Crane tail salted fish from the Academy of the Brave

Chapter 835 A world without heroes

Lauren, who left the tavern as if running away without even finishing the water, felt that something he had always believed in was slowly crumbling.

Although these ordinary people live in such hardship, they have never prayed for the arrival of gods or heroes.They know very well that they are not God's favorite, and they also know that no one will come to save them every time.

Therefore, they choose to endure all the sufferings by themselves and unite to fight the disaster. Even if they really encounter a helpless failure, they will pass on the qualities they possess.

"...What am I supposed to do?"

If you are not needed as a "hero", then what is the meaning of your existence?
"Dear...Lauren, do you have any wishes of your own?"

"My own wish?"

Ophelia next to her did not show her usual smile, as if she was recalling something, and the expression on her face was more like a little sad.Lauren didn't know why she had such an expression. Why did what happened in the distant past make her unable to let go of her obsession?
Even if she could stay by her side, she still wanted to do something... Why?
"Just like those ordinary people, you should also have what you want to do most, right? Apart from 'saving the world', do you really have no other wishes?"

"What do I want... to do?"

Lauren's mind went blank, and he suddenly realized that he actually had no goals at all, nor anything he wanted to do.He has always responded to the expectations of others and regarded "fulfilling other people's wishes" as his own.

"You said you wanted to stay with me and Huang Hua, but are you fulfilling our wishes, or is it your own true wish?"

"I……"

This cold question was like a heavy hammer, shattering the last barrier in Lauren's heart.He found that he really couldn't determine whether the so-called "love" was a "mission given by others" or "his own idea".

Because he is a "hero" who was born in response to mankind's desire for continuation, does he really have a "true self"?Or is that just a form of human desire manifested in him?
"Don't be so hasty to make a conclusion, my dear, maybe you just forgot."

Although she asked the cruel question, Ophelia didn't seem to care much about the answer.Maybe she already knew what the answer was, but Lauren hadn't recalled it yet.

"Why...would I forget those things?"

"It doesn't matter, you will remember it soon, because this is why we started traveling."

When "Horn" returned, Lauren did see the past.Although it was not his own memory, Ophelia's memory might also be a reminder.When the other corpses return, I should be able to see more memories.

But, is the answer really what you want?
Just as Laurent was in deep confusion, the sudden noise in the city interrupted his thoughts.A group of people ran over from the other end of the street shouting, seemingly warning the surrounding residents.

"Everyone should seek refuge first! Those monsters are here again!"

Just as the man in the tavern said before, the people here can only rely on themselves to resist the monsters that keep attacking.In order for more people to avoid danger, someone must take the initiative to rush forward and buy time for others.

"Hey you! Don't be in a daze here, go to the shelter first!"

A man who happened to pass by the two of them patted Lauren's shoulder hard, as if trying to bring him back from his chaotic state.However, that person seemed to have little time to take care of Laurent alone. After seeing Laurent react slightly, he immediately turned around and ran to continue warning other residents.

"Honey, what are you going to do now?"

"I have to go...to do what I have to do."

Although he didn't know what he could do, Lauren immediately drew his weapon and ran in the opposite direction from those people.

Is that some kind of responsibility, or is it your own decision?Lauren doesn't want to think about this kind of problem, he just wants to do something for these people as much as possible, and the reason is not important.

"You are really the same as before...Lauren."

Looking at the back of her beloved as she left, Ophelia, who didn't directly pursue her, showed a nostalgic smile.But she finally shook her head, then turned around and walked in a completely different direction.

People in the city are being evacuated, with the elderly and children being given priority for protection.The young men with weapons in their hands that looked like they could fight were running towards the outside of the city. Although they didn't know how much combat power they had, they still rushed to the battlefield without hesitation.

"There are many enemies coming this time! Evacuate faster!"

"Those who can fight should support the east gate! Those who can't should cover others and evacuate!"

They are indeed very weak. Even if a hundred of them are put together, they may not be as powerful as a brave man who is still studying.But everyone is doing their best to exert their own strength, fighting to protect their homeland and protect their companions who are weaker than themselves.

They don't need any "heroes" like this.

"Is there anything I can do?"

"Weapons...you can fight, right? Just go to the wall and help! Follow those people!"

The so-called "walls" are nothing more than temporary fortifications built with gravel and wood. Such things are unlikely to be able to withstand the Final Familiar or the Eternal Apostle for a long time.And the people who went there with crude and crude weapons did not have any special power.

But standing in the middle of them, Laurent finally realized his arrogance.

"Damn, is this the fifth time this month?"

"I heard that those monsters are getting more and more powerful...will it be more dangerous here in the future?"

"There is no other way. There is only the crystal here that can be used to exchange things. We can move out at any time, but what about the old people and children?"

Although there was no hope for the future from their words, no one chose to leave their companions and escape.Even if life will become more difficult in the future, they have no intention of giving up.

"Do the things in front of you first and then think of a solution... Look, those guys are coming!"

"Everyone, get ready to fight! But don't be brave! We just need to drive those guys out!"

Even though they know that they are just small and weak, they still face the suffering with strength.Although I pray that today’s battle will be passed safely, although I pray that tomorrow’s life will return to stability——

But they alone did not pray to be saved by others.

(End of this chapter)