Chapter 7

Slash

The sharp sound of weapon cutting echoed through the dark forest. The blade slashed open the darkness, before tearing it completely. Without stopping, the sword continued to raise, chopping down all the roots, and destroyed a part of the forest. The lean and tall figure then jumped up and caught the weakened girl in her white tattered kimono. Then, he landed on the ground and hold her to his chest carefully.

The girl was gasping for air, importing oxygen into her burning lung. She had no strength left, and could only lean on the strong and solid chest of the man to avoid falling....