Chapter 70: Courtney's Guilt

The sound of horses' hooves hitting the ground echoed through the air. Carriages moved one after another, carrying the students who wore tense expressions on their faces. Jason's speech had given them confidence and excitement, but anxiety still lingered. They were about to confront demons, the very beings they had been summoned to kill, including the Demon King. This was their first significant step toward their objective of returning to Earth.

In one of the carriages, a pair of sisters sat, clearly uneasy.

"D-Do you think he's still alive, Sienna?" Siara asked, unable to hide the unease in her voice. She had complex feelings for her stepbrother, but one thing was certain: she didn't want him to die and was worried about him.

Sienna, who was checking her sword, nodded firmly. "He is alive. We will save him, don't worry."