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El-Kharis was almost at the gate when he heard a soft thud behind him. He turned swiftly, his heart lurching as he saw Esteria on the ground. Without hesitation, he rushed to her side, concern flashing in his eyes as he knelt beside her. Her face was pale, and the exhaustion from the grueling training session was evident in the way her body trembled.
"Esteria," he murmured, his voice low with worry. She tried to smile, but it came out as a weak grimace, her strength fading fast.
