The Legends Of Creator Hero
Hero Vs Tortoise III

After meeting the other Heroes and saying the thing he needed to tell them, Rigel teleported back to the Region. Rigel's original goal was to get rid of the heroes and let Tortoise walk all the way to the ocean. That way, he could execute his plan smoothly.

"Well, I've guessed that they'll most likely reject that because, if I do plan on it, Britannia should be flat on the ground." Mumbles Rigel.

The soldiers guarding the entrance saluted Rigel and opened the gate leading into the Castle. There, she is greeted with Ray, Merial, Yuri, and Asoka.

Yuri doesn't go straight back to Takumi and the others' place because Rigel is holding her back and saying that he needs her help. Yuri was a little troubled at first, but Rigel convinced her and helped her improve her abilities while in the Region.

"Yo, is there anything you need?" Ask Rigel while approaching them.

"Yo, are you out of Takumi's place and the others? are they, umm, she okay?" Ask Yuri with a little embarrassment.

"Ahh~, you mean your lover Takumi yes, he looks healthy and fine." Said Rigel, slightly teasing Yuri.

"D-he's not my girlfriend!" Denying Yuri, her face was flushed red.

"Can't be honest ya~." Rigel.

"More importantly, Merial told me that you haven't slept in days. Are you all right? at least rest for a few hours." Yuri.

"You don't have to force yourself Rigel. Your health is also in need in the battle later." Ujae Asoka with worry.

It is true that Rigel has hardly fallen asleep since the awakened Tortoise has been confirmed. Because, he has to do a lot of preparation starting from the weapons and strategies with the greatest possibility of winning. Although he had felt accustomed to not falling asleep for a long time, still black eye bags formed in his eye bags. However, he did not feel exhausted or anything, instead he was in his usual state.

"Just calm down, there's no need to worry about me that much. As long as my body keeps getting the nutrients, I'll be fine." Said Rigel, while scratching his head with a slight problem.

"I know that you can be like a Nocturnal animal, but you're still human, you need to rest for some time, Rigel." Said Ray.

"Ray's right, Mr. Rigel. Recover your stamina and mind with rest." Merial.

"you're my mother... Well, I'll do it later. More importantly, how were the preparations for the troops under Fang's command?" Ask Rigel, switch the conversation.

"Semuana is fine. There were some problems with the inventory team at first but now it was resolved... And also, the news that the Region is opening up a refugee camp is likely to be widespread tomorrow morning." Said Ray.

"... Good thing, this way we just have to wait until the time comes." Rigel.

Hearing Rigel say that, Asoka had a little trouble with the plan Rigel had made. To be honest, he still refused this plan because he had to sacrifice a country like Britannia. However due to his 50:50 winning presentation, Asoka had to put his ego aside and take on a plan that had a high probability of winning.

"Are you really going to use Rigel's plan? Although the chances of winning are greater, I am still worried if your plan fails. Then, what are we going to do with the damage Tortoise did afterwards?" Ask Asoka.

"Well, we won't know until the time comes..." Rigel said, he thought a little and said. "For the side effects caused by Tortoise, of course we will take care of it ourselves. I'm sure the whole country will judge us positively for defeating two doom creatures and clearing up the mess." Continue Rigel.

In the end, people's judgment of the Demi-humans would slightly increase and even if it was far from grasp, at least discrimination would decrease. Perhaps this was a good result if the Region really conquered Tortoise and cleared up the mess.

Although it was just a rough idea, Merial, Ray, Asoka and Yuri were smart enough to imagine what would happen after. Rigel smiled at them and walked past.

"Now, we just need to wait and watch another hero fight with the Union Army." Rigel said, walking with his right hand on the pocket of his pants.

***

The next morning, the news of the Region opening up the refugee camp had spread across the country. Region is the only country surrounded by a vast ocean, more precisely in the middle of the sea. Everyone thinks, maybe the Region is a safer refuge than anywhere else. Everyone started flocking to go save themselves to the Region.

The refuge itself was a land where Rigel fought with Hydra. His refuge was underground with a hundred floors. Well, Rigel's been working on that place since the new Region was established.

On the other hand, the heroes had prepared and restarted their fight to hold Tortoise back. Although they had no intention of ending his battle today, they were still trying to make wounds on Tortoise's body. The big difference today with yesterday is the thickness of the skin that is now so sturdy that it cannot be scratched easily.

"Tch! Isn't this getting very hard?!" Argo said, cursing.

"It seems true that Tortoise will increase its defenses every day. If we don't defeat him as quickly as possible, I'm afraid his defense can't be broken through anymore..." Takumi.

"Yes... For that, we must wait until tomorrow and beat him up with the Union Army!" Marcel.

They fought and managed to hold Tortoise until nightfall. The Union of Development Army led by Rudeus had arrived and Takumi was the one to pick up Altucray and Alexei. The strategy meeting with the heavenly Emperor Candidate was carried out.

"Well heroes, can we hear anything you've found about Tortoise?" Ask Alexei.

"Yes. We have made sure that Tortoise is improving his defence every night and keeps getting stronger. Even I myself can't scratch it if I don't exert all my strength." Takatsumi.

"Not only that, we also found a mysterious cave in the mountain that was on its back. It's still unknown what's inside because of the presence of the tortoise parasite." Hazama said with a bit of disappointment.

"In addition, Tortoise did not issue his attacks other than trying to step on us. It was also still unknown why Tortoise did not exert its power at all." Marcel.

"So yes, I also had a discovery about Tortoise while searching for it in old books about heroes. In legend, the heroes of the past defeated Tortoise. But the truth is, the heroes of the past could only seal the Tortoise because those who were then unable to defeat it. Four of them and a mysterious girl sacrifice their lives to seal Tortoise in the hope that when she resurrects, the hero of the next generation has reached his golden peak and defeated her." Alexei.

An information that the heroes do not yet know. The fact that Tortoise was in the seal was indeed not surprising since they had already expected it. But the fact that the hero of the past had to sacrifice lives just to seal her is shocking.

"Then, did they write down a way to defeat Tortoise or some kind of weakness?" Ask Takumi.

"For that, unfortunately I can't find it. The notebook that I found itself had been damaged and the ink had just worn off due to its very old age. However, I found something that might help." Alexei said, take a paper from his pocket and put it in the middle of the table so the heroes can see it.

The paper was an old paper that came from animal skin so it would not shatter like paper. On top of the skin was painted a picture of a giant tortoise and several humans. Although the picture looks like an SD kid who made it, what's interesting is what it portrays. On the paper it illustrates that the humans cut off Tortoise's head and made it stop moving.

"As you think. Likely, this is a message from a hero in the past that by decapitating Tortoise we might be able to kill him. No matter how defensive he is, if we manage to cut off his head, he will die." Alexei said seriously.

It made everyone in the room surprised and excited. If they cooperated with each other, they most likely managed to cut off his head.

"If so, we should thank our predecessor for this valuable information." Hazama.

"Yes, at least they're a little useful to us heroes who will save mankind." Marcel said arrogantly.

"Why do I feel like hearing more stories about the heroes of the predecessors." Takumi Mumbled.

Everyone laughed at what Takumi said, thinking that it was just a joke. But Takumi seriously said that. They continued light conversations such as how the state of the country was as they held Tortoise and about the weapons they were referring to. As the discussion was about to end, a man's voice sounded.

"It seems like everyone has gathered, yes..."

Everyone was looking at that person. In the middle of the discussion table, a man who came by teleportation arrived and sat casually at the discussion table.

"Rigel...?" Takumi and Petra muttered at the same time.

"Hmm, are you here to eavesdrop on our conversation?" Takatsumi said mockingly.

"Hum, I don't need any information you have. I'm just here asking you for answers about the deal I made yesterday." Said Rigel lazily.

"Deal? what kind of deal did you make?" Ask Rudeus.

Takatsumi remembered that they had not heard anything about this and voluntarily explained it.

"The deal asked us to lead Tortoise to the high seas. To that end, Britannia and the country along the way will be destroyed and disappear from the map." Takatsumi.

"What-what?!" Shouted Altucray, "Don't be silly! how could I possibly want my country destroyed by Tortoise like that?!" altucray snapped towards Rigel.

"Hmm, at least I have a 50:50 chance of victory if you're willing to sacrifice that ugly place." Rigel.

Everyone was surprised when Rigel said he had such a big chance of victory. Which means, Rigel already knows how to defeat Tortoise and has prepared the right strategy to do so.

"... You seem to have figured out how to beat him but didn't tell us anything..." Marcel said with a little anger.

"Oi, oi I've said this before but is your memory really that bad? didn't you refuse to cooperate with me? besides, you guys didn't ask me." Rigel said with a dismissive smile.

"So how? do you want to agree or not? hurry up 'cause I don't have time to relax like you guys." Said Rigel lazily.

Even his attitude was enough to provoke Marcel, Argo and Takatsumi. On the other hand, the Heavenly Emperor candidate also seemed uncomfortable with Rigel's attitude. They nodded at each other to Takatsumi who was staring at them. The answer is of course already predicted by Rigel from the beginning.

"Hm, of course we will reject your soul mate's plan." Takatsumi.

"Oh, so. Well then, we'll do each other's plans and won't interfere with each other. I won't interfere in your affairs either, even if you beg me I won't help." Rigel said, slowly stand up and stare at Takatsumi.

From Rigel's eyes, he conveys that one day he will kill Takatsumi through the look in his eyes.

"Before I leave, I will tear down the iron wall so as not to disturb you. Well, even so I'm not sure Tortoise will die with just his severed head." Rigel said and disappeared, teleporting back to the Region.

"What?! he already knows that we intend to behead Tortoise?" Petra said in surprise.

"However, why did he say he wasn't sure if Tortoise would lose by decapitating him?" Nadia.

"Hum, let it go. I'm sure he's just bluffing, ignore it. Like he said, we just have to take care of each other's business." Marcel.

"Yes, we better start strategizing." Rudeus.

***

In the morning, the iron wall had collapsed and revealed the large figure of Tortoise which was quite far away. The soldiers had prepared and the heroes along with the Heavenly Emperor candidates were standing on the iron wall that had collapsed.Marcel would be the one to give the speech.

"Today, for the first time we will fight together to face the monsters that are before you. A monster that had stepped on many humans, today! we have united and brandished weapons to the creatures that tread on us like ants! don't be afraid, we, the heroes are with you!" Shouted Marcel, clenching his fists into the sky.

"Yahhhhhhhoooa!!!" The soldiers shouted in spirit.

The real fight is just about to start. For this time, the world will unite and copy shoulder to shoulder to face the doom, Tortoise.

"Alright, now is the time for us to unleash our full strength and finish off this creature for all eternity." Marcel said, swinging his scythe.

On the other hand, Rigel was leisurely sitting in the control room and watching the course of another hero's fight.

"Well, let's see what he can do." Mumbles Rigel.