Chapter 84

Kanawo, who is of the bloodline of the Demon King, is protected by the Guild Master Act.

She is walking through the northern wall of the city with the hero Laurens.

"Hey! There are so many people, Laurens!"

"Yes! That's right! It's good to see everyone doing well!"

The northern wall of the city, once dominated and devastated by demons, has now been transformed into a safe place for humans to live, with the demons having been driven out.

"Hey, isn't that Laurens!"

One of the townspeople spots Laurens and greets him with a smile.

"Yes, hello!"

Laurens smiles and responds loudly.

"Oh, Laurens, when did you have a child?"

"She's an important companion entrusted to me by Act!"

"I'm Kanawo! Hi!"

Kanawo, who used to be shy, has recently opened up to people.

The townspeople nod in agreement at Kanawo's cheerful greeting.

"So, you're a guest of Act?"

"Do you know the guild master?"

"Of course! The reason this town is thriving now is thanks to the hero party, including Laurens, and Act, who supports the reconstruction!"

Act not only provides funds but also sends personnel to the town. It was Act who instructed Laurens to make this town his base.

Therefore, the trust the townspeople have in Act is strong.

"The guild master is amazing even when not here!"

"Yes! Act is a great person!"

"Amazing, amazing!"

"Amazing, amazing!"

"Ha ha ha!"

Kanawo has become very fond of Laurens. She rides on his shoulders as they walk through the town.

"Ah, good morning, Laurens!"

"Yes! Good morning!"

"Hero! Thank you for protecting us from the demons last time!"

"Yes! I'm glad you're all doing well!"

As they walk, the people they meet all greet the golden hero. Laurens greets each one of them politely.

"Laurens, you're so popular!"

"I'm blushing!"

Just then, as they were walking,

"Hey!"

Laurens notices an old woman crouching by the roadside.

"Are you okay, ma'am?"

Laurens approaches and crouches down to ask.

"Oh, hero, there's no need to worry. I'm just a bit tired and resting."

She doesn't seem to be injured or ill.

"That's good! Come on, I'll carry you home!"

The old woman looks surprised and shakes her head.

"No, I don't want to trouble you, hero."

"Don't worry! Come on, hop on!"

Despite her hesitation, the old woman obediently climbs onto Laurens' back. With Kanawo still on his shoulders, he also carries the old woman and her luggage.

Despite the considerable weight, Laurens' posture doesn't waver at all.

"Laurens, you're so strong!"

"Alright, let's go!"

Soon, he delivers the old woman to her home.

"I'm sorry for the trouble."

"Don't worry! Make sure to rest well!"

Waving goodbye to the old woman, Laurens leaves with a smile.

Back on the main street, another person calls out to him.

"Laurens, thank you for mowing the grass last time!"

"Hero, thank you for helping me find my cat!"

The townspeople all express their gratitude to the hero. However, the reasons for their gratitude are not just for defeating monsters and demons.

They include tasks like carrying luggage and finding lost items, all of which are minor chores.

Kanawo, watching the hero, tilts her head in confusion.

After a while,

Laurens and Kanawo arrive at a restaurant.

"Yes! Delicious! The fried rice is delicious!"

Sitting at the table, the two of them eat a large amount of food voraciously.

Kanawo gazes intently at Laurens.

"Hey! What's wrong, Kanawo?"

"Why does Laurens help people?"

Laurens tilts his head in thought, pondering Kanawo's question.

"Help? Was I doing something?"

"Yes. Whenever you see someone in trouble, you help them, even if they don't ask."

After that, he helped a merchant whose cart had broken down and returned a lost child to their mother. All of these actions were taken without being asked.

Kanawo found this puzzling. Why would he help people without being asked?

"That's because, 'Charity begins at home, but shouldn't end there'!"

"What does that mean?"

"It's a phrase I learned from Act."

"Does it mean helping people is not for their sake?"

Laurens shakes his head with a smile.

"I used to ask Act the same question, but it's different."

The hero speaks with a nostalgic look in his eyes.

"Helping people isn't just about making someone else happy. It also brings happiness back to the person who helps."

"Hmm... That's difficult..."

Laurens chuckles and pats Kanawo's head.

"Act told me that the power of a hero is given by heaven to help many people. This power is not for oneself but for others. So, use it for others, not for yourself."

He explains the teachings of his former mentor in a way a child can understand.

"Kanawo, you also have great power. It's the power to protect many people's smiles. So, use it for others, not for yourself!"

She remembers that Laurens always helped people with a smile, even when no one asked.

As a result, everyone greets Laurens with a smile. For Kanawo, who grew up being called a man-eating demon and despised by humans, this was something to envy.

"If I do that, can I become like Laurens?"

Laurens nods firmly with a bright smile like the sun.

"Yes! You can! You can become a stronger and more noble hero than me!"

His warm smile and words ignite a spark of admiration in the young Kanawo's heart. She wants to become a hero like the sun.

"I... I've decided! I'm going to become a hero!"

Kanawo smiles, mimicking Laurens. He nods happily.

"Great! I'll work hard to defeat the Demon King so that you can become a healthy hero!"

"But if the Demon King is defeated, there won't be any need for heroes!"

"That's not true! Heroes will continue to fight until the world is at peace!"

Kanawo's eyes shine at Laurens' smile.

"Wow! Heroes are amazing!"

"Ha ha ha! I'm blushing!"

"I'm going to become a hero!"

"Alright, we are heroes!"

"Ooh!"

Thus, the girl, who possesses great power and the potential to become both a hero and a Demon King, decides to become a hero.

Of course, this was guided by Act, but neither of them knows this.

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