Volume 7: Spring Thunder Awakens the Hibernating Creatures, Chapter 1: Dangerous Situation

Back inside the outer castle gate, a chill quietly moistened Komer's back. Unbeknownst to them, the outer castle gate had silently closed at some point. Komer could clearly see the surprise mixed with challenge in his two companions' eyes deep down. Clearly, this unexpected change had sparked their fighting spirit. Komer felt ashamed in his heart, it seemed he, the protagonist, had been pressured by a certain atmosphere ever since he entered the castle; he was not as carefree as the two of them. By entering this door, they had committed themselves, stepping onto this path, so there was no need to harbor many concerns anymore.