Elana''s POV

    With the help of the unknown little girl, we can pass this danger this time. After we take the little girl back to our underground shelter, I am surprised at the news. With the little girl''s help, all the patient has been cured.

    -Incredible... (Elana)

    This little girl can do many things that adults like me can''t.

    -Hah... (Elana)

    I sigh helplessly and leave the shelter to take some fresh air. I feel helpless as I can''t protect sister Theresa and let her get injured. This incident really leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.

    -How long do I have to stay like this...? (Elana)

    I look at the clear sky while waiting for an answer.

    -42 years since her disappearance...And I still haven''t found a single clue about her. (Elana)

    I take out a bottle containing green liquids and drink all of it.

    -Urgh...It''s disgusting as always. (Elana)

    I throw the bottle away and let out another sigh.

    -How come only sister Theresa and I haven''t awakened? (Elana)

    I close my hand and focus on my right hand.

    -Urghh... (Elana)

    I can feel a sharp pain on the tip of my right hand. I open my eyes and find my fingers have turned into claws.

    -More... (Elana)

    But they quickly disappear after a few seconds.

    -I can''t maintain it again...Why do I still remain human after all those times? (Elana)

    Once I can transform, my overall strength will rise sharply.

    -What is so good about saving others? (Elana)

    I walk around the church aimlessly while thinking about what sister Theresa told me.

    -I''m grateful that sister Theresa saves us...Though, I don''t want to spend more time staying here. (Elana)

    To track down "her" is my ultimate purpose.

    -Hey, sister...

    -Huh? (Elana)

    While I''m thinking hard about this problem, an aged man appears from behind and calls out to me.

    -You are...? (Elana)

    -The sister mays forget about me...

    He puts the hand on his chest and gives Elana a polite greeting.

    -I am one of the people that was saved by you guys.

    -Hah, is that so? (Elana)

    -I am also at the scene while you guys are fighting...

    I shrug since I don''t pay much attention to him in that chaos.

    -What are you doing here? Should you relax down there with your comrade? It hasn''t been a long time since you recover, though. (Elana)

    -Ahahah! This old man is still strong...

    He shows off his muscle and laughs out loud.

    -Whew, okay... (Elana)

    I give him a sharp glance and ask him with a considerate voice.

    -Then what are you going to do? (Elana)

    The man thinks a little before he gives me his answer.

    -...I don''t know.

    -Then you guys should take the shelter here for the time being. (Elana)

    The man scratches his head as he hears my answer.

    -Miss doesn''t seem to like us...

    -... (Elana)

    The man laughs out loud as he waves his hand.

    -It''s understandable...

    -What do you mean by that? (Elana)

    -I overheard miss monologue, so I came to understand why you behave like that.

    -... (Elana)

    -After all, family is the most important thing to us. You better treasure it.

    -Why do you give me some advice like that? (Elana)

    -I don''t want others to experience the same pain as me.

    -You...? (Elana)

    The man looks down with a sad face.

    -Because of my pride, I didn''t care about my boy when he ran away. I ignored him and didn''t find him until the end.

    -Why did you do that in the first place? (Elana)

    -Because he is a mage...

    -Hah...You are a true idiot. (Elana)

    -You are right...

    The man doesn''t tear up and forms a serious face.

    -That''s why I don''t want to this war last any longer. Both sides are wrong in this war.

    -Hmmm... (Elana)

    I turn around and try to get away from the man.

    -This may be a bit of old news for you. But a third force has emerged while you were injured. w

    -Huh?

    -It may be wise to join that force since you may get what you want there. w

    I turn away without waiting for him to speak any further.

    -Thank you...

    Madeus