Chapter 3 - 3 Healer
It was midnight when Old Man Healer William was woken up by a loud knock and a voice urgently calling for help. Groggy and slightly annoyed, he rubbed his eyes and shuffled to the door. As he opened it, he was greeted by Lucas, who stood drenched from the rain, holding a red-headed female in his arms.
Looking at her fair skin and delicate features, Healer William's eyes widened in surprise. "Come inside! And where did this female come from?"
"Yeah... healer, quickly check her. She fainted in my arms," Lucas said, concern evident in his voice as he gently laid her on the extra bed meant for patients.
Taking her pulse, Healer William checked her eyes and temperature. "Don't worry, she is fine. She just fainted because of the cold," he said, grabbing some medicine from the shelf and carefully administering it.
"Thank you, healer," Lucas said with relief. "Now, can I take the female to my house?"
"Yeah, sure. But where did you find such a delicate and beautiful female? I have never seen anyone like her in my entire life," William remarked, stroking his beard thoughtfully. "And what kind of beast was she? I can't even identify her."
"I don't know," Lucas admitted, shaking his head. "I just found her huddled in a cave while I was guarding the tribe."
"I take my leave, healer," Lucas said as he gathered the female in his arms again. By then, the rain had stopped, and he hurriedly ran towards his house.