"They said last time that the monsters had been completely wiped out only to reassure the public. The diviner once said that as long as humans exist, monsters will exist too. Monsters can never be completely eradicated—everyone understands that." The soldier said with a smile.
"So that's how it is." Belaque said after thinking for a moment.
"But you don't need to worry, little one. Red Rock City has endured monster sieges countless times, and every time, we successfully repelled their invasion. This time will be no different, so there's no need to worry." The soldier reached out to pat Belaque's head, but Belaque dodged him at once.
"You've really had it hard." Uchiha Madara said with a smile. "You, standing on the front lines, are the heroes of the nation—the heroes of this entire continent."
"As long as you're safe, that's all that matters." The soldier said with a smile.
Uchiha Madara left the soldier with Belaque.
Uchiha Madara said to Belaque, "You little brat really aren't very likable. What's wrong with someone touching your head? Is it going to make you go bald?"
"I'm not a child anymore, and I hate it most when people touch my head and treat me like one." Belaque said seriously.
"The monsters here are pretty arrogant, daring to gather together and attack a human city. What kinds of monsters are they?" Uchiha Madara asked, looking at Belaque.
"Since they're monsters, there are all sorts of kinds. 'Monsters' is just a collective term for them." Belaque replied.
"But that doesn't make sense. If there are many kinds of monsters, then there should be a food chain among them. How could they possibly unite to take down a human city? I don't see how that adds up." Uchiha Madara said.
"You think you know