Chapter 1103: Going to the Royal Capital Together
It wasn't just Emilia—even Beatrice widened her eyes from the side.
She had stayed in this library for so many years that she had read every book countless times, including the one Riviera held.
She had read this story many times.
It was a wonderful story. The hero was steadfast, overcoming every difficulty with determination for the sake of his goal, and ultimately defeating the Demon Beast and saving the princess.
But now that she heard Riviera put it that way,
it suddenly felt strange.
"This..." Emilia hesitated, then said uncertainly, "If he did it for his own selfish desires and interests, then this... doesn't seem like a true hero."
"If that's the case, then why was he respected by everyone? Why did everyone think he was a true hero?" Riviera looked at Emilia with a gentle gaze that seemed to encourage her.
She wanted Emilia to think for herself and come up with an answer.
Even if the answer was wrong, it didn't matter.
Beside them, Beatrice seemed to have already thought of something, but she said nothing.
Emilia was still somewhat hesitant.
But she still said what she wanted to say.
"Is it because... he defeated the Demon Beast?"
"That's right." Riviera gave her an approving look, then agreed without hesitation. "It's because he defeated the Demon Beast and protected the people."
Emilia's eyes immediately began to sparkle.
As a girl with such a pure nature, she naturally felt happy when she was praised.
"No matter what purpose this hero had for doing it, it doesn't matter much to the people who benefited from it. Since they received tangible benefits, to them, a hero is a hero." Riviera paused, then continued, "And what I want to teach you today is