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However, his current physical condition is only that of an average person.
Moreover, they are facing the most challenging situation: warrior vs. mage.
This situation is an overwhelming advantage when the forces are evenly matched or slightly inferior, but when the difference in strength reaches a certain level or even disappears, the situation is reversed, and there is almost no chance of winning.
"A situation where death is inevitable..." Mino hugged Mia tightly, her waist sinking slightly.
"For me, it's just everyday stuff—"
Boom!
Mino kicked up dust as her toes slammed into the ground, startling the surrounding mages who hadn't expected the silent Mino to act first.
It's hard to imagine that a human could be that agile without any divine power.
In a few quick strides, Mino had already rushed towards the nearest black mage.
Like a tiger pouncing.
The dark mage's eyes were filled with fear. These people were not lacking in combat experience, but facing the strongest hero in human history, the immense pressure ultimately slowed his movements slightly.
Realizing what was happening too late, he staggered back a few steps, raised his staff, and tried to cast a blink spell.
scoff-
A cool sensation spread across his neck, followed by a rapid receding of his vision, as if a spell had been successfully cast. But the black mage blinked in confusion and saw a headless corpse in front of the sword-stained hero.
The next moment, without any unnecessary movements, the hero changed direction and sped towards his companion beside him.
The sword flashed, tossing a head into the air, alerting the dark mage in the distance:
"Attack! Attack!!!"
His blood ran cold, his eyes widened in terror, and he was the first to raise his staff, preparing to chant an offensive spell.
puff!
A dagger coated with deadly poison was thrown from the void and pierced his heart!
The dark mage looked down in astonishment at the cursed dagger from his companion lodged in his chest.
He reacted quickly enough, shouting before the second body of his companion fell.
But the hero was even faster. The instant he finished beheading his companion, he snatched the dagger from his hand and, relying solely on sound to pinpoint the location, delivered such a precise throwing attack without even turning his head.
One strike, and he was dead.
In a mere instant, the three powerful dark mages lost their lives before they could even cast a spell.
But regardless, their deaths finally served as a stark warning to their scattered comrades.
Without hesitation, the dark mages gathered magical energy in their staffs and aimed them simultaneously at the hero at the center of the magic circle—
……
In front of the Royal Square, the crowd gasped in surprise.
They never imagined that while the Mino Warrior was enduring such cruel and painful torture, he would also face an attack from more than a dozen dark mages!
Surrounded by terrifying and despairing magical lights, the blood-stained figure appeared incredibly small and helpless.
"Those despicable demons!!!"
On the palace walls, Ota gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with intense rage.
"They actually threw Mino into such a dangerous place; it's clearly an attempt to humiliate and torment her. This is a serious provocation against the human kingdom!!!"
Even when the decision was made to launch the roundtable live broadcast, Ota was already mentally prepared to witness Mino's bloody and gruesome state.
But when the moment actually arrived, Otta realized that his assumptions had been too optimistic; this was no longer just a test.
Those demons clearly wanted to kill Mino!!!
It's obvious that the current standoff between Mino and the black magician was a show arranged by the demons of the Demon King's castle for the kingdom and its people.
Otherwise, Mino, who should have been in the Demon King's prison, wouldn't have suddenly appeared on the edge of the Demon Realm, facing so many covetous black magicians!
"Those demons want us to see the miserable state of Mino suffering both mentally and physically!"
"Our live stream has ironically become a catalyst for their arrogance; it's truly despicable!!!"
Ota clenched his fists in frustration and turned to look at his knight commander:
"Irwin, do Mino have a chance against those cunning and evil dark magicians?"
Erwin shook his head heavily:
“Your Highness, it is obvious that this is a completely unfair battle. The fact that the Mino Warrior was able to kill three black mages before their holy power was completely sealed is already a divine skill.”
"But that's all. Skill alone is not enough to fight against so many powerful dark mages."
"What the Mino Warrior needs now is power, even just a little bit... the power of a warrior."
Chapter 341 This is the final lesson, my people…
A violent explosion suddenly erupted at the center of the magic circle.
The billowing smoke and dust carried a destructive aura, extinguishing the faint light in sight. The raging demonic winds occupied the silver screen, chilling everyone's hearts to the bone.
But then, a chorus of gasps erupted from the crowd!
Amidst the dense, almost despairing smoke, the light of the holy sword surged forth, creating a path of escape!
Like a taut wild beast, the wounded figure launched a counterattack the instant it escaped! The last cursed dagger emerged from the dense foliage, striking first and piercing the skull of another dark mage!
Another person killed!
Just as the crowd in the square was about to cheer, the image of Minotaur that appeared before their eyes was like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's hearts—
Their prison uniforms were tattered, as if they had suffered heavy damage in the explosion magic. Exposed were patches of skin that were bloody and raw, even smelling of burning flesh. Their chests heaved violently, and their hero's breathing was more disordered than ever before.
That would be an incredibly serious trauma for an ordinary person.
"Hero, why... why couldn't he dodge these spells?!"
The crowd's voices trembled. They felt that even when facing so many terrifying and powerful dark mages, the Mino Warrior should have a chance to break through the deadlock and create the impossible.
In fact, on the city wall, Erwin had the same judgment, but in the end, he still sighed.
"This is... the Mino Warrior..."
Soon, some people noticed something and their eyes fell on Mino's left hand, which she was still tightly holding even though she was seriously injured. They exclaimed, "It's not that she can't, it's that she can't do it!"
"In the arms of the hero Mino, a human child is still being protected!!!"
As the smoke and dust gradually dissipated, the people noticed that, compared to Mino's wounded body, the human infant in his arms was completely unharmed.
All for the sake of protecting a young human girl who was completely unrelated to him.
In the burst of magic just now, he used his own body to shield the infant in his arms from most of the damage!
After Mia's fluffy long hair turned jet black, the tiny demonic horns almost blended into the strands of hair, unnoticed by anyone. Instead, countless people were moved to tears.
"The Mino Warrior... he is so glorious and great!"
"We actually dared to harbor such despicable doubts about him; we—we deserve to die!!!"
Looking at Mino, who was surrounded by countless evil shadows, they realized with despair that the omnipotent hero was, in the end, just an ordinary person.
And yet, this ordinary yet extraordinary human being has been fighting tirelessly for humanity.
Even now, it remains the same!!!
The projection on the round table gradually dimmed. This time, the image had been clearer and longer than before, but as the energy was depleted, the image in mid-air eventually began to fade and disappear.
In the final scene, the wounded hero raises his head high, gazing defiantly at the deep shadows surrounding him, and raises his longsword high...
Even in the most desperate circumstances, a faint glimmer of light continues to shine.
Countless people were moved; they understood that this was the final lesson the hero of light in the demon realm was giving them.
—Never give up!
"Mino Warriors!!!"
Throughout the kingdom, mournful cries echoed across its entire borders.
……
Above the Demon Realm.
A steadfast and unyielding figure stood at the center of the magic circle. Mino looked at the dark mages around him who had begun chanting spells again, raising their longswords high like proud banners, his tone more resolute than ever before:
"I surrender!!!"
The sound echoed through the air with the magical wind.
The magical light gathered at the tip of the staff immediately became disordered, and the group of dark mages were stunned on the spot.
surrender?
Are these words that a hero could utter?
An unprecedented silence fell over the air. Suddenly, a dark mage's eyes widened in realization: "An illusion?! When?!"
He quickly took a few steps back and roared at his companion, "Purify the magic, now!"
In a flurry of activity, the dozen or so dark mages, as if something foul had gotten into their ears, immediately began pouring purification magic into their bodies.
however.
The scene before me remained unchanged.
The indomitable warrior still stood in the arena, raising the holy sword in his right hand, striking a pose devoid of any intention to attack, and declared with righteous indignation: "I surrender!"
Countless dark magicians were bewildered in the wind.
"Hero, do you mean... you're going to give up the fight?"
Finally, a dark sorcerer couldn't help but break the deadlock, questioning Mino incredulously, "You're the strongest hero in human history, a ruthless being who can eat raw rye bread—something even dark sorcerers won't eat!"
"Can't you see? I'm already seriously injured and unable to fight. If I continue fighting, I'll only be dead."
Mino, on the other hand, remained quite calm:
"Therefore, I've decided to surrender openly and honestly! Please spare me!!!"