Both Kiro and Lyden stared at each other breathing heavily . Lyden charged at Kiro once again trying to slice him in half , Kiro doges , but slips and falls . Lyden tries to pin Kiro on the ground with his sword but Kiro rolls and makes a cut on his right leg. Kiro backs down and throws his dagger at Lyden , he dodges and attacks Kiro , Kiro parries and swings his claw gauntlet trying to slice Lyden's throat , as he did with the councillor , but Lyden dodges and bashes Kiro's head with the grip of his sword and opens a cut on his torso . Kiro is knocked in the ground , crawling back , he throws a rock at Lyden , which distracts him , Kiro finds the chance to land a hit on Lyden . He swings his sword at Lyden , slicing his torso , Lyden is backed down , holding his wound . Kiro slowly gets closer to Lyden , getting ready to give the final blow . Lyden backs down slowly , ready to give a counter attack. Kiro charges at Lyden , Lyden parries the strike , but then he feels a kick in the stomach , which almost collapses him to the knees . He crawls back and feels he is near a cliff. Kiro slowly approached him both were dripping blood , both were injured , one was standing while the other one was lying near a cliff . Kiro lifts his sword upwards and gets ready to end Lydian's life , just before that , Lydian decides to jump off the cliff , before Kiro took his life. Kiro can barely stand on feet , he uses his sword for support , He reaches a horse , mounts it and sets off . He is exhausted , he overused time leap , and he gave all his remaining strength on defeating Lyden . It was dark , the night had conquered the sky , the moon enlightened Kiro's path to the stables. Meanwhile , back at the cliff , Lydian was holding a twig , avoiding falling to his death , fooling his opponent . He gather's all his strengths and climbs to the top . As soon as he reaches it , he collapses to the ground half dead . He passes out on the ground , surrounded by the trees. In the same time Kiro continues his way to the stables . He sees a figure covered in the darkness of the night . It was Cyrian and he seemed just fine , without a single scratch .
-Seems you had it easy .
-I didn't ran across anything I couldn't handle , just ordinary guards and a royal knight .
-I wish I could say the same for myself
The light of the moon reveals Kiro to Cyrian , severely wounded . Cyrian immediately stops his horse and pulls out a potion as fast as he can . He stops Kiro's horse too and dismounts him. Kiro collapses to the ground . Cyrian lifts his head
- What the hell happened ?
-I came across a Hero , I managed to kill him.
-That bastard really gave you a tough time .
-Sure he did
-Now shut up and drink this .
-What is that .
-Is a health potion , drink it.
-Why are you doing this ?
-We are partners , that's why , now mount the horse and let's get the reward .
-Would you help me mount the horse , I feel like I'm going to pass out .
Cyrian helps Kiro mount his horse. After a while , They both arrive at the stables. Vesper was waiting for them .
-I see you completed the job . Great job you did . And as I promised , You would be paid double , in this case , 40000 Dreza each. They take the money then Vesper says:
-After this I will make sure that you receive a letter , It would be revealed soon what It is for . Well , I wish you a good night .- Then he leaves disappearing in the darkness.
-Do you feel any better?
-Surprisingly yes , it's the second time I take a health potion .
-Well I should set off , We'll see again reaper
-I'm sure on that .
They both set separate ways , Kiro heads to the mansion. He arrives , and as soon as he enters , he goes to the living room . He sits near the fireplace then Luchia comes in the room . She looks shocked to see Kiro badly injured. She rushes at Kiro , meanwhile Kiro's eyes are getting heavier and heavier , until he closes them . He finds himself lying on the flowers of the field with Esgrieth waiting for him .
-Finnally , you are here .
-What are you waiting for again?
-You said we were going to explore the field , remeber?
-Oh now I remeber , so what are we waiting for , I'll leave you behind if you want .
-Don't you dare .
They both continue walking silently then Kiro asks:
-Back when I was fighting Lyden , His divine protection faded for a short time , how was that possible ?
-His soul was corrupted by wrath and rage , he wasn't worthy to hold devine protection , but he snapped back and didn't let his wrath take full control on him.
-I see
-You were lucky to make it out alive.
-I want to ask you another question
-what is it ?
-Can divine protection be breached ?
-Unfortunately no , there is no way to breach through divine protection.
-I see , well we still haven't figured out if this field has an end or not, maybe we will find out next time , I should be going .
-Goodbye then .
Kiro then disappears , Esgrieth sits and and thinks
"It gets boring in here without him around , he is rather entertaining "