Ep 23. Wake Up and Take a Step

Rudeus and his party reach the outskirts of the Demon Continent and find themselves facing an army of demon soldiers led by Laplace, the Demon Lord's right-hand man. As the battle begins, Rudeus and his companions are immediately separated, with each facing their own challenges on the battlefield.

Rudeus is quickly forced to confront Laplace himself, and the two engage in a fierce battle of magic and swordplay. As they exchange blows, Rudeus begins to realize the true power of the demon army and the overwhelming odds that he and his friends face in this fight.

Meanwhile, Eris and the rest of the party find themselves facing off against a group of powerful demon generals. Though they struggle at first, their teamwork and determination prove to be a formidable force as they fight to protect each other and push back against the enemy.

As the battle rages on, Rudeus's thoughts turn to his family and loved ones back home, and the realization hits him that he may never see them again if he fails in this fight. With that knowledge, he finds a new level of strength and determination, finally managing to land a blow on Laplace and turn the tide of the battle in his favor.

With the demon army in retreat, Rudeus and his companions regroup and prepare to press forward into the heart of the Demon Continent. But as they set out on their next steps, Rudeus realizes that his journey has only just begun, and that he must continue to grow stronger and face new challenges if he hopes to achieve his goals and protect those he loves.

In the end, as he watches the sunset with his companions, Rudeus reflects on the lessons he has learned and the relationships he has forged, and he realizes that perhaps the greatest challenge he faces is not the external battles he must fight, but the internal struggles he must overcome in order to become the person he wants to be. And with that realization, he sets out on a new path, ready to face whatever challenges may come his way.