Chapter 280 - Homecoming

As the tremors subsided, the world seemed to pause for a heartbeat. The tension that gripped Kazuichi's muscles slowly released, and the fire that enveloped Himeno's hands faded into wisps of smoke. All around them, the air was filled not with the sounds of chaos, but with cheers. Relief surged through Kazuichi, though his body was still charged with the adrenaline of a fight that never came. It was only a false alarm, but their instincts had flared up so sharply that neither he nor Himeno had hesitated to prepare for battle.