The night road to the village was dark.
Although the lights of the buildings in the distance were relatively bright, the shadows of the trees were cast heavily on the path.
Wonderstein switched the lantern to his other hand, illuminating the ground beneath Maya's feet.
Thanks to his tissue resilience, akin to "plate armor," he would not stumble or get scratched anywhere. However, she was different.
Despite her exceptional genius, her body was slender, and delicate compared to her peers. Her snow-white skin seemed as though it would be wounded by the slightest touch.
In the game, Maya often stumbled and panted after continuous movement, even when riding a simple carriage. Wonderstein's bias that "Maya is fragile" only strengthened upon witnessing these scenes.
However, Maya was far from physically weak, thanks to consistent training in the magical arts.
Her body was sturdier than it appeared.
