Now the night was beginning to grow calm, now that the dragon—the destroyer of humanity—was gone.
Calmness didn't just mean silence, at least that's how it was right now.
Cheers still erupted, as if they couldn't believe it. Words that had been spoken before were said again—so great was their joy.
The heroes from various kingdoms raised their weapons, some even laughed in relief, others shouted without holding back.
We won!
We did it!
Crazy… that dragon really fell!!
In the middle of it all,
gazes began to turn toward one direction.
Toward the figure now floating in the air, slowly descending toward the other heroes, surrounded by purple light particles following her movements.
Yes, Anna!!
Several heroes who had previously underestimated Hero Anna now stood silent, watching her descend. They still felt guilty about what they had done.
Someone lowered their head slightly.
…we were wrong.
Another sighed.
…I was the one who said she was scared earlier.
Some even laughed a little—
not mocking,
but laughing at themselves.
The Lionia knight they said was useless…
Oh my…
This time I'm truly embarrassed… remembering it.
On the other side, seeing Hero Anna descend slowly, they immediately cheered toward her.
Amazing, Hero Anna from Lionia!!!
You're truly great!!!
Even though you're the only knight in Lionia!!!
Those voices were a mix of admiration and euphoria.
Seeing that, Hero Anna only responded with a smile, scratching her head a little.
Several heroes from other kingdoms even raised their hands toward Anna.
Not as a challenge—
but as recognition.
Meanwhile, the healer from Calderia, seeing Anna approaching the ground, slowly walked toward her, then spoke, her right hand on her chest.
You're amazing, Hero Anna…
I already believed that the reason you're the only knight in Lionia is because you're truly great!!
Hearing that, Hero Anna only nodded, looking at the healer.
Yeah… it seems so…
Then calmly, she continued, scratching her head.
By the way, that magic technique you used earlier was amazing… are you a mage?
But why are you using a short healer's staff?
The healer, hearing that, shook her head, still holding her chest with her right hand.
Sorry, Hero Anna…
I'm Mia, a newly appointed hero from the Calderia Kingdom.
I'm better as a healer, but I can also act as a mage, like I did during the battle…
Hero Anna's cheeks lifted upon hearing that. She looked at the heroes around.
Oh, no wonder… But… I can admit that your passive magic truly influenced the heroes here.
Then, without hesitation, Hero Anna raised a thumbs-up right in front of Mia's face—less than a centimeter away.
Amazing!!!
If only the Lionia heroes had such unique magic, I'm sure many knights would appear!!
Meanwhile, Hero Tina, who had been silent, immediately and loudly said.
Alright, all healers from all kingdoms, quickly treat the injured heroes!!!
Hearing that, Mia immediately left reflexively, briefly turning her face toward Hero Anna.
Well then… excuse me…
Finally, everything was finished.
In the middle of it all,
Anna stood still.
Calmly watching everything happening right before her eyes—especially the inter-kingdom heroes who had worked together. It was proven when several knight heroes like herself advanced to the front, some injured, and other heroes who had run out of mana were being rested.
Slowly,
Anna lowered her sword.
The light on its blade began to dim.
She didn't truly respond to the cheers.
Nor did she react to the praise she had received earlier. Instead, she focused on what was happening now—that everything was finished…
At least, that's what was on Anna's mind.