eurekapd Chapter 249 is not true hope
Chapter 249 is not true hope
"The hero has returned!"
A joyful shout attracted crowds from all directions, with magicians and ordinary people alike dropping what they were doing to look out.
The cheers of the crowd surrounded the returning hero, and smiles came one after another, making it hard for the hero to keep up. Everyone was jostling each other but no one crossed the line, and the hero's path forward was always unobstructed.
"Welcome back, you two heroes."
"You flatter us, Minister. We were just carrying out the task as instructed by the Chairman. There's nothing particularly noble about it. Let everyone go back."
"That's true. Having everyone gathered here is indeed causing trouble for the hero. I'll go and make arrangements."
"No, that's not what I meant. We just want to see the chairman to explain the mission situation, and we'll leave soon after that."
Zhao Yu stated her purpose directly. She really disliked the feeling of being the center of attention. Zhao Yu always felt that being a hero was a pure and righteous mission, not a performance to entertain the masses.
What Zhao Yu found chilling was the scene of everyone's excessive excitement and joy.
"Let's go find the guild leader ourselves, so as not to trouble the guild members. Please tell us where the guild leader is."
"Don't be in such a hurry, Sean. You're often away from home, and it's rare for you to come back to Tuyu Valley today, so we should treat you well, shouldn't we?"
"Don't worry, you're going to protect the world, and we'll take good care of you. This is all the chairman's arrangement, you should understand now."
The minister, like everyone else, had a cheerful expression as he accompanied the two heroes to the town center, where the Mage Guild had already prepared services.
“I’m talking about serious matters, Minister. I’m not joking. Tell us where the chairman is, or we’ll go find him ourselves.”
Sean stopped and blocked the minister's path. He had no intention of backing down. Now was not the time for enjoyment. After hearing Luo Yi's words, Sean and Zhao Yu were even less in the mood for enjoyment.
Grande failed, but the harm caused by the Ultra Beasts is far more profound than it appears on the surface. The otherworldly beings have their eyes on this world, and there is a great risk that the disaster that occurred ten years ago will repeat itself.
They cannot allow disaster to occur; this has been one of the goals that Sean and Zhaoyu have been fighting for all this time. As chosen heroes, they should shoulder the responsibility of protecting the world, just like Haruki and Zeta did.
Seeing that neither of the two Light Stone Warriors would back down, the minister's face darkened, and he signaled his men to disperse the crowd. He had something he needed to make clear here.
"The president has some personal matters to attend to, and we don't know where he is. But I will definitely let you know as soon as he returns, I can guarantee that."
"What you may need right now is just to fight, but the guild and the people need you."
Now that things have come to this, the minister intends to reveal the current situation that Sean and Zhaoyu are unaware of. He originally planned to say it at a later time and place, but the hero's stubbornness leaves him helpless, just like Haruki, who is causing headaches for the Magicians' Guild.
"The night before last, the otherworldly beings were captured by the Wolf Knights while capturing a monster. They encountered Haruki, but Haruki's attitude was very uncooperative."
"According to the leader of the Wolf Knights, Haruki has been acting alone lately and seems very resistant to the Mage's Guild. This is not a good thing."
"When the news came, people were all talking at once. They thought that Haruki had changed, and even speculated that he might attack us like other otherworldly beings. I knew that this was definitely a message of panic, but the guild could not stop it from spreading. People had been panicking for too long."
At this point, Sean and Zhao Yu exchanged glances, neither of them showing any good mood. It wasn't because they didn't believe the minister's words or the public's speculation, but precisely because they knew that Yao Hui had indeed changed, which made them hesitant.
"The appearance of otherworldly beings is becoming more and more frequent. News of otherworldly beings has been reported all over the world. In addition, the recent 'Baltan' otherworldly riot in Tsuchiya has increased people's fear of otherworldly beings."
"But it is precisely at this difficult time that we cannot see any trace of Haruki and Zeta, and we cannot even contact them. This unprecedented sense of unfamiliarity makes the guild even more worried."
"Now you are everyone's hope, Sean and Zhaoyu. People are placing their hopes on you two Lightstone Warriors. Please believe me, everyone's trust in you is heartfelt."
"We really can't afford to take any more risks if you cause any more problems."
The weather was fine and sunny, with birds singing and flowers blooming.
The beauty of the environment fosters a harmonious and joyful social atmosphere, and people hope to take care of the brave people they haven't seen for a long time in the most enthusiastic and cheerful atmosphere.
All roads leading to the hero were cleared, and groups of people waited for the hero's arrival to provide them with the best service.
Monsters don't understand human etiquette, but they can sense the joy people feel. So, the monsters join the humans, wanting to share in their happiness.
No matter how lively the party was, it couldn't change the precarious reality. Yaohui and Zeta had been out of contact for many days, and the otherworldly beings were still acting recklessly in the outside world, but Sean and Zhaoyu were forced to stay here and could not move an inch.
Reluctantly, they accepted the celebratory dance party brought by the crowd, smiling along with those around them, clapping and cheering in unison.
These are not things that Sean and Zhao Yu want to do; they are all things that a hero must do.
The heroes are now the spiritual pillars of millions of people. If the heroes, on whom they place their hopes and passion, are exhausted and full of sorrow, then they may really be discouraged and lose their faith.
Having grown up in this environment, Sean and Zhao Yu deeply understood the importance of faith, and neither of them dared to take any risks.
Amidst the vibrant dances and songs, the fragrance of fruits filled the air, and laughter echoed throughout the venue.
The hero's story was once again highly praised, attracting everyone's attention and inspiring hope in everyone.
But this is not real hope, not at all.
Sean and Zhaoyu put on their professional faces again, the ones they wore before becoming heroes. They thought they would never need the Light Magic Stone again once they obtained it, but now it seems that no one can predict the course of fate.
At this moment, Sean and Zhaoyu were thinking of Yaohui and Zeta, who were far away in the sky, imagining how free they would be.
There's no need to listen to flowery rhetoric or wear overly colorful clothes.
From beginning to end, you don't need to force yourself to do things you don't want to do; you can soar freely between heaven and earth and carry out the true mission of being a hero.
As heroes, Sean and Zhao Yu think outside the box; they can see the dangers of the future and the hidden dangers of the present, but they lack the ability to change the present or touch the future.
As ordinary people, Sean and Zhaoyu are no different from everyone else. They both abandoned their true nature, let their will run wild, and let their emotions wander in the atmosphere that they were most tormented and least wanted to face.
To yearn for the perfect hero that belongs only to one's own imagination.