Boom!
The council hall doors burst open with a thunderous crash.
A young woman draped in icy snow, her fiery red hair tied in a long ponytail, strode in with swift, purposeful steps.
She wore a form-fitting adventurer's outfit that accentuated her graceful figure. Her orange-gold eyes seemed to smolder with flames, and in every glance, she exuded an unshakable authority.
The council members, each harboring their own thoughts, lowered their heads guiltily.
No one could deny their respect for this young woman, who, despite lacking any background, had single-handedly founded White Dove United in the harsh Ice Abyss.
"Miss Lia, you've returned!"
Everyone stood to welcome her.
Soon after, a silver-haired young woman and a blue-haired man with closed eyes followed her into the hall.
Exhaustion was evident on all three of their faces.
But returning safely—nothing mattered more than that.
