A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

However, the idea of ​​a powerful demi-human taking over the Dragon Hourglass is quite interesting.

Li Wei was a human supremacist, but the hostility he felt towards the ordinary people of this kingdom made him realize something: the lives and deaths of the people in this world were none of his concern.

Chapter 3. The Three Courages

On the first day, Li Wei sensed three unique auras, and he knew that these were the other three of the Four Holy Warriors.

There was a knock on the door, and Li Wei opened it. Outside stood the dignified and elegant female official from before.

Li Wei asked, "Is there something you need?"

The female official said, "Sir Shield Hero, the other three heroes have completed their summoning today. Would you like to go and see them now?"

Li Wei revealed a playful smile and said, "It's finally starting. Take me to see it, let me see just how evenly these three warriors are treated. If they want to be on par with me, they must demonstrate qualities that satisfy me."

The female official said, "The Shield Hero is quite the joker. Keeping up with you is not an easy task, so it's best not to set your expectations too high."

Li Wei followed the female official to the corridor of the throne room. From there, he could overlook the entire throne room. Li Wei also noticed that there were quite a few members of the Shadow Organization hidden in the throne room. This intelligence organization, which consisted only of women, was quite powerful, at least compared to the forces in this world.

Li Wei saw the backs of three heroes, which matched the anime. Except for him replacing Naofumi Iwatani, the others were no different from the anime plot.

King Ottocre also saw Levi on the building and said, "Sir Shield Hero, the three heroes you have been waiting for have now appeared."

Li Wei leaped lightly and landed behind the three men. The powerful pressure caused all three to take a step back towards the king.

"This guy... it's like facing a ferocious beast, I'm sweating bullets..." The golden-haired youth, carrying a magnificent spear, had a solemn expression.

"Is that really a shield?!" the young man with equally dark eyes exclaimed in amazement.

The tall, pale green boy with a head like seaweed said nothing, but gripped the ornate longbow tightly in his hand.

Li Wei's gaze swept over the three of them, and he said to King Otto Cree, "Your luck is really not good. You've drawn the lottery four times, and three of them were bad. Apart from me, none of you were in the first place."

"What do you mean? Ranking?" Jin Qingnian asked, puzzled.

Li Wei said, "You can think of the Hero's Summoning Ritual as a card-drawing game, except that you only have one chance per round of summoning, and you should know about the rarity classification, right?"

The slightly petite green-haired boy said, "I know that. SSR, SR, SP, R, N. That's how it's ranked in my world."

Both the dark-skinned youth and the golden-skinned youth nodded. The dark-skinned youth said, "This classification is similar to the rarity classification I know. So tell me, how do we, as summoned heroes, rank?"

Li Wei said, "I won't hold back, so I'll say what I have to say, whether you like it or not. Seaweed Head Kid, you're a pretty good SP, and as for the sword-wielding one, your ranking is somewhere between SR and SP, so it's hard to categorize you. As for you, Golden Hair, you're the only N among the four of us."

"Huh? Why am I number N?!" the young man in gold said in dissatisfaction.

Li Wei said, "You have all come into contact with that ancient book and been summoned here, right? That book will split into many copies, searching for suitable summoners on your planet. Some people will respond to the summons, while others will not. The so-called order means that after those ahead of you refuse the summons, your turn to be summoned comes next."

The young man in black said, "I see. I understand now. In other words, there were people before me who had come into contact with that strange book, but they refused the summons. That's why I got the chance to be summoned. In other words, everyone except the first person in line is a backup."

The green-haired boy said, "The term 'backup plan' is a bit harsh. Although we're not in the first place, I believe I can fulfill the duties of a hero..."

Li Wei laughed and said, "It's good to be confident, but this is not a game. If you die here, you really die, so don't be careless."

Jin Qingnian said, "The one with the shield, judging from your tone, it's as if you're the first in line."

Li Wei laughed and said, "Because I am indeed the first in line. As for why I am the first in line, I will keep that a secret for now."

Ottocre, seated on his throne, looked at the four people whispering away from him, coughed lightly to draw their attention, and said, "Now that the Four Holy Warriors are all here, I can say something important."

Li Wei said nothing, walked side by side with the other three to the throne, and then, to everyone's surprise, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and the huge golden throne rose up. Li Wei sat on the throne again, looking down at Ottocre.

"Speak, I'm listening. Out of respect for you, I won't refer to myself as 'I, the lonely one,' am I being very accommodating?" Li Wei sat imposingly on his throne, his boundless power radiating outwards.

The three newcomers, 4, were completely bewildered, unsure of the situation. They all looked towards Ottocre, who sat on the throne. At that moment, the king's face was as black as charcoal.

Previously, Livy's throne and Autocry's throne were quite far apart, so although there was a considerable height difference, it wasn't as obvious as it is now. But now, it's as if Livy is performing a saber dance on Autocry's face, showing absolutely no respect for him.

The members of the Shadow Organization, hidden in the shadows, watched this scene with mixed feelings of amusement and exasperation. Although they didn't like Autocray either, he was, after all, the king of this kingdom. Even though they only obeyed the queen's orders, they wouldn't openly embarrass Autocray. However, Levi had now done what they wanted to do but couldn't.

Chapter 1. Clarifying Doubts

Ottocre took a deep breath, not arguing with Levi, and said, "Now that the four heroes are all here, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. This world faces a crisis of destruction. A supernatural phenomenon called the Tide brings a large number of monsters with each appearance. Such a crisis can easily destroy a large city. Countless countries throughout history have been destroyed by the Tide. Now, I implore the four heroes to step forward and save this world."

Jin Qingnian said, "If you ask us to save the world, what reward would we get? If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it grass first."

Ottocre laughed and said, "Of course we won't let you heroes work for nothing. As long as you can defeat the tide, we will try our best to satisfy your requests, whether it is power, status, or wealth."

The green-haired boy said, "We are not familiar with this world, so we need guides, and we need someone to help us."

Ottocre said, "This is inevitable. As newcomers to this world, you are naturally unfamiliar with it. Therefore, we will provide you with companions. These adventurers who volunteer are all guaranteed to be strong, and they all have their own special skills that can help you on your adventures."

The green-haired boy nodded in satisfaction. As long as they weren't made to go out in beginner gear, it would be fine. After all, they were here to save the world, not for a spring outing. Whenever they went out on adventures, they would inevitably encounter all sorts of unexpected situations. With reliable companions to support them, the possibility of encountering danger could be minimized.

The young man from Blackhood said, "They've already asked me all the questions I wanted to ask, so I have nothing more to say. But I still have one question. Is it possible for us to go back?"

Just as Ottocre was about to speak, Levi burst into laughter, and the other three heroes all looked at him.

Li Wei laughed and said, "Instead of thinking so far ahead, you should think about what you should do next. If you completely defeat the tide, you'll have the option to go back. But if you can't do that, then you'll have to stay here forever. Of course, staying here forever most likely means dying here. If you really can defeat the tide and achieve unparalleled feats, would you still be willing to give up everything here and return to your own world? Most of the heroes from the previous generations before us chose to stay."

The dark-skinned youth said, "Speaking of which, since the previous generation's heroes are still around, why summon us again? Why not just let them face this world-ending crisis?"

Ottocre said, "Even powerful heroes cannot escape the constraints of time. Most of the heroes from previous generations who did not leave have grown old or gone into seclusion. We can no longer count on them for this kind of crisis. Besides, they have already given too much, and it would be bad to disturb them further."

The green-haired youth said, "That's understandable. If you think about it, even the heroes from the previous generation who are still alive are all old people. It's not a respectable thing to send the elderly to fight on the battlefield."

Ottocre said, "Thank you for your understanding. It was wrong of us to bring you into this world so hastily. But now this world no longer gives us a choice, so we have no other choice."

Looking at Otto Cree, Li Wei inwardly sighed, "The other guy's acting skills are still pretty good. Whether it's tolerating my provocation just now or patiently explaining to the other three, he did a pretty good job."

Ottocre said, "Four heroes, a grand banquet will be prepared for you tonight. I hope you will enjoy it. Tomorrow, you will have to leave. At that time, I will arrange for you to meet your companions. I have also prepared some start-up capital for each of you."

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After the meeting, the travelers returned to their respective rooms, led by the court ladies. Li Wei's room was a certain distance from the other three, but still in the same area.

Li Wei returned to his room, where Raphtalia was sitting obediently on the sofa, reading the books Li Wei had prepared for her.

“My lord, you’re back. Has the king been disrespectful to you again?” Raphtalia said.

Li Wei sat down, poured himself a glass of cola, and said, "He doesn't have that kind of guts. I was called over just now because the other three heroes were summoned. To be honest, I'm quite disappointed."

Raphtalia closed the book and asked, "Is there something wrong with them?"

Li Wei said, "By the standards of ordinary people, they are not bad. But by the standards of heroes, none of them have passed; they do not possess the qualities of a hero."

Raphtalia said, "So, my lord, you can't get help from other heroes?"

Levi nodded and finished his Coke. After he took out the Coke, Raphtalia became addicted to this stimulating drink.

Raphtalia said, "Don't worry, I will become the sharpest sword in your hand, my lord. Since those heroes are useless, then let me take their place."

Raphtalia had made up her mind. She couldn't just freeload off Levi, and since Levi had said he wanted to protect the demi-human autonomous territories on this side of the kingdom, she had to take up arms and fight too.

Li Wei glanced at Raphtalia, said nothing, and simply smiled.

“I know you think I’m too young, but I’m capable of fighting. The tide has robbed me of everything, and I don’t want more and more people like me to emerge,” Raphtalia said earnestly.

"Even if your actions indirectly protect those humans, would you be willing to do it?" Li Wei asked.

“I’m willing. Because if I don’t fight, I can’t protect anything.” Raphtalia recalled her experiences, and her resolve grew stronger.

Chapter 1. The Visit of the Three Warriors

Raphtalia was really reading the book. Although she was young, the hardships of life had forced her to mature prematurely. Now, in order to become a qualified swordsman for Levi, she not only needed to improve her level, but also had to learn all sorts of knowledge.

Li Wei could understand Raphtalia's feelings. Ultimately, Raphtalia was still somewhat insecure. She was afraid of being abandoned, so she wanted to improve her abilities as much as possible to avoid being abandoned.

Li Wei wouldn't expose Raphtalia's little thoughts. After all, words are sometimes quite inadequate, and many things can only be proven by time. No matter how much he said now, it wouldn't dispel her concerns. When the time comes, she will understand on her own.

There was a knock on the door. Li Wei, who was reading comics, stood up, went to the door, and opened it.

Outside the door stood the other three heroes.

"Oh, it's you guys. What brings you here?" Li Wei asked, arms crossed.

The dark-skinned youth said, "As the four holy warriors, we will inevitably have to cooperate in various ways in the future, so it's always good to get to know each other now."

Li Wei said, "Come in first."

The three followed Li Wei into the room, and were all somewhat dumbfounded by the magnificent interior.

Jin Qingnian said, "Why are your living conditions so much better? I used to think my place was pretty good, but compared to yours, it feels like a slum."

The green-haired boy said, "If that's the case, it really is. The discrimination is far too obvious."

Li Wei said, "This was modified by me using magical power. If you want to achieve this effect, you can try learning the magic of this world."

Li Wei had no intention of sowing discord between the three heroes and the kingdom in this matter, because such a thing would be easily exposed, and he couldn't afford to lose face.

"So it's the effect of magic, but this is different from games. There's no such magic to modify the environment in games," the green-haired boy said.

Li Wei said, "If you always treat this place like a game, you'll only end up hurting yourselves. That's all I have to say. I won't repeat myself like this."

All three of them had indifferent expressions on their faces. They didn't realize that this world was vastly different from the game, and that blindly applying the game's content here would easily lead to failure.

The situation in this world is somewhat similar to that of "Goblin Slayer," except that there's no inhuman DM. Ordinary adventurers who don't make adequate preparations when going out on adventures are quite likely to encounter setbacks.

The reason why the kingdom provides initial companions for heroes is simply because novice adventurers have a very high chance of failing. Although heroes possess holy weapons, and apart from the Shield Hero, the other three heroes have very good initial DPS, their defense and awareness are not up to par, making them easy to die when surrounded by monsters.

While watching the anime, Li Wei paid attention to the initial adventurer lineup provided by the kingdom. Most of these adventurers who volunteered to become companions of the hero were people with good support abilities. They were either reliable front-line fighters or supporters who could use support magic or spell-like abilities. Pure damage dealers were not common.

Jin Qingnian said, "Let's all introduce ourselves. After all, we can't just call each other by their weapon names. I'll start by introducing myself. My name is Kitamura Motoyasu, I'm [age] years old, and I'm a university student. I'm quite good at traditional adventure games."

The young man with dark skin said, "My name is Tianmu Lian, I am [age] years old, and I am a high school student. I am quite good at simulation fighting games. In third-person VR games, I am good at fighting with sword-type weapons."

The green-haired boy said, "I thought you were already 20 years old. My name is Kawasumi Itsuki. Before coming here, I liked playing immersive virtual reality games. I was a key player in the archery club at school, and I'm quite confident in my archery skills."

All three looked at Li Wei, who was the only one who hadn't introduced himself yet.