The Quest Is Simply To NTR All The Heroes

Chapter 72: Crying Heaven

"Come on, Alice-san, do something! Heal her!"

Maximus's voice rose in urgency, but Alice stood there, frozen in place like a deer caught in headlights.

Her eyes were wide with shock, her brain seemingly unable to process the situation unfolding before her.

It was as if she believed the dark elf was about to die right then and there.

"Yeah, Alice-san, work your magic, now!"

Lloyd chimed in, his voice tinged with urgency as he cast a nervous glance over his shoulder.

His hands shook as he struggled to maintain his composure.

Sure, he'd faced off against a monster before, but seeing a human—or rather, another species—on the brink of death was a whole different ball game.

And it was a game he definitely didn't want to play.

His mind raced as he frantically searched for an exit button, that magical escape hatch that would whisk him away from this nightmare.

But, like always, there was no such thing.

In a desperate bid to maintain his sanity, he reminded himself that this was all just a game, a twisted simulation he was trapped in.

Maximus and Sable?

They were nothing more than NPCs, lines of code with no real existence outside of this virtual hell.

Seeing the dazed expression on Alice's face, Kaisen rode up beside her and grabbed her shoulder, giving her a vigorous shake.

"Alice-san, snap out of it! She's not dead yet. Come on, heal her. Alice-san?"

"It's...It's..."

But before Alice could respond, Sable attempted to speak again, her voice choked with fear as if she were struggling to get the words out.

"Alice-san!"

Feeling frustrated that his shaking wasn't getting through to Alice, Kaisen knew he had to try something else—and fast.

With Sable's life hanging in the balance, he couldn't afford to waste any more time.

Taking a deep breath, he braced himself and did something risky—a trick he hoped would snap Alice out of her daze.

It was a move that could either hit or miss, but he was willing to take the chance for the greater good.

After all, he had so much left to do with Sable, and he couldn't let her die now.

Leaning in close, Kaisen whispered.

"Dayummm... look at that woman."

Like he'd hoped, Alice's head snapped towards him, her previously dazed eyes now sharp and focused.

The effect was immediate, her trembling ceasing as she locked eyes with him, her expression now steady and stern.

It seemed his risky move had hit its mark.

'They call me 'Albert Einstein who lived,' back at home.'

Before Alice could utter a word, Kaisen cut her off, knowing exactly what she was about to say.

"Good. Now that you're snapped out of your daze, heal Sable-san. She's dying, and we don't have time to waste."

Alice's eyes widened in realization as Kaisen's words sank in.

She glanced back at Sable, her chest rising and falling with each labored breath, and it was clear that time was running out.

'Damn. Did I zone out?'

Alice thought to herself, cursing her momentary lapse in focus.

With a sense of urgency, she spurred her horse forward, galloping towards Sable's side.

Meanwhile, Alwyn and Lloyd looked at Kaisen with a mix of awe and confusion, clearly baffled by whatever he had whispered to Alice.

It was like witnessing a miracle, and they had no idea what had just transpired.

'Were they always this close?'

Lyod thought as he felt a knot on his heart.

'I had been ignoring her for the past few days. Damn. It's because Elfie-san needed my help.'

He made a mental note and decided to focus on the task at hand.

Alice quickly reached Sable's side, her heart pounding with adrenaline as she grabbed the dark elf's outstretched arm to inspect it for any signs of injury or affliction.

To her relief, there was nothing out of the ordinary—just a small splash of water on Sable's arm, barely noticeable in the dim light filtering through the forest canopy.

For a fleeting moment, doubt crept into Alice's mind. Had her detection abilities failed her?

Were her levels too low to detect whatever had caused Sable's distress?

She pushed the thought aside, refusing to entertain the possibility of failure.

There had to be something she could do to help Sable, and she wasn't about to give up now.

"It's...It's..."

Sable began again, her voice steadier now, and her breathing returning to normal.

Relief flooded through Alice as she observed the improvement in Sable's condition, but she couldn't ignore the absence of a smile on the dark elf's face.

Something was still clearly troubling her, despite the apparent easing of her physical distress.

"Come on, honey, what is it?"

Maximus urged gently, his hand resting reassuringly on Sable's shoulder.

The rest of the party members fell silent, their eyes fixed expectantly on Sable as they waited for her to speak.

With a deep breath, she parted her lips, the words hanging in the air, waiting to be spoken.

"It's...it's...it's raining, honey. Shouldn't we find a place to stay for the rain to pass."

Sable finally spoke, her voice laced with mischief as she flashed a wide grin and tilted her head cutely.

The words hung in the air for a moment before the realization dawned on the rest of the party.

Everyone's jaws dropped to the ground, even Kaisen's.

Was that the reason Sable had been panicking?

Because of the rain?

Seriously?

She had nearly given them all a heart attack, and when she finally spoke up about the rain, it felt like the entire atmosphere had shifted.

It was as if they had all been on the edge of a cliff, only to find out it was just a small bump in the road.

'Goddamn...this bitch is playing with us.'

Kaisen grumbled as he looked at the sensual face smiling innocently.

"What the fuck, honey?! You scared—"

Maximus began, his voice rising in frustration, but Sable cut him off mid-sentence.

"Lesson one of today: Do not panic in crucial moments. Always stay calm and composed. If one of your companions is in trouble, you do not panic, understood? We will talk more once we find a shelter."

With that, Sable spurred her horse into motion, galloping away in search of a place to take refuge from the rain.

Maximus watched his fiancée ride off with disbelief etched on his face, mirroring the sentiments of the rest of the group.

They all stood there, bewildered and somewhat traumatized by the rollercoaster of emotions they had just experienced.

"I swear to Lady Second, that woman's gonna be the death of me."

Maximus muttered under his breath as he spurred his horse into motion, following after Sable.

Kaisen watched Sable ride off with a smirk playing on his lips.

Not only was she smoking hot, but she also had a wicked sense of humor.

He liked that.

'I should punish her properly.'