A woman sat on the scorched ground with a somewhat calm expression.

“...”

Along with the settled air, the woman's eyes also appeared weary and dulled.

Clack.

Grasping the sword placed in front of her, she used it as leverage to rise.
She could not sit idly when her body and mind were exhausted.

She must not show any weakness.

Recalling that thought, she finally lifted her body.

“Hah…”

As she rose, a slight dizziness overwhelmed her. It seemed the recoil from forcibly using her energy had taken its toll.

The pain was even more severe since she had …