[Event] [Semester-Exam At Vanadias] [23] Bait

"Amael! You need help!" Elizabeth shouted.

"Why are you running? You aren't in any state to run!" Celeste called after me, her words dripping with the same concern.

To an outsider, it might sound like two lovely girls worrying about a man on the verge of collapse. But from my perspective? It was like hearing demons disguised as humans, luring me closer just to finish me off.

I can't let that happen.

If they caught me, scanned me, I'd be forced out of the game. One day off, minimum. And who knows if Bryelle even has a day left? I couldn't afford that. Not now. Not when everything was on the line.

But there was no way I could fight either of them in my current state—let alone both of them together. 

"H–How about switching targets already?!" I yelled.

"We just want to help you!" Celeste called back.

"You think I'm believing that?!" I snapped, not bothering to hide my suspicion.

Damn it.