135 I’m Here

Emilia’s POV

The one-eyed general was pierced straight through the chest by the sword, blood spraying everywhere. The sharp blade reflected the shadow of the person behind me. A warm embrace enveloped my body.

"Emilia," a familiar voice whispered in my ear, silver strands of hair brushing against my face.

The general’s hand loosened from my throat. Air rushed into my lungs again as I gasped for breath, the blurry vision gradually becoming clear.

"It’s me, Emilia." The familiar silhouette filled my sight.

Klaus’s deep voice broke through the chaos, his golden eyes glowing like beacons in the dim world. Held tightly in his arms, the terror of being on the brink of death washed away, replaced by a sense of safety.

"Agh, ah—" the one-eyed general could only manage a few garbled sounds.