Chapter 28

Marie was finally chained to a large rock called the Lumina rock. Elena gave her strongest seal so that the witch could not escape from here. Marie was captured, but Amora escaped. Amora was carried away by a thick black smog.

The Lumina stone gave off a light blue. The brighter the light, the stronger Elena's magic power was entangling the witch. Amora was their biggest threat at the moment. The woman managed to escape with the help of the black mist.

"Marie, you've finally been captured," Elena said, staring at the witch with a sharp gaze.

"But, remember, don't think this victory will put you at ease. Amora will come back, and this time she won't make the same mistake." Marie, despite being bound in chains and weak, still showed a haughty attitude.

"I knew Amora wouldn't stay silent, but this time we're ready to fight her again if she comes back here." Elena approached Marie more cautiously and checked the seal so that it wouldn't come off easily.

"In the world of magic, nothing can be truly bound or controlled, Elena. You know that, right? Sometimes the seemingly weak can destroy everything." Marie gave sharp words to Elena and felt confident in her words.

Elena felt the power of the Lumina Stone intensify. The light blue surrounded Marie's body with a strong aura of protection. Elena knew that the Lumina Stone, which was the source of her magic power, had great potential to protect this region of Vestinel from evil people.

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Chiki is still unconscious from the attack caused by Amora. Her best friend had severe injuries. Alice and the others are still trying to heal Chiki. Suddenly Elena came and entered the room.

"Chiki is still unconscious," Alice said. "Maybe she's hurt so badly."

"You take it easy, Alice. I and the others will try to cure Chiki."

Elena began to unleash a move to heal Chiki. 
The golden light intensified and enveloped Chiki's body gently, as if absorbing all the wounds and pain from her body. Elena with a gaze full of concentration began to chant a spell. Alice and the others watched with great expectation and worry evident on their faces.

Sandy tried to calm down Alice, who looked anxious. The man was also very worried about Chiki. Sandy already considered Chiki his own sister.

Slowly, the wounds on Chiki's body began to heal, and her breathing seemed to become calmer. However, despite the signs of recovery, Chiki still did not wake up and open her eyes. Elena closed her eyes, focusing more of her energy on perfecting this healing process for Chiki. Alice, who saw the scene, looked worried.

"Sandy, Chiki will wake up again, right? She will be able to heal like before, right?" asked Alice, who was very worried about her best friend.

"You take it easy, Alice. Chiki must be strong to endure all the pain. We have a very good healer in our area, Elena."

Alice nodded and hugged Sandy's body tightly. "I wish it was like that. Chiki can be with us again."

"I have done my best for Chiki. Now we just need to wait and pray that she will wake up soon." Elena opened her eyes with a heavy sigh.

"Thank you, Elena. We really appreciate all your efforts." Alice was still worried about Chiki's fate.

Elena smiled gently and touched Alice's shoulder. It was their shared responsibility to take care of each other in situations like this. Elena told two of her students to make a potion for Chiki.

After waiting for a while, the two came to Elena with the prepared potion. Alice wanted to drink the potion for Chiki. She took the small container with the potion and spooned it into Chiki's mouth.

They just waited and prayed that Chiki would regain consciousness soon. Alice did not want to see her best friend in such a bad state. She gently stroked Chiki's hand and cried.

"Chiki, wake up. Don't leave me here alone," said Alice, who was still crying.

Sandy immediately took Alice into his arms. Sandy's embrace that felt so warm was able to make her feel a little calm. Alice brushed away her tears that made her cheeks wet.

"Be patient, Alice. I'm sure, soon, Chiki will wake up and she can be cheerful like before." Elena patted Alice's shoulder lightly.

Alice nodded and believed Elena's words. Nothing was impossible in this world, and she continued to pray for Chiki's recovery. The incident earlier was still so clear in her mind. Amora and Marie united to attack her, making Chiki one of the victims. Their actions were truly barbaric and could not be easily forgiven.

"Amora was very cruel and harmed Chiki like this."

"Yes, Alice. Amora will definitely get her comeuppance."

They all sat around Chiki's bed and waited expectantly. Alice's gaze kept falling on Chiki, who still had her eyes closed.

"Alice, you should rest first. When Chiki regains consciousness, I will call you." Sandy caressed Alice's face. "You are so tired."

"I don't want to sleep. I want to stay by Chiki's side until she wakes up and greets me." Alice remained determined to keep waiting and would never sleep.

Elena and Sandy finally could not force their will. For Alice, Chiki meant so much in her life. She did not want to lose her loved ones again.

"I've already lost enough of my mother because she was attacked by the Kingdom of Estonia. And now I don't want to lose her again." Alice's crying intensified beside Sandy. "I don't want it to happen again and make Chiki go away."

"Alice, Chiki will never leave you; she will never leave us. She will definitely come to her senses soon, believe me." Sandy gave encouraging words to Alice.

They must believe that Chiki can recover like before. Slowly, Chiki's eyes began to move and blink. Alice, Elena, and Sandy were surprised. Alice could not hide her excitement at this moment. Finally, Chiki opened her eyes and looked at Alice, Elena, and Sandy in turn.

"You are here with me."