Chapter 72

A few weeks after Suigetsu's departure.

The Far Eastern Heroes Party had landed in the eastern part of the Demon Kingdom.

Hokami, the leader, was leading four handsome men toward the eastern fortress [East Wall]...

“Lord Hokami! We should retreat!”

The Heroes Party was under attack by dark wolves.

The newly joined Water Hero advised Hokami.

“Huh! Why!?”

“We need to regroup! Everyone is already in tatters!”

Including the Water Hero, the other heroes were all injured.

“Tch...! What is the Light Hero doing!?”

“He is critically injured! Retreat!”

“Damn! Why do I have to run... Damn!”

However, they couldn't afford to lose the Light Hero, so Hokami and the others were forced to retreat.

After a while.

“What are you doing, you fool!”

In the forest, the Far Eastern Heroes Party was camping. Hokami shouted at the Light Hero.

“Why are you getting beaten by such low-level enemies! This has never happened before!”

The Light Hero replied apologetically.

“Originally, the Light God's sword has low combat power and is specialized in recovery. When the enemy gets close, there's nothing I can do...”

“Then why were you fine before!?”

“It's because Suigetsu was there.”

The name of the woman who had been expelled from the party was mentioned, and Hokami, in a fit of rage, slapped the Light Hero's cheek.

“What!? Do you like that woman more than me!?”

“That's not what I meant... Suigetsu was covering the rear for us.”

As the Light Hero said, Suigetsu had been covering the front and back on her own.

“Then, then you should do the same as Suigetsu! You're the same Water Hero, right!?”

Hokami raised her voice at the new member.

“D-Don't be unreasonable... There's no way I can do that.”

“Huh!? Why!? Suigetsu could do it, so why can't you, who is also a Water Hero!?”

“Calm down, Leader.”

The older Earth Hero reprimanded Hokami.

“Basically, it's impossible. Hokami charges ahead without covering the rear. Just following her is already a handful, let alone protecting the rear. Even a master of the Water God's style can't do that.”

“Then... then... what kind of person was Suigetsu...?”

With the addition of the new Water Hero, Suigetsu's high level became apparent. At the same time, Hokami's incompetence in not recognizing her abilities was also exposed.

“Hokami, if we don't change our fighting style, the party will be wiped out. Don't charge ahead so recklessly.”

Hokami slapped the Water Hero.

“Shut up! Why are you giving me advice! As a new member! To the Fire Hero, the leader of this party!?”

Hokami raised her voice and pushed the Water Hero away.

“You just need to follow my orders!”

“That's not what a team is about.”

“Shut up! If you're going to give me advice, I don't mind if you leave the party!?”

Hokami said this to threaten them. She thought they would cry and beg not to leave the party.

However, the Water Hero's expression turned cold.

“I understand. I'll leave.”

“Wh-What!?”

Hokami was taken aback by the unexpected reaction.

“Goodbye.”

“W-Wait a minute! Why is it coming to this!?”

“I can't continue in this worst possible party.”

“Worst possible party!?”

The Water Hero said this with a look of disdain.

“What do you mean by 'pawn'? We are comrades who fight together, right? The thought of a party of dictators and yes-men carrying the future of the Far East makes me want to vomit.”

The Water Hero turned and started to leave.

“W-Wait! Where are you going!?”

“It's none of your business.”

“B-But if you leave, what will happen to the future of the Far East!?”

“Laurence, a great hero, will take care of it.”

The Laurence Heroes Party. They are said to be an extraordinary group that defeated the Four Heavenly Kings of the North Wall.

“He will surely defeat the Demon King, even without the efforts of an incompetent like you.”

“～～～～～～! Ah, that's right! Fine, go ahead and leave!”

After being mocked multiple times, Hokami decided to expel the Water Hero.

“Goodbye, worst and most terrible hero. I'll predict for you, you will face a terrible fate in the near future.”

The Water Hero left without looking back, leaving Hokami and the others behind.

“It's bad, Lord Hokami!” “We need to stop him!”

“What!? Are you going to give me advice too!?”

The remaining heroes turned pale and shook their heads. They couldn't afford to lose their status as members of the Heroes Party by incurring Hokami's displeasure, so they ended up taking a conservative stance.

“I won't accept it! I won't accept it! Suigetsu was an incompetent swordsman. That's why expelling her was not a mistake!”

However, the Water Hero's prediction would prove to be spot on.

【※To all readers】

If you find it “interesting” and are “curious about the next part,” please support us by clicking the stars 【☆☆☆☆☆】 or bookmarking the story!