Chapter 148

Maxi's eyes grew wide at the news of Hebaron's injury. A monster's curse. Just hearing about it was horrifying.

"Th-Then… is there no way to treat him?"

"Divine magic should be able to heal it."

Ruth frowned and tousled his messy hair. "There is no need for you to be so worried, my lady. The Remdragon Knights should have arrived at Eth Lene Castle by now. I'm sure the high priest will heal Sir Hebaron."

"W-What about the others? Are they well? Is Riftan—"

"Sir Riftan is obviously so full of energy that I sometimes wonder if we should tie him to a tree. The others are also in one piece," Ruth replied, cutting her off.

Wanting to hear more, Maxi grew visibly impatient. "Y-You do not know how anxious I was… when I first heard that y-you were besieged in Louivell Castle. How were you and the others able to last all those months—"