The battle against the Asmoth Crocodile had been too hard for Edward. The young wizard was exhausted, his body was shaking with fatigue and his mind was foggy. He staggered backward at some point and stayed on the ground, only listening to the sounds of battle for some time. Still, he tried not to lose consciousness and only actually closed his eyes when he saw Kaito as well as possible.
"Edward!" Kaito shouted. Then he knelt down and measured the blond-haired boy's pulse. "Whew! He just passed out."
Kaito sighed, knowing there was no time for rest. He would have to carry Edward on his back and brave the Dry Swamp in search of Clementine and Rojas, for it would be too dangerous to wait until Edward woke up because of nightfall.
With effort, Kaito lifted Edward and placed him on his back. The weight of his unconscious friend was considerable, especially since Kaito was also tired, but he was determined to get him to safety.
