Chapter 15

Archball.

It was one of the easiest technique I used back in the day, it wasn't that hard to master nor take up too much mana

It contains flame inside and once it hits its target it'll explode, if the user is near, then, there's also a possibility for them to get caught in flame

I cough, my vision blurry, the place is smokey and burning

I tried to stand up, my feet caught up in a plank that had fallen, I tried to push it away, but the strength I currently have won't even budge it

I look around, Marcus, Tyde and Jade are still unconscious, unaware of the flames that's devouring the place

I cough again, the smoke filling my lungs, I couldn't breathe, the smell of burning flames invading my nose

I finally managed to get my leg out and crawled to the door, I have to escape.. I hav-

I paused, the body.

I looked and notice Holly's body on the ground, I gather enough strength, pushing my body to its limits and walked towards Holly

I didn't open the cloth, I'm not prepared to see things underneath it, I lifted her up, it was tough, such fragile body and soft hands could barely lift her up, it was so different when I carried Holly back in the days with my calloused hands

It was getting harder and harder to breathe, I managed to drag Holly out, I finally made it to the door opening it and getting out

I pant, dragging Holly's body till far enough from the flame, my breathing was heavy as I try to regain my breath again, I was on the smoke for God knows how long

I look over on my hand, Holly... Ah..

Tears drip on my cheeks, I held onto her as if a lifeline, it's my fault isn't? If only.. if only I had pushed you away that day.. if only I had told you to go back to Marfester and leave you coldly.. would everything be different than how it is now?

I cried. I don't know for how long but I cried, thinking about the what if's as I hold her dead body.. Did you do the same when it was me? That was covered in this cloth?

Would it have been different if I had chose you? If I had chose to find you and not about the truth between me and Reillana?

Would it have change our situation?