There were a series of reactions, including the need to retaliate immediately and wanting to declare war against the said kingdom as soon as dawn broke. Arjan's first aid treatment was belatedly tended to after the current issue was roughly understood.
"I'm fine… please find my sister and Ferdinand instead of tending to me—please."
Arjan refused treatment, saying it was not the time to take care of her own body, but she looked incredibly pale, with a considerable amount of blood splatter.
It was a mere scratch from a knife, but blood was oozing continuously from the wound. In the end, Arjan agreed to move to another place for treatment after being persuaded by those around her.
Nevertheless, a faint smile hung over her face as she barely trampled over people's attempts to help her.
...
Seraphina slowly opened her eyes to the biting chill running across her cheeks.
'This is…'