Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 128

Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~

Chapter 128 The people gather and prepare for a counter attack

“To the saviors who brought victory to the Magic Kingdom of Rulans… no, to all of humanity, cheers!!”

— Cheers!!

As Marsley Rulans, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Rulans, triumphantly declared their victory, the place that had been a battlefield just two weeks prior erupted in jubilation.

At this moment, humans, beastmen, elves, dragonkin, and countless others living on the continent felt their hearts united as one. Although they had only managed to push back about half of the invading demons, it was a crucial victory for those who had known only defeat. It represented a beacon of hope for a brighter future.

News of this victory quickly spread to the neighboring countries around the Kingdom of Rulans. Heroes from all over the world, confident in their abilities, were now gathering in this land of the Southern Continent to join the Hero Ars.

There were the dragon knights from the Dragon Kingdom, arriving on their domesticated wyverns, though they couldn’t compare to the elemental dragons. Beast warriors from a neighboring country, who had forged an alliance with the Kingdom of Rulans, led the charge during the demon invasion. A group of elite dark elves, led by the master assassin Tokoyami, had gathered the finest warriors from their hidden villages.

Additionally, heroes and warriors continued to arrive: a martial saint from the Western Continent who came by ship, a wandering archmage, S-rank adventurers, and even a mysterious alchemist named Sun Q who brought much-needed magical items and potions.

As they withstood the invasion and time passed, more and more reinforcements arrived. These brave souls put their skills to the test, and the morale of humanity as a whole soared to unprecedented heights.

“Y-Your Majesty… this is the dinner specially prepared for you and your companions. The alchemist said… um… to chew properly and enjoy eating together,” said the cat beastman girl as she approached the hero’s party during the victory celebration at the camp.

In her hands was a magically engineered cargo, absurdly sophisticated and full of food, seemingly unaffected by the uneven ground. It appeared that the device was hastily created solely for the purpose of serving the meal, highlighting the eccentricity of the alchemist named Sun Q.

“Thank you, that’s very helpful. Why don’t you join us for the meal? You must be hungry too, right? We can’t finish all of this by ourselves,” Ars said kindly.

“Oh, no, no! A lower soldier born in the slums like me does not deserve such consideration. Everyone wishes for the hero to be in the best condition to fight!” the girl stammered nervously.

Ars, smiling wryly at her overly formal response, gently insisted she sit with them. He couldn’t ignore the sound of her growling stomach, and there was more food than the party could possibly eat.

Ars, always attentive to others, had noticed the extra food clearly intended for sharing. He felt grateful for this kind gesture, reminding him of someone he knew.

The girl was visibly malnourished, her appearance reflecting the harsh conditions from which she came, likely having been forcibly conscripted from the slums. While gathering any possible force to oppose the demons in humanity’s dire situation wasn’t entirely unjustifiable, it was clear she had been chosen as cannon fodder.

Even if her role had been merely to serve as a shield, it was understandable given the circumstances. However, for a hero like Ars, helping those in need right in front of him was a duty he couldn’t ignore.

“You need to eat too. Look, we have all this extra food prepared by the mysterious alchemist Sun Q. I’m sure he made this dinner with you in mind, knowing you’d be hungry. So, let’s all eat until we’re full and happy,” said Ars, smiling warmly.

If it were his father, he would surely do the same. Ars murmured softly, sharing his own portion of food while beaming at the girl.

Overwhelmed by the hero’s radiant aura, the cat beastman soldier blushed deeply, lost in a daze as if in a fever. Having grown up alone in the slums, she had never experienced such kindness from others. The hero’s compassion was overwhelming for her.

Before she realized it, she was crying while devouring the meal, occasionally choking on the food and washing it down with water. The heroes laughed and enjoyed the moment with her. It was probably the happiest, most enjoyable, and most delicious meal she had ever experienced.

She realized that eating with others brought such joy, and she didn’t want to die just yet. This moment gave her something to hold onto.

As a side note, in the future, after the war between humans and demons ended, this girl would become an adventurer, using her wartime experiences to climb the ranks swiftly. She saved many people and amassed a fortune, which she used to build the continent’s largest orphanage for underprivileged children. In her later years, she was known as the Mother of Mercy, always saying, “Let’s all eat until we’re full and happy.”

Thus, humanity was finally ready to launch their counterattack.