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"This..." The hero's eyes darted away.
The other heroes all focused their attention on Layton, and no one dared to look at Hilo, whose expression had changed.
"...Less than thirty, I suppose?" the hero replied hesitantly.
"Then let me ask you again, how much of our land have these demons occupied?" Layton asked again.
"We haven't entered human territory yet," the hero replied without hesitation.
"Then! The enemy hasn't even entered our territory by a single centimeter, yet we're going to run away? How can we face those twenty-odd fallen warriors?!"
They died protecting this land!
If we just abandon this land, wouldn't their deaths have been in vain?!
We still have time to fight! Are we going to run away?!
"Are we going to let their deaths be meaningless?!" Layton roared.
Upon hearing the words "meaningless," all the heroes trembled inwardly, not daring to even glance in the direction of Hiro, let alone see what her expression was.
Ah, yes, the death of a hero is meaningless.
The death of a hero was not to protect this land, but simply because of someone's willfulness.
However, while being mindful of Shiloh, everyone began to reflect after hearing Layton's words.
Is this kind of retreat really a good idea?
As the Shield Hero just said, reinforcements are on their way.
If they just hold on a little longer, they have a good chance of winning this battle.
Hilo only had some expectations for An Yi's existence and didn't have much hope for other heroes to come and support him.
After all, the two of them are the strongest in the entire world of heroes. An Yi just conquered the Goblin Empire, so his strength should have increased even further.
But the other heroes are different. They don't know what kind of reinforcements will arrive, and they still hold expectations for other unknown heroes.
Because even heroes of the caliber of the Shield Hero say that as long as they hold out until reinforcements arrive, there's still hope of victory.
Therefore, the other heroes also held a glimmer of hope in his words. Q
This... might be their only chance to win!
Hilo sat in her seat, one hand propping up the table, the other supporting her forehead.
She didn't want anyone to see her gritting her teeth, holding back tears, unable to speak.
Yes... Er
"If we retreat here, wouldn't the sacrifices of others be rendered meaningless?"
If they hadn't defended this land, then their deaths would have been in vain.
Because if they had decided to leave from the beginning, these people wouldn't have died.
They didn't fight to the end, and they didn't leave early even though they knew they couldn't stop them. So what exactly are they trying to do?
Are we just going to let those people die without any purpose?!
"There's no time left... five"
There's no time left!
Hilo suppressed all the thoughts in her mind.
She must! Now!
Make a decision immediately!
To fight or not to fight!
"Hey!" Shiloh slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "Stop yelling like that!!"
It's so noisy!!
What can we do in an hour?! What kind of reinforcements are so strong? We can win if we hold out until they arrive!
Think it through before you speak!
Can An Yi Karl kill all the monsters outside by himself?!
Now! Go out and see for yourself!!
Hilo stepped out from behind the table, strode over to Layton, and dragged him out of the tent.
All the heroes present followed suit, trailing behind the two.
Layton was puzzled at first, but the moment he stepped outside the tent, the whole world suddenly became clear.
The sky and the forest came directly into his view.
He was standing on a huge wooden wall with all the other heroes present!
Looking down, there's an endless forest, and...
Almost as tall as the top of the wall, these monsters lined up in a row, slowly advancing through the forest!
They rise high in the forest, like a stone wall dividing the forest, advancing into human territory.
"Rumble rumble rumble—"
Only then did he realize that he could hear the sound of a massive earthquake trembling in his ears, a continuous and deafening roar.
Human size pales in comparison to this monster;
Like ants!
"Seeing these monsters, do you think there's still a chance of winning?"
Hilo's voice wasn't as excited as before; it was now questioning, as if she were seeking an answer.
"Have!"
Layton didn't hesitate for a second.
We will win!
No! I should say!
We will not lose!!
Trust An Yi!
Just like I believe in An Yi, he also believes in everyone!
"He sent me here not because I am so strong!"
Instead, he wanted me to tell everyone!
He believed that everyone could fight until reinforcements arrived!
He believes in everyone—
We will never give up easily!!
Fight on!
Until the very last moment—!
Suddenly, Layton was covered in a set of earth-green leather armor, with bulging structures resembling muscles on his arms and calves.
Layton slung the shield over his back and then crouched down.
Suddenly, the "muscles" on his leg armor contracted sharply—
"boom!!"
Layton leaped up, the "muscles" on his leg armor bulging out, and he jumped directly from the thirty-meter-high wall toward the rock giant!
"I'm going to fight now!!"
I will!! Fight to the very last moment!!
The heroes watched as Layton landed with a loud "boom," then leaped high into the air again.
"This...is this a goblin's ability?"
"Is this the Goblin King's equipment?"
"This solves the mobility problem for highly resilient warriors, so how about we go and slaughter a goblin empire sometime?"
"Is this the time for Jiu to be talking about these things?!" Shiloh roared, "Everyone, listen up! Issue the orders now!"
Just like the Shield Hero said, we fight to the very last moment!
Fight until reinforcements arrive!
"But……"
No buts!
He said if we can fight, then let's fight!
I don't care what happens! Let them take responsibility!
Anyway, they were the ones who instigated the defense!
Let the Saintess Squad take the blame! My job is just to fight!
Get out of here, all of you!!!
"Yes!!"
The heroes quickly departed from all directions, each returning to their respective battlefronts to command.
Everyone left, and Hilo stood quietly by the wooden wall, looking at the endless night and sea of trees in front of him, as if dawn would never come from the other side.
She put her hands in her pockets and fell straight down.
Immediately afterwards, he did a half somersault in the air and then pushed off the wooden wall with his feet—
"boom!!"
Hilo swept across the sea of trees like a cannonball, creating ripples.
……