Gael emerged from a shadow of a giant oak tree a hundred miles away from Tracomill. The tree was located in the deep part of the forest, separating the west of the empire from the center.
As soon as he appeared, he spat a mouthful of blood and fell face-first on the ground. His complexion had turned deathly pale, and his breathing came in short gasps.
Because of Kyran's 'controlled' punches, several of Gael's lower ribs had been shattered. This explained why he had difficulty in breathing. Apart from this, most of his internal organs were beaten to black and blue.
With great difficulty, Gael got up slightly and crawled toward the oak tree's thick roots. The action nearly made him lose consciousness. After a gruelling five or more minutes, he finally reached the tree root and leaned on them.
