E - Rank Hero In Another World
Chapter 148 - Two Pieces of Choice

'Cloth!'

Leo put down his pawn quickly. Shifting the King's pawn of Valkazar. Or in other words....

"I think I won?" Leo asked with a smile on his face.

Unlike Valkazar's initial expectation that Leo would show his mistake and play this chess game as he should, Leo instead exploits the new rules created by Valkazar.

Leos can win this game very easily.

"Occredible.... Are you sure you're playing this game for the first time?" Valkazar once again attempted to uncover Leo's true identity.

"Don't you see for yourself? I just saw this game board for the first time. Even so, I think this game is less balanced. Especially regarding the movements of some of the pieces. Not like Crossboard in Eastfort." Clearly Leo while propping up his chin with his right hand.

Valkazar's original plan collapsed as he himself was confused by the new rules of his own chess game.

Therefore, he only responded with a light smile and laughter.

"Haha.... You know what, Leo? This is the first time I've felt defeat."

"Just calm. I will beat you once again. So there's no need to be afraid." Reply Leo while rearranging the piece on the chessboard.

For some reason, Leo felt that there was something else after talking to Valkazar. Something different from what he had previously imagined.

That was the cruel and ruthless figure of the Demon King. With his immense power to subdue all beings.

That's what's in Leo's shadow. Not the figure of a man with a height that is slightly above it as well as a body that truly resembles that of a human.

By the time Leo had finished rearranging the piece, Valkazar was still seen setting the piece himself. Now he plays white.

At that moment Leo asked.

"So, are you going to tell me? About you coming from another world or something."

Valkazar was seen pausing for a moment. His entire body seemed stiff for 1 second with both of his red eyes slightly widened.

After that, Valkazar immediately spoke. Answer questions from Leo.

"Well.... Also true. I promise you something like that, right?" Ask Valkazar back. But he immediately looked directly at Leo's right eye while continuing his words.

"Believe it or not.... My world used to be much bloodier than this world. War all over the world. Where the 12-year-old also took up arms and boarded ships to go to enemy lands on the other side of the world." Obviously Valkazar with eyes that look a little narrowed.

Hearing that explanation, Leo immediately remembered all the information he knew until now.

It is a fact that Valkazar existed decades ago. It's probably almost 100 or 90 years old.

And throughout his memories on earth, Leo knew only one or two events that were the same as what Valkazar described.

World war.

'Was he from the earth at the time of the war? It could be, considering how long He has been in this world.' Leo thought in his heart.

Valkazar himself still continues his story while rearranging the pieces on his chessboard.

"At that time, it was the same day for all of us. My squad contained a collection of innocent children armed with the worst equipment at the time. The boss called it a meat shield.

But I still remember it myself. I remember it very clearly at that time. A 15-year-old boy. Leaving his mother at home for being forcibly withdrawn by troops to fight.

Sometimes the shadow still crossed my mind. When the hot iron pierced his chest. And blood kept flowing, as well as his convulsing body. He asked me.

'Captain.... Is.... My mother will survive the hands of those fascists? Have I fought well enough?' Ask the boy to me."

Tears began to flow down Valkazar's cheeks. Leo did not expect that a Great Demon King like Valkazar would actually shed tears.

'Acting? No. gabe.... This is impossible. The reaction is too real. Moreover, the fascist in question....'

Leo recalled one of the most violent known camps of the army at that time. And concluded that Valkazar was telling the truth.

Now, Valkazar stopped completely in rearranging the pieces on his chessboard. Although the only piece left was the King's piece.

"That's the last thing I remember. I haven't even had time to reply to the boy's question because a bullet immediately pierced my head. And without me noticing, I moved into a strange room.

Calling it a room is also a bit wrong. Because what was there was an endless ocean and a beautiful star-drenched sky." It was clear that Valkazar had immediately calmed himself back down.

As for Leo himself, this time no longer able to withstand his surprise.

How not?

It was the same scene when He met the Goddess Cyrese on several occasions.

He could not remember at what meeting. But Leo felt that the scene was very familiar and felt nostalgic for him.

Without realizing it, Leo widened his eyes in surprise.

Of course, Valkazar soon realized the momentary change in Leo's attitude. Even so, he continued his story.

Might....

"And you know what's in there, Leo? A woman with long black hair who claims to be a Goddess. He said that he would grant any request under one condition.

To destroy this world completely. After that, in order to ease my journey, my soul was put into one of the most powerful Devils back then. Valkazar is alone." Valkazar said with a very sharp look towards Leo.

Seeing Leo's thin reaction just now, Valkazar knew. That at least, Leo recognized the same place as mentioned by him.

'Sreeett!'

Quickly and without the slightest chance for Leo to react, Valkazar's right hand had now strangled Leo's neck.

'Braa!!'

His very sudden movements made the table and chessboard that had been neatly arranged fall into disarray.

"Say, Leo. Do you know anything about the Goddess? If you want to work with me, I swear on everything that will forgive you and the few people you choose.

I'll let you live as pseudo-devils in my army. It even gives you an important position. But in exchange.... Tell. Tell me everything you know. Including the other souls that are in your body." Valkazar said very firmly.

Without Leo knowing it, Valkazar has learned that in Leo's body there is another soul. A soul that was different from what he had seen all along.

It was the soul of Egalathia itself. A very large and powerful Mana energy, and if it was in Valkazar's hands....

It is quite possible to be used as the destructive force of this world.

"Kumlghh!"

Leo tried his hardest to release the grip of Valkazar's right hand with his right. But no matter how much Leo tried, he could not even move one finger.

'Bruck!'

Upon seeing Leo so miserable and short of breath, Valkazar immediately threw Leo to the ground.

"Say, Leo. Do you want to work with me to destroy this world and all of it? Destroying this Egalathia?" Valkazar asked in such a loud voice.

"Absolutely.... What luck? Wouldn't everything be ruined? Isn't there no benefit to me?" Reply Leo while coughing.

With such a cold gaze, Valkazar replied to him.

"Of course there is. Did you forget my goddess Seraphile promised to grant all my wishes? I even saw her magic heirloom. And with my current knowledge, I know for sure that magic heirloom won't lie.

If you release this space magic, or help me get out of this place. I swear I will repay you. And let you come with me." Valkazar.

"What indeed? What do you want after destroying this world? Aren't I not even going to have a place to live?!" Shouted Leo who was now ready to unleash the power of Egalathia in his body.

But nevertheless....

The last reply from Valkazar managed to shake Leo's heart very strongly.

"just simple. I will ask the magic heirloom and the goddamn Goddess to return myself to earth. Including yourself if you are from another world, as well as all the other human heroes to return to their respective worlds. How's it?"

Valkazar does not know for sure if Leo is a human who also comes from the earth. The same world as him.

And this question may be a trap. The trap of knowing the true identity of Leo.

Should He tell the truth?

Can he trust Valkazar?

Is He....

You can let go of this whole world and its contents....

For his selfish desire to return to a world as peaceful and beautiful as the earth?

With his heart deeply troubled, Leo had only two very heavy choices before him.

Between selfishness, or a gamble to kill Valkazar and end the suffering in this world?

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...[.Author's Note]...

...We have finally reached the end of this novel...

...This time I will end the novel in a different way. Where the reader can choose the ending of the story itself....

...Yep. Thas right. Later, there will be 2 final chapters released simultaneously. Where based on your current choices, will determine the end pursued by Leo during his journey here....

...Should He be selfish and leave everything to accept the offer from Valkazar?...

...Or should He reject it and accept the whole world with all its evil? And a great chance he will fail?...

...Make your choice, and see you at the end of the story....

...Cordius Satya -...