Bab 287: Selections ( Part 3 )

"What should I do?" 

Hilda felt quite nervous about the current situation.

It was unlike the virtual game that she didn't have to worry about the others as she was well aware that it was only a game and they can be resurrected once they died. 

There was pressure in the game but it wasn't this heavy. 

She only has to worry about the reward's reduction or possible quest failure at that time. 

However, right now, any misfire of the Steel Knight she was piloting can cause a real casualty.

She was sure that the war machines aiming this mountain don't have any good intentions so her initial thought was to try and defend this place...

"Defend this place? Can I just escape?... No, I can't leave the others behind."

She had an urge to protect those feeble magicians at the plaza. After all, her seniors at the academy were also present at this time. 

She couldn't l just leave them behind and fly away using this Steel Knight...