The Farmer and the Hero Who Can't Become a Hero The man identifies as Loki, a demon who took an interest in Al after he defeated Romeo and Ouroboros. Loki is eliminating anyone who could stop the next Demon King; Ruri because she may one day be the hero, Al for his abilities and Helen who absorbed Oroboros’ power. Loki has leech monsters begin eating Al but Al feeds them the fertiliser, which is also a pesticide, and the leeches die. Ruri feels shame for letting her family belittle her into feeling worthless. Her sudden belief in herself unlocks the hero’s power and Loki is killed. Al passes out from exhaustion and Ruri realises she has fallen in love with him...