Chapter 257: Battle On The Hill (1)
[Music Recommendation: Paint It Black by Sebastian Böhm]
Madeline kept walking alongside Osvaldo who quietly led her down the lonely path where they would be safe. But just in case they were being followed, Osvaldo suggested they take the path that would lead them away from the people living around, whilst to ensure their safety.
Inna had joined them in escaping when Elian covered up for her so his brother wouldn’t trace their path. Just like Abbot had told them, she failed to grasp the meaning behind his words, unaware of the deadly creature that presently used his body as a vessel. But... How did it all happen? Since when did Abbot make such a commitment to the darkness??? She couldn’t say Abbot was a saint, he was never good to them, but when did it get this bad??
"Inna." Madeline, who looked relieved to see Inna heading her way, unharmed, hugged her quickly. Both of them were already tired and out of breath from all the running, but Inna’s worried gaze looked behind her, as if hoping to see the three men show up, but when she saw nothing, she realized how dire their situation had turned out in the end. But everything was going so fine, how did it all change in a matter of seconds??
"We can’t leave them behind." Inna finally found the energy to speak, whilst pointing at the direction she took. "We... we can’t leave them, they’ll die if we do, and it will be cruel of us to abandon them."
"Everything will be fine." Madeline, who wasn’t even sure of her own words, tried to assure Inna. "They’ll be fine, they’re just buying us some time so I can make the barrier spell. Listen, I know the steps, I just have to try harder and we’ll save all of them, okay?" She pleaded softly, hoping Inna would understand how difficult it was for her to even agree to this.
Madeline didn’t want to be the only one carrying this hope in her heart, she was also in desperate need of this assurance, but when Inna took a deep breath to regain her senses, she nodded her head, irrespective of the negative thoughts trying to cloud her mind. "You.... You’re right, they’ll be fine. I strongly believe you can do this."
"Thank you."
"Are you ladies done? We need to take our leave now." Osvaldo’s voice made them turn around to look at him, and he had made another swirling portal that was big enough to fit them.