Chapter 56: The Knight and Knightess
The eagles’ piercing call grew louder and louder, shattering the tranquil atmosphere of the verdant Huntbel forest. It served as a warning, alerting everyone to the imminent threat.
Emily quickly rushed to assist Clara as she stumbled to the ground, her crutch falling alongside her.
"Are you all right?" the young woman asked with concern as she helped the knightess back up to her feet, ensuring she was safe and steady.
The knightess grunted in pain, and Emily could feel her discomfort.
"Hold on to me!" She pulled her arm and put it behind her shoulder as they attempted to flee the site.
"Quick! The danger is ne—"
’Thudd!’
Clara’s words halted midway when a sound of leaping footsteps fell before them. A shadow of a burly figure loomed over the women, causing them to startle at the sudden appearance. It had become apparent that their attempts to remain hidden all this time had been unsuccessful.
Emily paled, and Clara nervously bit her lips as they saw a sturdy man towering over them, leaving them rooted to the spot in fear.
"Are you Dame Clara Verns?" the man asked as his obsidian eyes gazed sharply at the injured woman with long hair and dark skin.
Instinctively, Clara and Emily became wary.