Chapter 374:
Allen Harlow's Point of View
Dwardew Palace
When I returned, I imdiately pointed to so of my n. "Arthur is back in his room resting. Make sure no one bothers him." They quickly nodded before taking off.
The Priestesses room was connected to the main area where we were staying. It was considered the Lestranian Ambassador's suite. So, several rooms for multiple people. Naturally, Arthur refused to stay in it and asked for a separate room. Looking back, it was likely because he would be needed to act quickly without worrying about us.
As I sat down, many n sat around while a few Elves stood guard for the Priestess. Kheri eventually exited the Priestess's room and saw . Before closing the door, I saw Elincia and Typhon sitting down, talking with their new bandages. The Zugal General moved across from and sat down with a sigh.
"How're you holding up?" I asked her.
She shrugged. "We've taken so hits since we got here. Morale is low," General Naset began before looking out the terrace. "Well, it was. Most of us are in the dark, but I'm guessing the Demons have been pushed back for the mont."
Shaking my head, I replied. "They've been completely wiped out. Arthur turned that incredible force into a defunct wreck." Her eyes widened at that. "He's sleeping now, but he said only that Wraith was left. I think he's resting, so he's ready before it cos back."
"..." Her fingers thoughtfully caressed her lips. "Did Arthur look different at all?"
"What do you an?"
"When you saw him," She gestured to before continuing. "Did his arm look different, or was he acting weird?"
Returning her uneasy look, I answered. "His arms were fine, but he did seem a little off." My head hung slightly as I rembered his eyes. "Arthur's gaze was more intense than I'd ever seen it, and he was releasing this pressure... Almost like he was waiting for sothing..."
Kheri folded her fingers together. "But he said that the only thing left was the Wraith?" I nodded.
"How's the Priestess?"
"She'll be fine. Once her magic returns, Priestess Elincia will heal instantly and likely start helping with the recovery as well." Kheri Naset answered.
"Does it not disturb you that our Priestess, who are supposed to be all powerful, is sitting in there with broken bones while Arthur is unaffected?"
Her eyes darkened as she looked over her shoulder at the door before turning back to and leaned in. "I saw Arthur get ripped in half." Kheri told , and my eyes snapped open at that. "Literally torn in two with only a small portion of skin and muscle keeping him together. He was more pissed than anything else and had help him hold his body together. Helped him heal faster."
I leaned in to match her. "Do you think the Priestesses could do that?"
She imdiately shook her head. "I never hope to find out, but if I'm being honest, no." Her eyes darkened as her fingers tightened against each other, as her knuckles turned white. "To be torn in two and be nothing more than irritated? Ripped in half and rejoining a battle far beyond the imagination only monts later..." Kheri's body seed to shake slightly. "It is not a thought I want to dwell on."
"We should tell the n, Ty, and the Priestess." I told her. "They're in the dark, and they'll be happy to hear that the enemy forces have been taken care of. Arthur also said sothing about a festival or victory banquet."
General Naset scoffed. "It's amusing to because he likely doesn't truly care. If he ntioned that Wraith, that's what he'll be focused on. That, or he's hiding sothing."
I quirked a brow at that. "What could he possibly be hiding?"
Giving a similar look in return, she spoke sarcastically. "What could a man who was ripped in half a healed in a few minutes possibly have to hide, right?"
"It's not my business. Besides, my n and I knew what we were signing up for." I told her. "Arthur saved us from the Leviathan, and he saved us here. Granted, we volunteered for this one, but at least he's trying to do sothing about all these Demons." My eyes glanced toward the Priestess's door. "Seems he's about the only one from what I've heard."
"Careful, Captain." She warned with narrowed eyes. "Rember who you pledged your loyalty to."
Standing, I stretched slightly and responded as I looked down at her. "Lestrania. Sa as you." Then I moved toward everyone else. "I'm going to let the n know the good news. Arthur's student is likely waiting to hear about him as well." Was what I left her with.
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