Anyi didn't know the specifics about the monster city.
Because his "spawn point" was far from here, and even in his previous life, when he had swept through the monsters, he wouldn't go to a place that would take half a month to reach on horseback.
But in his memory, that city was eventually conquered, but later retaken by the monsters.
The only thing he knew was that the city was called "Moonwish City".
This wasn't the name used by the monsters, but rather, from the highest point of the Silver Moon Stronghold, you could see a corner of the monster city.
Therefore, it was named Moonwish City.
As for what the monsters themselves called their city, it wasn't important.
"Before we begin the battle, please introduce yourselves to each other, at least establish a basic understanding." The military leader said seriously.
Being military personnel, they didn't treat the heroes as superiors like the believers, but as fellow soldiers.
If they were soldiers participating in a joint operation, introductions were necessary.
"Hmph!" Blade Hero Hilo crossed her arms, looking proud, "I've already introduced myself!
And they've already introduced themselves to me!"
"They probably just said something meaningless."
At this moment, a thin young man chuckled awkwardly.
He stood up from the table and nodded slightly to the four members of the Holy Maiden team, politely saying:
"Nice to meet you all, I'm the Fire Hero, Eira · Baruch.
Like that girl over there who seems a bit ill-tempered, I'm also 19 years old.
As my name suggests, my ability is to manipulate fire, I'm a hero who uses fire magic.
I'm currently level 20."
Compared to Hilo's abrupt and information-lacking introduction, Eira's introduction was much more pleasant for the four members of the Holy Maiden team.
Then, a girl in a light blue robe stood up, nodding slightly and introducing herself in a slightly childish voice:
"I'm the Heal Hero, Sisrine · Rost, 15 years old, Hilo's younger sister.
I'm also level 20!
I can… heal, and enhance others' attributes!"
Her voice sounded a little nervous, perhaps because of her age, or perhaps because it was her first time interacting with other heroes.
Finally, a petite girl stood up.
"Nice to meet you all, I'm the Mountain Hero, Sephie · Yama."
Unexpectedly, her voice was mature, forming a stark contrast with her petite figure.
Moreover… Mountain Hero? Ah, she's the team's defensive midfielder?!
There's quite a difference between her appearance and her role!
"I'm 22 years old. I don't know how to explain my abilities to you, but you can think of me as a tank.
I'm also level 20." Sephie continued.
"But I'm level 23!"
Hilo slammed the table and stood up, proudly clutching her waist.
"They didn't help me! I killed a bunch of Class 3 monsters by myself! Amazing?!
"Hahahahahaha——!! Amazing!"
Layton suddenly started laughing, pointing at Hilo and shouting;
"I'm Layton · Clay, the Shield Hero! Just like my name suggests, I'm a shield-wielding hero!
And… little girl, listen carefully!
I! Shield Hero!
Hero Level—Level 30!"
"Ah?" Hilo, who had been looking proud, froze.
The other three in her team were also stunned.
Level 30?!
Ah, they had already killed Class 4 monsters?!
And more than one!
The four heroes from Silver Moon Stronghold had just returned from exterminating monsters in other areas. And the "League of Heroes" system hadn't been established here yet, so their information wasn't updated.
Before this, they only knew that Silver Moon Stronghold had invited the two strongest hero teams in the world.
One was their team, and the other was the Holy Maiden's team.
"And! That's not all!" Layton spread his arms towards the back, "Before we came, we defeated two Class 4 monsters and one Class 5 monster!
All of us in the team have reached level 30!"
"Wow——" Sisrine, who was relatively young, exclaimed in surprise.
Fire Hero Eira also widened her eyes slightly and chuckled awkwardly: "I thought our strength would be similar.
I didn't expect you guys to have surpassed us by so much."
"It seems we have reliable teammates for this mission." Sephie nodded in satisfaction, looking like a child.
Although she was actually the oldest among the eight heroes.
Ariana also stood up: "Then I'll introduce myself again!
I'm the Holy Maiden of Aldrich Theocracy, and also the Holy Hero, Ariana · Aldrich.
I can use holy-type skills to attack, and I can also recover health and remove negative statuses.
And then there are my two other teammates.
Thorn Hero, Miruku · Sinsa, she's the fastest in our team!
Sword Hero, Anyi · Carl, he's the one who commands our battles, and he says he's the most talented swordsman in the world!"
Ariana amiably introduced her two less talkative teammates.
But… she didn't realize she had dug a hole for Anyi!
"The most talented swordsman in the world?" Hilo suddenly raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
At this moment, Eira and Sisrine glanced at Hilo and chuckled helplessly.
If the introduction was like that…
"As the most talented swordsman in the world, this Blade Hero can't ignore what you said!"
Hilo turned her gaze towards Anyi, grinning.
"Sword Hero, Anyi · Carl!
You said you're the most talented swordsman in the world, didn't you?!"
Anyi didn't deny it: "Yes."
Hilo said those words to boast about herself.
And Anyi was simply stating a fact.
"Then, do you dare to accept my challenge?!" Hilo asked confidently, smiling.
She knew what those who called themselves the strongest were like. They all shared a characteristic—
Arrogance!
Self-arrogance!
If they weren't confident in their own strength, how could they dare to call themselves the strongest?!
Therefore… the Sword Hero would surely accept her challenge!
Come on! Accept it!
Let's have a good fight!
Anyi: "No, I refuse."
Hilo: "Okay! Then we… Hm? What did you just say?"
"I said, I refuse." Anyi replied calmly, "There's no need for a competition between us."
[Mad Blade Hilo]
Her fighting style was "madness!".
If Anyi were to fight her, losing would be bad for him, and winning would only crush her arrogance.
Therefore, he refused.
"Ah?! Are you scared?!" Hilo sneered.
"Not at all."