The saying went that there was always a bigger fish. There was also a saying that said that some Hunters wielded their swords, while other Hunters led soldiers. The second one was said by me, Mr. Gong-Ja.2

“Hey, what is that!”0

“Huh? He looks like a Hunter…”0

Hunters, who had been diligently slaying monsters, turned and stared. Looking away while standing among howling monsters was a dangerous move, but the Hunters could afford it because of the momentary respite I had created for them.0

“Hero!” the general shouted, turning slightly to look back at me. “Are you sure this is the right direction?”0

When the general shook, I also shook because we were riding on the same horse. While the general took the reins, I sat in the back. It wasn’t a comfortable ride, but it was an awesome ride—because a thousand soldiers were following the general and I.0

“Yes, I’m sure. Head straight until I tell you to turn right. Once you do that, you’ll see the Demon King’s legion-master. There are quite a lot of monsters around us, but it’ll be fine. We can wipe them out first.”0

“Ohhh! Understood! All of you, follow me!” The general held up his command baton. “The hero sent by the goddess protects us!”0

The soldiers let out a mighty roar and charged out of their defensive positions. They now marched to break through the monster army. Goblins and orcs stood in their way, but the monsters’ efforts were futile.0

“Hehe.” I snickered. Thanks to my mini-map, I...0