City of the White Horse

Night was approaching, and the weak sunlight extended and shone on the ground, making it warm and peaceful.

However, not everyone was in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery at this moment.

pain...

it hurts...

Alyssa clutched her arm in pain, her face was pale, her whole body was trembling, and cold sweat broke out on her forehead due to the intense pain.

Her right arm was swollen, bruised, and twisted at an odd angle, with traces of blood dripping onto the ground from the tips of her fingers.

"Whoosh"

The sound of her breathing became intermittent due to the severe pain.

Her body was pressed against the wall, curled up like a ball.

The sensation of cold gradually eroded her will, making her consciousness feel foggy, and even the pain in her arm seemed to lessen a bit...

This is strange!

Alyssa gritted her teeth, it was definitely a lie that people don’t feel pain before death!

She couldn’t speak and could only groan inwardly.

The pain in her arm hadn’t lessened at all.

Instead, the pain was driving her mad.

It was so intense that she even felt like laughing – a crazy laugh that was deeply painful.

But she endured it after all.

Because she was even more afraid that her screams would lead to more serious consequences.

The wound on her arm was not severe enough to be fatal, as long as she could endure and get used to the pain. With a simple bandage, it wouldn’t be fatal.

That is, assuming that this rough handling doesn’t unfortunately cause an infection.

Considering the environment she lives in, this seemed impossible.

Moreover, even if she survived, she would never be able to use that arm again.

And the reason for this entire tragedy is so ridiculous.

It’s because a son of a noble family lost something, and by chance, she was passing by, so he blamed her.

Instead of admitting he was wrong, he used her to vent his anger...

"Hey, are you okay?"

In a painful daze, Alyssa heard a gentle voice calling her.

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Are angels coming to take her to heaven?

She couldn’t help but have so many doubts, but only the dead go to heaven...

Although life was so unhappy and could even be described as painful, she still didn’t want to die.

Maybe it’s because she instinctively seeks survival, or perhaps because she still has hope for the world.

"Are you hurt?"

A gentle hand was placed on her shoulder, and, following the person’s strength, Alyssa lifted her head and looked at her.

In the setting sun, a soft yellow light seemed to shine around her body.

Her long golden hair was soft and fluffy.

Her light blue eyes and her face made her look as cute as a doll.

However, to Alyssa, this image seemed closer to the angel in her mind.

What made it even more intriguing was why such a person would help her.

Doesn’t she fear that her dirty body might contaminate her?

The other person seemed to clearly see the wound on Alyssa’s arm and let out a cry of surprise.

“How could you be so injured... Don’t be afraid, I’m a trainee priest from the Church of Light and I will treat your wounds right now...”

Her tone was a bit rushed.

Was it due to the tension from seeing her injuries or because she regretted not realizing her tragic situation earlier?

“Please be patient for a moment; it might hurt a bit.”

Then, she took Alyssa’s swollen right hand and twisted it in the correct direction.

“Ah--”

Alyssa finally couldn’t help but scream.

“It’s okay... don’t be afraid, it will be alright soon...”

The girl held Alyssa in her arms with concern and comforted her.

She didn’t mind at all that Alyssa’s dirty and tattered clothes might stain her new and exquisite robe.

“Healing Light.”

As the girl murmured, a soft and sacred ball of light appeared in her hand and, without further ado, the ball of light gently touched Alyssa’s arm.

A numbing sensation spread from her arm, replacing the heart-wrenching pain.

The red-purple swelling diminished at a visible rate.

Only the special sensation of bones reconnecting made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

Soon, the light dissipated.

The girl wiped the sweat from her forehead.

She was just a trainee priest, so using such a “miracle” inevitably put some strain on her body.

However, it was great that she managed to heal the wounds!

Thinking this, a sweet smile appeared on the girl’s face.

As for Alyssa, as if she had found support, she leaned on the girl’s arms and cried out in pain.

“It’s okay, it’s alright...” The girl patted Alyssa’s head and said gently, “Even though your arm has been healed, please don’t carry anything heavy today. It’s better to keep it healthy for a while…”

Amidst the girl’s careful instructions, Alyssa cried a bit before recovering.

“I’m sorry...” She quickly apologized and hurriedly pulled away from the girl’s embrace.

“It’s okay.” The girl replied with a smile.

“Oh, I almost forgot -” Suddenly, the girl seemed to remember something and stood up in shock: “Sorry, I have to leave now. If you have any trouble, you can come to the Church of Light to find me in the future; my name is Anna..."

As Anna spoke, she left in a hurry, with an anxious and careless look that made people laugh.

“Anna...” Alyssa murmured as she watched the figure of the other person running away.

No matter what happened, she would never forget that name.

This is the name of the person who brought light to her in the darkest moment of her life.

Surely, there is still hope in this world!

Alyssa thought this, her pale cheeks turned toward the setting sun, showing a smile.

...

“Hey, why are you so late? We’ve been waiting for you for a long time!”

In front of the Shining Church in the City of the White Horse, a group of heavily armed people had gathered.

Among them, a middle-aged man in heavy armor, carrying a large sword on his shoulder, said in a dissatisfied tone.

Although his tone was a bit displeased, it was clear that he was not malicious, as the corners of his mouth were lifted, clearly showing a smile.

“Sorry, sorry...” Anna quickly ran up, put her hands on her knees, and took a deep breath.

Her profession is priestly and her physical performance is very poor.

Moreover, she used the “miracle” and didn’t manage her physical strength well on the way here, so now she was a bit frightened.

“There’s really no way...” The middle-aged man deliberately made a helpless expression and scratched his head: “So I can only wait until you’ve rested well before we depart.”

“I’ve already rested!” Saying this, Anna took a deep breath and straightened her back with courage.

However, the next second, she choked because she couldn’t hold her breath.

This made everyone laugh again.