On the battlefield of the Scarlet Plains, Gwen gritted her teeth and pushed her Protection Ability to its limit, her entire body radiating an aura of "brutality" as she fended off those seemingly ordinary yet endless attacks.
"I have to hold on... I still have to rescue Abner, who's trapped here... I can't die!" Gwen muttered to herself as dark-red blood seeped from the corners of her eyes and her nostrils. It was a sign that her Spirituality had been "overdrawn."
But she did not even have time to take the potion from her pocket. The moment she relaxed, the squad's defensive formation would collapse, and every one of them would die.
Gwen vaguely recalled scene after scene from the past... One showed how, not long after she had gone to sea, a reckless adventure caused by her lack of caution had led to all her companions and friends being devoured by the Dragon-Eyed Giant Python.
Another showed how she had sold all her belongings just to obtain a weapon capable of wounding the giant python and avenge her companions, only to be possessed by a "Demon" during the subsequent monster siege. She had become its "toy" and committed countless terrible acts...
And then there was that thrilling moment when she met Abner, was redeemed by him, and finally escaped that terrible fate!
So, the moment she heard that Abner had gone missing in these ruins, she had brought her subordinates here without hesitation.
"What a pity... My path may be coming to an end..."
Just as Miss Gwen was about to give up, her attention suddenly refocused, and her depleted Spirituality instantly filled to the brim.
Before she could even show a surprised expression, a familiar voice reached her ears. It seemed to be her own voice, yet also