However, things were not that simple.
The four heroes desperately leveled up, forged equipment, and completed quests...
Soon, following the guide given by the Prophet, they raised their levels to the maximum and obtained every piece of equipment they could.
They also upgraded all their equipment to the best possible state.
Their skills were trained to the highest level.
Yet after painstakingly crossing the sea, they discovered they were no match for the Demon King at all! Before fighting the Demon King, they first had to pass the former heroes' trial! By then, the Demon King possessed the heroes from N-1 generations, which meant 4(N-1) heroes! So besides fighting the Demon King, they had to fight the four heroes from each of the previous N generations.
"Damn it, why did all of you surrender to the Demon King?" Shield Man of the Nth generation demanded angrily.
"Isn't it obvious? Surrendering to the Demon King is great. You get everything in one step—food, drink, and immortality." Shield Man of the N-1st generation said.
"Yeah, I can't even think of a reason not to surrender to the Demon King," another former hero said.
"But the Demon King abuses the people. He's evil."
"Hahaha! Who cares these days about who's evil and who's righteous? As long as you're living well, that's all that matters." The former heroes all mocked them.
"No way, no way. These days, people only mock you for being poor. No one mocks you for being evil."
The four heroes were furious.
Bow Woman said, "Damn it! After doing this, can you really face your own consciences?"
"Won't your consciences hurt before you die?"
"Haha, how much is a conscience worth?" one of the former heroes said disdainfully.
"Don't you know? If you want to join the Demon King's castle,