Tales of Astora: Legacy

Chapter 36: Conquest

Chapter 36: Conquest

Alastor's POV

What the hell was that? I could feel something flying into me. What did that Giant do to me? Could it be some kind of trap that activated when he died? But I didn't feel anything in particular. Aside from this incredible fatigue due to all the mana I used during the battle.

I was breathing heavily. My entire body felt sore. My legs were trembling so much I could not even stand properly. I never knew that crystal magic was this consuming. To think that Stella was able to wield it without a single sign of exhaustion...but then again perhaps it was because she was a doll.

I needed to find Alice. At the moment it was the only thing in my mind. Where was Sinforma? Did the undead giant crumble? How come no one was around?

I tried to take a step forward but my eyes were becoming blurry. Damn it the pain....it hurt!!!!

No I could not fall unconscious now! I needed to find her.

"Ali...ce...A..li" I tried to shout but I could barely open my mouth.

Without paying attention, I tripped on a rock and fell down on the ground. My body felt so heavy. I pushed up against the ground to stand up but past midway I fell again. I could not feel my legs anymore. If I could not stand then I would crawl.

Slowly, one hand forward, then the other one, it didn't feel like I have advanced that much.

Then I saw...a shadow running toward me from afar. The sun was so bright I could barely see....

"Alastor? Wake up! Wake up!" the person was shaking my body.

That voice...I recognized it. It was Alice. So she was safe after all. I was glad.

Ah ...my mind.... started to turn blank. I felt....sleepy. Was I hallucinating? Who were these other shadows behind Alice?

"NO let him go! Let my brother go!" Alice? Was that you? Who were there? Let her go!

"Bring him back to our camp! Take the girl too!"

I was being lifted away. Then...this agitation...was I only a horse? But I wasn't bluntly put on the horse. Someone carried me very carefully on the way. Even on the horse I was on that person's hands. I felt....warm and safe. Why? Who were you?

No..No I must not...I must.....

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How long have I drifted out? What was this place? This softness under me, was I on a bed? It was quite comfortable.

Suddenly I heard footsteps. Someone was coming in. I should probably fake being still unconscious for now. Just to be safe.

"Go to bed, Alice! It's late now!" a female voice spoke to Alice? I didn't recognize the voice. Who was that? Was that person the one who brought me here? She said 'late'. Was it night already? Has I been unconscious for the whole day?

"But I want to stay!" that was Alice. So she was still safe. Perhaps this person wasn't a bad one. A survivor of Caelum who found us perhaps? What happened to Sinforma and the undeads?

"I promise to call you when he wakes up! Now go to sleep!" the voice changed from a gentle then stern voice. Almost reminded me of Morgan whenever she told Alice to go to bed. When was the last time I even thought of her? Looking back at that now, it has been so long....so many things have happened.