Furtive Erosion

"What exactly is going on?"

As Marlene hurried into the room, Lilian's pale face was the first thing that came into sight. Lilian closed her eyes, bit her lip, and lay down on the bed weakly. At first glance, she seemed seriously-ill. Her petite body shivered constantly and she gasped for air, widening her tiny mouth.

Marlene and the others were dismayed as soon as they heard the news of Christie and Lilian being ambushed. They were confident of Grandia's defenses, but now, the enemies actually sneaked past the defensive network under their watchful eyes and even launched attacks at them? This exceeded their expectations. No, what surprised them more was that the enemies actually succeeded!

"Here?"