Farming

...So, where should I begin?

First, I briefly returned to check on Lorraine's condition. When Lorraine was on the verge of death, I instinctively used *Shadow* to move, taking the sword blow in her place.

*The fear of pain or death wasn't a big issue, as I'd experienced it countless times in the Training Ground.*

Perhaps it was due to the Annihilation property of the ice created by the Sword Master. Fortunately, I didn't die, but I lost consciousness and collapsed for a while.

*When I came to, all I saw were countless flower petals.*

My gaze was drawn to the myriad flower buds and petals that bloomed as Lorraine awakened as a Sword Master. However, realizing my body was rapidly deteriorating, I quickly reached out and created a Shadow Passage.

*It seemed the clash of powers between Lorraine and the Sword Master had caused a disruption.*

Because of this, the Shadow Passage, which the Sword Master had blocked, became usable again. Realizing that I could, fortunately, return to the Shadow City, I headed there.

"... ..."

I don't know if I should call it luck, but Shiren almost always came to greet me when I returned to the Shadow City. This time, too, the moment I dropped into the Shadow City, I was found earlier than expected...