CHAPTER43

(Mingcheng wakes up finding himself inside a tent. His chest and head are bandaged. Tessa and Belita rush to him.)

MINGCHENG

Where are we?

TESSA

We’re at camp for now.

BELITA

You had us worried there Mingcheng. I thought you died.

(She wipes away her tears.)

TESSA

We found you, Dane and Drake lying unconscious on the temple ruins…

MINGCHENG

Yeah, that ruin guard was tough to beat.

BELITA

I know… but I’m glad that you’re alive… I don’t know what I would’ve done if I lost you.

(She hugs Mingcheng.)

TESSA

MINGCHENG

Wait, we were supposed to collect divine magic from the Goddess’ statue.

TESSA

After we found you 3 unconscious, Noelle collected the divine magic from the statue and healed you 3.

MINGCHENG

Oh, how long were we out?

(Dane gets in the tent despite Noelle protesting.)

DANE

3 days. Let’s move out. Mingcheng, you’re going to lead us to Ydrassil’s lair.

NOELLE

Hold up! Stay still until you’re fully recovered.