The coldness in Evangeline's eyes receded. When she spoke, her usually charming voice was laced with a hint of hoarseness. "Did you save me?"
She had used the last of her strength to tear open a Teleportation Scroll and escape with Lachlan.
But her body, grievously injured and on the verge of death, had run out of Spiritual Power. She couldn't hold on. She fell unconscious during the teleportation, and the uncontrolled scroll veered off its intended path, separating her from Lachlan.
'Since I've run into Coral Cetus and her group here, this place must not be far from the tribal trade gathering.'
As she spoke, she gently placed her fingertips on her lower abdomen. Feeling a faint pulse, a chill once again filled her long, narrow eyes. With a flick of her fingers, she produced some Spiritual Medicine and swallowed it.
