasn’t that the story about Alaric?

’You’ve got my interest, old man.’

Kael approached the group of children, then sat down as if nothing had happened.

An adult and a group of children.

It was indeed a strange sight.

"Oh, we have a special audience today."

The old man had certainly noticed Kael’s presence.

"But it doesn’t matter."

To him, all audiences were the same, regardless of age.

"The story begins!"

***

Hero Dix.

The one who carried the fate of the world.

The one who was trusted by all mankind.

He was a man respected by all, a man who had devoted everything to this world.

"But, how many people know that in the beginning, Hero Dix was just a normal human like us?"

Hero Dix was born normally in a normal family.

And his childhood was nothing special either.

Hero Dix’s life should have been as normal as his destiny.

But no.

Hero Dix did not agree with that.

Even though he was a normal person, he had a stronger desire than anyone else to defeat the demon race and protect humanity.

That fire did not get smaller over time.

On the contrary.

And so, Dix trained a lot.

If his destiny was to live the life of a normal person...

...Then Dix would punch that destiny in the face.

Many people thought that Dix was just wasting his time.

But then, they were all forced to shut their mouths when they saw that he had actually succeeded.

With his own tireless efforts, Dix became a hero.

Not only that, he also saved 6 others, leading them on the right path.

"Are those 6 people the remaining 6 heroes?"

"Yes."

The old man smiled, nodding slightly.

And together, Dix and his comrades defeated the demon race, bringing peace to the world.

It was an extremely arduous journey.

A journey where the possibility of failure was almost 100%.

But, throughout that journey, Dix never faltered.

"But sir!"

Suddenly, a childish voice interrupted the story.

"We already know those things through books!"

"This is just the beginning. Be quiet and listen."

And then, on one fine day, the hero Dix passed away.

But that wasn’t it.

When he woke up, he found himself still alive, but in the future, and in a different body.

"...!"

Hearing this, Kael almost couldn’t keep his composure.

He really doubted whether this old man was really a normal old man.

But, no matter what Kael was thinking, the story continued.

"And then, after many hardships and difficulties, the hero Dix once again saved the world, destroyed the demon race, and protected humanity."

Clap! Clap! Clap!

"Yay!"

The entire audience, including Kael, applauded.

It was a wonderful story.

"But sir, if that’s the case, then where is the hero Dix now?"

A question suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

But, the old man still smiled, unfazed.

"He is at..."

***

"Um..."

His body ached.

His head felt heavy.

It was as if Dix had just taken a long nap.

— Hey, Dix, wake up.

A familiar voice crept into his ears.

And when he opened his eyes, Dix saw that familiar face.

No, those familiar faces.

"Everyone... is still alive?"

— What the hell are you talking about?

— How can we die?

"The Demon King... how is it? Has the demon race... been destroyed?"

— Are you still half asleep, Dix?

— We’ve won!

— Peace has returned!

"Victory?"

Happiness filled his heart.

"So... what should we do next? The demon race has been destroyed... so... this party has no need to exist anymore, right?"

— So what? Are you crazy?

— That’s right, we’re friends, comrades who have gone through life and death together.

— The demon race has been defeated, so let’s go on an adventure together!

— Good idea! After all, there are still many places for us to explore in this world.

"I agree."

Dix smiled.

— But before that...

"Before that?"

— This journey is tiring enough, we need to rest first.

"You’re right."

— It’s time to go home.

***

"Hero Dix is ​​where he belongs. Home"

[End of volume 2: The Hero Loves this World.]