Chapter 302 (2/2)
He proclaimed in Japanese while looking at the group of four. The girl that kicked the mage managed to get herself his staff and was now swinging it around against the others. The young man on the other hand was shielding the other two girls with concern in his eyes.
”W-what is this place, who are you people?”
”This is going to take a while to explain but let me ask you this first, are you really from Japan?”
The four looked at each other and then back to the somewhat imposing Zhang Dong. He was much larger than the kids and also looked out of place even among these mages. It was normal for them to also fear him but he was the only one that could speak their language.
”Y-yes, but where are we?”
Zhang Dong wanted to ask them about things concerning his old world. Things like the president from a popular country or what year it was. These youths could be from an Earth similar to his but not from the actual one that he came from. First, he had to talk them down and accept those earrings though, without them they wouldn't be able to communicate.
”Well, this is another world. These people have summoned you to be their heroes. A somewhat selfish reason if I might add.”
”Another world?”
The boy asked while his eyes got big.
”Yes, I bet you saw many shows or read some books, it should have been a very popular genre in fiction…”
”How can this be another world? Take us back home!”
The sporty girl shouted out while pointing at him with the stolen mage staff.
”I wish I could but I'm not the one that summoned you here, it was the people from this world.”
”From this world? You speak as if you don't belong here…”
The one that spoke out now was the oldest girl with the largest assets that was hugging the youngest girl against them. Zhang Dong wanted to not disclose the information about him coming from a different world. He didn't really know the character of these four, telling them all of his secrets could bite him in the behind down the line.
Yet he felt a kinship with them. They were as he was, tossed into another world without any notice. The only real difference was that they weren't alone when coming here but they also weren't quite as strong. He could tell from just looking, they were just regular untrained humans. There was a certain potential behind them though, probably attributed to a similar system that he had.
”You're quite observant, yes I'm also like you, a person from another world, though my origins are a bit different than yours…”
The four looked at him while he tried to smile. Being soft-spoken and kind-looking wasn't really his forte. Mostly what he did was look mysterious or be a reliable teacher. He was still working on the reliable part though.
”What are they talking about, shouldn't we stop them? How does it know the language of the heroes? Was it a hero before?”
People at the sidelines continued to watch as the summoned Spirit that belonged to Beatrice conversed with the Heroes. There were a lot of rumors about him, maybe now they would think that he was some kind of born-again legendary hero.
”Enough, tell them to accept the magical devices.”
A rumble was heard from behind as the King finally spoke out. His voice wasn't loud but thanks to the infusion of mana it could be heard by everyone here. The group of high school kids trembled for a second as the voice and mana that was carried with it washed over them. It was something that their bodies weren't used to so they instantly dropped down to their knees while panting.
”This guy has no tact…”
Zhang Dong waved his hand which caused the mana that was pushed out by the King to vanish. It looked like the man was trying to assert some dominance over these kids here. Regretfully if it came down to a fight, in his current state Zhang Dong would be on the losing end.
”We don't have much time, listen here. Don't trust the King and the people here, they just want to use you but for now, you will have to follow their instructions. The earrings that they offered you will allow you to understand their language. You probably aren't aware of it yet but you have certain capabilities that will let you grow strong in a short amount of time. Use this time well but with some luck, you won't need to act.”
Zhang Dong quickly told them the bare bones of what they needed to know. The most important fact was not to trust the people here. They would probably try to pull them to their side and use them as disposable pawns in their fight against the demons. What would happen to them after that was done was up to debate.
”I'll try to visit you later, for now just listen to what they tell you but be careful and best to keep our conversation for yourself.”
He picked up an earring that had fallen down and handed it to the male of the group before heading out. While leaving he looked at the king that was glaring in his direction.
'Ah, he has such a punchable face…'
After groaning inwardly he decided to go back to Beatrice and the group she was in. The heroes finally decided to put on the earrings and the ceremony continued, now without his involvement.
'I wonder if I could dig up that cube... Well, not like it's going anywhere. I can focus on the demons, for now. Then come back and dig it up later...'
He thought to himself while moving back to his summoner, the day as not yet over so he would take his time to keep an eye on these new world travelers.