Ch 71: The weird substance

Meria's first instinct was to decline and find a way to run away. 

But the expecting eyes looking at him caused Meria to sigh and agree to help Brother Marcus.

"Sure, I will help you out. What do you want me to carry?"

Meria asked, and the beta beamed back at him.

"Here, I will show you the bags you need to carry."

The priest showed Meria the wagon, which looked heavy with all the goods. 

It was still not finished loading up, and the priest wanted Meria's help to load the wagon up with all the extra bags and other materials.

Meria picked up the bag, but it felt heavier than expected. He almost dropped that bag because of the additional weight it had.

'Either this bag is heavier than expected, or I have gotten weaker over the past few days. I will have to increase the intensity of my training routine.'

Meria forced himself to keep standing and helping with the bags.