"Guh, just kill me!"
Covered in wounds, Mino stood in the arena, his resolute face suppressing rage. He gritted his teeth and looked at the Great Demon before him.
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That was not an ordinary great... oh no, that was not an ordinary Demon.
"Hero Mino, ahaha... truly the most terrifying fighting force of Humanity. So many of my poor children perished beneath your holy sword."
A female voice, carrying the strange fragrance of roses, emerged from the depths of his heart, her tone gradually becoming joyful: "Fortunately, it was all worth it."
"Without you as a fighting force, the Kuer Kingdom will no longer pose a threat to His Highness the Demon Lord."
A twisted black shadow condensed into shape in the arena, stepping out with a strange figure wrapped in a rose-colored dress. Above the rose dress was a beautiful face of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, but her eyes were filled with mature demonic charm, and her gentle pink pupils looked at him with a smile.
A faint sense of reluctance arose in Mino's heart.
The Demon Lord's First Secretary, the Rose Shadow Demon, Claytina.
If it weren't for the seven days and nights of continuous battle against Demon Clan soldiers and eight Demon Officials, draining the last trace of holy power from his body, he should have been able to slay this most evil and troublesome Shadow Demon with his sword.
Hatred, reluctance, and indignation surged into his heart simultaneously. As Mino's proud spine straightened, it finally transformed into calmness.
"Kill me..." Mino looked death in the face: "Even if I die, there is still Prince Ota, the Saintess, the High Priest, and even the next Hero of Humanity who will appear. They will continue to resist the invasion of you evil Demon Clan."
"Kill you? Hehe, I won't let you die so easily, Hero. Think of how much trouble you've caused us."
A rich rose fragrance suddenly wrapped around his neck, accompanied by whispers as if biting his ear. Claytina had somehow positioned herself behind Mino, and a heavy pressure came from her back.
Whether it was an illusion or not, Mino's spine, which had just straightened, softened slightly.
"Mino, the strongest Hero in Human history. You, who have unprecedentedly received the assistance of the Kingdom, the Magic Tower, and the will of the Holy Church simultaneously, will surely provide valuable intelligence. This intelligence will turn into a fatal dagger, stabbing into the heart of Humanity."
"I will take you back to the Demon King's Castle as a prisoner. What awaits you is the most brutal interrogation."
Interrogation—!
Mino's heart sank to the bottom.
He knew how cruel, terrifying, and deceptive the Demon Clan was. If he really had to face the Demon Lord, who was said to be impossible to resist, even Mino had no confidence.
No, I absolutely cannot let their scheme succeed.
I, Hero Mino. Even if I bite off my tongue to commit suicide, shatter my soul, or perish with them, I cannot succumb to the Demon Clan's deprav—
[Ding—Interrogation Strengthening System has arrived]
The strongest Hero Mino, with a resolute face, stood up proudly.
"Lead the way."
"Eh?"
In a brief moment, countless non-narrative texts flew into Mino's mind without Claytina's detection.
As long as he accepted the Demon Clan's interrogation and completed the system tasks, the Human faction would gain holy power to resist the Demon Clan!!!
Mino's spirit was instantly boosted, full of confidence.
Without this invincible 'ding' sound, he wouldn't even dare to call himself a transmigrator! It's here, it's finally here!
Everything was far from over. He had to endure the interrogation, escape from the Demon King's Castle after becoming stronger, and finally achieve victory.
He will win!
...As expected of... Hero Mino. She had never seen such fearless eyes before, as if he had already won against the Demon Clan. Was this... complete trust in Humanity?
Claytina's expression was slightly in a daze.
Even if you divulge more Human intelligence, Humanity will still stand tall on this continent. You want to tell me that, right, Mino.
For the first time in her life, Claytina felt respect for a Human.
...
Kuer Kingdom, Royal Capital.
The atmosphere in the luxuriously decorated room was like ice, just like the despair and sorrow that had spread among the common people in the Royal Capital in recent days. For this reason, this meeting, which gathered the core forces of the Kingdom and even Humanity, was only held at the Holy Round Table, which was activated by the Kuer Royal Family today due to a crisis of world-ending proportions.
"Who can explain why, on the front lines where the Kingdom's soldiers are fighting, with the Magic Tower and Holy Church stationed there... why Hero Mino fought alone until he was captured by the Demon Clan?!!"
At the Round Table inlaid with gold thread, the voice of the majestic blonde youth suppressed rage. His noble Kuer Kingdom robe already indicated his identity.
With the Old King seriously ill and the peaceful transition of the Kingdom's power in recent years, the host of the Holy Round Table could only be the successor to the Kingdom, His Highness Prince Otta Cour.
Prince Otta's cold gaze swept over the Round Tower and Holy Church factions, finally resting on his direct subordinate force, the Royal Knights Commander Erwin.
Erwin's body trembled slightly, and he looked up to humbly explain: "His Highness Otta, it was the Hero. He faced eight Demon Officials alone to protect us... Moreover, the Demon Clan launched attacks across our entire territory at that time. Who knew... their target was only one."
"This is a long-planned scheme by the Demon King's Castle! We, completely failed to react..." Erwin said in a bitter tone.
The forces of the Magic Tower and Holy Church, who had been silent, then successively stated their positions. To quell the unrest on the front lines, their Round Tower Chief and Saintess had rushed to the front lines, and the rulers were not present here. But everyone knew that at this time, they could not provoke Second Prince of Ku'er's wrath.
"Alas." Prince Otta finally just sighed lightly.
Mino was his most trusted friend, but at present, he also bore the responsibility of the Kingdom. He had no choice but to order:
"Prepare for the worst. Hero Mino may already be... We need to prepare for the selection ceremony of the next Hero."
Everyone had to admit that the moment he fell into the hands of the Demon King's Castle, Hero Mino was basically declared dead.
At this moment, in a corner, a voice spoke weakly: "His Highness Otta, in the worst-case scenario, what if Hero Mino is only captured and interrogated by the Demon Clan for our important intelligence?"
The Round Table suddenly fell silent.
Prince Otta looked at the speaker, who was the young but highly anticipated Minister Tus, his right-hand man. The political decrees since the great reform were all promoted by him. He was an objective and just minister.
"Tus, are you saying... Mino might betray us?"
Strange glances fell on Tus, and Tus's shoulders couldn't help but shrink. Could it be... that he had said something wrong?
"Perhaps, Your Highness, I mean, there might be such a possibility."
"Heh... hehe."
Even at this solemn moment, bursts of suppressed laughter still came from the crowd without concealment.
Otta smiled, forgiving Tus's youth: "Tus, you must know, that is Hero Mino! The strongest and most resolute Hero in history!"
"The Demon Clan can capture his life, but they absolutely cannot make him yield!"
"Exactly!" The Holy Church side immediately echoed with a smile: "As long as you know about Mino's heroic deeds, you will never be able to say such a suspicion again. That is the 'Pain-Free Warrior' who fought continuously for a month without rest, bathed in the blood of swords, and restored the territory of the Kuer Kingdom all the way to the Border city of Svir!"
"Hahahaha, well said! Our Chief of the Round Tower has bestowed thirty-seven blessings upon Hero Mino. Among the Heroes of all generations, Hero Mino's willpower to withstand blessings is also monstrous. No one can extract information from his terrifying mental strength, unless he is willing." The Second Mage of the Magic Tower declared proudly.
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in approval. They believed that even if they themselves betrayed the Kingdom, Hero Mino would never betray Humanity!
Hearing this, Tus lowered his head in shame, apologizing for his vulgar thoughts about Hero Mino.
"Don't worry too much, Tus, you gave me a reminder." Otta scanned the Round Table and said solemnly: "Although Mino is captured, he is still fighting alongside us."
"I have decided, in order to express our high respect for Mino, and also to inspire everyone present..."
"From today onwards, our meeting will be renamed the 'Hero Mino Will Never Give The Enemy Favors For Nothing Meeting'!"
"For short, the Mino Freebie Meeting!"