Kapitel 451: Side Story - Nightmare at Eth Lene Part 2 (The end)

His hearing became muffled as if he were submerged underwater. Shoving Hebaron Nirtha aside, Riftan ran into the tent, where a faint light spilled out. Inside, three or four figures were crowded around a bed. His breath caught in his throat as he approached. The face on the pillow, barely visible through the gloom, left him rooted to the spot.

The crouched cleric leaped to his feet as soon as he spotted Riftan. "Thank the Lord! The coalition army has return—"

"Why aren't you treating her?"

The cleric flinched at the sharp reproach. "W-We have done all we can," he stammered, though his tone was defensive. "The external wounds and broken bones have been healed, but… mana depletion and internal bleeding are beyond the healing capabilities of magic."

Riftan turned his head to the cleric. "Internal bleeding?"

Beads of sweat formed on the cleric's wrinkled face. "It saddens me to inform you… that Lady Calypse was with child."