Return (4)

“Tyria. How much time has passed… ?”

“I think it’s probably been three hours.”

As time passed, Celica and Tyria’s complexions worsened.

Erina does not return no matter how much time passes.

And Seohyun and Kayla also did not appear.

I’ve already searched for them by calling their names countless times, but I haven’t gotten any answer.

As even the monsters became quiet, my anxiety began to increase.

There was no promise to wait quietly with an anxious heart.

However, if you keep looking for the exit like this, you will even lose the connection point called Erina.

“Let’s wait a little longer.”

“But can’t the two of us at least find an exit?”

“Hmm. No. Just a little more…”

To be honest, Tyria didn’t know which one was the better choice.

The problem is that even if you find the exit, you have a higher chance of getting lost.

So I thought it would be better to wait here.

But there was no promise to just keep waiting like this.

Although she was strong against hunger and thirst, Celica was not.

Tyria’s heart ached as she saw Celica’s complexion gradually becoming thinner.

I was exhausted because I didn’t have water or food to eat right now and because I had poured out a lot of divine power.

‘What should I do… ‘

Even now, Tyria was experiencing conflict in her heart.

Is it really right to wait endlessly for Erina?

Or should I follow her into the passage now?

I should scout into the passage alone, even if it means leaving Celica alone.

Tyria, who was constantly worried, realized her helplessness.

‘Seohyun…’

Tyria was able to feel Seohyun’s absence even more.

What would he do if he were in the same situation as himself?

At least I couldn’t think of it myself.

He always had no hesitation in his decisions and everything went in the right direction.

Like someone who knows the future.

I could understand why Kayla and Erina liked him.

Of course, Tyria liked him just like them.

I had no choice but to look up at the distant wall.

That’s why I thought it was okay as long as I was by his side.

I felt anxious, wondering if this was really just a lump of luggage.

Still, she was hoping that he would come back and save her.

While waiting so endlessly, it reached Tyria’s ear from somewhere.

Her long ears twitched and her five senses became tense.

“Seohyun… !?”

Tyria’s words to herself brought life back to Celica’s eyes.

There was no evidence yet that Seohyun was popular, but Tyria was confident.

“Seohyun! Kayla! Erina!”

Tyria once again raised her voice and called their names, but there was no answer.

But Tyria could feel it. I’m sure they are around here.

***

“Erina. Just calm down first.”

Erina did not back down despite my words.

Rather, he held onto my face and continued kissing me as if he would never let me go.

In the end, I was able to distance myself only by applying force and pushing her away.

“Ugh…”

“This is enough. Rather, we need to get out of here.”

At my words, Erina wiped her mouth with a regretful expression.

Probably trying to fill the regrets left after escaping from here.

The first priority was to get out of this cave.

“Erina. Please stop now. First, we need to find Tyria and Celica.”

Kayla, who was worse off, quietly scolded Erina.

In fact, Erina was just clinging to me, ignoring her words.

He held onto my arm tightly and wouldn’t let go, so I had no choice but to move forward.

Although Kayla showed signs of discomfort throughout, she noticed.

Of course, Erina didn’t care at all and didn’t leave me.

If a monster appears, I will push it away, saying it is dangerous.

All the monsters were lying on the floor, as if Erina had already taken care of them all.

Now that I met Erina, I had to find the other four, and I asked Erina just in case.

“Erina. Have you seen any of your other colleagues?”

“…”

Erina suddenly closed her mouth.

Unlike his clingy appearance a moment ago, his expression became as cold as ice.

When I saw that, I was immediately convinced.

“Erina. Quickly tell me where the other person is.”

“…”

“Do you really want to get scolded?”

“…Please follow me this way.”

Erina seemed to have finally given up and took the lead with a small sigh.

Did you really intend to leave the other colleagues alone in the cave?

I thought it was too much, so I lightly hit Erina on the head.

“I would be really angry if I was going to leave other people behind.”

“Oh, no. I…”

“We are in a shipwreck situation now. If you’re a pamper, I’ll accept it later. “First, we have to find our colleagues.”

Even in this situation, you only think about yourself. Even if it was selfish, there was a degree.

Fortunately, he said it obediently, as if he had no intention of lying to me.

To be honest, I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed.

And Kayla stays by my side and continues the boundary around us.

Erina carefully pushed her away as if she didn’t like it.

Since Erina was taking the lead, it was natural for Kayla to take my side.

He was glaring at me with a murderous gaze as if he didn’t like it either.

Then Kayla responded as if she were protesting.

“Erina. “My lord, you are very tired.”

“…Fall.”

“I can only help you, my lord. The strange thing Erina thinks is…”

The mouth suddenly stops while speaking.

Suddenly, my complexion turned red and my eyes lost focus.

Kayla’s embarrassed appearance, which was not easy to see.

Apparently, what happened before Erina appeared flashed through my mind.

A little while ago, we passionately kissed each other and even touched our breasts.

It would have left a lasting impression on Kayla.

Just as Erina’s suspicious gaze intensified, she quickly finished her answer.

“Nothing was done. “I was just protecting my lord.”

“…Tsk.”

Erina openly clicks her tongue and gets irritated.

As Tyria and Celica were gone, the friction between the two was getting worse again.

In times like this, Kayla would have taken care of the two and the distance would have naturally grown apart.

As the distance became closer again, they started fighting again.

‘I need to find other people quickly.’

If we leave it like this, we might see a fight inside the cave.

Once again, the gap between Celica and Tyria began to become real.

As I followed Erina, a narrow passage suddenly appeared.

It continued through a narrow space that could barely fit one person.

I honestly couldn’t remember whether there was such a narrow path in the cave, or even the inside of the cave.

While crawling to an almost sitting position, I started to feel out of breath.

Just as I was about to start breathing hard, I could hear someone’s voice.

“… !”

A faint sound echoing inside the cave.

The thin, high voice was clearly recognizable as Tyria’s.

“Tyria! “I am here!”

As I raised my voice and answered, the answer gradually got louder.

The long-awaited face that finally appeared when we reached the end of the passage.

Celica and Tyria were waiting for us at the entrance.

“Seohyun!”

Tyria runs towards me as soon as I get out of the passage.

He immediately fell into my arms and hugged my waist tightly.

There were tears in her eyes because of how difficult it had been.

Also, her body was as cold as ice.

My body temperature was so low that I was worried that I might have hypothermia.

“Tyria. Why is your body so cold? Celica… !”

I patted Tyria in my arms and looked at Celica’s complexion.

Celica faced with a haggard appearance unlike before.

Nevertheless, she greeted me with a bright smile.

“Seohyun, are you okay… ?”

“Cerica! Are you okay? “Are you hurt anywhere?”

“I’m fine…”

The usual warm smile had lost its strength, and the hand holding the cane was trembling.

As I quickly hugged her, I felt her cold body temperature.

“Sorry… Little… Because I’m tired… “

Celica fainted as soon as she was held in my arms.

Kayla and Tyria, who were nearby, screamed and approached Celica.

“Kayla!”

“Yes! “I know!”

Before I could say anything, Kayla had a warm hand in my hand.

He placed his hand on Celica’s back and delivered warmth.

Fortunately, Celica’s body warmed up quickly, but she did not regain consciousness.

While still carrying Celica, I looked at Tyria’s complexion.

“Kayla. “I’ll ask Tyria too.”

“Yes… ? I’m fine… “

“Tyria. Please hold my hand quickly.”

When Tyria gently held out her hand, Kayla’s warmth came to her, and she was surprised and accepted the warmth.

It seems like he didn’t realize until now that his body had become this cold.

“We have to find the entrance quickly. Let’s hurry.”

For now, it was just first aid. If time passed like this, something big might happen.

I had to rush out and head to the rear to get a medical examination.

Although I was worried about Catalina and Malcolm, it was urgent right now.

After finding the entrance first, Erina and I decided to wander the cave and look for the two people.

“Ruler. Let’s all hurry.”

First, we had to get out of the damn cave.