The commotion was still ongoing on top of Pialu’s castle walls. Soldiers ran to find their places, and the voices of low-level commanding officers trying to pass on orders from their superiors rang throughout the area. The soldiers stationed in their places stared across the castle walls anxiously while gripping their weapons. Soon, a battle to the death involving blood, metals, and magic would take place. 

Zich and his companions had taken their positions early on and were now staring beyond the walls. Although they were also facing an imminent battle, their tension was clearly on a lower level than those around them. Zich was especially so calm that it appeared like he was going to a picnic instead of a battle.

‘Huh?’ While leaning his body against the wall and waiting for the monsters to arrive, Zich sensed something surprising. ‘That guy also came?’ He saw Glen Zenard and his companions climbing on top of the castle walls.

‘Well, he said he did come to get rid of the monsters attacking Pialu, so I suppose it’s not strange for him to come here.’ Furthermore, if he wanted to reinforce his title as a hero, he had to continue to take part in events like...