The Lost Orb [PFS #1, The Bearer]

32 "Divinity's Traces (The Sun Dawns Again)"

Another one fell on top of us, arms aiming to crush us into the ground. I threw my hands up in a desperate attempt to shield us with my yellow barrier, then someone came in my direction and suddenly wrapped his arms tightly around my waist.

Nanlaki ang aking mga mata sa ginawa nito.

Napahawak ako nang mahigpit sa fabric na nasa shoulder niya nang i-angat niya ako sa ground. Nakaharap ako sa kaniya, pero ang likod lang niya ang nakikita ko dahil buhat niya ako. He continued running while pulling me farther from danger.

My heart pounded as I watched him carry my full weight while running away. I know it was only because of the tension in our surroundings. I can't tell. It was conflicting.

Itinuon ko na lamang muli ang atensyon ko sa mga golems. I formed a spell circle in front of me. It's been long since I last used my spell. I released a burst spell from it to damage and repell the others from us.

But it only distracted them.

Damn, no use.

"Form your artistry around us."

Napahinto ako sa aking ginagawa nang magsalita siya. With no second thought, I proceed as he ordered. When I created a barrier around us, may iilang golems na lumapit sa 'min. They suddenly attacked us with their rigorous strength.

Nagpatuloy si Tristan sa pagtakbo habang dala-dala ako, not until nabasag ang barrier na ginawa ko, gagawa na sana ako ng panibago ngunit mukhang inaasahan na niya iyon dahil agad siyang nakapwesto nang lumapit sila sa 'min.

Tristan let out his weapon from the shrouds as he began to strike back. He swung his weapon to push them away, securing a path in front and keeping them from advancing any further.

Even while holding me in his left arm, I can see no signs of him slowing down. He cut effortlessly through their tough bodies, and it was his strength and focus that allowed him to keep up with their assaults.

His stamina and agility were astounding! As I know, this kind of endurance would be only possible if it's your artistry, but how come he possesses such a thing?

"Tristan, at the right!" I warned.

Dumausdos sa ground ang black boots nito nang lumiko kami bigla sa ibang direksyon, kusang pumaikot ang aking braso sa collar niya upang alalayan ang aking sarili.

Humigpit ang kapit ko sa kaniya nang paatras siyang napagalaw upang harapin ang kalaban. Inangat niya ang hawak na espada sa harapan upang suklian ang atake nito, naging dahilan iyon ng pagtalsik ng kalaban mula sa pwesto namin.

Ipinagtaka ko iyon lalo.

Are these really his raw strength?

"Tristan, just drop me off. Ikaw lang ang nahihirapan!" I finally spoke out.

"Doesn't affect me a bit."

Kumunot ang noo ko. "Are you sure?"

"This is an urgent retreat. We don't have enough time and it's easier to move this way, I don't want to worry for someone."

I was taken aback. Agad akong natahimik.

The way he said that.

How can he say that so casually!?

"I already saw a potential exit, just keep protecting us." He even added.

Wala na akong nagawa. I just crafted another barrier for us to avoid those conflicting thoughts. Hindi napakali ang mga mata ko sa aming paligid. Maliban sa nasa closed-area kami ngayon, patuloy na gumagalaw ang ground na tila guguho ang lugar na ito anumang oras.