Traveling Across Worlds, Starting with The Irregular at Magic High School - Chapter 152
Slowly opening my eyes, my vision gradually cleared, and my mind, which had been groggy since last night, seemed to relax considerably.
I opened my heavy eyelids, and my whole body was still burning with pain, just like yesterday.
This is also a side effect of using "Swift Thunder Chasing Fang". While black lightning can greatly increase one's speed and strength, it can also cause side effects if used in excess.
Although it won't leave any hidden injuries, body aches and pains are still unavoidable afterward.
"Hmm? That touch feels so familiar!"
Do I have a black pillow?
Feeling the soft touch beneath my head, along with the familiar scent of jasmine.
"You're awake? How did you sleep?"
A gentle female voice came from directly above him. William turned his eyes to try and see her face clearly, but a large, full bust completely blocked his view.
"How are you? Would you like some water?"
Instead of getting up to William's water bottle, Alicia picked up her own bottle, unscrewed the cap, and held it to William's lips.
William didn't stand on ceremony and tilted his head back to drink it in small sips.
Alicia looked at William with a sparkling gaze; she now felt that William was increasingly meeting her criteria for a partner.
He was handsome, a great cook, a gentleman, and had more potential than she had ever seen before.
From Tiona's account yesterday, she had completely recreated in her mind the scene of William's one-on-one battle with "Udaeus".
"What time is it, Alicia?"
After soloing "Udaeus" yesterday, he was completely drained of his magic power. After being carried back to the Familia's base by Gareth, he felt dizzy and fell asleep immediately.
"It's already nine o'clock!"
"Finn also said that if you're still not awake, Bete will carry you!"
As she spoke, Alicia covered her mouth and chuckled, laughing because she remembered Bete's sour face, which looked as if he had been slapped with the sole of a shoe.
"Alicia, could you please help me up?"
William tried to lift his arm, but the feeling of weakness made him laugh and cry at the same time.
"I see!"
Alicia nodded, gently lifted William's head with both hands, and helped him sit up.
"Then I'll go inform the regimental commander and the others!"
After saying that, Miss Fairy lifted the tent flap.
In no time, Finn, Gareth, Riveria, Ais, and the others all squeezed inside.
"How are you feeling? Are you able to leave?"
The first thing Finn asked when he came in was about his physical condition.
The time for the Familia to depart is approaching, and if William's health is really not good, then he will have to consider finding someone to send him back to the ground.
After all, we can't delay the departure time of the entire Familia just because of one person.
"It's alright! I can barely move, but fighting is out of the question for now."
"For a full recovery, I estimate it will take at least another day!"
"I see!"
Finn stroked his chin, pondered for a few seconds, then looked at Raul and spoke.
"Raul, could you please carry William on your back today?"
Finn was just joking when he asked Bete to recite William's words.
Bete is a crucial fighting force within the Familia, and it's impossible to waste resources on him.
Of course, if William needs to return to the ground, he will definitely need Bete, the fastest man in the Familia, to escort him.
"Please rest assured, Commander, you can leave it to me!"
"I will certainly ensure the safety of Brother William."
Fully armed, Raul stood up straight and readily agreed.
Putting aside his own admiration for Finn, William's heroic actions yesterday alone would have made him unable to refuse the offer.
"Alicia, please take good care of her too!"
Finn then turned to look at Alicia, who had been staying with William.
"I will!"
The gentle older sister nodded softly in response.
"I want to take care of William too!"
Ais, who had been silent since entering the tent, suddenly looked intently at Finn and spoke.
"Stop fooling around, Ais!"
"It gets increasingly dangerous as we go deeper; you're the main force."
"What will happen to the front lines if you retreat to the rear?!"
Riveria frowned and began to reprimand Ais.
The scolding from her mother was still very effective for Ais.
Although she wanted to say something more, after seeing Riveria's gaze, Ais could only silently swallow her words.
"Then let's pack our things and get going!"
Two days passed after that, and although they had reached the deeper levels, their progress had not slowed down at all.
William regained his ability to act independently within half a day, and as he expected, he recovered his basic combat capabilities a day later.
Today is the fifth day of the expedition. With the defeat of the last floor master, "Balor", they have finally arrived at the destination of their Familia.