Hero Tina, hearing Rena's firm and serious words, could only nod this time, and now she truly got straight to the point.
If that's the case… can you both empty your minds…
Hearing that, both Rena and Hero Claire could only comply. And coincidentally, both Rena and Hero Claire closed their eyes, as if trying to make their minds truly empty.
Hero Tina, seeing the two of them, this time didn't speak and directly placed her hands on both of their heads, and Hero Tina also closed her eyes while muttering softly.
If done this way, it should be more accurate…
Instantly, both Rena and Claire jolted as if something like electricity had struck their brains. Now both of them felt as if they were floating in an empty, hollow, dark space—unable to see each other.
Suddenly, a voice came from within their minds.
Hey…
Can you hear me…
Hearing that, both Rena and Claire were a little uneasy, not even having time to answer.
Seeing that, Hero Tina calmly explained.
Relax… this is me, Tina…
With this magic, I'm sure the information obtained will be more accurate.
Because the information comes directly from my memory of that event…
Hearing that, both Rena and Claire wanted to speak, and simultaneously opened their mouths.
…
But neither could produce any sound. Then both began to speak in their hearts.
Why can't I speak?
At what point did Tina send us?
Suddenly, both were startled by their inner voices. And simultaneously.
EHH?????
This is our inner voice????
Hearing that, Hero Tina only said calmly.
Relax…
This is an empty space between thoughts…
Usually I use this technique for integration.
But it can also be used for healing…
Because I can feel what I felt back then, not just think about it…
Hearing that, both Claire and Rena thought to themselves, still busy with their own confusion.
Hmm, can Rena hear me talking?
Can Hero Claire hear me???
Hero Tina, hearing their inner thoughts, explained again.
Like I said earlier, in this integration space, only I can speak to you, and you communicate to me.
Hearing that, Hero Tina and Rena fell silent, then simultaneously said to Hero Tina.
If that's the case…
Alright…
Can we begin?
I hope it can be soon…
Hearing that, Hero Tina only nodded, and now Hero Tina, Claire, and Rena sank into one of Tina's memories, and their minds began to drift away from reality…
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That night, which came too early, the northern sky was filled with a massive shadow hanging over the battlefield.
Heroes from various kingdoms had gathered.
Formations formed naturally, as if proving that they were all well-trained combat troops, especially—
The aura of mana filled the air.
And in the middle of it all,
the dragon stood with a loud roar, trying to intimidate the various heroes from different kingdoms several times—but it didn't make them tremble.
Several times it even spewed fire…
One of them shouted loudly—
with short hair, a side-loop short style—short hair with a small side tie.
Wearing a large, glittering robe, accompanied by a striking magic staff and a semi-living magic book ready to react.
Who else but Tina. With courage, Tina spontaneously shouted.
Everyone!!!
You mages!!!
Protect!!!
With that, all attacks were easily blocked by the united mages, forming a protective barrier surrounding the other heroes—a semicircular barrier that nearly pierced through the ground but didn't truly destroy it.
In the midst of all this—
Among the ranks of heroes, murmurs began, admiring Tina's presence and striking appearance. And not only that—the group from the Calderia Kingdom, the same kingdom Tina was from, was also striking. And now that group was being led by Tina herself.
Even so, the most striking was still Tina herself—from her robe, her magic staff, even the way she stood, followed from behind by heroes from Calderia with different roles. They all had one thing in common: they showed discipline and overwhelming strength.
Several heroes from other kingdoms whispered among themselves.
Wow, the Calderia heroes…
As usual, the most prepared.
If they're here, this should be over quickly.
Their tone was a mix of admiration… and resignation.
But on the other side,
the ranks from the Lionia Kingdom became the subject of different talk.
I heard they brought a knight too, right?
I even heard that in that kingdom, there's only one active knight left.
Pfft
Yeah… only one, apparently.
This must be the doing of those otherworldly heroes. Poor Lionia Kingdom. Even those otherworldly heroes themselves didn't come.
Yeah, cowards. Where are they?
The small voices turned into clearer murmurs. But this time, the one truly being highlighted wasn't the otherworldly heroes—it was that knight from Lionia.
Probably scared.
A knight fighting a dragon?
Of course they'd run if they were alone, haha…
Some even laughed softly.
The name wasn't mentioned.
But everyone knew—
who they meant: the only knight from Lionia.
The one who wasn't there.
The night wind blew hard.
The dragon in front of them began to rampage fiercely, walking and attacking randomly.
Waaaaakkkkk!!!!!!!
That sound alone was enough to make the ground crack roughly!!
It made several heroes lose their balance.
Aaaaa....!!!!!!!!!!!
And this time, the dragon—acknowledged as the destroyer of humanity—truly showed its fangs, making some of the heroes who had shown up truly think twice in their hearts about the choices they had made.