Alex, watching from a distance, glanced up at the sky. It remained unnaturally dark, even though it was well into the afternoon. This was a clear sign that Hila's power still held sway over the land.
With a resolute expression, Alex began walking towards the castle. "Everyone! Fall back!" he commanded, his voice carrying across the battlefield. "I will kill the Demon King."
The warriors and adventurers erupted in cheers, their spirits lifted by Alex's declaration.
His friends – Yoon-Seo, Brittany, Marlowe, Duny, Samantha, Farah, Rhino, Bima, June, Eve, Barty, and the other Blessed Class students – watched Alex's departure with a mix of awe and hope. This was the moment they had all been waiting for, the final showdown that would determine the fate of their world.