
Denis felt his entire body lose energy. When the creature attacked him suddenly, he did not expect it at all. His body instantly sculpted, unwilling to move. He stopped and closed his eyes.
But suddenly the tiny figure came up to him and cast magic. But it was useless, the magic broke in an instant, and the creature was getting closer.
"GIRL!!" Denis shouted while trying to reach him. But late.
The little figure was attacked. Instantly, he saw blood splashing before his eyes.
Shocked, angry, and helpless became one. He stared at the small figure lying weakly in front of him. Strive reaching.
ROARS!! The beast roared in annoyance. Prepare for the next attack.
Adele tried to resist with her attack, but was useless and was thrown aside.
The creature tried to step on the small figure lying weakly in front of him.
"No!!!" Denis yelled as he moved his body towards Eva. But late, the creature was faster.
THE DUAR!! Eva's body glowed. And the light rose up, gathered into one. Forming very large clumps of mana.
This was where Eva had stored in her body during her years of meditation. He did not use his mana of storage, always using mana from the surroundings. And he did not understand how to cultivate the internal mana of his own body. So instantly, when he was in danger, his subconscious released protection, releasing all of his internal mana. Everything he collected was released.
The mana continued to gather, and made a huge cloud of white clouds. Then the blob began to move towards the creature and pushed it away. The beast, driven by it, tried to rebel and roar out loud. But the power of the blob was greater. The beast continued to be pushed away, and the blob grew brighter and brighter.
THE DUAR! THE DUAR! THE DUAR!
There was a terrible explosion!! There was a great vibration. Strong dust formed.
All the debris of the trees fell down and the ground cracked flying.
Denis protects Eva in his arms. Adele tried to make a defense with her hands.
The dust covering their sight slowly faded away. And it showed a big hole. The hole was formed not far from them. A very deep hole, almost emptying the forest land.
Suddenly there were a lot of footsteps and the sound of bushes.
"What's going on?" general Lin exclaimed in shock upon seeing the chaotic conditions before his eyes.
***
"Uhh.." I muttered as I frowned. My body feels very sick. I slowly opened my eyes.
The first thing I saw was my father, who looked at me anxiously.
"You okay my little girl?" the stupid father said it was soft. Honestly speaking, he had never spoken in such a gentle tone. Either to my mother, me or anyone else. So this is something rare.
My dad's here?
Am I home?
I was trying to adapt to my rather blurry vision, and the scenery was getting clearer.
I wasn't home, I was in a tent. Looks like I'm still at camp.
"Miss you okay? Do you feel bad?" suddenly an old man whom I had never seen his face approached me.
"Who?" I lifted my lips and mumbled slowly.
"He's a court physician who's called the crown prince" my father replied. Somehow his tone was a bit cold when mentioning the crown prince.
"It's okay. I just feel pain in my back. But it doesn't hurt too much. And I feel powerless" I replied hoarsely.
The healer took my wrist and checked my pulse. "His heart rate is normal, sir. The wound will heal in a few days, I have applied a healing ointment. And fatigue due to excessive use of mana. It is recommended to take a lot of rest, so that the stamina of the lady recovers"
The doctor rushed out. When the healer came out, the others came back in. That's general Lin.
"Miss is awake, sir? Is his condition okay?" tanyanya.
"She's okay." replied Duke Court. "I hope you keep this incident a secret. Let no one know about the damage" the Duke said in a cold tone.
"What damage pa?" ask directly.
"What about the magical beast? What about the others? Is Denis okay? What about Adele? Are they hurt? What about the competition?" I quickly woke up and asked a question.
"Uh.nona calm down." replied General Lin.
"Everything is fine" he said somewhat doubtfully "Nobody was seriously injured, everything was just exhausted"
"Oh? Did you defeat the beast? Denis and Adele okay? How competition? All the game animals are still in the dimensional space. I'm afraid we're counted as failing because I lost consciousness" I explained.
"Uhh. "general Lin murmured doubtfully. "Everything's fine. I'll count the star hunts."
"Oh, thank goodness. Don't forget the gift is okay" I said rather enthusiastically. "If we win. I don't need my share. Just give it to Jensen" I said directly.
Thas right. I have no shortage of meditation stones. I saw there were many meditation stones in the Duke's house. But I still haven't used it.
Meditation stones may be rare among residents. But not among nobles, it can still be obtained. It's just that the price is quite expensive.
"Where are the others? I want to meet them. I want to make sure they're okay" I said as I stood up.
"Rest first okay" My dad stopped me. "They're okay. They are recuperating. We need to get ready to go back."
"Uhh...so fast? I haven't even met Denis.." I grumbled.
Hearing the name Denis mentioned, the aura around my father suddenly turned cold. "Don't mention it. If only he wasn't a prince. I must have destroyed it because I hurt you!" rough shouting.
This stupid dad seems to misunderstand. Denis never hurt me! At least for now ...
"Denis is not wrong. They're not all wrong. Itus it's all my fault....I was too careless and arrogant" I explained. I explained everything to my father. From the beginning I found a dark aura and invited them to enter the cave. Just for the purpose of having fun.
"That's my fault ...pa.I'm grateful they weren't hurt.." I said as I started sobbing.
My father approached me and began to hug me. "My little girl, you're not wrong. Don't blame yourself. Don't cry anymore. We better get home soon. Diana waited anxiously at home. You don't want to make him worry more?" exclaim my father while admonishing my hair.
"I don't want you to worry." I said softly.
After that, my father got ready. I was carried and placed on the main train. Slowly our cavalry began to walk and move away from the camp. I saw the camp getting smaller.
Until I left, I hadn't seen Denis, Adele and Jensen. I haven't said goodbye to them.
***
Denis stared at the tent from a distance. He was very worried about the little girl.
When the news of his consciousness was announced, he was very happy. And almost stepped foot into the tent. But he immediately stopped her, he immediately recalled about Duke and his words. He can't see her now. The girl was hurt because of him.
He kept watching the tent for hours. Until he saw the girl coming out of the tent to move into the carriage. He smiled with relief when he saw the girl's smile.
'He looks fine' he thought.
Until the cavalry walked over and the carriage started to disappear from his sight. He keeps an eye on her. His hands clenched tightly and he gritted his teeth.
"I'm not gonna let this happen again. It will never! I need to get stronger! And getting stronger! So that I can protect what I have to protect!" he thought as he continued to stare at the carriage that had sailed far away.