Everyone collapsed onto the ground in exhaustion. The joy of surviving a near-death experience surged into their hearts like a rising tide. Every chest heaved violently as they took in large, gasping breaths of air. Sweat mixed with blood slid down their cheeks, dripping onto the cold floor. Lin Xiu slowly sat up and looked around. Although every muscle in his body ached, his eyes shone with the light of victory. He turned to look at Alice, who was struggling to her feet. The wound on her arm was still seeping blood, but she paid it no mind, her gaze eagerly searching for Lin Xiu. When their eyes met, the corners of Alice's mouth lifted into a weak yet profoundly reassuring smile.
"We did it..." Su Yu whispered softly, her voice filled with a sense of almost unbelievable joy. Her fingers were still tightly clutching the longbow that had accompanied her through countless battles; its body was covered in cracks, yet it looked like her most precious treasure.
Lu Chen stood up with great effort, leaning his heavy warhammer against his side. His arms trembled from the prolonged battle, but his face beamed with a bold, heroic smile. "Haha, that guy is finally dealt with! This journey was not easy at all!"
Chapter 44