"Miss Shizue's complexion is getting paler and paler. What should we do? Bal, Gid, hurry up."
Elaine spoke anxiously as she cast Advanced Healing Magic.
"We're already going as fast as we can. This is the limit."
Bal said, panting heavily as he slew the monsters in his way.
"Then what should we do? Given Miss Shizue's condition, she probably won't make it until then."
Elaine said helplessly.
"We can only do our best. If that still doesn't work, then..."
Bal did not say the last sentence aloud, but Elaine and Gid both understood what he meant.
It meant that Miss Shizue was destined to face this ordeal.
Just then, Shizue suddenly woke up.
Seeing Elaine's concerned eyes, a warm current flowed through Shizue's heart.
"Shizue, you're awake. Are you all right?"
Seeing that Shizue had awakened, Elaine asked urgently.
"I know my own body. You don't need to trouble yourselves over me."
Shizue's voice was filled with weakness and acceptance.
"But..."
Elaine still wanted to say something.
"All right, Elaine. I'm glad I met all of you during this final stretch of my life. Thank you, truly..."
Shizue thanked the three of them.
"Shizue, I won't give up."
Elaine's voice was filled with reluctance.
"Exactly. I refuse to believe that three high-ranking adventurers like us can't save one woman."
Bal said unwillingly.
Gid said nothing. He simply turned around and continued onward.
"Thank you. Thank you all."
Tears filled Shizue's eyes, and her voice was full of sincerity.
"Do you want to save her?"
A voice suddenly rang out.
"Who's there? Show yourself."
Bal said vigilantly.
Gid hurried back to Elaine and Shizue's side, warily scanning their surroundings.
But when Elaine heard that voice, a glimmer suddenly flashed through her despairing eyes.
"Can you save Miss Shizue?"
Elaine asked