章節 233: The Glint of Steel (1)

I slowly opened my eyes and let out a calm breath. Only mere moments were left until the battle began.

Looking down on the field where the fighting would take place, I could see the enemy forces gathered around the Divine Pillar. The grassy field was devoid of hills or other obstacles. The once flourishing forest here had been cut down, even the stumps were removed.

They knew we were coming, and they had prepared accordingly.

Well, they knew someone was coming. Still clueless about my survival, they were probably prepared to face demons, not us. And I intended to use that belief of theirs to the fullest.

"Just a bit more," I whispered as I watched the sun set in the distance. The golden, crimson, and purple rays of light blinded me, but this time, I didn't mind. It was beautiful.

I noticed the pebble in my hand let out a faint glow. It was time.