Chapter 140: The Heavens Honor
"…But what I'm curious about right now is—are you one of those outsiders? What they call 'Otherworldly'?"
"Oh? You know about us?" Daniel asked in shock.
The hero in front of him came from an era where the Mother System, the Tower, and the Corrupted Beasts all existed. Naturally, this was surprising to Daniel.
"I actually know a bit about the current state of the world. I got this knowledge from the memories of someone who challenged the Pagoda—after they died."
"I see… Well, yes. I am Otherworldly," Daniel answered calmly.
"I see. Though, you don't seem like a Hero," the man said indifferently. In fact, he seemed a little pleased that Daniel wasn't a Hero.
Unlike what most people believed, being a Hero was nothing more than a limitation—a cage that heavily restricted you.
Sure, it had its own advantages. But if he had the chance, he would never choose to become a Hero again.
"A Hero? Am I supposed to be one?"
"Heroes are born in response to threats that could destroy the world. Based on the talent I saw in you, I thought maybe you were this era's Hero. But it seems you're not."
"So there is a chance there's a Hero in this era, huh?"
"Actually, they should've already been born. With the birth of a Hero, the world's luck and fate increase. Countless prodigies appear. A Hero can only reach their peak by facing strong rivals."