Chapter 200: A Reasonable Approach
Meredith came to a sudden halt just before Anna, her breath heavy and laboured. The unexpected sight of her bewildered the onlookers. Rania, who had been running after her lady from behind, also paused to catch her breath.
"Mer, what are you doing here?" Anna asked, clearly taken aback by her sudden appearance.
Kiev, Callis, and Armel turned their attention to the unfamiliar noblewoman who appeared out of nowhere.
"You... are you..." Meredith’s words were interrupted by her jagged breaths.
The weight of her elegant gown hindered her during the sprint, as running was not an activity commonly associated with the daughter of an aristocrat. The expectations of remaining calm and composed seemed to have been momentarily forgotten in her clumsiness and anxiety.
Meredith was about to ask about Anna’s well-being when her eyes were drawn to Alex, who stood nearby with blood trickling from a small slit on his neck. The sight of his injury sent a jolt of panic through her, momentarily diverting her attention from her friend.
She rushed toward the wounded knight, paying no mind to the stares of others. Recognising her approach, Alex lowered his sword, ensuring it wouldn’t accidentally harm her in the process.
As Meredith reached him, her hand instinctively went to his wounded neck, her face draining of colour at the sight of blood. Her eyes scanned his body, taking note of the minor cuts and grazes on his attire and skin.
Her worry spilt out in her words with genuine distress.
"Oh, God! You’re hurt!" she exclaimed, her concern evident as she focused her attention on him.
Alex reassured her with a calm demeanour.