I Parry Everything: Volume 5 [Complete] by Nabeshiki

Author:Nabeshiki
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 101: Reunion

As I approached the ground on Rala’s back, riding tandem with Ines, I realized just how bad the damage was below. Every building in sight had crumbled apart, and the monsters that had come pouring out of the dungeon now lay heaped in a veritable mountain of corpses. I saw no signs of movement; the once beautiful city of Mithra was now little more than a blasted ruin.

We spotted Lynne and Astirra waving to us from below, so Rala touched down right beside them. Ines and I entrusted the dragon to Rolo, then went to reunite with the others. I was on the verge of calling out a greeting when I saw what a sorry state Lynne was in and paused, allowing Ines to beat me to the punch.

“I have returned, my lady.”

“Ines...” she replied. “Well done. Truly. And you as well, Instructor Noor. Are you hurt?”

“No, I’m basically fine,” I said. “I should ask you that, if anything. You...don’t look so great.”

Now that I was seeing Lynne up close, I was kind of worried about her. I couldn’t see any injuries on her face or arms, but her white dress was torn, and there were what appeared to be burn marks all over her hands. It hadn’t been long since we’d last seen each other, but the look on her face was one of absolute exhaustion.

“I was somewhat reckless,” Lynne admitted, “and sustained some minor injuries as a result. Astirra was kind enough to heal them for me, though, so there’s no longer any cause for concern.”

“That so?” I turned to Astirra, who was standing beside Lynne.

“No, not quite...” the woman replied, slowly shaking her head. “‘Minor’ is the last word I would use to describe those injuries. I was able to patch her up in time, but goodness knows how. I really wasn’t convinced she was going to make it.”

“I’m so very sorry for all the trouble I caused you...” Lynne said. “All of you. I put your lives at risk.”

“What in the world are you saying?” Astirra asked, incredulous. “You’re the reason we’re all still alive. You should be proud of your actions, not apologizing for them. Shouting about your accomplishment from the rooftops, in fact. Though...I will admit you were being a little scary at the start.”

“About that... I want to apologize for keeping my scheme a secret from you.”

“Oh, don’t worry about that. If not telling me contributed to your success, then that little scare was a small price to pay! Now...you deserve a good, long rest. You’ve done so much for us all.”

“Yes... But first, Astirra... Thank you. Truly.”

The woman chuckled in response. “That should be my line!”

As the pair exchanged smiles, I wondered when they had become so close. I was still a little concerned about Lynne, but given how overjoyed she looked right now, I figured she was going to be fine. I used the opportunity to take a short breather—and then a voice spoke up from somewhere behind me.

“Your Holy Highness.

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