Burning Hope

While Seong-hoon was occupied with carrying Gaon to safety, the others swiftly shifted into action, coordinating the defense efforts. The tension was palpable, but no one hesitated. Kang Eun-woo, the steadfast protector of the group, stepped forward, his resolve clear in every movement. The responsibility of leadership now fell to him, and his heart burned with the certainty that this was the only way forward.

"Ready the cannons!" Eun-woo's voice rang out, authoritative and unwavering, like the sound of a drum signaling the beginning of battle. "If that monster even dares to come within a kilometer of us, shoot! No matter how much spiritual energy you need to refill, don't let those cannons run dry! The empress filled them with her power, but it's not endless!" His words carried the weight of the city's last hope, and they pierced through the fear that was starting to overtake them. His presence alone was like a beacon of light cutting through the darkness.