I was just unlucky, not having a powerful friend like this human girl

Alex smiled at Ruby. It had been a while since they had seen each other. Ruby looked weary, her breathing ragged, her injuries far from healed.

"Alex!"

Ruby threw herself into Alex's arms, and they embraced tightly.

Alex gently patted Ruby's back.

"This was reckless, you know."

Alex whispered. Tears welled up in Ruby's eyes.

"I just... I just wanted..."

"It's alright. I'm here now. Your subordinate found me, but you had already left by the time I arrived. That's why I wasn't here sooner."

Alex interrupted Ruby, sensing her distress.

She understood. After centuries of slumber, Ruby was still a child at heart, prone to impulsive actions.

"Sit down. Let me heal you."

Ruby obeyed, trusting Alex completely.

With her mastery of high-level soul and nature magic, Alex could heal both physical and spiritual wounds.