Mian Yang Frontline.
Human soldier barracks.
“Today you cook, I’ll keep watch.”
The two soldiers of Camp One split the work and each did their part.
Night fell quickly.
The cooking soldier climbed the watchtower, deliberately bringing a steaming hot soup to his comrade.
“Drink up. Rations are running low.”
“Mm, thanks.”
Watching his comrade take the soup, the cooking soldier climbed back down.
“Huh? Why did you climb up to the watchtower?”
His comrade emerged from the bushes.
The soldier was naturally startled, looking back and forth between the watchtower and the comrade before him.
“Weren’t you just on the watchtower?!”
“No, I was over there passing the time.”
At that moment, the soldier trembled uncontrollably.
Why were there two people who looked exactly the same?
“I saw a you on the watchtower!”
He studied his comrade’s face in panic.
But his comrade only said in confusion, “Are you crazy? Since when can monsters shapeshift?”
Hearing that, he fully believed the person in front of him was indeed his real comrade.
“Enough talk! Run! We have to notify the captain immediately!”
With that, the two soldiers hurried away.
Then the comrade on the watchtower looked down, muttering, “Where’s he going?”
The one on the watchtower was human.
And the comrade who emerged from the bushes was a demon.
Too bad the dead can’t speak.
….
Inside Mian Yang.
“Luyuan specifically sent me to support this hopeless Mian Yang?”
“I feel like there’s something fishy.”
A young girl walked along the streets of Mian Yang.
“Hero, is it possible that you’re disliked?”
Her small attendant said nervously.
“After all, you’re way too noisy…”
Hearing that, the girl shot an unhappy glance.
“I’m the hero who saves the world. How could I be disliked?”
“Yes, yes, yes! Whatever Lady Miaomiao says is right!”
The girl was Luyuan third hero, her true name Lushan Miaomiao, a very proud young lady.
But her historical achievements were so dazzling that she basically had the capital to be arrogant.
As for Miaomiao, she was actually quite dissatisfied with this trip.
Not because she was lazy, and not because she looked down on the lives of Mian Yang.
But the truth was…
“Lady Miaomiao, if a fight really breaks out, will you step in and show everyone your true strength?”
Hearing that, Miaomiao broke out in endless cold sweat.
‘What’s the point of me showing off… If I get swatted to death… with blood splattered all over… just thinking about it makes me dizzy… My past achievements were all pure luck… Can I just admit defeat and go home now… I don’t want to be a hero anymore…’
Yes, she was afraid of fighting, and she was squeamish and terrified of death.
“Lady Miaomiao?”
Ahem—
Miaomiao quickly pulled herself together.
“Heh… The Lin Qi hero is also here. I won’t be needed.”
Hearing that, her attendant’s eyes lit up.
“Lady Miaomiao is not only an authority on standing model, with an arrogant walk and an annoying personality, but her speech is also in a league of its own!”
Was that a compliment?
“What you said is also true. For such a small enemy, the Lin Qi hero can handle it himself. It’s only at the critical moment that we’ll need to rely on Lady Miaomiao!”
Every word made Miaomiao’s steps heavier, and expectations unknowingly piled onto her shoulders.
‘Mao, don’t jinx it… I’m just a poor soul who got transported here… Where would I get real strength…’
“Huh?”
Suddenly, the attendant Mao spotted a passerby who clearly had an extraordinary aura.
“Lady Miaomiao! Could that be the Lin Qi hero?”
Miaomiao quickly looked.
The passerby was tall, with shoulders so broad they could rival a double-door refrigerator multiplied by some unknown factor, black sclera and blood-red pupils, dragon scales on his hands and feet, and a black robe covering his body.
He was obviously a low-key powerhouse!
Compared to Miaomiao and Mao, the height difference went without saying.
And that person was indeed Xu.
Xu looked at the two in confusion.
“Are you the heroes of Luyuan?”
Mao paused for a moment, then quickly introduced the girl beside him.
“That’s right. The lady beside me is none other than Lushan Miaomiao! You may not have seen her, but you must have heard of her achievements! Lady Miaomiao is the top-tier expert who once cooperated with various strong figures and defeated one of the Seven Demon Generals!”
Upon hearing that, Xu gave a nod of approval toward Miaomiao.
But by then, Miaomiao had already gone silent.
‘If I’d known the Lin Qi hero was that tall, why would I have bothered to get involved…’
Though he didn’t know what she was thinking, Miaomiao looked very serious.
Mao laughed.
“Look at Lady Miaomiao’s expression. Don’t you think she looks sacred?”
“… “
Xu said nothing, only replying calmly, “I’m the Lin Qi hero’s attendant. The hero is patrolling the streets.”
Miaomiao was so shocked her face turned into a meme.
‘If this guy is just an attendant, then the real Lin Qi hero must have shoulders as broad as a double-door refrigerator times eighty-two!’
….
Night.
Mian Yang’s royal palace.
The only remaining hero of Mian Yang, Jia Sha, had been waiting for some time.
Shortly after, Lushan Miaomiao and Mao arrived together.
Mao probed, “The Lin Qi hero hasn’t come yet?”
Jia Sha shook his head.
“They might be on the way. But no rush, we can talk first.”
“Luyuan specifically sending a hero here is a great favor to Mian Yang.”
“But… enough small talk. Let’s get to the main topic.”
Seeing Jia Sha’s suddenly grim expression, Miaomiao began listening intently.
Jia Sha said concisely, “What we can confirm is that one of the Seven Demon Generals is currently hiding among the people of Mian Yang.”
Hearing that, Miaomiao almost lost it, but she forced herself to remain composed.
Mao was shocked. “It’s in Mian Yang right now? Then why are you holding a meeting so leisurely? Shouldn’t you be finding them immediately?”
Jia Sha sighed.
“To be honest, the Lin Qi hero is already handling that.”
“But perhaps the demons are skilled at disguise. Not only is there no trace of their aura leaking, they even look exactly the same.”
Step, step…..
Just then, the Lin Qi hero, Yao Xing, arrived.
“Sorry I’m late.”
Jia Sha smiled.
“I should be the one apologizing. You’re the Lin Qi hero, yet you still agreed to patrol Mian Yang for me.”
Hearing that, Miaomiao and Mao both stared at Yao Xing’s appearance.
This guy was even thinner than Miaomiao—how did he have such a burly, powerful attendant?
Under their intense gaze, Yao Xing noticed and quickly greeted them.
“I’m the Lin Qi hero. Pleased to meet you.”
The socially anxious Miaomiao didn’t know what to say and could only nod repeatedly.
Jia Sha silently swept his gaze around the room before continuing.
“We can confirm that one of the Seven Demon Generals is within our kingdom.”
“And they are skilled at disguise.”
He repeated the two pieces of information, but they still made the heroes present feel a hint of panic.
Then Jia Sha waved his hand helplessly.
“Other than that, there’s no other leads.”
“And unfortunately… not long ago, the front line reported a large number of deaths. No eyewitnesses survived—only discovered after the fact.”
“Quick and decisive killing. The method matches the incident in the council hall. It’s the same demon’s handiwork.”
“That’s how I was able to confirm that a Demon General-level enemy must be present within our borders.”
“And to delay the monster invasion on the front line, I must go there myself.”
“…So… please all be cautious of the Demon General. Do not easily reveal your identity as heroes, and also conceal your own magical aura to avoid being detected…”
After those words, not only Yao Xing was dumbfounded, but Miaomiao and Mao were also utterly shocked.
Looking at Miaomiao’s pale face, Mao quickly asked, “So we have to deal with the Demon General ourselves?”
“No.”
A whistle was placed on the table.
“This whistle can connect to my military tower. If you encounter the Demon General, blow it immediately, and I will come without hesitation.”
“That is my promise. I will not let the Demon General who killed countless people of Mian Yang get away easily.”