Sylvia watched the battlefield one last time — the shattered ground, the frozen craters left by the Five Deadly Sins, and the massive demon corpse crushed.
Sylvia raised her head and let out a soft sigh.
"Let's head back."
Myra nodded firmly beside her.
At once, the surviving students gathered around them in a shaky circle, some limping, some dragging their weapons, others trembling but forcing themselves to stand straight in the presence of their teachers.
Myra stepped forward.
"Are you all alright?" she asked.
"Y-Yes, madam… but Kael, Edwin, and Cecelia are injured…" one of them replied.
Everyone's eyes shifted toward the trio lying on the ground.
Myra's face darkened with worry.
Before she could respond, Sylvia spoke briskly.
"Some of you carry them. We must leave immediately. If we delay, more enemies might come."
Her voice held no room for argument.
Immediately, several students rushed forward.
