It was around then when Meilani returned to the scene together with Nori and the others.

Upon realizing that Gerald’s master had killed off the three elderly assailants, Meilani was instantly shocked. To think that he was this powerful… Having such a strong master, it now made sense why Gerald was able to be as strong as he currently was!

Quickly snapping out of it and returning her attention to Gerald, Meilani then rushed over to the injured youth while calling out, “Gerald…!”

Call as she might, Gerald was already unconscious…

With the three old men dealt with, Sumeru then sheathed his sword before heading over to Gerald’s side and inspecting his wounds.

“…His inner breathing structure is in a mess… I need to treat him immediately!” declared Sumeru after checking for Gerald’s pulse through the youth’s wrist.

Following that, he lifted Gerald in his arms and ran—under Meilani’s guidance—all the way to Gerald’s room.

After placing the unconscious Gerald on his bed, Sumeru t