「I have no wish to fight you all.」
I declared, scanning the growing crowd.
「I’m only here to access this nation’s dungeon. Once my business is done, I’ll leave. It’d be best if you simply let me pass.」
The warrior scoffed,
「That’s not happening.」
A priestess added solemnly,
「The Saintess has decreed Henry must be eliminated. We are bound to obey.」
「That Saintess belongs to Ludral Kingdom. Surely she holds no authority over your theocracy?」
「The Saintess of Ludral Kingdom communes with spirits. Such divine messages transcend borders.」
(Hmm… No room for negotiation then.)
Prophecies from saintesses and spirits held absolute authority in religious nations.
Logical arguments wouldn’t sway them.
Not that I could deny being the 「Hero Slayer」 – the title was factually accurate.
Being marked for execution was inevitable.
I shrugged.
「…Very well. If you insist on fighting, I’ll oblige. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you about the consequences.」
My warning drew mocking laughter from the crowd.
「Hahaha! Is that a threat to yourself?」
「You’re the one who’ll suffer here.」
「Look how many have gathered against you!」
Indeed, the mob kept growing – many radiating palpable bloodlust.
The Saintess must have thoroughly demonized my name throughout the theocracy.
「Quite unpopular, aren’t you 『Hero Slayer』?」
A warrior taunted.
「Use your final moments to repent.」
A priest added sanctimoniously.
Steel rasped as weapons cleared sheaths. Staves glowed with gathering magic.
(Sigh… So be it.)
I settled into my Psychokinetic Combat stance.
Then—
「…!」
I exploded forward.
My first kick sent a priest flying.
「GAH!?」
A spear shattered under my fist before its wielder collapsed.
「GUHAA!?」
Two down in seconds.
The crowd’s demeanor shifted instantly – smirks vanishing, faces hardening.
「None of you are strong enough to defeat me.」
I stated coldly.
My gaze swept across them as I delivered my ultimatum:
「If you rub your heads on the ground and beg forgiveness now, and I might let you live.」
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