The battle raged on fiercely. Bai Suzhen stood with visible wounds marking her body, yet her gaze remained calm and resolute. In her mind, the voice of the Navigator sounded steadier this time.
"I'm sorry, Bai Suzhen. I panicked earlier and made the situation worse," the Navigator said quietly.
Bai Suzhen offered a faint smile despite the weight of her injuries.
"No need to apologize. This is a battle. Chaos is part of it all. I'm fine." The Navigator exhaled deeply before responding, "Alright. Stay focused. Are you sure you can keep going?" Bai Suzhen nodded slightly, though the Navigator could not see her. "I can. But time isn't on our side. Let me finish this."
Cinderella, now visibly weaker from a lack of mana and skill points, stood beside Sir Gareth. She glared at Bai Suzhen with hatred, her breaths heavy and uneven.