"The show is about to begin," muttered Sarah in an expectant tone. All eyes focused on her figure, awaiting her next words as they watched in perplexion. However, those were Sarah's last words as she locked eyes with the scene she was about to witness in the distance.
Eugene and Jeff raised an eyebrow before exchanging wordless glances, obviously wondering if Alex had recruited a woman who was slow in the brain. Yet, they were unbeknownst to the fact that she had a better thought process than the two men combined.
*
Alex unsheathed Durendal before wrapping it with mana, providing a distinct glow to the blade as it transmitted positive emotions to its wielder. The boy let out a faint smile as he raised the sword high in the air.
'Let this swing be the last time I am held back by my past,' said Alex inwardly. 'Instead, I will be propelled forward due to my past.'