As the days went by, we continued to make progress in our preparations for the upcoming journey. The castle's atmosphere was tense but focused, with each of us understanding the importance of our individual roles and responsibilities.
On the eve of my departure, I gathered everyone together for one final meeting before setting out.
"Before I leave tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you," I said, looking around at the faces of my friends and allies. "I love every one of you, and I just want you to know how much each of you means to me."
The room was filled with warmth and affection as everyone exchanged heartfelt smiles and words of encouragement.
"Don't worry, Azriel," Kya said confidently. "We'll all be here, working hard to support you while you're away. You've inspired us to fight for a better future, and we won't let you down."
