Sophia's consciousness cleared from the chaos, and Bella's and Fifteen's weak groans reached her ears.
She braced herself on her arms and tried to get up, only to find her back pressed against something hard.
It was the Captain of the Guard. He had spread his arms wide, shielding her entire body from the side of the explosion, and that was why Sophia had not suffered too much harm.
"I'll heal you at once."
As she spoke, Sophia clenched her right fist, and golden radiance spilled from between her fingers, shining over the others.
[Virtue of Mercy: Reduces the aggression of nearby creatures, heals the bodies and minds of allied teammates over a large area]
Bella's and Fifteen's groans gradually eased, but Sophia's originally unblemished skin split open in several places, and blood also spilled from the corner of her mouth.
Fortunately, she could endure it.
This transfer of injuries took effect extremely quickly, and when the wounds fell on her, they were greatly reduced. It was a very good trade.
After doing all this, Sophia drank another bottle of Healing Potion before standing up. She held the Captain of the Guard's shoulder armor and said, "I've troubled you to protect me again. What about the other two? I hope they—"
Sophia looked at the blood dripping from the Captain of the Guard's visor, and her voice gradually faded.
Bella was the last to wake. When she discovered that aside from dust, she was completely unharmed from head to toe, she quickly realized what had happened.
"My Lady Sophia, did you use Mercy on me again?" Bella's voice carried concern. Having the Hero be injured for her always made her feel guilty.
But this time was different from before. She did not hear Sophia's light, easy "It's all right."
Sophia