Chapter 58: The Aftermath And Lawrends New Goal (2/2)

Aleshia was surprised that Lawrend suddenly embraced her. For Lawrend, she held a special place in his heart. If he lost her, he would surely be heartbroken, and he would find it hard to explain to Ella what happened to her beloved Big Sister.

”Aleshia, I want you to train with me. I didn't know what to do when we were stuck in that situation. My strength was nowhere near enough to even hold a candle in front of them.”

Lawrend tightened his embrace. It was such a despairing moment to be powerless in a life-and-death situation.

”Of course, Young Master. Since you said so, we'll grow stronger together.”

Aleshia replied softly. It would be a lie to say that she didn't feel the same. She was tasked to protect him, but at that moment, she was also lost on what to do. Even her plan to sneak away backfired against them.

”Thank you, Aleshia.”

Lawrend let go of her. He felt much better now.

”It's okay, Young Master. We have time with us. We'll surely get stronger. Enough to protect ourselves.”

Aleshia reassured Lawrend. The climax of their lives is not even starting yet. This was just the prelude.

”Yes. Now let's go back to the inn. I'm worried for Allen.”

Lawrend nodded his head. He urged Aleshia, and they both returned to the inn.

Since they couldn't get a carriage as almost everyone was riding one to exit the city quickly, they could only walk towards the inn.

After a long walk, they arrived at the inn. Everyone were already returning as the news that the demons were dead was spreading.

They entered their room, and they found… a bigger Allen. He was sitting on top of half-digested rotting vegetables.

”...”

”...”

Lawrend was speechless. Although it was not mentioned, they did ask the inn staff to feed the slime with their leftover or rotting vegetables. Now that he is looking at a significantly bigger Allen, he thought that they overdid it.

”Allen?”

Lawrend called for it. It was at least as big as a large plate now.

Allen turned his slime body towards Lawrend and bounced towards him. A few bounces later, he stopped and crawled to Lawrends feet before touching his legs.

”Good slime.”

Lawrend squatted down and rubbed Allen on its top. In response, Allen's body vibrated just like a purring cat.

”Young Master, what if Allen grows too big?”

Aleshia couldn't help but ask him in worry. At this rate, he would grow as large as their carriage.

”...We can only set him free at that time, but I'm hoping that his growth has a limit.”

It pained Lawrend's heart when he thought of that. It was fun taking care of a slime as a pet. He would surely miss Allen if they had to let him go.