D20. Blessing

After collecting all the gemstones that the Elf Rabbit had dropped, the Hero and the three Guards rushed back to the campsite at the fastest speed possible.

The Gleaming Scale Serpent was neatly handed over to another Guard for transport. As the Hero marched quickly through the forest, her small chest was still heaving rapidly, but she only adjusted her breathing slightly, took the bag of gemstones from the Guard, and leaped onto the carriage.

Guard Ding, who had stayed behind, saw the bag in the Hero's hand and the relaxed expressions of the Guards behind her. Without needing the Hero to say a word, he beamed with joy and stepped aside.

When she saw the Little Girl behind the Guard, although still looking uncomfortable, she hadn't worsened since their departure, the Hero breathed a sigh of relief.

She opened the bag and shook it on the floor. With a crisp echo, colorful gemstones piled up like a small mountain inside the carriage.