Haunted Abode [Pt 3]

"E-eeehh? W-what are y-you…?!"

The flustered girl in his arms made unintelligible sounds after her surprised yelp.

The whole thing was shocking, after all.

"Please bear with me, Ciara. Hold on tight… this will be a rough one!"

"O-okay…"

Ciara wrapped her arms around Jerry, blushing as she looked away. It seemed she finally understood the situation.

'I-I'm sorry to put you through this, Ciara… really!'

Jerry was simply following the method he knew best. Fear made a person slow. Ciara's motor functions would definitely become compromised due to her current state.

'If I let her run with me, chances of the both of us getting caught is higher. And I can't allow that!'

To increase their chances of survival, it had to come to this.

"[Elemental Chamber: Armament]!"

Instantly, condensed Mana formed all over Jerry's body.