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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 final sword strike, while the Hero charged forward, aiming for the now-vulnerable Demon King. Both moved in perfect sync, as though they had been fighting alongside each other for months, not mere days. Their coordination was seamless, a testament to their mutual understanding.

Ethan, who was originally fated to be the "Lout Prince" of the story, was now the rightful heir to the Blackwood Duchy—a completely different man in this world. His countless sparring matches with the Hero during their academy days and their shared battles on various frontlines had forged an unspoken bond. By now, they probably understood each other’s fighting styles better than they would like to admit.

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