"What's next, Master? Are we pushing forward, or heading back?" Seraphina asked, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"You…" Ethan chuckled, reaching out to ruffle her hair. "You think I don't know what you're after? Don't worry—soon enough, you'll get all the fighting you could ever want. Just remember, the Inferno and Dungeon factions are already itching for a brawl."
"Hehe… hehehe…" Seraphina grinned, eyes narrowing with excitement. "Then we'll make sure they get a good taste of what Emerald Castle can really do!"
"The Demon King of the Inferno faction, and the Dungeon King from the Dungeon faction, huh?"
"This time, I'm not losing to either of them. No way!" she huffed, puffing out her chest.
Ethan smiled, feeling a fire start to burn in his chest too.
He remembered when he used to fear those names, looking up at them like distant stars. But now? Now he was sharpening his blade, ready to meet them head-on. The thought of it sent a thrill through his veins.
