Clang…

The enormous iron blade scraped against the ground, rising into position. After the storm of mana had passed, the only ones remaining on the top floor of the Demon King’s castle were the Hero’s party and the Demon King himself.

The Demon King’s fiery red eyes, which had once burned with overwhelming intensity, now flickered as if they might extinguish at any moment. That sight alone was enough to tell all of us—myself included—that this battle was nearing its end.

Whoooosh!

"Ethan!!!"

"Yes, leave it to me! Go on, Hero!"

Ethan braced himself, preparing to block the Demon King’s …