Demon King: Hero, don't run away!-Chapter 1159 - 1160: Sister Alan

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be so difficult.

The Layer Guardian defeated by Vorquis barely reached level 90, slightly inferior to Vorquis.

But to strategize against it, Vorquis still took more time than expected.

Overcoming fear only allowed Vorquis to exhibit his original abilities, without pushing him to exceed his limits.

Vorquis once again felt the harshness of reality; no matter how much he roared or shouted, he couldn't draw out the unused strength.

The Layer Guardian transformed into scattered starlight and gradually dissipated, leaving behind a pile of Gold Coins and sparse tools.

Yixuan landed back on the ground, carefully counted the Gold Coins, and packed them into the money bag.

Princess Eena smiled broadly as she handed a towel to Vorquis,

"Well done, Lord Vorquis; your performance this time was outstanding."

"Still far from enough." Vorquis took the towel, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked towards Tara, who was walking slowly towards him, "Tara, restore everyone's stamina for a bit. Let's rest here temporarily, have dinner, and later, we'll delve into the Ninth Floor."

Tara frowned helplessly, her face full of concern, "Having motivation is a good thing, but we've been fighting all day from morning till night...

Not only the body, but even the mind needs a good rest.

Fighting while fatigued, who knows what dangers we might encounter."

"But the time..." Vorquis mumbled softly, then suddenly changed his tone: "You have a point.

Your opinions matter too. Let's retreat slightly to a safer location on the upper floors to rest, and early tomorrow morning we'll continue strategizing the remaining parts.

After completing the strategy of this Underground Maze, I want to visit the masters nearby."

"Alright." Tara nodded.

Tara had joined Vorquis's team quite late.

During her time with Vorquis, she discovered quite a few of Vorquis's flaws and knew that Vorquis wasn't keen on listening to others' opinions.

She had tried persuading Vorquis before, but most of the time, it was to no avail.

Now that Vorquis could somewhat listen to others' opinions, Tara felt it was a positive change.

Although she didn't know what fate awaited this team, Tara believed that since Vorquis was chosen by the goddess, things would surely head in a positive direction, guided by the goddess.

They shared a simple dinner, then Vorquis led the team back along the original path.

When Vorquis reached the Sixth Floor, a woman draped in a purple-black Cloak suddenly appeared.

The hood covered the upper part of her face, but a black eye patch and slightly whitish purple hair were faintly visible. Beneath the Cloak, her tight-fitting clothes beautifully outlined her perfect curves.

The woman leaned against the wall at the edge of the exit, as if waiting for something.

"Apart from our team, there's no one else here. Is this woman possibly waiting for us?"

Thinking this, Tara and Princess Eena both became alert, while Yixuan was even prepared to attack at any moment.

Seeing Vorquis arrive, the woman greeted Vorquis first:

"Long time no see, Vorquis."

Upon hearing this voice, Vorquis felt a hint of retreat in his heart.

It wasn't that Vorquis feared the woman before him, but rather he feared something on a deeper level.

He pounded his chest hard, stifling the trembling in his heart, and greeted the woman before him:

"Long time no see, Sister Alan. You wouldn't appear here without a reason, do you have urgent business?"

The woman called Sister Alan did not directly answer the question:

"You've really formed quite a decent team, time's running out, and you should know what I want to say.

With your current strength, defeating the Demon King is very challenging."

Vorquis clenched his hands, ground his teeth, then gradually relaxed and nodded bitterly:

"I know. So, I am trying hard to bridge these gaps."

Sister Alan smiled faintly, "You've become more reliable than before.

In the past, after I saw your proud expression upon passing the trials to qualify, I couldn't help but worry.

But you also know this.

Our village has its rules, so we can't interfere much with your adventure. How much you grow depends entirely on you.

It's getting late; although our meeting is rare, I have many things to say to you.

But those words will have to wait until you return!"

"Return..."

Vorquis murmured, with my current strength, I can't possibly handle the Demon King...

As if sensing the concern in Vorquis's eyes, Sister Alan smiled and said:

"You don't need to worry so much.

After all, to become a real Hero, you still lack one crucial thing.

This time, I came here because of that.

Stretch out your hand."

Hesitantly, Vorquis finally stretched out his hand, and a round Compass the size of an egg was placed in it.

This Compass was pure white all over, feeling like a piece of jade to the touch.

Sister Alan stated, "This is guidance from above.

The Underground Maze where the Holy Sword is stored has opened. You need to defeat the monsters in the Underground Maze step by step and eventually pull out the Holy Sword.

As long as you pull out the Holy Sword, you can become a real Hero.

With the Holy War imminent, the goddess will guide you.

But, until you truly draw the Holy Sword, as always, you must keep your identity as a Hero secret from anyone outside your companions.

Once you pull out the Holy Sword, you can declare to the world that you are the true Hero.

Once you declare yourself a Hero, many events will follow, so be mentally prepared in advance."

Gripping the Compass in his hand, Vorquis said, "However, I feel I am not yet sufficient to strategize the underground maze storing the Holy Sword..."

"Don't worry.

The maze dominated by the Holy Sword will refresh to generate enemies appropriate to your current strength level.

Even if you take the Holy Sword, monsters will form according to your capabilities range.

These monsters will use a variety of strange abilities, so please be careful.

This is also to train your ability to adapt.

If you're willing, you could even stay until the energy of the entire Holy Sword Maze is exhausted.

I still need to remind you to manage your time.

If you come out late, countless innocent civilians may fall under the Demon Clan's butcher knife."

Sister Alan turned and stepped onto the staircase leading to the upper floor,

"I've said everything I need to say and given everything I need to give. Make sure to act quickly."

After speaking, Sister Alan took a step, transformed into a cloud of smoke, and vanished into the Underground Maze.

Vorquis gazed at the Compass in his hand, wanting to say something, yet not knowing what to say.

If I can obtain the Holy Sword, would I come closer to being a real Hero rather than just in name?

Taking a deep breath, Vorquis looked toward his companions behind him and made his decision:

"The plan has changed temporarily.

We may begin quite a lengthy training period.

Rest well tonight; we have many preparations to make for tomorrow."