Divinity

--- [Alex’s perspective]

I held back a lot, but it seems I still overdid it.

I feel bad for them.

If they don’t find a healer, they might deal with those injuries for a long time.

But at least they’re not dead I suppose…

Had it been Leon that found them instead of us…

Well, we found a good hiding spot for them.

We hid them under the rubble of a destroyed building; I think it was one of the building that got hit by the debris from the church.

I don’t think anyone will find them there.

At least I hope so…

It sucks, but we have to look for more people.

Next time I will make sure to hold back even more.

“Don’t feel too bad, Alex. They knew the risks of entering this exam, and we even spared their lives.” – Shin

“Yes, I know, but shouldn’t that be a given? Why is it that NOT killing someone is so commendable?” – Alex

“…” – Shin

I know Shin didn’t mean it like that…

He seems like a good guy; he didn’t want to kill them either.

“Take this as a learning opportunity, Alex. You probably haven’t sparred with many people before, right?” - Shin

“Yeah?” – Alex

“Right, so you probably didn’t really know how strong other unranked people were. Next time you will know to hold back a bit more.” – Shin

“I guess…” – Alex

“Chin up, Alex! We’ll get through this.” – Shin

Although we haven’t known each other for very long, when you’re in a situation like this with someone, that’s when true colors are shown.

Shin is a good guy.

--- [Lett’s perspective]

Huh?

Oh…

Oh god.

My arm is gone…

…

I didn’t even notice.

I think I’m going to faint…

That other team is working together so well.

Attacking us from every side, and even baiting me to grab the spear they rigged with explosives…

“Lett!” – Dan

Dan screams and goes on the offensive.

He violently slams his shield into the guy with the dagger, knocking him down on the ground.

The guy who baited me into taking spear runs towards me.

Rin is still busy with the arrows and Dan is fighting the guy with the dagger.

The spear guy runs up to me and punches me in my chest before I’m even able to react; knocking me on the ground.

Normally I would have no problem blocking that attack…

But I’m right on the cusp of passing out.

It seems the enemies aren’t that strong, but the way they’re making up for that with teamwork.

I need to stop the bleeding…

Or else I’ll…

Wait?

Up there…!

On top of that building…

I can see the person shooting the arrows!

It looks like it’s an old woman.

I guess it makes sense.

She’s probably not strong enough to fight anyone head-on, so she fights at long range instead.

“Rin, look! The archer is up there! Stop her!” – Lett

“Yes!” – Rin

It seems Dan has already knocked the dagger guy out completely.

The spear guy tries to stomp on my head while I’m on the ground.

“You’re dead meat!” – Spear guy

“Oh no she isn’t!” – Dan

He throws his shield at him, hitting him in the temple, knocking him out cold.

“Is he okay?!” – Lett

“What? He just tried to kill us!” – Dan

“I…” – Lett

I don’t know…

But…

Dan’s right.

Right now, my priority should be to survive!

First, I’ll have to stop the bleeding.

I rip off part of my dress, I’ll use this as a tourniquet.

Using the one arm I have left and my teeth, I tie it around the stump as tight as I can.

“Aghh…” – Lett

“Are you ok, Lett?” – Dan

“Yeah… I’m fine, it just hurts. That’s all.” – Lett

The pain is just now starting to set in…

The next 23 and a half hours won’t exactly be fun…

“Dan, I’m okay now, go help Rin take out the last person.” – Lett

“There’s no need.” – Rin

She’s back already?

“Taking out that old hag was a piece of cake!” – Rin

“Oh… Are you hurt?” – Lett

“Nope! I’m all good. No need to worry about me!” – Rin

That’s good…

I-I…

I think I’m going to pass out…

“Hey, Lett! Don’t pass out just yet!” - Rin

“Let’s find a safe place to hide for a little while first.” – Dan

“…” – Lett

“I think she already passed out, Dan.” – Rin

“Quickly, let’s go find a good place to hide before anyone finds us.” – Dan