Any strong person could easily block that flying boulder.

He appeared so disheveled, and even nearly lost his life to that terrifying blow.

It's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Thinking of this, the eldest prince couldn't help but smile bitterly.

The common people must now see clearly that he is nothing more than a prince in name only.

They must be furious now.

The so-called perfect hero thought he was so powerful, but a single rock exposed his true colors.

The eldest prince was prepared to be criticized by everyone and to bear everything.

But the eldest prince was relieved by this.

At least, he no longer needs to pretend...

As he was bowing his head and smiling bitterly, he suddenly sensed someone walking towards him.

Looking up, he saw the family he had just rescued from under the rocks.

The woman was in tears, and her two children beside her were still trembling, clinging tightly to their mother's clothes.

The man approached the eldest prince, his eyes serious and his attitude solemn.

The eldest prince took a deep breath, bracing himself for the angry rebuke that was about to come.

But the man's actions took him by surprise.

He reached out and grasped the eldest prince's hands tightly.

"Although I've already said it, I'll say it again..."

“Your Highness, I used to look down on the word ‘hero,’ but now you have changed my mind.”

"You are a true hero."

These words reached the eldest prince's ears so clearly.

His eyes widened, his lips parted slightly, and he stood there, completely stunned.

What?

The eldest prince could hardly believe what the man in front of him had said.

He stared incredulously at the unwavering man before him.

The eldest prince saw unwavering approval in the other person's eyes.

People stood solemnly in place, focusing all their respectful and trusting gazes on the eldest prince.

It was as if the eldest prince was still the perfect hero in their hearts.

While the crowd was surrounding the eldest prince, Kokot had already quietly ridden on a floating cloud and flown to Oberly, who was sitting on the steps.

She looked at Aubrey and asked:

"Aubrey, did you already know all along that your son was no good?"

Cocotte looked down the steps.

The commoners surrounded the eldest prince, just as they had always done, and continued to praise him generously.

After the crisis was resolved, no one showed any particular gratitude to Aubrey for dealing with the rock giant.

They even took it for granted.

It's as if their emperor is obligated to protect them.

On the contrary, they expressed deep respect and admiration for the eldest prince who stepped forward.

However, it's normal if you look at it from another perspective.

Aubrey has been invincible in the Empire for so many years, and his power has deeply penetrated people's hearts.

Defeating a stone golem was just a piece of cake.

But this prince....

Cocotte only discovered this after she had stuck the giant mouth flower into the prince's body while treating him.

The eldest prince was just an ordinary person who was slightly stronger than the average person.

He had no real strength, only a set of fairly sturdy golden armor.

If it weren't for this armor, he might have died under that rock long ago.

Kokot was incredibly surprised after discovering this.

Aubrey had two sons and one daughter.

First and foremost, his daughter Aurelian is undoubtedly the most outstanding.

Her talent was so great that even Cocotte had to praise and acknowledge it.

The fact that the second prince could collude with demons, regardless of the circumstances, demonstrates his extraordinary nature.

Why is it that the eldest prince is so miserable? He's just like an ordinary person.

Could it be that... the eldest prince is not Aubrey's biological son?

Ah, no wonder Aubrey sent his eldest son to the frontier; now the case is solved.

But when Cocotte raised this question, Aubrey simply smiled faintly:

"He is the only child who did not inherit my talent."

"However, he alone inherited my personality."

It is often said that Albany is the prince who most resembles Aubrey.

Because he truly became a real hero.

With a mortal body, he guarded the most dangerous frontier for more than ten years, facing demons head-on.

Protect the inhabitants of the empire from the rampant monsters.

They fully endorsed the prince's "heroic" status, regardless of whether it was hyped up or not.

At least he truly stood up to protect the people during the crisis.

At this moment, Aubrey also turned his gaze to the square.

The eldest prince unconsciously raised his head and met Aubrey's gaze.

At that moment, the eldest prince clearly saw, for the first time, satisfaction and approval in his father's eyes.

Albany could hardly believe his eyes.

He stood frozen in place, staring into Aubrey's kind eyes, fearing it was all just an illusion.

One glance, two glances, three glances.

He kept confirming it until he was finally convinced that it was genuine approval from his father.

Albany's joy was palpable; his eyes, which had been filled with surprise, instantly shone with delight.

At this moment, he couldn't help but feel that all his efforts had finally been rewarded.

Seeing this scene between Aubrey and his son Albany, Kokot was no longer surprised.

Her gaze shifted from Aubrey to the deep ravines stretching endlessly into the distance.

Her gaze slid down from Aubrey's body and landed on the deep ravines that stretched for miles across the earth.

The rock giant had completely collapsed, with shattered rocks scattered all over the ground.

However, Kokot's gaze remained fixed on the spear deeply embedded in the earth, his heart filled with doubt.

There's one thing she's never been able to figure out.

Why, with that rock giant?

It suddenly stopped moving and remained motionless.