Chapter 183

The ground trembled with every thump of the golem's massive stone leg, leaving deep impressions in the earth. Its creation must have significantly lowered the density of the soil; the field was now a mire, and the charging undead monsters sank into it, iron maces and all. When the golem raised its arm, Maxi reflexively closed her eyes.

There was a loud thud, and a faint tremor shook the earth.

"Come this way, my lady," Gabel said, pulling Maxi away from the portcullis. "Some of the monsters might get past—"

He immediately froze as he realized her sleeve was soaked with blood.

"Good God, you're wounded," he exclaimed.

"Move aside. Let me heal her."

Shoving past the flustered knight, Anette ushered Maxi near the stairway leading to the battlements. She made her kneel before pulling out a knife. Without hesitation, she ripped Maxi's clothes to reveal the wounds on her thigh and shoulder, then carefully began wiping away the blood with a clean linen cloth.