The sun has rise again and the sky started thten, turning into the light shades of blue, with patches of white flowing slowly like mossy logs along a calm river. It was a beautiful m.

  Yet, on such a beautiful m, it was her the clear, resonant m bells nor the chirping of the birds nor the fresh m breeze which greeted the guards atop the ramparts. Rather, it was a sight none wao ever see.

  "Huh? What the..." ［Guard 1］

  One of the guards stopped on his tracks as he looked over the horizon, squinting his eyes ever so slightly. Following him, his colleagues also looked over, one of them holding a spygss to see eculiarities were unfolding over the distance.

  What he saw was the first he had ever witnessed his whole life. It was a humongous cloud of dust swallowing the horizon, apanied by the mi perceivable rumbling of the solid ground. A horrifying sight.

  The guard looked closer, and soon enough, his mouth hung wide open in agape as a cold chill traveled down his spi was a nightmare. A marg nightmare of fire and va roag the city.

  "I-It's a flood! The monster flood is heading towards Torvis!" ［Guard 2］

  "Wh-What?!" ［Guard 1］

  "Hurry up! Ring the bells!" ［Guard 3］

  At the guard's words, chaos quickly befell the ramparts. Some were frozen, some were in disbelief, while some started trembling untrolbly. heless, they all shared oaiion, and that was what one would call "Dread".

  Sharp cries of metal echoed throughout the town as the bells were rang rampantly aically. The guards atop the ramparts were now running in panic as they tried to inform the others. It was a se of utter disarray and chaos.

  ...

  Fear, , despair, helplessness... No matter where one looked around the city, one could notice such emotions painted over the people's faces. Such emotions were especially visible in the eyes of Grey and Yuna as they walked around the city.

  It has only been a few minutes yet the news has already spread faster than wildfire. Ead every household has already heard the news and were either in a state of panic or disbelief. After all, it was the biggest disaster the city has ever faced.

  The only ones whose expressions were different were Grey and Yuna. They were as calm as one could be as they headed to the Adventurers' Guild, aiming to propose a pn for the greatest good, or at least that was the pn, but...

  "Guildmaster, what should we do?!"

  "We only have a couple of hours at most, do we even have hope?!"

  "Arghh! I have still yet to get a girlfriend! Why is this happening?!"

  ... as soon as they ehe guild, it was even more chaotic than outside. Even the Guildmaster was having a difficult time reigning the adventurers and trying to calm them down. Not eveaff members could do much.

  "Wahh... What a mess..." ［Yuna］

  Yuna couldn't help but ent as she saw the chaotic se unfold. her her nrey wao enter with the guild the way it currently is. As soon as they step foot, they'll surely be swept around by the crowd auck like sardines in a , not something they look forward to.

  "Grey, what should we do...?" ［Yuna］

  "What else could we do? We'd go with Pn B." ［Grey］

  "Pn B... Ugh..." ［Yuna］

  A ging expression floated over Yuna's face as she recalled their other pn. She wao avoid it because of how troublesome it was, but now that they couldn't reach out to the Guildmaster, she has no choice left.

  What n B, one might ask? It was the pn to cooperate with the city's lord and higher ups to extermihe threat. It ain in the ass si involved nobles and the likes. A troublesome route to solve a troublesome problem.

  Well, there was still a Pn C. It was just to head towards the enemies and sughter them. Evehere were a lot of enemies, it wouldn't be a problem for the two to wipe them out. Rather, it would serve as a good "exercise" for them.

  The only problem with it was that it might cause further fusion and panic if the people see explosions and such over the horizon without knowing whether they are from enemies or allies. They would at least like to inform an authority with their as before doing it.

  "Well, let's go." ［Grey］

  "Ugh... I hate this..." ［Yuna］

  Unwillingness present on her face, Yuna had no choice but to follow the pn. She wao turn back many times but with her hand being held by Grey, she couldn't really do much. Her heart was beating rapidly for reasons more than one.

  The destination was the lord's mansion located at the heart of the city. There, the very moment they arrived, the two saw a familiar face amongst the guards standing in duty. It was a ve ce for them.

  "Oh, kiddos, what're you doing here?" ［Roen］

  "Good m, Roen. Is the lord present at the moment?" ［Grey］

  "Yeah, he is... Why? Got somethin' for His Excellency?" ［Roen］

  "Actually, we have information about the flood..." ［Grey］

  The very moment Grey mentiohose words, not only Roen, but the uards beside him also became ied. It was the perfect bait to garner everyone's attention at such a sensitive moment.

  Successfully getting the other's attention, Grey quickly acted out the script he had prepared beforehand. He was so fluent at ag that one might mistake him for a professional. Not a professional actor, but a professional -artist.

  Grey told them that with the use of his familiar, he saw what kinds of monsters were in the flood and how many there were. They were indispensable information which could be used to create strategies. It was hard to pass off such valuable information.

  "This... Kiddo, are you sure about this...?" ［Roen］

  "Yeah. I bet my life on it." ［Grey］

  For a hot moment, Roen's eyes locked with Grey's. All the tter could see was a stroermination and vi which made it hard for him to deny. He has no other choice but to accept it.

  "Haah... Alright, follow me." ［Roen］

  "Oi, Roen, what are you doing?! We 't let outsiders iー" ［Co-guard］

  "Do you even know what situation we're in?! This is valuable information we're talkin' about! It save the city!" ［Roen］

  "Well, that's..." ［Co-gaurd］

  The uards were left speechless at Roen's outburst. While they wao perform their duties, but they also couldn't deny his words. After all, their families could also be saved with suformation.

  "Don't worry, I'll take responsibility for this." ［Roen］

  "Ugh... Dammit..." ［Co-guard］

  No other choices left, the guards opehe room and Grey and Yuna were let in. They were then led by Roen ihe mansion all the way towards the meeting room where every higher-up had gathered.

  They met other soldiers and even some knights along the way, but with Roen's words, they were all let through without much issue. Despite his usual tendencies, It was truly the correct choice to rely on Roen.

  "Oh, Roen, what brings you here?" ［Knight］

  The knight also looked at Grey and Yuna with suspi, but with a few words from Roen, his wariness was turo surprise. He then headed ihe meeting to rey the information towards the higher-ups.

  A few moments ter, the Knight headed back out with permission from the Lord. His eyes were still looming rey and Yuna but he didn't say anything as he let the two of them in.

  The very moment the doors opened, a heavy atmosphere pressured down Grey and Yuna's shoulders. There was not a speck ht expression on the people's faces, only seriousness and gloom. Even frey and Yuna, it was a little intimidating.

  "I heard you have some valuable information..." ［Lord］

  "Yes, that is correct, Your Excellency." ［Grey］

  "I see... That's good... But let me tell you this beforehand... If you end up only wasting our time, I will be holding the both of you atable. Do you uand what I'm getting at?" ［Lord］

  The Lord's voice was calm, but his eyes couldn't be any different. There was only sternness, just like the other people in the room. He was not one who took jokes kindly, especially at such a sensitive situation.

  "Of course, I am prepared for that." ［Grey］

  "Alright, let's hear it then." ［Lord］

  Just like how he expi to Roen and the uards, Grey said the same thing to the Lord and the higher-ups present. The tter listening attentively, not missing even a si of information.

  Acc to what Arcturus reported, the one leading the flood was an A-rank, fire-attribute elemental monster called a "Vul King". Apanying it was a rge and powerful army sisting of a couple thousand strong.

  The monster flood's nature as it is, just like the Orc Horde from before, the monsters following the Vul King were only its lower variants. There were a couple dozeer Vuls, a couple hundred Vuls, with the rest being Lesser Vuls.

  The yout of the monster flood was that the stronger monsters were pced on the back. At the front, all there were to be seen was the Lesser Vuls, G-rank monsters which the soldiers could fight on equal grounds against.

  Thankfully, while the familiars couldn't quite fight against the flood, they were able to protect the vilges along the way. Well, Grey has no pns on revealing suformation to others. He nning to only keep it to themselves.

  "Hmm... A Vul King, huh..." ［Lord］

  The room turned quiet after Grey's words. While it was certainly a helpful bunch of information, even with it, the people only saw a small ce of victory. They could already see what future lies behind them. It was one filled with destru.

  pared to the eorvis only boasts a single ker and several D-rankers as their most powerful force. Even if they have the help of ballistas and ons, it would still be hard. They would need a greater force than that.

  Evacuation was also out of the option. With the flood ing from the south, the Haltea Great Forest up north, and a mountain range westward, the only option was east. Even if they did escape, with how many civilians there are, thousands upon thousands would lose their lives in the process. It was a checkmate.

  "Excuse me, everyone, we would like to propose something." ［Grey］

  The oo break the silence was her than the person whht it. It was Grey who suddenly had raised his hand, successfully gathering the attention of everyone present in the room.

  After all, the information about the horde was nothing but bait. It was simply frey and Yuna to be able to get ihe Lord's mansion. Their true iion was what Grey is about to propose.

  "The flood, please let us take care of it." ［Grey］

  "Hey, kid! I know you've brought helpful information but don't push your luck! This battle s the safety of the citizens! Do we look like we're pying house here?! This is a serious matter!" ［Knight Captain］

  Despite only having good iions, all Grey received was a retort from a certain knight captai. All the other people sitting around the table shared the same se with him, some even looking at Grey with eyes filled with rage and hostility.

  "Haah... This is why it's so troublesome dealing with you people... Like I said, this flood... We'll take care of it. Don't make me repeat myself." ［Grey］

  In just a single moment, the atmosphere ihe room was pletely turned over. Not only did Grey ge the tone of his voice, he also had the other people around taste a little bit of his aura, one which was even more domineering than a mountain.

  Even the head of the knights couldn't move a muscle uhe pressure of Grey's aura. It felt like he was being devoured whole by the abyss as fear crept inside his heart, his whole being trembling before the young man before him.

  Even whe the kingdom's General, he didn't face such pressure. He didn't want to admit it, but he could tell at a single ghat Grey was much stronger. pared to the dragon before him, he was only a little, harmless rabbit.

  What was even more surprising to him was that the young woman beside him was pletely untouched and unfazed by such a dispy. It only meant ohing, she was on the same level as him. A powerful and overwhelming monster.

  "Haah... Haah..."

  "Wha... What was that...?"

  The very moment Grey reigned in his aura, everybody could feel their shoulders loosen up. Suddenly, it was a lot easier to breathe again and even their hearts felt much lighter. It was as if it was just an illusion.

  "So, our proposal... Will you accept it?" ［Grey］

  Grey asked but none replied. The room was pletely quiet. Now that they kneerful the people before them were, they couldn't act as impudent as they used to be. The power bance has pletely shifted.

  Even then, evehey kneerful they were, they couldn't easily hand over su important role to people they don't even know. After all, they didn't know what iions the two youths bore. But oher hand, they have no other choice. It was a dilemma.

  "If it's our identity you're worried about, here." ［Grey］

  Thankfully, Grey already got everything covered. With a fwip of his hand, he threw his privilege card towards the Lord. After him, Yuna also followed suit and did the same with her own privilege card.

  The people were shocked to see their cards, but evehey still made sure to see if they were authentic. The Lord quickly pced them on top of a magic tool, but when he did, he became even more surprised than before.

  Not only were they authentic, there was also a certain symbol on them which gave him goosebumps. It was the Royal Seal of Alfrione and attached with it was a certain title only a few people possessed.

  "The... The Heroes of Alfrione...?" ［Lord］

  At the Lord's words, all heads turned over the two youths once again, their mouths hanging open in disbelief and their eyes almost popping out of their sockets. Even their hearts felt like they were about to stop.

  "Heroes of Alfrione", are the six individuals who were retly awarded the medals of honor in the Kingdom of Alfrione. Not only in their kingdom, it has spread to other tries aories as well.

  Ingrasia being a neighbor to Alfrio was only natural that the citizens have heard of their tales from the rumors floating around. Especially what happened during the foundiival. It became a hot topic for a certain amount of time.

  Now, seeing two of those six herht before them, they couldn't be any more shocked than they are now. Not only shock, they also felt relief, awe, fear, and a variety of emotions at the same time. There was a swirling chaos just like the current state of the city.

  "So, our proposal... I think you've already made up your mind, right?" ［Grey］

  A little bit more provocatirey, everyone else in the room flinched a little. After a little bit of silehe Lord took the initiative and stood up from his seat, wearing a decisive expression on his face.

  "Yhnesses, please lend us your help." ［Lord］

  The Lord bowed his head politely as he asked for such a request. Following him, the others also stood up and bowed their heads. Eveheir pride was hurt, they did not let it show in their faces.

  Yuna, I look like the bad guy, don't I? ［Grey］

  Fufufu, you could say that again! Grey looks super scary right now! ［Yuna］

  Haah... I might have gone overbain... ［Grey］

  Fufufu! ［Yuna］

  It was only when Grey looked at the situation again that he realized how overbearing he had been throughout the tter half of the versation. He definitely looked like some kind of vilin ihers' eyes.

  Well, it couldn't be helped. If Grey didn't act with a domineering attitude, fet about them listening, he and Yuna would just be pushed around. There are times where coer was needed. It just so happehat the current situation was one.

  The important thing was that the desired result has been achieved. Now, their pn could go without anything in the way. They also have a way to up after their mess using those before them. It was like killing two birds with oone.

  While Grey wao go back to his usual self now, there was still something whieeded to be do was time for the final and most important act. It was time for the iations to ence.

  "Alright. We'll help you out." ［Grey］

  "T-Truly?! We would never fetー" ［Lord］

  "But! Under one dition... You'll have to do us one favor." ［Grey］

  The room which was just filled with the atmosphere of relief has bee tense again in just a matter of seds. It has beuch heavier than before, tension rising all over the pd all over their hearts.

  A favor, it was such a vague request that no one arou certain about what to do. If they recklessly agree, it could lead them to losing everything. There was no way they would just accept su unreasonable deal.

  The only problem was that they weren't in any room to iate. The one who held power were the two youths before them. All they could do was grit their teeth and ch their fist in frustration. Frustration of being powerless.

  "Alright... Your ditio's hear it." ［Lord］

  A smile quickly appeared on Grey's face as soon as the Lave his word. It was a smile which sent shivers down everyone's spine. Now, Grey truly looked like a vilin. Oh the perfeinous smile at that.

  The atmosphere as tense as it was, the iatioweewo parties took pd it went without saying that Grey and Yuhe ones who held the upper hand. It was one-of-a-kind.

  ...

  Dust, sparks, fmes, and ash. A ade of those four things grew bigger and bigger as they drew closer from the horizon. The closer they came, the more terrifying they looked. It was not just a disaster, it was a catastrophe.

  The monster flood was only a couple hundred meters away from Torvis. Every time they took a step, they not only sent tremors to the ground but also shook the hearts of the people with fear, chaos, and ay, all w together t people despair.

  The air became hotter with each passing sed. The heat produced by the enemies was enough to boil water upon tact. Evehey were still hundreds of meters away, the people were already sweating bullets from the heat.

  All the adventurers, soldiers, knights, and capable fighters were now readying themselves to fight. Some were atop the ramparts while some were waiting on the ground, all nervous for the uping fight.

  "That's a lot of monsters, isn't it...?"

  "Hahaha, you say that again..."

  "How much money do you think we'll earn this time around?"

  In face of grave danger, all the people could do was to joke around. After all, it might be their st day in the world. It wouldn't hurt them to decrease the tension even by a little bit as they watch death draw closer.

  "Hey, after this. Let's drink some booze, alright?"

  "As long as it's your treat, I'm on board with that!"

  "Hahaha, sure, surー"

  Silence quickly swallowed the viity. Not because of the enemies before them, but because of another phenomenon which suddenly happened. Fe shadows paihe ground, appearing without any warning.

  As the people looked up, what they could see were four simirly rge figures whose bodies were ptinum ay inparable to any other. They were beings who could only be said to be the true rulers of the world.

  "D-D-D-Dragons!!"

  All people were in panic, but at the same time, awe and admiration also sprouted in their hearts. It only took them a single go tell they were powerful beings, yet despite that fact, they couldn't move from their spots to run.

  , there was shock. It all happened when, out of the blue, two figures jumped from one of the dragon's bading on the ground unfazed even after falling hundreds of meters from the air, only leaving a small crater on the ground.

  The two figures, a man with silver hair and a woman with bck, wearing bd white masks respectively. All eyes were on them as they looked towards the horde of enemies which were marg towards them.

  Their eyes, hidden from the onlookers and the world itself, shimmered with a beautiful glint. Their hearts pumped wildly and their bodies tensed and rexed repeatedly, readying themselves for what y ahead. It was time for battle!

  CHAPTER 134 END