Ikumi was exhausted and couldn't stand anymore, falling to the ground with dazed eyes, trying to crawl forward like she didn't know the battle had ended.
Lancelot was there to catch her faster than a flash of light as he grabbed her body, holding her in a princess carry. His arms pulled Ikumi towards his chest firmly, causing her tiredness to vanish instantly, replaced by the rapid beating of her fluffy heart as Lancelot's piercing eyes met hers.
"Lan... master... Ikumi... wins..."
She whispered faintly, her ruby eyes sparkling like two precious jewels, Lancelot feeling helpless when gazing into them as he stroked her messy, dirt-covered hair.
"Of course you did. You were amazing. Are you tired?"
He looked down as her hands seemed to lack the power to hold him tightly, flopping down and resting against his arm.
Ikumi nodded with tearful eyes, sniffling slightly, "Ikumi wants a reward."