The aftermath of the rescue left the group in an uneasy quiet. Adam, still kneeling beside the rescued girl, Susan, tried to calm her down as she clung to him tightly, her fragile body trembling against his. Gently, he placed his hands on her shoulders, easing her away from him.
"There's no need to be afraid," Adam said, his voice firm yet comforting. "We're all here to help you. You're safe now."
Susan's sobbing subsided as she wiped her tears away with shaky hands. Her eyes lingered on Adam's face for a moment before recognition dawned on her.
"You…" she whispered, her voice hesitant but filled with awe. "You're the one who defeated Princess Anya!"
Adam's brows furrowed in surprise, but before he could respond, Susan's gaze shifted, landing on Anya, who stood nearby. Her expression instantly changed, and her voice dropped to a near-whisper.
