"Ugh..." A figure on the bed let out a weak groan.
"Caslo, you're awake?" The graceful figure seated beside him immediately sprang into action, anxiously rushing over to support Caslo as he tried to sit up.
"Where am I?" Caslo rubbed his head uncertainly.
"You forgot? You were badly injured fighting the Nazgûl. His Majesty led people onto the battlefield and dragged both of you back!" Ajax's eyes flashed with heartache. Her lover had taken a Grand Forbidden Spell head-on. When Ajax learned the news, she had nearly collapsed. She rode Renoil straight to Lagrange City. Fortunately, the Dragon Marshal really was tough as nails. After several healing spells were thrown at him, such severe injuries had mostly healed. Only the shock to his mind required rest. A Sixth Tier Priest really was incredible! Injuries that would have killed anyone else only needed two days of sleep in a priest's hands...
"Ugh... Right! Uwasa! That bastard! He was ruthless! How many days have I been asleep?" Caslo threw back the covers and prepared to get out of bed, only to be greeted by Ajax's shrill scream.
"Hiss..." Caslo dug at his ears and shrank back with a bitter smile.
"A Dragon Marshal isn't that fragile... If it doesn't kill me on the spot, it only makes me stronger..." Caslo awkwardly rubbed Ajax's hair, expressing his slight displeasure.
"Stay in bed! Healing spells may have healed your injuries, but you still need to rest! You lunatic, you took a Grand Forbidden Spell head-on! Do you know what I've been through these past two days?" Ajax's eyes reddened, tears glimmering in their corners as her voice turned aggrieved.
"Alright, alright, my fault! My love, I was wrong!" Seeing Ajax on the verge of tears, Caslo nearly dropped to his knees.
"Ohhh, look