The World's Perspective

The Ashen Forest expedition, the holy sword's awakening, and the subjugation of the Demon King.

The first reaction to the news that swept across the Empire was deep skepticism and cynicism.

Kardenos's snot-nosed brat caught the Demon King?

Everyone scoffed, calling it a boast so absurd that even a passing dog would laugh.

But as the surviving expedition members began to speak, the situation gradually changed.

A seedy back-alley tavern in the Imperial Capital.

Bang!

Mercenaries claiming to have been part of the vanguard of the Ashen Forest expedition slammed their fists on the tables and shouted.

"You idiots! I saw it clearly with my own two eyes!"

"Why do you keep acting like you can't believe a word people say? I'm telling you, Commander Astin slammed into the monster's head like a meteor!"...