Old Times

JAY CADMIUM'S POV:

A triumphing roar boomed across the valley as the Dwarves retreated. I let out a sigh of relief at the victory. A burning pain within me was spreading through my body, originating from the location where Ares had plunged his foot into me.

The blue-eyed princess approached me, her spotless armor shining in the bright sun.

"You've been in better shape," she said, smiling. I chuckled, an action I immediately regretted as the pain rose.

Diana extended her hand, stopping right before touching my chest. She closed her eyes, a golden glow radiating from her palm as I felt a new kind of warmth spreading through my body.

"Thanks," I said after the process was complete. The princess smiled at my gratitude.

"I'm glad you guys are okay."

"Things could be worse. At least now we'll have enough manpower to hold the entire front."

"We should've arrived sooner. I'm still not sure why we took so long," muttered Diana, a worried look on her face.