The purplish hue of the atmosphere surrounding the welcome district of Gamekh due to Minerva's grand spell reflected on Chizuru's teary hazel eyes as the young markswoman painstakingly dragged herself towards her comrades.
The ranger apprentice felt heavy not only because of her injuries, but also due to the immense concern for her oldest friend within her chest. Never blinking an eye, Chizuru stared at the unresponsive Seijurou.
"Don't worry, Satsu-chan..", reassured Chizuru as she smiled faintly at her sobbing redheaded friend. "My 'Serpent's Sense' indicates Seijurou is alive and well. He's just in a deep sleep for some reason."
But, the tears from Satsuki's gray-blue eyes kept coming. "Are you sure, Chizu-chan? It's my fault.. I should've kept an eye on him.. I got too complacent.. I'm so sorry.."
