Douglas Del Heron was a Hero all the kids in Augustus Kingdom aspired to be. He was dashing and heroic thousands of years ago. Because of his bravery, he charges into hordes of Demons.
A thousand years ago. Before Demon Suppression Fort, there were 2 regions before it. The Fort City wasn't the first border between the Human Continent and the Demon Continent.
Demons won the first 2 regions. The real border between Demon Continent and Human Continent is a deep ravine, The endless Abyss. Its ravine is 100 miles wide and stretches out from the Dwarf Continent to the west end of the Elves Continent. The Giant Continent to the east end of Elves continent.
The only structure that connects 8 continents is the 4 Abyss Bridge. The Dwarf and Goblin, Human and Demon, Beastmen and Orcs, and Giants and Ogres.
As for the remaining Continents, The Elves and Dark Elves and Angels and Devils. Well, the Angel lives in the Sky Continent while the Devil lives in the underworld. As for the Elves and Dark Elves these it the only Continents in the whole [Paradise] that are connected.
However, between the Elves and Dark Elves Continent, there is a Large Arena City. It's a neutral city where conflict between races is prohibited and this city is where the Immortal Competition is held every five years. Also known as the Central Continent. However, it's the smallest Continent as it only covers the whole City.
Douglas Del Heron is one of the winners in the past.
The history of Douglas Del Heron was something that every citizen admired. He was not a noble-born nor a poor orphan like in the fairytales. He was an ordinary kid who lived in the city situated in the first region.
The first region is also known as Abus. The city he lives in is close to the Fort that defends the Abyss Bridge. To build a Fort next to the Abyss Bridge was the best strategy. The Demons couldn't penetrate the defense of the Fort.
Unfortunately, The situation in the Augustus Kingdom a thousand years ago was not as optimistic as today. Corruption was its finest and Humans were prone to temptation.
This is why Humans are no different from Demons as they will be willing to become dogs to Demons if they are given something they are obsessed with.
Especially if it involves political disputes and glory. There are plenty of people who want to be glorified as a hero on the frontline. After all, The Augustus Kingdom and the other Kingdoms concentrated their support on the border.
Imagine the power you hold if those kingdoms support you. Unimaginable wealth, strong support, people bowing to you?
Not long after. The first defense was destroyed at the hands of corrupt people. Tens of Billions of humans died in 5 years. Just these few years, the casualty was unimaginable.
Douglas Del Heron and his family were refugees, they kept running and running. Until Douglas lost his parents. He became an orphan, but they continued to escape the second region.
Young men and women like Douglas joined the retaliation forces. They became young warriors who did not lose hope. Most of these young men didn't have anything to lose.
However, despite their strong willpower, they couldn't stop the Demon Force from Advancing. Even so, they didn't lose hope. The thought of children who are like them being left alone in the world fueled their intense resolution.
Douglas became an ordinary kid to a promising hero. He became a commander of the leading retaliation forces. He vanquishes Demons left and right.
He then became a glorious hero who stopped the Demon invasion. Douglas and his comrade built a fortress and a wall that stretched from the west border to the east border.
This fortress became a large city today, also known as Demon Suppression Fort City. Housing billions of people.
Douglas Del Heron succeeded in becoming an Immortal. He then became in charge of Demon Suppression Fort. That is the legend of the Heroic Marquis.
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"Shana?"
Valeria Zan Yountu, Otherworld Department Head. With a striking figure no less than Shana Del Heron.
"Valeria."
Shana answered but her tone contained vigilance. Shana did not bring Kim Yo-han and his team to the castle. She brought them to a large building at the side where the government employee works. The castle is the home of the Heron Family.
"Drop your vigilance girl. Why are you so on guard with me... Is it because of that?"
"..."
"Sigh~ you know I don't have the say on this matter. I'm just a pawn and don't have the power to control my life." Valeria touches her head and shakes them left and right. She looks disheartened for a reason yet she sounds like she resigned to her fate.
"Nevermind. Why are you here and who-... are these people?" Her words stuck at the end before she resumed. Her eyes glinted with peculiar light. Staring at the young handsome man behind Shana.
Shana's eyelid twitch. "I'll introduce you, these are a group that caught my attention. Their group was assigned to my Division and I'm here to help them register their identification."
"Hmmm... Are you sure you caught their attention huh?" Valeria smirked. Her words have another meaning.
"Valeria, I know we have conflicts but please don't assume things." Shana's expression turned a little serious.
"Hehe, what are you talking about my dear friend?"
"..."
"Tsk! This is why I can't deal with someone like you. You are too inflexible and can't take a joke." Crossing her arms, Valeria snorted.
"Boy, why don't you work for me and dump this wooden woman?"
"I don't know about that. I'm Kim Yo-han, a pleasure to meet you."
"Oh right, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Valeria Zan Yountu, the third daughter of Count Yountu. Otherworld Department Head, I specialize in working with people like yourselves."
"This loose woman, what's the point of flaunting your status?" Shana whispered lightly. Glaring at Valeria.
"No wonder, I feel your voice was familiar. You were the one on the first day."
"What a flatterer, if I'm not soon to be married. I would have been fallen by you."
"That's not my intention." Kim Yo-han waved his hands. 'This woman is sure something else. If you have a husband why are you flirting with a young guy like me.'
"Hehe, What a cute guy. Too bad."
"Are you done?" Shana interrupted.
"Yeah Yeah. This girl is just too stiff for goodness sake..." Valeria walked off but soon she stopped. "Oh yeah, do you have information about the top 1?"
"...No. I don't care about that." Shana and Valeria stared at each other for a few seconds before Shana answered plainly.
"I see. Tell me if you have any information. It seems there is a hidden dragon in this new batch."
Valeria then walked off. Her bountiful hips swayed sexily earning most of the men's glances. This woman is a succubus in human skin.
Kim Yo-han and his team proceeded to register their names. Shana called one of the employees.
"Mistress!"
The employees bowed down in unison. She was, after all, the wife of Heron.
"Guide these people. You know what to do."
"Yes, Mistress. As you order."
Kim Yo-han and his team followed the employee assigned to them. While Shana seemed to be preoccupied with something.
Kim Yo-han did not ask what is the matter. As he and Shana are not close enough to talk about private matters. Shana treated Kim Yo-han and his team because his team is top 1.
Although there are other reasons. That doesn't matter. It's whether being insensible or not.
...
Valeria Zan Yountu got out of the building and walked through the garden. There are no people beside her.
"Manda, I have work for you."
A woman in black attire flickered behind Valeria. She is Valeria's secretary. Manda bowed while placing her hand on her chest. Awaiting orders.
"Yes, Madam."
"The people that woman brought. I want you to investigate their backgrounds. I want everything."
"Yes, Madam. As your order."
Manda disappeared from her place. While Valeria was in deep thought. 'She's too naive. Does she think I don't know her? There is no way it's as simple as catching her attention.'
'But... That young man. That face is too good he was like a god. His beauty encompassed the mortal world. I have the feeling I will be consumed by him if I don't hold myself back.'
'Unfortunately, those kids are not strong. Though they aren't weak either. They have potential if I say. Should I invest? Hmm, Shana will not approve of it.'
"Sigh~ This is making me feel depressed. What can I do to reverse this situation? I have half a year to turn my life around... It's Impossible no matter how much I think. Those old prudish people in the family."
As Valeria thought about the deal with her family. She can't help but curse. She is an S-rank and her family will annul the marriage if she reaches SS-rank in under half a year.
To put it bluntly, she doesn't have a chance.