bookpower Chapter 11: A path for both of us
Chapter 11: A path for both of us
The girl fell to the ground after carrying out the last attack. Both legs without the energy to even continue standing. From her mouth, a long sigh of tiredness and relief escaped.
(Is everything okay Lily?!) Her beloved companion asked in fright as the girl fell to the ground.
Wiping the sweat from her forehead with her right hand and taking a few seconds to adjust her breathing, she spoke.
“Yes” Lily placed her hand on her chest and spoke slowly “I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders, that’s all”
Looking at the five lifeless bodies around her without feeling anything, Lily thought about what had just happened.
The mere idea of being able to face a man, or even a wizard, always seemed impossible. Her body shook and she fought not to let the fear she felt show in her voice. Lily may have become stronger, but she was just an ordinary girl who had to risk her life to survive. She never learned spells, or even how to manipulate mana. Her physique wasn't the best and she didn't even know how to fight.
But anyway, as she placed her hand on her heart and felt Nia's presence, Lily knew that she would never lose against those men. No matter how much fear she might feel, being supported by her beloved girl, how could she lose?
“Thank you so much for being by my side, Nia. I love you!"
Closing her eyes and focusing on the presence that was literally her entire heart, Lily conveyed her most sincere feelings.
(Lily, please never leave me, I love you, I love you so much!) The metamorph screamed with joy inside her body. Ever since Lily had woken up she had been feeling so much happiness that she could barely convey it in words.
“Yes, we will be together forever”
Forcing her aching and tired body to stand, Lily walked over to the dead bodies of the men and began
"See that? You understand perfectly what I intend to do. Nia is amazing!”
The voice that sincerely and frequently praised her was so sweet that it threatened to melt Nia's senses. Her resistance to Lily's praise was minuscule and her mind didn't seem to plan to work on increasing it.
“I would like to go home one last time to collect herbs from my garden, but it's better not to risk it. We need to get out of here soon.”
Lily had taken care of the two guards, but given the intensity of the fighting, perhaps some other members of the bandit caravan would arrive soon. The girl wondered if she could handle them as she felt the potions in her pocket.
The silver-haired woman did not have what could be called empathy for the people of the village, but if she tried hard, perhaps she could save some of them by surviving. Realizing what she was planning to do, Nia quickly intervened.
(It's better not, even with the potions and my help, you've lost a lot of blood Lily. I'm increasing the blood in the important areas to keep you awake, but you need a lot of rest.)
Hearing Nia's warning, Lily finally realized that even after taking the yellow potion, her vision was still tired and a little dizzy.
“Yes, let’s get out of here.” She looked across the river which was at least a hundred meters away. “Do you think you can take us there?”
The answer was in the form of a circular portal that resembled a starry night sky.
(Of course!) The joy in the voice that was finally heard remained constant.
After checking that she hadn't left anything behind, Lily confidently entered the portal.