It's so hard being a hero!

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As a result, Su Lan beat him up in front of the entire faculty and students, leaving him bruised and swollen, and utterly humiliated.

Surprisingly, Leo didn't hold a grudge. Instead, he started to treat Su Lan differently. The two became good friends after their initial conflict.

In the blink of an eye, more than twenty years have passed.

Leo transformed from a spirited young man into a composed middle-aged prince.

Su Lan, who had been a blond, blue-eyed boy, transformed into a silver-haired, blue-eyed girl.

Sophia sighed, feeling that her life was truly full of magical colors.

"What's wrong? Why are you sighing again?"

Frey's voice rang in my ears.

"nothing."

Sophia shook her head.

"I just feel that time flies by so fast."

Frey glanced at her but didn't say anything more.

Next, the guests arrived one after another.

However, after Frey, Vic, Leo and other peers arrived, they went straight into a room that was isolated by magic.

Sofia couldn't take it anymore and went to rest in her temporary room.

Chapter 31 Parting Words

The banquet ended quickly.

Sofia, who was taking a nap, was awakened by a voice calling her name.

"Little girl, are you awake yet?"

Leila's voice came from the doorway, carrying a sense of relief after exhaustion.

Sophia opened her eyes and looked towards the doorway.

"Is the banquet over?"

Sophia yawned.

"They've all left."

Leila walked in, plopped down on the edge of the bed, and flopped back onto it, staring at the ceiling.

"Oh dear, I'm exhausted."

Sophia couldn't help but smile as she looked at her limp body.

"You only found out now? Then why did you make me help you greet the guests?"

"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. It's such an uncomfortable experience, so naturally I have to let you experience it with me. Besides, you only greeted me, you didn't really entertain me."

Leila rolled over confidently, lying on her side to look at her, a mischievous smile in her blue eyes.

"By the way, little girl, aren't you going home tonight?"

Sophia woke up instantly from her drowsiness.

She sat up abruptly.

"Yes, I have to go back now, I almost forgot."

Sofia got out of bed.

"Okay! Fine, I'll have your mom take you home later."

She paused, her smile slowly fading, replaced by a serious expression that Sophia rarely wore.

"Little girl."

"Ok?"

"I'm leaving in a few days too."

Sophia was taken aback.

"Where to go?"

"Go to the Knights of Dawn for training."

Leila spoke calmly, with a hint of barely perceptible expectation in her eyes.

"I have been officially incorporated into the combat force and will be reporting for duty in a few days."

Sofia remained silent.

She knew about the Knights of Dawn.

Back then, as Su Lan, they were the elite force she personally trained, growing from dozens to thousands.

But after her death, most of the previous generation's core members, such as Vic, Shirina, Gideon, and Lynch, left.

Partly because her death was too much of a blow, he didn't want to stay in that place full of memories anymore.

The other group has better prospects, each with their own families and careers.

The Knights of Dawn are now on a new stage.

Where is the Knights of Dawn currently stationed?

Sophia asked.

"The border of the Demon Realm".

Leila walked to the window and opened it. The night breeze blew in, ruffling her golden hair.

"The base is located at Dawn Fortress, where they fight against the demons year-round."

Sophia's fingers trembled slightly.

She knew that place all too well.

The Starfall Continent and the Demon Realm are in the same plane, facing each other across the sea.

The demon race is the strongest race on the continent. Adult warriors average between bronze and silver level, elites can reach gold level, and generals start at diamond level.

Coupled with their long lifespan and rapid reproduction rate, their overall strength has always been superior to that of humans.

For thousands of years, the demon race has been constantly invading, not because of a lack of resources, but because of its inherent desire for conquest.

The Knights of Dawn are one of the elite forces stationed on the front lines.

Su Lan spent three whole years on the border of the Demon Realm.

Those were the three most difficult yet fastest-growing years of her past life, from a bronze-level hero all the way to a diamond-level holy swordsman.

She lost comrades there and buried too many of her own.

"This trip means we won't see each other for at least three or four years."

Leila's voice pulled her back to reality, her tone filled with reluctance.

"But Mom said she'll bring you to see me sometime."

Sofia looked up at Leila.

“Um, Sister Layla,” Sophia said.

"Ok?"

Leila turned around and looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Sophia looked into those clear, bright blue eyes, which were exactly the same as those in her previous life.

She took a deep breath and said in an unusually serious tone, "The Dawn Knights are mainly targeting the demon race. The demon race is the strongest race on the continent, and their individual combat strength far exceeds that of humans. What you learned at the academy may not be enough there."

Leila was taken aback.

"Huh? You?"

Leila was about to ask how she knew.

"Let me finish."

Sophia interrupted her.

"I have read a lot about demons in books. They don't fight with any special moves or routines. They fight purely on animal instincts and instincts. At the same level, a demon warrior can take on three human soldiers."

Leila frowned slightly, but did not refute, and listened attentively.

"So in the border of the Demon Realm, the most important thing is not how strong your attack is, but whether you can survive. Survival is always the top priority. You can start over if you fail a mission, but if you die, you lose everything."

Sophia didn't give her a chance to interrupt.

"Also, don't trust anyone. The demon race is an extremely complex race. Some races are extremely intelligent and good at setting traps. They will suddenly attack when you let your guard down. If you encounter a danger that you can't handle, run away. Don't try to be a hero."

She emphasized her words.

"Fighting against demons is the most difficult, more difficult than any other enemy. You must be careful."

The room fell silent.

Leila stared at her for several seconds, her expression shifting from confusion to surprise, and then to an indescribable complexity.

"Little girl, where did you learn these things from?"

Sophia's heart tightened, and she quickly forced a smile.

“I read it in books. Your mom bought me a lot of books about mainland China so I could learn more about the situation there.”

"is it?"

Leila raised an eyebrow, clearly not quite believing it.

"Yes."

Sophia nodded, her expression so sincere it was almost unbelievable.

“You’re my sister, of course I’m worried about you.”