Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate! - Chapter 136

Chapter 136: The King of Braveheart Kingdom Chapter 136: The King of Braveheart Kingdom Today, I was fully prepared to meet King Aslan von Braveheart.

I couldn’t deny that I was nervous-this was my first time stepping into the royal palace and meeting the king in person.

In my previous life, the most important person I had ever met was just the CEO of that wretched company, who couldn’t even compare to a king.

I hoped I could control my behavior.

I didn’t want to act disrespectfully in front of the king.

No, I was confident I could remain polite.

What I was truly worried about was Envi-this flirty system of mine.

If anything, he might be the one to cause trouble!

“Hey, damn you, Envi!

Don’t do anything stupid, got it?!

We need to be on our best behavior in front of the King.

If we act rudely, we might end up executed!” I warned Envi in my mind.

“Nao, you bastard, I will definitely act normal in front of the King!

I’m not crazy,” Envi retorted, clearly annoyed.

But I wasn’t convinced.

As I walked through the Braveheart Kingdom’s palace, I was astonished by its grandeur.

The decorations were luxurious, with white walls adorned with bold orange accents that exuded strength.

The emblem of the Braveheart Kingdom-a lion’s head-was prominently displayed, adding to the majestic atmosphere.

My heart pounded faster.

The guards led me straight to the throne room, where the King awaited.

Just before entering, I noticed someone waiting near the grand doors-Cain.

I was taken aback by his appearance.

“Cain…

your hair…

you cut it short…

why?” I asked, curious about his decision to cut his long hair.

“Tch, whether I cut my hair or not is my business.

You ask too many questions,” Cain replied with irritation.

Well, I could only guess.

Perhaps it was his way of showing his resolve to become stronger.

Seeing him like this made me chuckle a little.

Together, Cain and I stepped into the throne room.

The sight inside stunned me.

The room was filled with high-ranking officials of the kingdom.

And at the center of it all sat the majestic figure of King Aslan von Braveheart.

His presence was overwhelming-his appearance resembled that of a lion, exuding strength and intimidation.

His sharp gaze carried an air of authority and charisma.

To his right stood Arsene von Braveheart, the head of Braveheart Knight Academy.

I had expected her to be here.

On the King’s left was Amelia von Braveheart, who looked delighted to see me.

No surprises there-of course she would be present.

Cain and I kneeled before the King and greeted him.

“Honor and respect to Your Majesty, King Aslan von Braveheart.” “That is enough.

Stand, heroe of the Flamemore Family-Cain von Flamemore, and Future Hero of the Blackmore Famliy, Naoki von Blackmore.” King Aslan declared, his voice filled with power.

“You must already know the reason I summoned you here.

Cain, I invited you earlier, but you requested more time.

Was that because you believed Naoki would return safely from the dungeon?” I was startled by the King’s words.

Cain believed I would return?

That was amusing-he always acted so strict with me, yet he had faith in me?

“That is not entirely true, Your Majesty.

I simply calculated that the dungeon would take more time to clear.

And I was right-Naoki managed to complete it and return safely.

So I requested this meeting be postponed until he was here so we could share information together,” Cain stated firmly.

“Hmm, that is reasonable.

Very well, let us hear what you have learned from defeating Zorx and Vorx, the two Demon Warlords,” King Aslan commanded, making the entire room focus on our story.

Cain was the first to recount his battle against Zorx, the Rank 2 Demon Warlord.

He described Zorx’s devastating power-enough to burn half the battlefield to ashes.

Furthermore, Cain revealed that demons had transformation abilities that drastically amplified their strength, making them extremely difficult to fight.

At the end of his life, Zorx had warned that a Rank 1 Demon Warlord still existed, possessing power far beyond the demons below them.

Additionally, the Overlords-beings unseen for centuries-were said to wield unfathomable strength.

Zorx claimed that if the demons launched a full-scale attack, humanity would be powerless to stop them.

The entire throne room fell into a hushed panic.

The high-ranking officials murmured among themselves, their expressions betraying their fear of the demons’ growing power.

Then, it was my turn to speak about my experience in the dungeon.

“Your Majesty, King Aslan von Braveheart, with all due respect, I must say this-if the demons attack with their full force, this kingdom will not survive.

Therefore we must strengthen our alliances with other countries.” I spoke firmly.

The entire room gasped, including King Aslan, Arsene, and Amelia.

“What do you mean, Naoki?

Are you implying that the Braveheart Kingdom is weak?” The King’s expression hardened slightly.

“That is not my intention, Your Majesty.

The Braveheart Kingdom is undoubtedly the strongest among humanity.

However, as Cain said, the demons still possess power beyond human comprehension-especially the Overlords.

To be honest, we struggled to defeat even the Demon Warlords, and many lives were lost.

We still don’t know the full strength of the remaining Rank 1 Demon Warlords, nor do we understand the Overlords.

We must prepare for war against them,” I declared with conviction.

“Hah!

They are not that strong!

Cain defeated a Rank 2 Demon Warlord, you defeated Rank 3 and 5, and Arsene defeated Rank 4.

We can still handle them!” The Minister of Internal Affairs scoffed, raising his voice.

“That is precisely why I am saying this,” I retorted, glancing at Cain and Arsene.

They nodded in agreement-acknowledging that the demons’ power was increasing.

“Your Majesty, with all due respect, this kingdom…

no, this world, faces a threat beyond just demons.

The Unique Monsters are also a danger.” I revealed my findings from the dungeon.

The room erupted in disbelief.

“Unique Monsters?!

That’s just a myth!” “Impossible!

There’s no such thing as Unique Monsters!” At that moment, the King’s voice boomed, silencing the room.

“ENOUGH!

Naoki, continue your explanation.” I described the Unique Monsters-creatures from the era of gods and heroes, whose sole purpose was to bring ruin to the world.

Though they were defeated in the past, they were now mysteriously reawakening.

“The Unique Monsters must be connected to the Demon King.

If they unite, this world will be doomed.

However, fortunately, they are still sealed, and their awakenings are staggered.

That means we can defeat them one by one-alongside the Overlords,” I explained seriously.

“Naoki von Blackmore, I suspected you would bring up the Unique Monsters.

The ancient records from the age of gods and heroes mention them, but I never imagined they would reappear in this era,” King Aslan admitted, slightly shocked.

“Naoki, I heard rumors that you defeated Canis, a Unique Monster in Blackmore territory.

At first, I doubted it, but now I must confirm-did you truly defeat a Unique Monster?!” the King asked firmly.

“That is correct, Your Majesty.

Not just Canis-I also defeated Vaelgorath, a Unique Monster hidden within the dungeon boss in the previous raid.

The battle against Vorx, a Demon Warlord, was already brutal, but after defeating her, Vaelgorath awakened using Vorx’s remaining power.

That is why my battle in the dungeon took so long.

I nearly died countless times.” I said, revealing the items I had obtained from my victories.

The entire room fell into chaos.

The officials were in shock, Arsene and Amelia were speechless, and even Cain stared at me in disbelief.

King Aslan rose from his throne.

“AMAZING, NAOKI VON BLACKMORE!

You have made an enormous contribution to this kingdom by defeating two Unique Monsters!

You have also slain Demon Warlords.

Truly, you are worthy of becoming a hero!” King Aslan praised enthusiastically.

“I wish to officially appoint you as a hero immediately.

However, due to the traditions of the Braveheart Kingdom, you must first complete the Hero’s Trial,” the King said with slight regret.

Curious, I asked what the Hero’s Trial entailed.

But when the King answered, I was utterly shocked.

“Hmm, I don’t know.

Once you step into the [Hall of the Gods], the trial will begin, and after it’s over, you won’t remember anything that happened inside.

If you succeed, you will receive the Hero’s Emblem, which will be engraved on your body according to your family crest.

I can say this because I am the leader of the heroes in the Braveheart Kingdom, and I have undergone the trial myself.” King Aslan said this as he revealed the Hero’s Emblem on the back of his hand.

Cain also confirmed the king’s words, saying that he, too, had no memory of the Hero’s Trial.

According to him, it was as if the memories were erased.

Hearing their explanation made me realize that there was no way for me to prepare for the Hero’s Trial.

All I could do was give it my best.

After I finished my report, Cain handed over the mana stone that belonged to Zorx, along with Zorx’s Darkflame Sword, [Noctis].

I also handed over the mana stones of Vorx and Vaelgorath.

At first, I considered selling them, but in the end, I decided it was better to entrust them to the kingdom.

We had no idea when the demons might attack and try to reclaim them.

Additionally, I presented the [Doomspire Blueprint Map] to King Aslan.

“Naoki… this is…” The king’s eyes widened as he opened the parchment.

Arsene and Amelia, who stood beside him, were equally shocked upon reading its contents.

“That’s right, Your Majesty.

This is the map of the Demon Kingdom, Doomspire.

I obtained it from Vorx the Labyrinth Lord.

He is the one who built every labyrinth and demon army base.

Furthermore, this contains information about the Demon King’s Tower, where the Demon King is sealed.” I spoke with utmost seriousness.

The entire court erupted in a frenzy.

However, unlike before, this time, they were singing my praises.

“THIS IS INCREDIBLE!

WITH THIS, WE CAN UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF DOOMSPIRE!” “THIS IS A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY!

IT GIVES US A HUGE ADVANTAGE WHEN ATTACKING THE DEMON KINGDOM!” King Aslan immediately silenced them.

“Calm yourselves!

This is indeed an extraordinary gift, Naoki!

At long last, we have gained insight into the weaknesses of Doomspire, a kingdom we have known little about for centuries.

When the war escalates and we must invade their lands, this will be invaluable.” Then, he turned to face Cain and me with a look of approval.

“Naoki, Cain, your contributions deserve the highest recognition.

Ask for anything, and I shall grant it.” Cain was the first to speak.

He requested the Darkflame Sword, [Noctis], stating that its fire element was incredibly powerful-black flames that could reduce anything to ashes.

He believed he could wield its power.

The king, impressed by Cain’s resolve, granted him the sword.

He also admitted that no one in the kingdom could tame that flame better than Cain, making him the rightful owner.

Next, it was my turn.

“Now then, Naoki.

What is your wish?

Wealth?

Legendary equipment?

A new territory?

A higher noble status?

Speak freely.” King Aslan smiled, clearly eager to hear my request.

But… I was stuck.

I had no idea what to ask for.

Even Envi, who was usually annoyingly chatty, remained silent.

Damn it, what should I choose?!

Before I could decide, the king suddenly spoke again.

“In that case, how about I give you the greatest reward in this kingdom, Naoki?” “The greatest reward…?

What is it, Your Majesty?” I asked, genuinely curious.

“I will arrange your marriage with my third daughter, Amelia von Braveheart, making you part of the royal family.” The moment those words left the king’s mouth, Amelia’s face turned bright red.

She was clearly stunned, flustered, and at a complete loss for words.

She covered her face with her hands but still peeked through her fingers.

Meanwhile, I… I was utterly shocked.

The greatest reward he was referring to… was MARRIAGE?!

I wasn’t ready for that!

I still had to become a hero, defeat the Demon King, and save my family back on Earth!

Besides… my heart belonged to Serena.

I couldn’t betray her.

Knowing the King’s request, Envi shouted happily, “Nao you have to accept it!

no matter what heuheuheu.” I could imagine her perverted expression.

Suddenly she issued a quest: — [SUDDEN QUEST!] Accept the King’s request to marry Princess Amelia!

Reward: Got a wife + Goddess Points 30 Penalty: Something very bad will happen!

— Seeing the quest, in my mind I scolded Envi, “Damn system, you’re now forcing me to accept the King’s offer?

You just want to do perverted things, right?!

I can’t accept this!” Before I even realized it, I had already spoken my answer.

“I’m sorry, Your Majesty, but I cannot accept this reward…” The moment I said that, Envi scolded me at full volume.

“HEY, NAO, YOU IDIOT!

DO YOU WANT TO DIE?!

YOU’RE GOING TO PISS OFF THE KING!” I barely had time to process Envi’s words when- SHING!

King Aslan unsheathed his sword.

His Supreme-tier aura exploded outward, filling the entire throne room with an overwhelming pressure.

“HOW DARE YOU REJECT MY DAUGHTER?!

MY BELOVED AMELIA, THE TREASURE OF THIS KINGDOM?!

DIEEEEEE!!!” Ah… I’m done for.

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