Only When You Are Alone

Rosalind squinted at the soldiers who were moving the demon bodies left behind when the portal opened in the North. Unlike the other Empires, Wugari had weathered the attack fairly well.

They managed to hold off the demons until the Duke and Rosalind arrived. A few soldiers were injured, and only two had died in an unfortunate accident. Apart from this, the damage was minimal.

The Northern soldiers had been accustomed to fighting creatures, had remained composed, and swiftly managed the situation.

"You look exhausted," Lucas's voice echoed from behind.

"I thought you were occupied with the aftermath," she replied, turning to find him standing nearby. Her face lit up with a smile.

He frowned. "Do you feel anything?" he inquired.

"Feel anything?"

"After closing portals, many would faint, their limbs would grow weak and they would vomit blood, perhaps even die."

Rosalind shook her head, smiling.