Far from the human roads—
Beyond mountains, beyond borders—
The Demon Realm stood silent.
Not restless.
Not chaotic.
Waiting.
The Demon King sat upon his throne.
Unmoving.
Below him—
The awakened generals stood in formation.
Stronger than before.
Sharper.
Different.
Kensai stood at the front.
Her blade at her side.
Her presence… quieter than ever.
Vixen stood nearby.
Eyes calm.
No longer unstable—
But colder.
And behind them—
Others.
Newly awakened.
Refined.
Each carrying an Ultimate Skill.
Each carrying purpose.
"…They're moving again," one general said.
The Demon King didn't respond immediately.
"…Good," he finally said.
His voice echoed across the chamber.
"…Let them walk."
Kensai's eyes shifted slightly.
"…You're not sending us now?"
Silence.
Then—
"…No," the Demon King replied.
A faint smile formed.
"…This time…"
"…We do it properly."
The air grew heavier.
"…They will return," he continued.
"…They always do."
His gaze lifted slightly.
As if seeing beyond the world itself.
"…And when they do…"
Dark energy gathered behind him.
Not explosive.
Not chaotic.
Absolute.
"…You will meet them… together."
The generals stiffened slightly.
Not fear.
Anticipation.
"…All at once?" one asked.
"…Yes."
Kensai's grip on her blade tightened.
"…Understood."
Vixen smiled faintly.
"…Then this time…"
"…we won't lose."
The Demon King stood.
The entire realm trembled.
"…No," he said calmly.
"…You won't."
A pause.
"…Because this time…"
His eyes glowed faintly.
"…I will be watching."
Silence returned.
But not the same silence as before.
This one was heavy with certainty.
Because this wasn't another encounter.
Not another battle.
This—
Was preparation for the end of the saga.
Meanwhile—
On a quiet road—
Lira walked ahead.
"…Hungry," she said.
Shun sighed.
"…Again?"
Eldarin raised a finger.
"…A warrior—"
"…Don't say it," Shun cut in.
Lira looked forward.
For a brief moment—
Her eyes sharpened.
"…Big fight soon," she said.
Kael wasn't there to respond.
But somehow—
It still felt like he heard it.
And far away—
The Demon King waited.
To Be Continued…