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nKlautz had finally achieved what he had aimed for. He had got his hands on the golem's core!

nBut was one golem core enough?

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"I want all of them,

" Klautz claimed as he clenched his fists.

nJust like there were four floating islands around the central island, similarly, there are four guarding golem as well. Klautz has just 2 days to collect all the cores.

nThat is why Klautz had no time to rejoice his victory against the golem or to slack off in any way.

nAs Klautz dictated his goal, Selena moped behind him as her eyes fell on the large portal in front of her. She could only gaze at it with a dazed expression.

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"It's the portal to the next island isn't it?

" Selena asked as she caught up with Klautz.

nKlautz nodded to Selena's question.

nKlautz was in a hurry, he wanted to cover as much distance as possible before the night fell.

nOwing to his hurry, Klautz grasped Selena's hands as he pulled her with him. He intended to drag her in the portal not wanting to give her any chances to complain.

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"Owch!

" Selena squeaked as she closed her eyes shut to forget the pain.

nKlautz raised his brows.

n'What the hell? Stop with your act!'

nNeither did he apply much force in his hands nor did he expect Selena to be of such a weak complexion. After all, just a day before he was pounding her like crazy.

nIt wasn't until he turned around to check did he realize what had happened. Selena's palm was bleeding and was stung with splinters at various spots.

nKlautz recognized those splinters. It was from the rope he had made. To make it extra strong he had made it from some strong and flexible twigs.

n'So it was these?'

nKlautz rubbed his forehead in guilt. There were no words in his mouth.

nKeeping the rope tightened while the golem tripped over it was no easy job. The golem weighed at least a few tons! Her hands were enough proof to show that Selena had given it her all!

nKlautz scratched his neck. He could feel the sincerity she had shown towards himself and his missions. How can he ignore her state now? If he would have done that then he wouldn't be able to look at himself in the mirror.

nIn the past when Klautz used to work as a ninja, he would abandon his partners in ninja missions without a second thought irrespective of age and gender. That was how they were raised in the ninja village. They believed that for the success of missions sacrifices are to be made.

nBut now? When Klautz was trying so hard to overcome his past, how could he abandon a companion who had genuinely helped him in his goals? What difference would it make from his past self if he were to do that?

n'What a pain,' Klautz thought as he scratched his neck.

nTaking a peek in his inventory he took out a few herbs he had collected back in the tutorial zone.

nFollowing that he brought both of her hands closer, the palms facing towards ths sky. He handled them with much more care than before. Selena could only stare at his face in a daze wondering what was happening.

nKlautz pulled out all the splinters with extreme swiftness. These were so small that Selena couldn't even find them with her naked eye let alone pull them out. It was as if Klautz was used to doing this almost everyday!

n'This should work,' Klautz thought.

nKlautz crushed those herbs above her hands.

n*drip*

nDrops of the herbal juice fell on her wounds as Klautz administered them with care. As the green juice seeped in her wounds she felt her pain diminishing. She was scared at first of the pain that might come along with it but surprisingly it worked as a tranquilizer.

nShe bit her lips, a fervent of emotions swayed in her heart. She was witnessing a side of Klautz which she had never seen before.

nKlautz was popularly known as the 'lone wolf' among the newbies. But this lone wolf can also lead and defend the pack of wolves if need be. That was what she thought. Little did she know of Klautz's past.

nKlautz warm touch seeping through her hands into her entire body. It was the warmest feel she had ever received from him. Her eyes loosened as she let herself cherish this moment.

nThe herbs were wrung dry of their juice. Klautz tossed the herbs aside. Selena watched as the herbs swayed in the air before touching the ground kissing dust.

nEver since she and Klautz had been together there had not been a single moment she had felt unhappy about it. Being with Klautz was much safer and fulfilling than anyone else. But there's one fear that always exists in the roots of her heart. One that would not let her sleep.

nShe fears that she would be tossed aside by Klautz after she is wrung out of her juice just like the herbs that were now kissing the ground.

nAfter all did Klautz truly need her? Probably not.

nThis fear was not baseless owing to the kind of relationship they were in. She had asked Klautz if she considers her to be his lover to which he had given her no replies.

nIn Hell, Klautz was the only person she had… the only one she could rely on. What would she do if her man were to abandon her? She doesn't want him to abandon her.

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"Let's go,

" Selena was brought back to reality by Klautz who was pointing to the portal with his thumb.

nSelena nodded and followed behind Klautz.

n*swish* *swish*

nThey disappeared into thin air as soon as they stepped on the platform.

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