บท 114: The Hero of Darkness Faces the Heroes of Kastoria (1)

"Ryuuki… h-he's coming…" Yumiko whispered, her voice trembling as she instinctively clutched Ryuuki's arm. Her grip was firm, almost desperate, betraying the raw edge of fear that colored her usually calm demeanor. It wasn't just her, though; their classmates, those less seasoned in combat or lacking in confidence, also recoiled, taking a collective step backward as if trying to distance themselves from the overwhelming presence drawing near.