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Guided by the believers, Layton went upstairs.
Even while they were still on the stairs, he could see Eddie, dressed in a blood-stained saint's robe, from above the heads of the believers, blocked in the stairwell by his tall stature.
"Oh!"
Layton stumbled and fell heavily down the stairs with a thud.
"Wait, wait, wait...! Miss Eddie?!"
He quickly got up, ran up the stairs, pushed aside the believers, and looked at Eddie in astonishment.
"Miss Eddie?! You...no! You really are Miss Eddie?!"
"Are we that familiar with each other?" Eddie gave a wry smile.
She was referring to being called by name.
"No... I'm really confused!" Layton frowned and scratched his head, scrutinizing Eddie closely.
"Sir, Shield Hero, how can I prove my identity?"
I...it seems I have lost God's grace.
"The Hero System is no longer usable," Eddie said.
"They haven't seen you, but I have! What else do you need to prove?"
"But...but you're already dead!" Layton asked, puzzled.
"I'm dead?" Eddie was stunned.
"Yes! You were ambushed by the Goblin King's servant and died on the battlefield."
And he died right in front of Her Highness the Holy Maiden!
"Look at your clothes... they're covered in your blood!" Layton said, pointing to the blood-stained saint's robes.
"I... am dead?" Eddie asked again.
Compared to the others, she was probably the most incredulous.
Because she's still alive!
Stand right here!
It's still standing here perfectly fine!
she died?
Layton: "Sigh! I don't understand! I'll have Her Highness the Saintess come over! Wait!"
The Shield Hero: Your Highness! Miss Eddie is alive!!
Holy Hero: Huh? What?
The Shield Hero: The Axe Hero, Miss Eddie has been resurrected! Come quick!!
Mud Warrior: Huh?
Song Hero: Huh?
Hero of the Thorns: Huh?
Mountain Warrior: Even the Warrior of Thorns was scared out of his wits.
The Fire Hero: Resurrected? Let's take a closer look.
Bow Hero: Huh?
Layton posted the message directly on the public chat screen throughout the entire town.
In an instant, all the heroes in the town knew—
The Axe Hero has been resurrected...?!
[Holy Hero: Where are you? I'm coming right now!]
……
Meanwhile, Annie and Shiloh ventured deeper into the forest once more.
"What's wrong? Something on your mind?" Hilo suddenly called out to Annie.
"No," Annie replied calmly, somewhat puzzled as to why Hilo had figured it out.
"Really? I feel like you're more gloomy than usual today, like that gloomy woman." Shiloh shrugged and didn't think much of it.
Actually, Annie was thinking about Lycorina.
There's no right or wrong in resurrecting Eddie; it's just a matter of whether you want to do it or not.
Because from different perspectives, this matter can be right or wrong.
Whether it's fair or not, everyone only has one life, so it's unfair no matter how you calculate it.
Regardless of whether someone is qualified or not, no one will ever be qualified, because as time goes by, stronger heroes will inevitably emerge in the world.
Si is right, Lycorina did what she wanted to do, and there's nothing wrong with that.
No, that's not right. She resurrected a hero who wasn't particularly powerful, and was even somewhat ordinary.
But who gets to define right and wrong?
Like war, this is simply a matter of perspective.
3. All Annie could do was let Lycorina do what she thought was right.
Since your current feeling is to revive Eddie, then go ahead and do it.
〇 If you want to be a meticulous and calculating machine, why can't you be someone who has been reborn?
The Silvermoon Fortress squad was wiped out in less than six months in the future, and stronger and more talented heroes will appear later.
An Yi had no need to care about them, teach them, or train them, because they were not the heroes who would survive to the end; they should have died long ago.
But he is human.
They are not inhuman monsters.
In his past life, he lost everything, so he could disregard everything, only consider interests and values, and could act like an absolutely rational machine for fighting demons, unlike a human being.
But this life is different. He regained everything and prevented the tragedies that should have happened. He is loved, and loved like a human being.
In this life, he lives as a "human being".
and so……
He then sent Lycorina to revive Eddie.
If we repeatedly prioritize "rationality" over saving those we truly want to save, then in the end...
No matter who dies in front of her, she will only respond with indifference.
From a perspective of self-interest, resurrection is always best reserved for the strongest warrior.
If it really turns out that way, she won't need any feelings anymore.
All you need to do is weigh the pros and cons.
In that case, even if An Yi dies, she will first assess his value in her mind, right?
If it turns out like that...
An Yi felt that she might as well just die.
He didn't want to be unable to rest in peace because his value surpassed that of other heroes.
What he wanted to hear was, "Anyi, I don't want you to die," not, "You're awake? Okay, let's continue fighting for humanity."
That would be too hurtful.
"Hey, what's wrong with you today? Are you tired? Maybe you should rest?" For some reason, Shiloh sensed that Annie had something on her mind.
An Yi was also puzzled; had she made some kind of abnormal expression?
“No need,” he said. (Seven)
"Although I'm not good with words and can't offer any useful advice, I'm still your older sister, who's a year older than you!"
"Just tell me what's wrong!" Shiloh called out.
“Really?” An Yi answered casually, then asked, “Are you afraid of dying?”
"Huh?" Hilo was taken aback by the unexpected question, but still replied irritably, "Who's afraid of dying?!"
Unlike others, I'm always ready to perish together with the demons!
But I'm not going to my death!
As long as they're alive, killing one is a bonus! Killing two is a bonus!
"What? Too many people died this time, are you afraid of dying?!" Han
"I'm not afraid, because I won't die," An Yi said calmly.
"Ha! Stubborn! You must be terrified to ask such a question, right?! You looked preoccupied just now too!" Shiloh chuckled.
An Yi: "I'm just worried about what will happen if you die when we encounter a stronger demon. I won't be able to explain it to the others when I go back."
Hilo: "Huh?! You want to die, you brat?!"
An Yi: "We don't know if that humanoid creature is being watched by goblins. If we get surrounded because of it, something unexpected might happen."
It's not impossible that there are even stronger goblins among them.
Hilo: "Shut up! Don't say such unlucky things!"
Despite his grumbling, Shiloh had to admit that such a situation could indeed occur.
Annie's concerns are entirely reasonable.
but……
"Cough! If we really encounter a more advanced goblin, even if we can't beat it, we can at least run away!!"
"If all else fails, I have other tricks up my sleeve. I'll take you and run away in a flash. You won't die!" Shiloh shouted.
“I understand.” An Yi nodded. “Your special ability is related to enhancement, right?”