The Hero, Lumi, and Urial stood victorious, gazing out at the defeated Demon King's lifeless body. The Hero grinned, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. Lumi beamed with joy, her eyes shining with tears of happiness. Urial, however, wore a subtle frown, her eyes narrowing slightly as she gazed at the Hero.
"It's almost... too easy," Urial whispered to herself, her suspicion growing. "The Demon King, defeated with a single blow. It doesn't add up."
The Hero chuckled, his smile confident. "My Rank 6 cultivation gave me the edge I needed. The Demon King's Rank 4 was no match for me."
Lumi nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah! Hero's super strong! He saved the day!"
Urial's expression turned thoughtful. She knew that the Hero's superior Rank had played a significant role in their victory. But still, she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off.
the banquet hall was abuzz with laughter and music, the tables groaning under the weight of delectable dishes. Lumi bounced up and down in her seat, her eyes shining with excitement.
"Ooh, Hero! Try the dragon's breath chicken! It's so spicy, it'll make your nose hairs dance!" Lumi exclaimed, her childish giggle infectious.
Urial rolled her eyes good-naturedly, her serious expression softening for a moment. "Lumi, you know the Hero has a sensitive stomach. Don't encourage him to try something that might upset it."
The Hero chuckled, his smile warm. "It's okay, Urial. I think I can handle a little spice. Besides, Lumi's enthusiasm is contagious!"
As they feasted and celebrated, Urial maintained her cold demeanor, but her eyes betrayed a hint of warmth. She watched the Hero and Lumi with a subtle smile, her gaze lingering on their joyful faces.
The night wore on, filled with merriment and camaraderie. Even Urial couldn't resist the infectious laughter, her serious mask slipping for a moment as she smiled at a jest.
But amidst the joy, a subtle undercurrent of anticipation hummed, a sense that this happiness was only the beginning of a new adventure...
The night's festivities finally came to a close, with the Hero, Lumi, and Urial bidding farewell to their guests. As they stepped out into the cool night air, the Hero turned to his companions with a smile.
"A new era begins today," he said, his eyes shining with optimism. "An era of peace and prosperity, where all realms can live in harmony."
Lumi nodded enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling with excitement. Urial wore a small, enigmatic smile, her eyes gleaming with a hint of warmth.
The three friends stood together, basking in the glow of their triumph, as the
stars shone brightly above.