"A surprise force? Composed of the Black-tailed Swallow's reserve members?" One-Eyed asked in surprise.
According to the original plan, the Black-tailed Swallow Legion's elite forces were to be deployed only when the battle was nearing its end, after the enemy's strength had been depleted and only the powerful remained, to fight the evil god to the death.
But why had the teacher dispatched a surprise force as soon as the battle began?
If they were official members of the Black-tailed Swallow Legion, One-Eyed would have known, which was why he asked if they were reserve members.
"Not reserve members, they are all ordinary people!" the old man said with a smile.
"Ordinary people? Let alone ordinary people, even those outstanding reserve members, or even official members would find it difficult to infiltrate. How much more so ordinary people!"
"Moreover, even if they manage to infiltrate, what good would it do?"
One-Eyed was full of confusion, and the surrounding staff also cast inquiring glances.
"Precisely because they have no abilities, just like ordinary people, they can successfully evade the scrutiny of the True God Cult."
"Think about it, if they were people with strength, they would be seen through at a glance. Then all their movements would be closely monitored, and it would be impossible for them to achieve anything."
"Furthermore... never underestimate ordinary people. Small ants can sometimes play a crucial role in turning the tide."
The old man did not elaborate, merely giving a mysterious smile and saying no more.
Meanwhile, in the capital of the Valen Empire, in an apartment building near a bustling street.
A couple sat by the bed, their expressions grave.
"Are you really going to do this?" the girl asked.
"I have to, this is my mission!"
"The prophet foretold the rise and fall of our village, as well as major world events."
"Similarly, he also prophesied that I would become the savior!" the boy said with a determined look.
In his hand, he held a palm-sized metal box, on which strange patterns were carved.
"But... saving the world should be the job of powerful heroes, shouldn't it?"
"You are only at the beginner level of a martial artist. With such strength, how can you complete the mission of defeating the evil god?"
"I've thought about this all the way here, and no matter how I think about it, it doesn't seem right," the girl said worriedly.
"The prophet's prophecies have never been wrong, and I believe this time will be no different!"
"Moreover... right now, those world-class powerhouses are unable to defeat the evil god, which is why a different approach is needed."
"Even if my strength were greater, would it be more powerful than those world-class powerhouses?"
"I admit I lack strength, but I have my own destiny. Only I can merge the power of this divine stone."
"As long as I merge with this power, then no god, no matter who it is, will be my opponent."
"Then, generations to come will tell my story, and in the center square of the world's greatest city, my statue will stand, to be admired by future generations!"
The boy's excitement grew as he spoke, and he finally stood up, waving the arm holding the metal box.
"But... since the divine stone's power is so immense, why don't they find a powerful person to merge with?"
"This way, the powerful person would become even stronger, and the chance of defeating the evil god would be greater. Why choose you?" the girl continued to press, still uneasy.
"You don't understand this. The divine stone cannot be absorbed by just anyone, not even those world-class powerhouses."
"Only those with innate unique talents, like myself, can merge with the divine stone and unleash its full power."
"The prophet said that my talent is a prodigy rarely seen in five hundred years, and I share the same attribute as the evil god."
"It's just that the evil god ultimately chose to fall and turned to evil, but I will choose the light and bring hope to humanity!" the boy vowed silently, looking out the window at the bustling street.
"I will save these suffering people from the rule of darkness!"
Seeing the boy's fervent expression, the girl wanted to say more, but was stopped by him.
"I know you love me, and I love you just the same. If this world is destined for someone to become the savior, to sacrifice for the world, then I am willing!"
"And you must remember, whether I succeed or not, your lover is a respectable warrior for justice!"
At that moment, the alarm clock rang, and the boy looked at the time and said,
"It's time, I have to go!"