The Hero A·Gedora's past was incomparably glorious.

Probably for many years to come, there won't be someone like A·Gedora who, at a young age, could defeat the Demon King... no, this way of living isn't quite fitting, it was a human unprecedented in the annals of human history. A human that humanity wonders if they'll ever see again in the future.

Such a man, even just from the "charming power" standpoint, would have all sorts of admirers.

Just hearing A·Gedora's reputation aside, those who actually encountered him, those he saved and helped, naturally would have a favorable impression of him.

After this person was declared a traitor to humanity.

Some naturally follow the mainstream to criticize A·Gedora, but similarly, those who had contact with A·Gedora had doubts about these accusations.

But those matters aren't of concern.

If asked why—

Unless one was a member of the Hero's party or someone very close to Doro, it's actually hard to recognize the current Doro.

After all, the past A·Gedora, as imagined like a Hero, had golden hair like sunshine, a handsome appearance, and always wore a gentle smile. He was someone who made people feel warm when close.

And now, Doro, due to the Curse's erosion, has hair that is an aging grayish white, and a weathered look is written on his face. When he smiles, it always conveys a sense of bitterness. It's completely impossible to overlap him with the person from the past.

So, unless particularly fond of and always keeping an eye on A·Gedora, it's difficult to see A·Gedora's shadow in Doro.

As for hiding his identity, Doro hasn't even done anything particularly special—only people like Ah Xion and Rose would recognize him.

"Doro, that woman is your acquaintance, right?"

Sitting in the shop, Mohe suddenly said these words.

Doro stiffened: "What are you talking about?"

"Although your actions seemed subtle, I immediately saw it~ you have an extra concern for that girl, right?"

"What are you saying, Miss Mohe, have you been watching me all the time?"

Mohe blinked: "Yes~ I've always been watching you~ you're an important person to me."

"Lord Mohe!"

Rose, evidently displeased with Mohe's ambiguous statement, immediately looked over.

Doro sighed: "Seeing someone in broad daylight surrounding and blocking a girl, anyone would pay more attention, right?"

"That's what you're saying, but if it wasn't an acquaintance, you'd have intervened, right?"

Mohe crossed her legs, she was watching Doro with interest: "Although those people like some noble's servants were very polite without any excessive actions, that girl must be troubled, right? Based on your personality, you should do something, right?"

"Miss Mohe, are you trying to cause trouble for me? We are just wine merchants, how dare we meddle in noble affairs? I'm not someone who likes to meddle."

The two of them, while talking, just watched what was happening on the street.

A woman who looked about in her twenties dressed quite plainly like a village girl was being surrounded and blocked by a group of people in uniform attire looking like guards. Although they showed no excessive moves, they used their bodies to form a human wall, not letting the woman pass.

The woman apparently wasn't reckless enough to forcibly squeeze through a wall of men.

Mohe tapped the table with her fingers: "So? What's that girl's status?"

"I told you, I really don't know…" Doro answered helplessly.

Mohe gave him a disapproving look: "Whether you know or not! They're blocking the street, making it impossible for us to do business! As my loyal courtyard guard! Mr. Doro, shouldn't you do something? Can we still do business like this?"

Doro gave Mohe a meaningful look: "Do you really want me to do something?"

"Isn't it obvious? For merchants, time is everything! We must seize every moment and keep time in our hands!"

Isn't this absurd?

Since when does the Demon King care about time?

Mouths off about decades and centuries—now suddenly racing against time.

The girl named Mohe sometimes really talked nonsense, you couldn't fathom what was going on in her mind, it seemed only when teaching everyone Alchemy Knowledge, did she show some serious demeanor, like when she revived and modified Rose before.

Doro just stared unwaveringly at Mohe.

"Why are you still looking at me? Do you like me? Miss Rose is already quite jealous~"

"Huh? I..." Rose instantly blushed.

Doro finally withdrew his gaze: "If something troublesome comes up, don't throw it onto me. Saying that I'll solve the trouble I've caused myself..."

"Haha~ How could that be? Am I that kind of person?"

Doro then swaggered out of the shop.

He looked like a drunkard who had just had too much to drink.

Rose, therefore, stood by the window, watching how things would unfold.

"Aren't you looking forward to it?"

Mohe spoke from behind Rose: "The Hero stepping up again for a girl in distress, doesn't it have a bit of the old days feel?"

"...What exactly are you trying to say, Master Mohe?" Rose turned her head with some helplessness, "Why did you especially leave Lisidorwei at home and bring Mr. Doro and me out? What's your plan?"

"Eh~ I thought you could understand my deeper meaning~"

Mohe blinked slightly: "Aren't I creating an opportunity for you? I initially thought Lisidorwei would live up to expectations, but later found out I was wrong. Women, when they meet someone they like, become weak. If the man isn't proactive, it falls into a coy situation. Clearly, when she betrayed me, she acted like a b*tch. Now she pretends to be a pure girl, which I really can't understand."

Saying such things behind someone's back, aren't you afraid... Alright, she's indeed not afraid. Rose felt that even in front of Lisidorwei, Mohe could say such things.

This person has always been sharp-tongued.

"Then, why does Master Mohe have expectations for me?"

"Weren't you once Frodonick?"

Rose's body stiffened: "What do you mean by that?"

"Women really aren't reliable. Think about it? Saintess Charlette, what kind of b***h she is, I don't need to say. On Kenku Island, I also met Adeline, that woman is also deep-minded now, though she used to be rather cute—although my enemy. The other women probably aren't much better, and as for Ah Xion, simply a foolish woman, not worth expecting."

Mohe gave a slight assessment: "Relatively speaking, although you've done similar things, aren't you at his side atoning for your sins? I'm just thinking, does this mean that as biological beings, men and women might be two different species? Maybe you can understand Doro from a different angle. Does this make it easier to win him over?"

"You..."

"What are you worried about?"

Mohe smiled brightly: "I clearly bestowed such a body upon you, no man in the world can resist your allure, even if he, as the former Hero, inherently has some resistance to the Charm skill, or has seen all sorts of beauties under the sun, experienced many romantic events, letting him view your beauty with an ordinary heart—but ultimately, he is but a human, only a man. Speaking of men and women...Humans, as a short-lived race, consider their offspring to be the continuation of their own life. He cannot resist it."

She wasn't making any threats, she was merely extending a certain amount of persuasion, and her attitude was exceptionally good.

Yet, Rose distinctly felt an extreme sense of contempt and fear.

More clearly than ever, she realized that the girl behind her was an existence known as the "Demon King."

Even though this person spoke such words, Rose could sense that she didn't really care whether she could win over Doro; she was merely interested in the matter and wanted to know the outcome. As for her own feelings, Doro's feelings, whether pain, shame, distortion, or joy... those emotions might seem "delicious" to this Demon King.

The following words made one realize the essence of the Demon King even more.

Perhaps she wasn't even aware of it herself.

As an eternal being, her contempt for those with transient lives.

Humans, as a short-lived race, consider their offspring to be the continuation of their own life...

Perhaps she wasn't wrong.

Perhaps, from the very beginning, the world's understanding of the Demon King was incorrect.

Humans might never have seriously thought about what humans really mean to the Demon King.

Perhaps...the Demon King knew the first humans.

Even, humans were born under the Demon King's gaze.

To the Demon King, does the concept of humans—extend one's own life?

To the Demon King, do all humans in this world, in fact, count as one?

She appears to have also become human now, and she's always claiming that she's merely a human now.

But, does she really consider herself human?

"Rose, look, how clumsy Mr. Doro's moves are... What drunkard can stagger a trained guard just like that! He's clearly telling everyone, I'm not ordinary, this man still only knows how to solve problems with force. Wonderful~"

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