Volume 1 Chapter 44 The King Requests Help from the Hero but Is Refused
Beast veterinarian Zeke repelled a massive army of Demonkin; meanwhile...
The king was inside a tent at a temporary evacuation camp set up at the castle ruins.
"Ugh, it's so cold... How did it come to this... Damn it!"
It was late autumn, and the mornings and nights were brutally cold.
Moreover, this flimsy tent couldn't offer any real protection from the chill.
On top of that...
"Bring out the foolish king!"
Outside the tent, many citizens of the capital gathered, hurling insults at the king.
Though knights were guarding him, the citizens' eyes were filled with clear anger and hatred for the king.
"It's your fault we've lost our homes!"
"Do something about the magic beasts already! You incompetent fool!"
The citizens' complaints continued day and night.
And it was understandable.
Currently, the capital was in a dire situation.
The defensive walls protecting the town were obliterated by the Divine Dragon King.
Not only the magic beasts used for national defense, but also the magic beasts that were outside the town flowed into the town.
There were many magic beasts, and due to a lack of manpower, it was not possible to wipe them out.
All they could do was gather the people of the royal capital in one place and endure the onslaught of the magic beasts.
"How long are you going to make us live like this? Quickly improve things, you foolish king!!"
In addition to the cold outside, they are also afraid of being attacked by magic beasts, and are crammed into the poor conditions of the temporary camp.
It would be strange if this didn't cause stress.
The anger was naturally directed at the person who had caused this situation, the King.
"How dare you command a king, you rude creatures!"
The king was also cornered, and his mental fatigue had reached its peak.
His hair is falling out because of stress, and he has big bags under his eyes because of lack of sleep.
Furthermore, the number of livestock has been decreasing recently, so they are not eating properly.
His mind and body were worn out, and he was more aggressive than usual.
"But, Your Majesty... at this rate, we will face certain decline. We must find a solution..."
The prime minister was glanced at, huffing!
and snorted.
"Okay, I already have a brilliant plan in mind."
"So, you intend to call Zeke back, then!?"
"Fool! If I do that, it will mean my previous decision to expel him was wrong. I won't accept that!"
"Then, what do you plan to do?"
"Is there not a star of hope that can save the people's plight in this world?"
"No way... You don't mean to request aid from the hero...?"
"That's right. Isn't it the hero's job to save humanity from peril?"
The king smiled as if victory was assured.
"Understood! I will arrange to contact the hero immediately!"
"Hurry up, don't keep me waiting."
After a short while.
A precious communication magic crystal was brought and placed before the king.
As magic was infused, the crystal began to glow.
"O hero. O Hero [Makhen]. Answer my call!"
A noise came from the crystal ball, and then the voice of a young man was heard.
'What? A message from the King...? Do you need help from me? I'm busy right now'
"You! I'm the king, and yet you can't even greet me! How rude of you!"
'What's wrong with that? You're the one who called me. Ugh, that's annoying. I'm going to hang up.'
The king hurriedly calls out to the hero Makhen.
"Actually, I'd like to ask you for an urgent request."
The king briefly explained the current state of the country.
"You're the only one we can rely on now, Hero Makhen. Come back now and destroy the magic beasts."
After a moment of silence, he says.
'King, I'll tell you straight out. Who would do such a thing, you idiot?'
"What, idiot?!"
'Slaying a magic beast? It's strange for a hero who can defeat demon lord to go out for such a chore.'
The words of the hero Makhen were absolutely correct.
'I wonder why you can't understand logic that even a child can understand. Ah, I see, that's why everyone calls you a foolish king~'
"Ugh, ugh, shut up! Go home and defeat those magic beasts!"
'Of course, it's annoying. But the Divine Dragon King, huh? That's intriguing. I definitely want to use it to rust my sword!'
Hehe, Makhen laughed.
'If I defeat the Divine Dragon King, my fame as a hero will rise even more. He's in beastman territory, right? Thanks for the useful info!'
"W-Wait! What about the royal capital!?"
'Don't ask me, idiot.'
Makhen disconnected the call.
"H-Hey! Hero! Answer me! Hey! HEEEEEY!"
No matter how much he called, Hero Makhen did not respond.
It was then.
"Y-Your Majesty! The magic beasts has poured into the camp!"
"W-What!?"
"It's already unbearable! If we've even been abandoned by the hero, we have no choice but to rely on Zeke!"
Gggh, the king ground his teeth.
"Your Majesty! Please decide quickly!"
"I know! Damn it...! Damn it all!"
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