Under normal circumstances I would let her help out in these battles... But I can’t when it ans breaking the promise I made to Airi.
It already feels like I broke it with letting her heal my chest wound, just I can’t let it be anything more than that. Fighting with my own strength and power is better than relying on her anyway.
I don’t know the long term side effects of the infection yet either. She could end up using this to take more control if I don’t do things carefully.
"I just can’t rely on you like that. Fighting like I’ve been is the best solution for the ti being," I say while keeping a calm tone.
The sadness in her eyes only seems to get worse.
"There’s nothing I can do to convince you... Just know that I’m here when you do change your mind," Celeste replies as she turns around.
Everything disappears in an instant as I wake up to the sight of Alia next to my bed once again. This ti around she doesn’t scare since I kind of had a feeling for so reason.
She is watching my arm again, even though it is wrapped up.
It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to but it could be because she is curious if I’ll turn into one of the zierel. I didn’t think about it like that at first.
That is quite the logical assumption to make based off of what she was doing when we first ran into each other.
She also doesn’t trust people very much either which is the other thing.
"Good morning to you too," I say quietly.
"Sorry. Honestly I just get curious about the infection in your arm," She apologizes.
"It is fine," I say with a laid back tone. "Did you pack what you need?
"I did, we just need to head out the door," Alia answers as she stands up.
"Probably best not to waste any ti then," I say while standing up from my bed.
I grab my stuff and walk past her, quickly making my way into the main room. Airi is waiting in here for us, not that I am surprised by it in the slightest.
She appears to be holding a paper in her hands of so sort.
"Yo," I say to get her attention.
Airi turns her attention away from the paper in her hands.
"Good morning Liam, I was just looking at the map," Airi replies calmly.
"Is that map for us?" I ask curiously.
"Of course. I want to make sure you have a clear idea of where to head first," Airi answers with a smile.
I walk over and she hands the map over to .
It is setup quite nicely for us. Airi drew a line from the church through the streets and out of the city. The path is basically highlighted for us and it seems we are heading for so sort of fortified city.
This definitely looks like it’ll take us a couple of days to get to as well. In short this is not going to be a light trip by any ans, not that it is a big deal.
"I also gave Alia the food for the two of you; I’ll probably bring more when I join you," Airi says with happiness in her voice.
"Gives us sothing to look forward to then," I reply, returning a smile.
I hear footsteps approaching from behind and turn to see that Alia is looking around at the map.
"We have our work cut out for us. It’ll definitely be a long walk," She says while staring at the map.
"Best not to waste any ti then," Airi responds.
Airi walks over after that and gives a hug before letting us leave the church. She pats Alia on the head as well.
With that we exit the church, beginning our departure for this fortified city. The streets are also a lot quieter around here since killing all of those Zierel around here.
Airi also did a lot of hunting herself so I’m sure we won’t have any problems getting out of the city.
It does feel different to walk with soone else through these streets after spending all that ti with Airi. I don’t really mind the feeling but it will be an adjustnt.
But the first hour goes by without any issues as we reach the end of the road. Our lantern that Airi gave us is enough to see the now leaving sign.
"I don’t know what to expect beyond this point so we should be on guard," I advise with a cautious tone.
"Probably the best idea anyway," Alia agrees as she pulls out her knife.
I pull out my sword as well before we continue to walk. The streets ahead are filled with deserted cars, remnants of bodies, and blood stains everywhere.
It is definitely brutal to follow this road but I’m sure we’ll be able to handle most of the zierel that co our way.
Another hour passes by...
It doesn’t feel like a whole lot is out this way but I don’t really mind the silence right now. It ans we don’t have any problems to deal with at the mont.
I can appreciate that when I’m in unfamiliar territory like this; I’ve never really been out of my city much.
This kind of thing is sothing that my family rarely did since most of our relatives lived within the city. Plus the other cities didn’t seem all that special to my parents which is why it didn’t matter.
The countryside is a nice thought, one that we often considered. I think that is the only place my parents really thought about taking us most of the ti.
It is on the eastern outskirts of the city which is why it isn’t bad to travel to.
Shuffle! Shuffle!!
"I hear sothing moving around," Alia says quietly.
"Yeah, I heard it too," I reply while keeping my voice down.
Ahead I can see a couple pairs of red eyes staring back at us.
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