Kalia waited for her momentarily before taking a step forward.
Thats when it happened.
Kalia
Kalia turned around and looked at Helena again.
Helena approached Kalia hesitantly and spoke.
Can I hug you once? Lets consider it the last time.
As Helenas trembling fist approached Kalia, her slightly reddened ear and neck brushed against her, she awkwardly smiled.
Why is she doing this?
At this point, Kalia felt not only puzzled but also slightly flustered.
Staring at her intently, Kalia was taken aback as Helena, without waiting for permission, swiftly approached her and tightly embraced her.
She hugged her so tightly that it caused a slight pain in Kalias injured side.
Youve been through so much. Im truly sorry. But Kalia you should also be sorry to me.
With a forceful pull, Helena tightly embraced her and whispered.
Should I be sorry to her?
At that moment, she wondered what those words meant.
Something held in Helenas hand shimmered and grew, swiftly plunging into Kalias injured side.
!
Complete unawareness.
Helena, who didnt miss that moment, pressed the small blade embedded in Kalias side even harder.
Squelch.
Without a moments hesitation, she thrust the sharp blade into Kalias side and stepped back.
Apologize for making me do such a thing, Kalia.
Kalia stared blankly at the blade lodged in her side and then at Helena.
Helena was smiling triumphantly.
Now our connection truly comes to an end Ugh!
As she spoke, Helena suddenly clutched her chest.
While she collapsed to the ground as if she couldnt bear it anymore, Kalia, with the spear still piercing her, remained standing, watching her.
It was strange.
Truly strange.
The spear in Kalias side didnt hurt at all.
There was a subtle warmth, but it wasnt the sensation of a sharp blade tearing through flesh and bone.
Because of this peculiarity, Kalia didnt move hastily.
If she had felt a genuine sense of crisis, she could have retaliated, but since she didnt, she simply stood still, gazing at the wounded area.
What is this? This sensation is more like healing rather than pain
She could feel the pulsating vitality from the injured area.
Something immense filled her with power.
It was a complete healing power without any pain or suffering.
It was an incredibly strange sensation.
Ironically, Helena, who had suddenly collapsed to the floor, seemed to be the one in agony.
W-What is this Ah, ah, ugh! Agggh!
Helena gasped for breath, reaching out her hand towards Kalia as if in torment.
Instead of taking her hand hesitantly, Kalia grasped the glowing tip of the spear still lodged in her side.
Is this not a weapon?
She couldnt help but think that it felt similar to Kalexias spear.
It was at that moment.
Kalia!
The bracelet made a buzzing sound, and Gaia suddenly burst forth to Kalia.
W-Whats happening? She attacked you in the blink of an eye Huh? What is this?
Gaia, taken aback, exclaimed as she looked at the spear lodged in Kalias side.
This looks like that! The Spear of Life that the Elf lady possesses!
As Kalia, who was listening to Gaias words, tried to grasp and remove what was piercing her side, Gaia quickly stopped her.
Wait, wait! That spear isnt a weapon. I heard that it actually enhances the life force of the one stabbed by it. It pushes the users life force into the spear. So dont pull it out recklessly, Kalia!
What?
Surprised, Kalia looked at the fallen Helena.
It was clear that she heard those words.
Helenas face, already pale as a blank sheet, contorted even more miserably.