Amidst the silence after the battle, they were all surprised by Primo's rapid development.
Dracko looked at Primo with pride in his eyes. In his heart, he mused , 'Primo, you keep improving. After this, you might surpass me. You have tremendous potential."
On the other hand, Kreig watched Primo with a sharp gaze, full of evaluation. "This time, Primo did not lose consciousness. How far have you progressed now? I'll have to monitor this more closely. ' he thought, realising that Primo might become a very valuable asset, or a great challenge if not properly controlled.
William, who had originally only observed from a distance, could not hide his surprise. "Steven, your words are true. This kid... he's developing very fast. But is this something we should welcome happily, or is there a risk hidden behind it? ' he mused, feeling a mixture of admiration and concern.
But suddenly, their attention was distracted when Natali vomited a lot of blood and fell down, unconscious.
Primo, who remained fully conscious, without hesitation moved to help Natali. His face was full of worry, but he remained calm, showing the maturity he had just reached. He grasped Natali's cold hand, trying to provide some warmth.
Seeing this situation, Kreig immediately took charge with a stern tone, 'Dracko, bring this Horned Serpent's kill back to the colony. We need to make sure we don't come back empty-handed. We need to utilise every part of this creature to strengthen our defences.' Kreig spoke in a tone that indicated the importance of their mission, knowing full well that their colony was in dire need of this rare resource.
He then turned to William, 'William, help Primo evacuate Natali to her tent. We need to make sure she gets treatment as soon as possible. We can't risk losing a witch as powerful as Natali.' Her voice was full of urgency, making it clear that this was not just a matter of orders, but a critical need.
William, who approached Primo who was trying to lift Natali, smiled slightly while trying to lighten the atmosphere, 'Move aside, Primo. Let me carry her to Natali's tent. Your small body, can you carry an aunt like this?' Her words were accompanied by a joking tone, although she knew this was not the right time to joke, but she hoped it would ease the tension between them.
Primo, who felt offended by William's joke, immediately tried hard to lift Natali herself. However, despite his best efforts, Natali was too heavy for him. His vigorous but failed attempt made William, Kreig, and Dracko unable to contain their laughter.
While still smiling, William patted Primo's shoulder gently and said in a softer tone, 'You've worked hard today, Primo. There's no need to exert yourself any more than this. Now, let me help. Natali will be fine.'
Primo, feeling a little embarrassed but also grateful, could only blush as he followed William who easily lifted Natali and carried her to his tent.
Before they departed, Kreig gave a final instruction in a serious tone, 'Primo, go with William. Once at the tent, take care of Natali until she regains consciousness. If her condition worsens, don't hesitate to let us know. We must be prepared for any eventuality. And William, after evacuating Natali, return to your post immediately. The situation is not yet completely safe, and we must not let our guard down.'
Primo nodded seriously, showing that he understood the importance of the task he was given. William also nodded, signalling his readiness to carry out his duty without hesitation.
William smiled, giving a little moral boost before leaving. 'You've done a lot today, Primo. Don't let this burden you. You're strong enough, and we all see that. Now, take care of Natali. She would be proud of you.'
After William left the tent to return to his post, Primo sat beside Natali, clasping her hand gently. In his heart, Primo said that he would not let anything happen to Natali or anyone he cared about. That night, despite the hardships, Primo began to realise that being strong is not just about physical strength, but also about great responsibility and the courage to protect those he loves.