Capítulo 430: Exploration Test (3)

They had already traveled that road, so there shouldn't have been any more monsters behind them. Yet, the eerie sound of moaning echoed through the air, unmistakable to everyone.

"Light... There is light..." the voice murmured, growing louder.

All of Padma's party members immediately prepared to fight.

Only after a few tense moments did they realize the figure approaching them was not a monster, but a person.

"P-Padma, is that you?" the voice called out, familiar yet strained.

"Onartok!" cried Padma, calling her name.

"She's that badger," said Marzibel.

Onartok stumbled forward and collapsed. Padma lunged to catch her, cradling her in her arms with concern etched on her face.

"Onartok, what happened?" she demanded

Froi knelt beside them, gently placing a hand on Onartok's forehead. "She's burning up," he said, frowning.

"It's probably poison," Marzibel interjected