Chapter 9 -9-The Appearance of the Moon Worship Sect
"You should all know exactly where we are."
The teacher stepped down from the bus, his face unusually serious.
The students, too, seemed to understand something. Gone was the idle chatter and playful laughter—each of them stood silently, forming orderly lines with solemn expressions.
"The reason I brought you here today is because I want you to understand something."
"The peace we enjoy in the heartland, the calm environment in which we study and grow, exists only because countless heroes are shedding blood on the front lines."
"And in the near future, some of you will follow in their footsteps, entering the battlefield against the Moonfolk! That, for each of you, will be the greatest honor!"
"I hope you can realize that your awakened talent does not belong to you alone—it also belongs to all of humanity. The war is far from over. Behind you stand your families, your people!"
"You should know what you must do!"
Each student present bore a grave expression.
At this age—so full of dreams and burning passion—it was only natural for them to aspire to become great heroes.
Under the teacher's lead,