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Chapter 1051 - Chapter 1051 Chapter 724 Heroic Past

Chapter 1051: Chapter 724: Heroic Past Chapter 1051: Chapter 724: Heroic Past “Oh, if you have something bothersome to share, why not let it out and cheer everyone up?”

Duanmu Huai, shouldering his War Hammer, looked at the man in front of him with a half-smile. Based on his game experience, it was usually time for the boss’s monologue–indeed, many players complained about why every boss fight had to start with the boss revealing their past and emotional journey. “We came here to kill you, yet here you are, playing the victim in front of us?”

Of course, there are several theories offered by the players: one is that heroes pity heroes. After all, although the opposition is the villainous boss with numerous schemes, the fact that the hero could defeat all the boss’s plans and stand before him is already quite an achievement. Spending a bit of time on some dialogue is perfectly normal.

That is, of course, assuming no hero has managed to do so before. If heroes reached the boss every other day, he probably wouldn’t feel like repeating his story over and over.

Another theory is that the boss might wish to turn the hero to his side. Nearly all these bosses follow a pattern: they have tragic backgrounds, possibly betrayed, then turned evil. They share this to stir emotions and logic, pointing out, “If they could betray me yesterday, they might do the same to you today. Rather than being double-crossed by them, why not join me in ruling the world, living lavishly–doesn’t that sound delightful?”

Mmm… Reflecting on the fate of that hero from Luminas, Duanmu Huai really couldn’t say it was the wrong approach.

After all, while hero epics remain just epics, life must go on after the Demon King is defeated. How a hero, now possessing fame, status, and power, interacts with the ruling class indeed presents a problem.

If they possess some political savvy, they might manage to secure a title or retire with some land.

If lacking in wisdom, they could end up like the proverbial hare–the first to go when the enemy seeks a fall guy.

That’s why Duanmu Huai initially called Luganis foolish; being a hero in Neverwinter City isn’t easy, and Amelia, being a God-favored Knight of Tyler, is protected as long as Tyler favors her. Neverwinter City wouldn’t dare touch her or the Temple of Tyler–after all, she has influential backers. But you, Luganis, are just a destitute Magician. Trying to emulate Kasim and wander freely would be feasible, but insisting on staying in Neverwinter City means you’re the first they’ll send to fend off trouble.

Do they really think being a hero is easy?

Of course, such pre-battle banter usually doesn’t help much, especially from a player’s perspective–it’s just a waste of time. In their eyes, the only value a boss holds is in their loot. “Finish you off quickly, and if you’re sensible, drop some good gear while you’re at it.” Who has time to chat? Just skip it all.

Ordinarily, Duanmu Huai would just skip it, but this time he genuinely wanted to listen to the other side’s emotional journey. After all, Duanmu Huai was quite curious–if this guy was truly the mastermind behind it all, how did he manage to create the Untouchables and brainwash them into such fervent obedience?

After all, bosses usually spill everything during a pre-battle chat. Who knows, caught up in the moment, they might just blurt out everything?

“Hmph, since you want to know, I’ll tell you!”

As expected, this boss couldn’t escape the final confession cliche, and he began proudly sharing his past with Duanmu Huai.

He was originally from a small town outside Neverwinter City, an orphan raised by his foster father. However, when he was sixteen, his hometown was destroyed by a monster attack. His foster father disclosed that this was connected to a secret hidden there, handing him a fragment and sending him away from the town to seek help in Neverwinter City.

On his journey, he also met several companions and suffered further attacks, only then discovering the attackers targeted him for these fragments, which were part of a Geass Silver Sword. This sword was snatched years ago by a Mage to combat the Shadow King, who had tried to conquer the world. After both the Shadow King and the Mage disappeared, the sword shattered into pieces.

Now, the Geassian Yankees came forward to retrieve the sword’s fragments.

Honestly, although Duanmu Huai had no fondness for the Geassian Yankees, he found this logic bizarre. When it was originally their property, which you had stolen, it seemed only reasonable for them to reclaim it. Handing over the fragments would have settled matters. Yet, it escalated to calamity–still, for this young man, it wasn’t as simple as just apologizing and returning the fragments once they destroyed his home.

So, his journey became the stuff of legendary heroic tales, battling the Geassian Yankees and shadowy priests popping up out of nowhere–later discovered to be servants of the Shadow King. Since the Geass Silver Sword had once defeated the Shadow King, they naturally wanted to prevent its re-emergence and came to seize the fragments as well.

This young man indeed possessed the makings of a protagonist. Whomever it was, he consistently refused to give up!

Following this, he not only defeated the attackers but also earned the title of Knight in Neverwinter City and acquired a fortress. Lord Nasher even hoped he would manage the fortress in preparation for the Shadow King’s army’s eventual return to the human realm.

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