Faraway Survivor

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...