Demon King: Hero, don’t run away!
Chapter 285: Extra Ingredients at No Extra Cost

Chapter 285: Chapter 285: Extra Ingredients at No Extra Cost

The hall fell silent, yet within each elder’s heart, a storm was brewing.

Where on earth did this youngster acquire his information, to know that the Demon King would descend upon this world in the not-too-distant future?

Could it be true, as he claimed, that he had foreseen the future of the Demon King’s descent in a dream?

Or was he simply spouting nonsense, to lend his actions an air of legitimacy?

Different elders had different opinions.

The return of the Demon King to this world was a highly confidential matter, prophesied by the Sage of the Village of Heroes.

Even within the Sethis Kingdom, where the Village of Heroes was located, only a very few were privy to this secret of secrets, which no one would divulge to those around them.

That prophecy was indeed too special.

Although the war between Luoze Empire and Wansheng Country had not yet ceased, this era was indeed one of the most peaceful in history.

If the public knew that the Demon King would soon return to this world, it would likely cause widespread panic, with people living in endless anxiety and causing social instability.

To date, Serti had only explained in detail to a select few powerful individuals in this world.

Only those with significant influence could prepare to confront the Demon King’s Army.

Now, a nobody who had come out of nowhere bluntly stated he knew about the Demon King, how could this surprise the assembly of elders?

The arrival of the Demon King’s Army was a matter of utmost urgency, and no one dared to joke about it lightly.

Even without seeing the myriad expressions on the elders’ faces, Yang Yu knew his move had shaken the hearts of the vast majority of elders.

But even though they were shaken, there would undoubtedly be those who would consider it a colossal lie he had concocted to justify himself.

As long as they clung to this point, the situation would become intricate and mysterious once again.

To completely convince them, another powerful piece of evidence was required.

In for a penny, in for a pound, Yang Yu took the initiative, his face arrogant,

"I think everyone here must find my claim somewhat preposterous, but I assure you, it is not without proof.

Surely, the elders are aware of the Underground Maze that appeared in the heart of Lati Dela Forest.

And are also aware that said labyrinth has been conquered.

In fact, the one who conquered that Underground Maze was none other than myself."

"What?"

The elders present showed expressions of amazement once more.

The Underground Maze in the center of the Lati Dela Forest, with its intense Magic Fluctuation, was something the high echelons of the Library could not possibly be unaware of.

They even approached Li Yan to monitor the movement of that maze constantly.

Unexpectedly, the robust Magic Fluctuation emitted by the maze had dissipated in just a few days.

The only plausible explanation for this was that the Underground Maze had been conquered.

Logically, such a powerful labyrinth could not have been swiftly conquered, but the dwindling Magic Fluctuation was itself the evidence of its conquest.

They had asked Li Yan who had conquered the maze, and his answers were evasive.

The sky was too dark at the time, and while they saw shadows, capturing their identities proved difficult; they could only discern that it was a group of three.

No one could associate the trio who had conquered such a powerful maze with Yang Yu and his companions.

But now, Yang Yu had directness itself, claiming he had conquered the Underground Maze in the heart of Lati Dela Forest, and how could this not shock them?

"How could you possibly conquer an Underground Maze with such a strong Magic Fluctuation? There’s a limit to how much you can fabricate!"

A few elders were unable to contain their anger.

After all, they were members of the Special Measures Committee. They had some gauge of a person’s strength.

They simply did not believe Yang Yu had the capability to conquer that labyrinth.

"Unfortunately for you, I haven’t lied at all; on the contrary, I can present ample evidence to prove that I conquered that Underground Maze.

I’m sure the esteemed elders here must think someone with meager strength like me couldn’t possibly conquer that maze.

But, I’d like to inform you that wisdom is also a part of strength.

I refuse to believe that, occupying high positions in the Library, you do not understand this principle."

Yang Yu tapped his temple, his smile growing broader.

"Judging me as weak and incapable of conquering that maze, aren’t you being a bit narrow-minded?

Let me relay to you the entire process of conquering the maze.

That way, you can take the strategy I’ve developed and verify it in the maze yourself."

Shadows stirred, several elders wanted to voice their doubts, but Yang Yu mercilessly cut off their casting.

"I know there must be several elders who would question me, accuse me of stalling for time.

In response, I only wish to say, if you’re too scared to verify whether my words are true, what exactly are you afraid of?

Are you frightened that everything I’ve said is correct?

Or are you afraid I’ll slip away in the meantime?

Don’t be ridiculous.

This is the All Things Library, a vital repository of human knowledge, and you all are high-ranking officials within it.

If I were to flee, you would have more than enough opportunity to apprehend me.

Do you not even have that much confidence in yourselves?"

Before these elders could even open their mouths, Yang Yu left them speechless, causing them to hang their heads.

At that moment, the most authoritative figure in the Countermeasures Committee, Hu Yao, spoke up, his tone extremely calm,

"As you said, by verifying, we can determine the truth of your statements, and we’re willing to investigate.

But why bring up that Underground Maze now? It’s entirely unrelated to our current topic of discussion.

We’re discussing whether your claim of the Demon King’s descent into this world is true and whether you really encountered the future?"

Facing this question, Yang Yu remained unruffled,

"It’s greatly related because it was in that very Underground Maze that I saw the appalling future of this world. The constructor of that maze was none other than the legendary Hero Lox."

Upon hearing this name, the expressions of the Special Measures Committee members shifted from calm to surprise, then from surprise to incredulity, and finally, their incredulity turned to keen interest.

If everything Yang Yu said was true, then the dire future spoken by Yang Yu would be the Ancient Brave Warrior’s message to them.

To prepare for the upcoming Demon King’s Descent, they needed to investigate thoroughly.

Furthermore, if Yang Yu truly witnessed the future demise of the Library in that maze and changed the future with his actual actions, they might indeed owe Yang Yu a favor.