The moment combat ended. Everyone seemed to stop thinking. Once the prince died, a passage opened, revealing the exit.
Sheila, with a determined look, used her magic to heal Erika. Ryuji, deep in thought, pondered the monster's words while Simon tended to his blades with meticulous care. In the background, Yumiko, with a firm grip, helped hold down Erika as they pulled out the spear.
"Ryuji, are you alright?" Paul asked.
He looked at Ryuji, covered in blue blood, while frozen in thought. The disgusting stench of the frog caused him to cover his face.
"What? I'm fine."
Ryuji grabbed a towel to wipe off the blood before applying antiseptic to his wounds. Then, he used a healing potion to cleanse the wounds.
"Did something happen?"
Paul looked stunned. He didn't know why. But Ryuji seemed different from his usual self.
"No, it's fine. I'm okay."