Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

Funeral ceremony for the victims.

"Everyone in the kingdom will remember your sacrifice and your death." In an instant, the guardian was lost, and the future hero was lost.

The news that the demons have reappeared and destroyed the Hero Academy spreads across the kingdom, and the kingdom is plunged into grief and fear.

"Kingdom... No, we will fight for you." Even though he didn't know when the demons would appear, he still had to hold a grand funeral. This was the choice of Guardian Gilbert.

The first purpose is to let people know that the victims died unjustly, and the second purpose is to let people know that the demons have appeared.

"We will remember this day for the rest of our lives. From today on, we will eradicate the demons that have taken root in the kingdom."

It was also an announcement of the intention to go to war with the demons. The funeral was held in the Great Hall, where the victims' families and friends gathered and shed tears in sorrow.

After the funeral had been going on for some time, Guardian Dimitar, watching from a distance, asked Gilbert.

"Gilbert, what are you going to do now?" The kingdom has been transformed into a wartime state overnight, and leaders must step up to quell the chaos.

"We should build our strength around the two of us," Gilbert said, looking at the surviving faculty, professors, and students.

"We need to gather people we can trust. We don't know who among the Guardians has teamed up with the demons." Hearing this, Dimitar nodded in agreement.

“Can the guardian who possesses and uses the holy relic be trusted?”

"Yes. The priests and paladins of the temple will also become valuable allies." Although it was a conversation in search of hope, both men's faces were filled with shadows.

While feeling sadness and anger, as guardians they have to think about the future.

"Gilbert, is there anyone in the royal city who is trustworthy?"

"If His Majesty the King is also related to the demons, then no one in the royal city can be trusted." What should we do in the future?

How to cultivate the power to fight against demons?

Although the situation was extremely difficult, they could not just stand by and watch, so the two guardians gathered together and fell into deep thought.

"First of all, the closure of Hero Academy is inevitable."

"Yes. Even if we continue to operate, all support will be cut off. Most importantly, we will obviously become a target of the demons."

"Gilbert, can I ask you to tidy up the academy?"

"Of course. I will be in charge of organizing the academy, while gathering forces near the capital."

"I will gather my forces around the walls of Eloksam. I also plan to meet the guardians one by one." Gilbert frowned when he heard Dimitar's words.

"Be careful. You can't fully trust anyone right now."

"Don't worry. There is no one among the active Guardians who doesn't know that I am the strongest, right?"

Dimitar shrugged as if to say not to worry, and Gilbert nodded in agreement.

"Please help me save the kingdom."

"Of course. But when will the funeral be held?"

"Until the bereaved families arrive. I will be responsible for the victims who have no one to take care of them."

"So in the meantime, let's think about who we can trust."

Late at night, teachers, professors and students gathered in the college hospital. They were all wearing college uniforms and looking at the podium with melancholy expressions.

"After a long discussion, the Hero Academy has decided to close the school." Teacher Chris, wrapped in bandages, walked up to the podium and said with a sad expression.

Hearing the news, people gritted their teeth and lowered their heads.

The school was closed. The academy, which had trained countless heroes and had a great history, decided to close overnight.

No one denied or refuted this fact. Everyone knew it. Hero Academy could no longer be sustained.

"The faculty and professors will retire and students will graduate starting today." The college is unable to continue operating and graduating students is the best option the faculty and professors can do.

"There are 15 third-years, 12 second-years, and 10 first-years, for a total of 37 students graduating." There are a total of 96 students in the Hero Academy.

But after the battle with the demons, only 37 people were left alive.

Excluding those who were too seriously injured to fight again, only 20 students were actually able to graduate from the academy intact.

"Please everyone take the path of a hero. You can do it." Chris ended his sad graduation blessing and continued.

“I will give everyone a choice.” The teachers and professors already knew the content and sighed with sad expressions.

The students all looked up, waiting for Chris's next words.

"Join the resistance led by Guardians Gilbert and Dimitar, or leave here and live freely." Teacher Chris continued expressionlessly.

"Most of the teachers and professors who are able to fight have decided to join the resistance. The resistance bases are in Eloksam, Douglas, and Trafalgar. Three places."

If you join the resistance, your destination will be determined based on your abilities and characteristics. Teacher Chris looked at the students.

The students all listened attentively to Teacher Chris's words with angry eyes.

Having lost their friends, colleagues, and teachers, their anger is directed at the demons, and all students show their willingness to join the resistance.

"Please don't be swayed by emotions and make hasty judgments. This is an important decision that requires risking your life." Teacher Chris decided to give the students some time to think.

Before you die, let anger get the better of you and choose to join the Resistance. Don't regret it.

"Teacher Bellid." Hearing Teacher Chris's call, Teacher Bellid nodded and stretched out his hand into the air.

Then an hourglass appeared in the air. Teacher Chris nodded to express his gratitude, then looked at the students again and said.

"Please make your choice before all this sand falls away."