As he turned to apologize, his words caught in his throat. His smile vanished, and he instinctively took a step back, eyes widening as if he'd seen a ghost.
"You..."
Standing right in front of him was exactly the person that had occupied his mind. It was the beautiful red-haired woman.
Isn't she supposed to be in the main hall? How is she here?!
Lumien's heart, which he thought had calmed down, stirred once more, now roiling with wild emotions. His mouth went dry as unbidden memories he had tried to suppress came rushing back to his mind.
However, the attack did not stop at that point. The troll's leg not only struck but also dragged him forcefully over the frozen terrain. The immense force slammed him sideways, leaving his bruised body trapped between the troll's massive legs.
Thud!
