Chapter 111: To Everyone But Himself

Nikolai turned to Sergio, who has recovered from his wounds. The alchemist fidgeted as he was glared at by Nikolai for the stunt he pulled. His eyes darted from one place to the other and back toward Alias. 

"You think that hindering me would make us inseparable?" a sigh escaped his mouth as he looked at Sergio exasperatedly. "It might delay our travels, but not forever." 

Sergio turned to look at him silently before leaving the group and going into the forest. Yuxi wanted to follow him, but Nikolai blocked her path with his arm. 

"He might encounter monsters," Lex muttered as she took a step forward. "Sergio isn't a fighter like the rest of us. Someone needs to protect him,"

"I know," Nikolai stared at his departing friend, knowing what Sergio was going to do, and disappeared into nothingness. "I'll protect him."