Bab 448: You Are Too Stubborn For Your Own Good

The carriage jolted violently as it was bombarded with powerful blasts of mana, sending shockwaves through its structure. 

Naida, her face beaded with sweat, struggled to maintain the protective shield around them. Her voice was strained under the pressure, "I can't keep up this shield for long. They literally have a small army outside firing at us. You should go while I will stay behind and buy some time. Eradicator is leading us to the ground, which should allow you to hide in a nearby place in disguise until reinforcements arrive."

Asher, despite the excruciating pain wracking his body, grasped Naida's hand firmly, "I am not leaving you behind. We either... face them together... or we don't," he declared with unwavering resolve.

"My king..." Naida whispered with a shake of her head, her eyes a mix of soft feelings and determination.