Frieren remained silent for a few seconds, recalling the scene of their journey to defeat the Demon King many years ago.
At that time, there was a Demon King on the Demon Continent who was so powerful that he almost ruled over the entire Demon race.
He understood humans better than any other Demon, and he had reached a conclusion after thousands of years.
— Humans could never accept the Demon race.
Hostility, surveillance, suppression, exclusion, discrimination.
Humans were smarter than Demons, so they would use every means to kill the Demon race.
If this continued, one day, gradually and unknowingly, the Demon race would completely disappear from this world.
To save his own kind, the Demon King resolutely decided to reignite the war, to fight for the freedom of the Demon race to live.
The powerful, golden-haired Demon King, with his charm, summoned a Demon army of over 100,000, shouting the slogan "Let the Demon race be great again" with a menacing presence.
Even the other Demon Kings on the Demon Continent, who usually advocated peace with humans, chose to remain silent at this time, neither supporting nor opposing.
Frieren could understand their actions, but it didn't stop her from hating the Demon race.
Because most Demons chose to learn from humans only to lower human vigilance and then eat them better.
There might be Demons who genuinely want to befriend humans.
But the cost of discerning their true intentions is too heavy, so it's easier to just kill them.
From the perspective of the Demon race, this concept may be unfair, but there's nothing they can do about it.
Perhaps humans and Demons simply cannot live in the same world.
However, when the news came, the three strongest nations in the world, faced with the Demon King's invasion, didn't immediately dispatch troops to defend themselves. Instead, they shifted responsibility, wary of each other.
It seemed that human kingdoms were their greatest enemies rather than the Demon King.
The kings didn't want their countries to suffer losses and be invaded by enemy nations, and they were also reluctant to spend a large amount of military funds. They hoped to recruit voluntary hero squads to carry out the invasion.
After all, in the eyes of those nobles, as long as they use justice as a pretext, they can drive countless fools to their deaths.
This is much more cost-effective than using a large amount of money to dispatch their own armies.
When Frieren was found by the hero team led by Xin Mei Er, she initially didn't want to leave her secluded home and flatly refused their invitation.
However, for various reasons, Frieren eventually embarked on a journey with them.
The dramatic outcome was that, less than three years after they set out with high spirits, the news of the Demon King's demise reached their ears.
They say a giant sword fell from the sky and directly nailed the Demon King to his seat.
The great Demons under the Demon King were instantly terrified and fell into chaos.
They argued endlessly with each other, refusing to acknowledge each other's authority and even brawling.
Ultimately, the war came to an end.
The members of the hero team looked at each other, smiling bitterly as they held their last banquet.
The hero team, having lost its purpose, disbanded and went their separate ways.
However, thanks to this experience, Frieren has maintained a distant but close connection with her teammates over the years.
The corrupt sage Gu Wa Er was one of the few great Demons they actually dealt with after their departure.
Hai Ta's expression seemed somewhat gloomy, as if recalling unpleasant memories.
"Gu Wa Er, under the Demon King's command, although not among the elite Seven Collapse Sages, he possessed strength that was no less than theirs."
Frieren reluctantly spoke up.
"That guy is one of the most powerful mages in the Demon King's army, who developed a deadly magic that can penetrate all magic defenses and directly destroy the human body."
"That kind of magic can ignore all defensive magic and defensive items; humans face it with only one outcome: defeat."
"With this trick, that guy killed countless people, and at that time, there was no one who could withstand him."
Fei Lun's eyes widened, and she anxiously clutched her skirt.
"Even Hai Ta and Frieren couldn't do anything about him?"
Hai Ta and Frieren exchanged glances, remaining silent.
Fei Lun seemed to imagine the scene of Demons reviving and rivers of blood, worriedly.
"No one can withstand him......."
"Now that he's unsealed, will he once again....... hurt more people?!"
"Isn't there anything we can do?!"
Frieren turned her head, pouting.
"We were still immature back then, so we could only seal him."
"According to my calculations, he would have remained sealed for another ten years."
Thinking about this, Frieren felt a little frustrated.
"Damn it...... he was able to break through my magic. Which great mage was it? I'll get an explanation from him when I see him!"
Fei Lun stomped her foot angrily, glaring at Frieren.
"Frieren, now is not the time to worry about that!"
Hai Ta glanced at the worried Fei Lun and sighed lightly.
"Frieren, you should leave with Fei Lun."
"If possible, I hope you can teach her magic."
"The situation in the country is so dangerous, I can't even understand it. The conflict between the current Archbishop and the Knights of the Holy Temple is becoming increasingly acute. It's no longer safe here."
Frieren shook her head without thinking.
"Eh? No, I don't want to bring a burden with me."
"Besides, I have to hurry there."
Fei Lun wanted to say that even if she rushed over now, it would be too late, but since she couldn't think of a better solution, she simply kept her mouth shut.
Although Fei Lun was reluctant to leave Hai Ta's side, her precociousness had already made her aware of the situation.
As for following Frieren, she wasn't really opposed to it.
Hai Ta had already anticipated Frieren's reaction and smiled, revealing the trump card he had prepared.
"Even if you travel there at your fastest speed, it will take at least half a year."
"But, I just happen to know about a sealed teleportation magic circle......."
Frieren was surprised, looking at the triumphant Hai Ta, her expression becoming conflicted.
"You actually kept this up your sleeve."
After some consideration, Frieren eventually agreed to Hai Ta's request, grumbling.
"Damn it, you tricked me, you wine-drinking monk!"
Hai Ta bowed deeply.
"Thank you for granting my final request, Frieren."
Frieren looked at Hai Ta's stooped figure and white hair, remaining silent for a long time.
"Anyway, I seem to have made a promise to teach someone magic in that country."
"For me, teaching one is no different from teaching two."
"But, if Fei Lun can't learn, don't blame me."
Hai Ta stood up and smiled contentedly.
"Frieren, you're still the same as you used to be."
"Time is of the essence, let's go."