I can fully focus on the Behemoth without worrying about other issues.
While cudgeling my brains about it, I saw Randolph look over at me with a look of bewilderment.
"Any problem?"
"…the hero is so contrary to the rumors I've heard so far. So true—one should not believe in rumors. To be swayed by such nonsense even at this age… It's just shameful."
"Yeah, kinda embarrassing. It was true even for me until a few years ago, I was only an ignorant, salaried employee."
"Ah, I–"
Just when Randolph felt staggered from listening to my self-abusive rant.
"Commander! Monsters have launched another attack!"
A soldier on horseback hurriedly came up to report the situation.
Randolph's expression turned serious.
"Which line of defense is it?"
"This is the third line of defense. The number of monsters is way bigger than expected, the defense line is struggling to hold them back."
"Alright, I'm coming right up. Hero, please wait in the barracks."
"No. We are coming along."
