The first rays of dawn filtered through the thin curtains of the inn room, casting a warm glow across Evan's face. He stirred slightly, the soft mattress and thick blankets making him linger in the peaceful embrace of sleep. But this brief moment of peace was shattered by the sudden sound of his door bursting open.
"Evan! Get up!" Mina's voice rang out, urgent and commanding. She stood in the doorway, acting frantic. "There's been another demon attack at the border. The knights there need our support immediately."
Evan bolted, sitting up on his bed, shaking off the remnants of sleep. "What? When did this happen?" he asked, his mind already racing to catch up.
"Just now," Mina replied, her brow furrowed with worry. "The message came in minutes ago. We need to suit up and head to the teleportation circle on the outskirts of the capital. Lady Utopia and the holy knights are waiting for us there."
