56 Francis woke up (2/2)

In his dreams, he could still remember the happiness and tranquility that he had while he was hugging Helen inside the safety pod. Neither one of them speak but their heart was almost leaping out of their chest. Francis can only swallow his saliva, while his mouth felt dry from the mixture of nervousness, happiness, longing and desire.

It was the first time that he held her in his arms for a long time. The only woman that he loved. How he wished that time would stop. How he wished for his dumb AI to stop its automatic response for emergency situations. He stayed still, afraid to lose such a beautiful opportunity. But alas, his subconscious gave him away as he gently moved his cheek and rubbed it to Helens head. His subtle movement was filled with passion, caring and love. Once again, the emotions that he kept was raging in his chest and wanted to burst.

But if he confessed….. he could not let her experience the torment that he is feeling. The organization might dispose of him when he is no longer needed. Living her alone and see her cry was more painful than all the loneliness that he endured.

The streak of pain in his heart brought him to consciousness. He slowly opened his eyes and saw Helen's face. The glitter in her eyes that never failed to captivate his soul was highly familiar to him that he couldn't take his eyes off.

He stared at her in a daze, his hands moved up to touch her face just to be sure.

Looking at his dazed friend, Henry thought that Francis was still delirious. He opened his eyes but instead of moving around, he stared on to Helen's face. Even Cheska felt perplexed.

As his vision became clearer, the face of his best friend back in planet Hilan was no longer in front of him. Instead it was a dark, chubby face filled with pimples owned by his friend in Planet Rosetha. He nearly fell off the bed with surprise.

”What the-----? Do you want to scare me to death?” Francis almost cursed at her.

”Stupid fool.. serves you right” Helen gave him sharp look.

”How are you Francis?” Cheska asked with slight worried look.

”I'm… I'm.. fine” He said as move his arms around. Surprisingly his body felt lighter, there was like a wave of energy wanting to be consumed in his body.

”Were you hurt?” Hearing this question come from his mouth made Henry felt a little awkward. He was staring at a monster who was impenetrable by sword, spiritual assault and could kill his enemy with a casual slap. To be able to kill a shadow, just show just how formidable this person was.

Francis shook his head and said that he just remembered something. He knows that every minute counts for the people in front of him. The way of medicine is a very demanding path, not to mention their own concerns in their households and other arts, battle technique and cultivation that they are trying improve. He must not drag them down and so he decided to come with them to search for herbs.

Having only four Kidon, one of them needed to share a ride.

”I will ride with Madel” Henry immediately suggested.