The Princess of Shihati

Linhardt hurriedly ran to where Lucius was. Lucius waved and gestured for Linhardt to easily head to their location when he heard the voice of Linhardt calling to them. when Seth regained consciousness, she also immediately ran and find her brother. Kilian had lost too much blood and his body was too weak.

Lucius caught up with the continuous flow of blood in Kilian's body but it was still not enough. they need to find a healer that can make his condition to go back to normal. but not even one of them can cure the severe damage to Kilian's body.

his shoulder was pierced and the only thing blocking it was the torn clothes from Lucius that he applied to stop the bleeding. Seth couldn't do anything but cry because she couldn't do anything about her brother's situation. even Linhardt is thinking of a way. he tried to look at Juno but she just nodded and couldn't say anything else.

While they were all completely losing hope, Aphra suddenly spoke. I know someone that can heal him! She said.

I'm not sure yet but base from my previous colleague, that Desi can heal any kind of wounds as long as the person was still breathing. no matter how bad his condition was, and I also believe that they could heal him. Base from these surroundings I can tell that we are almost near their border. if we aim for that mountain to go up and we can reach that destination faster. the only problem we will have is that we have to support Kilian so that he will not be harmed during our ascent. I estimate that it will only take five minutes and we will get there before the peak of the sunlight.

I'll take care of it. I can carry Kilian safely up that mountain. don't worry, my sense is sharp and I can know the right path even if I can't see. Lucius replied as he carefully carried Kilian on his back and tied him so that he wouldn't fall during their climb.

They didn't waste any more time and immediately started climbing the steep mountain. Lucius and Aphra went up first. Linhardt and the rest of their group is behind and supporting them from any casualty. although they were confident in Lucius' ability, they also just wanted to be sure that Kilian will be secured and safe on their travel.

Aphra advanced a bit to show them the right way to Desi where they were going and checking the surroundings for any assault or danger.

Why didn't you run away and chose to join us instead? Linhardt suddenly asked Aphra as they walked. Don't you have a grudge against Kilian because he ordered you to kill your colleagues when you were hunting us down before? You and your colleague appeared out of nowhere and were seriously about to murder us with your poisonous weapons.

First of all, I apologize for our behavior on our first encounter. I'm not that person from the times when I still had the Ziukai we fought inside of me. and yes, I have a grudge against Kilian but I am more grateful to him because we have long wanted to be free from the Ziukai's control over us. In fact, we have killed many innocent people that we didn't want but there was nothing we could do. We have also tried to kill ourselves to end our suffering but we were always stopped by whoever was controlling us. We have been slaves for a long time and obeyed whoever gave us orders as to who we should kill. Aphra's serious answer to Linhardt's question.

there was an intense silence after Aphra spoke of what they had been through. After a few minutes of traveling up the steep mountain Aphra stopped and spoke again.

By the way, I haven't introduced myself properly to you yet. I am one of the Zodiacs of Scorpio in Shihati Desi and I'm Aphra Lacreas. The Second Princess of Shihati. I was abducted by a mysterious mage before. And that was also the culprit on putting that Ziukai inside our bodies. Since that day, I was trained to assassinate anyone from their orders and used my Zodiac ability to poison our targets. But from now on I dedicate my life to Kilian. Not just because of my defeat in our duel witness the Combat Nova. But also, I am willing to join your travel for what any cause you might have on this journey.

and now we are here in the place where I mean we can heal Kilian. I introduce to you, The Seirina Desi. place of the Seirums where you will meet Zodiac Virgos. The best healer among the Zodiacs. Most caring, compassionate and had a very practical mind. Even though I'm not fully aware yet what abilities they had as a Zodiac aside from being a healer.

after their walk and when they reached the other side of the mountain, a very beautiful Desi appeared to them. the environment is so clean that it almost oozes in beauty.

while they were staring at Seirina Desi and marveling at this place, they were soon approached by women from within the border. Linhardt was stunned again and there was a trace of redness on his face because he was captivated by the beauty of the women who approached them. They are wearing thin white clothes and the shape of their bodies is perfect. Their hair is long and silky and their smell is very fragrant which adds to their attractive appearance.

Oh my. Base from what I see, your comrade is in serious condition. did you come here across that mountain because you wanted your colleague to be healed? Said one of the women.

Even the tone of these women's words was charming, Linhardt didn't answer immediately and was stunned while smiling.

Seth saw him and patted him hard on the back. Hey! There you are again, you're blushing again by just looking at these ladies. Seth said.

Linhardt turned his head and saw Juno who seemed annoyed to see him blushing.