In truth, Hans really had no reason to attack the Royal Capital.
Although the Demon Lord's Army had constantly harassed the Royal Capital, its defenses were not something they could breach so easily.
Not to mention the royal family, which had inherited the bloodlines and powers of countless heroes throughout history—even the Adventurer's Guild's hero candidates, each with their own cheats, were enough to give the Demon Lord's Army a serious headache.
So for a single executive to try to storm the Royal Capital was simply wishful thinking.
Yet Hans had still appeared on the battlefield and attacked the Royal Capital.
The reason was that he had been forced to.
"...I suddenly feel a little sorry for him..."
Alice's inadvertent murmur earned the agreement of everyone around her, making Kureia, Rain, and Mikoto Kyoya nod unconsciously.
Even Fang Li, after seeing Hans's tear-streaked and miserable appearance, suddenly felt that this executive of the Demon Lord's Army was indeed rather pitiful.
"Since you're so pitiful, let me ask you one thing." Fang Li spoke as though he were bored. "Why don't you retreat now? If you choose to leave, I can still spare you."
At the very least, compared to a petty man like Greed, this Demon Lord's Army executive was much more likable. There was no harm in sparing his life.
Unfortunately, the enemy did not appreciate the offer.
"What's the point of saying that now? Huh? What's the point!?" Hans seemed to have been completely consumed by rage as he shouted, "After suffering such humiliation, do you think I'll let this go without eating everyone here!?"
"Is that so?" Fang Li narrowed his eyes and asked one final question. "In other words, not only do you refuse to retreat, but you're planning to retaliate?"
"That's just a bonus!" Hans