Chapter 44: Special power
"Lira, please wake up!"Chelsie’s voice was trembling as she cast the healing spell. "Lira, please wake up!"
[Romani girl, how is the woman?] Carmen called out as she dodged each of the Doppelshades’ relentless attacks. [How much longer do you need to heal her?]
"Just a little more, Carmen," Chelsie replied hastily. "I-I just need a little more time. Please, keep distracting that creature."
[Very well, Romani girl. I’ll try to keep its attention for as long as—]
Suddenly, the doppleshade in Carmen’s form appeared in front of Carmen and launched a fierce attack. Blow after blow rained down, and in seconds, Carmen was down, her body weakening rapidly.
"Oh no, Carmen!" Chelsie’s face turned pale as she saw Carmen lying weakly on the floor. No, no... I—I have to protect Lira. No matter what."
Grabbing her staff, Chelsie launched an attack at the doppleshade, which had now taken her form. But it was no use. The creature easily dodged every one of Chelsie’s attacks. Then, without hesitation, it struck back with a powerful blow, sending Chelsie hurtling into the air.
"Ugh...this thing... this thing is powerful." Chelsie struggled to stand up. "I-I can’t fight it at all."
A tense expression appeared on Chelsie’s face as she saw Doppleshade walking towards her. Her body quivered as the Doppleshade’s rows of sharp teeth became clearer and clearer, causing her to stand still. It then swung its hand and prepared to kill Chelsie.
"No,-no... I... I don’t want to die here! Chelsie immediately closed her eyes. "I don’t want to die in-"
"Cling!"
"Chelsie, hold on."