Woman, I am not dying today.

Knock Knock

While Kael was meditating in a room, a soft knock at the door grabbed his attention.

"Hero Kael."

It was Sarah.

"Sarah? Please, come in."

The door creaked open, and Sarah walked inside.

"They're here,"

She said as she glanced at Kael.

"The soldiers have returned from the forest."

"Then we should go meet them, shouldn't we?"

Kael stood up with a smile.

"Yes. We should."

Sarah smiled back as she nodded.

She led him outside, and the moment they walked outside the house—

"HERO KAEL!!!"

Kael flinched as he stepped into the sea of cheering townsfolk.

The entire town had gathered, their faces lit with joy and relief. Women and children who had been hidden underground during the attack were now standing before him, tears streaming down their faces—not from sorrow, but from overwhelming gratitude.

"ALL HAIL HERO KAEL!!!"

"ALL HAIL HERO KAEL!!!"