Chapter 7: Aleshias Unending Trouble (1/2)

”I- I am sorry. We will come back at a later time.”

Aleshia was horrified at Healer Natasha's anger. If she decides to deny healing Ella because of this incident it would be something that Aleshia would very much regret later.

”Fumu.”

Healer Natasha nodded her head at Aleshia. Aleshia and Ella then left the shrine with bated breaths. Ella was gripping onto Aleshia's hand tightly while Aleshia's forehead was beaded with sweat.

”What happened inside?”

The city guard from earlier was waiting for them. He was taken aback when he saw what they look like. They look just like someone who fought against some undefeatable foe.

”I- I angered Healer Natasha…”

Aleshia replied despondently. She didn't expect her first meeting with Healer Natasha to be so nerve-wracking. It was like everything from the start was in the palm of her hands.

”It's okay. You are not the first and will also not be the last.”

The city guard consoled her. He then led them back outside the noble district. Aleshia didn't look back and just continued forward to the slum district. She could feel Ella tugging on her hands but she didn't look at her.

When they entered their dilapidated house in the slum district, that was only when Aleshia was able to look into Ella's eyes. Ella's innocent eyes were clouded with worry for her.

”Ella…”

Aleshia kneeled on the floor and hugged Ella. She felt tears welling up in her eyelids but she did her best to suppress them. But suddenly a soft hand caressed her head. Warmth filled her body. She looked up and saw Ella rubbing her head.

”It's okay, Big Sister. There is still a chance. Okay?”

Ella smiled sweetly at Aleshia. When Aleshia saw that, she was overtaken by emotion. Her days of suffering to raise her little sister were worth it. She felt rewarded right now. She sniffled and slowly recovered. This was just a small setback. She would find a way!

”Mm! Big Sister will earn that money in no time!”

Aleshia smiled confidently at Ella. She would find a side-job besides her assassin job. It would be exhausting balancing two jobs but Aleshia felt that she could do it right now. Her strength is her little sister.

”Yes!”

Ella was overjoyed seeing her Big Sister recover. Her Big Sister is practically her world right now. Seeing her Big Sister looking all depressed only pained her heart. If only she didn't have this illness..!

”Let's go eat, okay?”

Aleshia and Ella ate their lunch together. It was a simple vegetable dish that Aleshia has been cooking up ever since she was small. It was simple, cheap, and delicious.

Aleshia left after eating her fill. Ella was waving her hand with a sweet smile. Aleshia waved back and left her alone. Aleshia doesn't have anyone she could entrust her little sister to. Well, maybe, if the situation needs it, she could leave her little sister to the old lady next door.

Aleshia walked through the streets and was greeted by the city guard from earlier when she reached the gates. There was a gloomy look on his face.

”Why aren't you responding to me earlier? You b*tch!”

The city guard spoke vulgarly. Earlier when Aleshia passed, she didn't even look in his direction when she entered back into the slums with her little sister.

”Oh, I must have thought it was a dog barking in the background.”

Aleshia spoke sarcastically. Now that Ella is not here, she has more freedom with herself. Even if the city guards try to gang up on her, she could easily protect herself.

”What did you say!?”