Chapter 1144

Sweat started to bead on Quincy's forehead, and he silently cursed himself for his foolishness.

They continued running, but Lydia was quickly running out of steam. Despite pushing herself, her heavy breathing made it clear she couldn't keep up much longer.

"Quincy, go on without me. Don't worry about me," she panted.

"No way. Get on my back," Quincy insisted.

Lydia froze for a moment, shaking her head. "N-no, I'm too heavy."

"Come on, if we waste any more time, they'll catch us," he urged.

Realizing the urgency, Lydia didn't argue further. She wrapped her arms around Quincy's neck. "Am I too heavy?" she asked, feeling guilty for slowing them down and wishing she had trained more.

Quincy shifted her on his back with ease. "You're light as a feather. No problem at all," he said, trying to comfort her.

Lydia couldn't help but laugh at the exaggeration.

with a playful smirk. "You know, if we die together

moment of

Lydia's soft voice broke the silence, "It wouldn't be so bad,

chuckled, "Don't worry.

reached a dead end. Behind them, the pursuers were closing in, and

looked up, his voice

immediately. "No, I'm not," she replied,

leaped off the cliff, holding Lydia tight.

How are we supposed to report

cliff. If they're not dead, they're at least crippled. Let's just report it

turned back, deciding the

Quincy wasn't as lucky. Lydia shook herself

opened his eyes, wincing at the from his multiple cuts and bruises. He coughed and managed to

and she couldn't hold back her tears. She hugged Quincy tightly. "Thank God you're okay. I was

easily," Quincy joked, though he couldn't hide how weak he felt as he tried to stand, only to find his strength failing him. "I'll help you," Lydia said,

Together, they started walking

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