Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

" Are those people from the Black Cougars again ? Have they come for my brother ? " Julia's face drained of color , fear creeping into her voice . Byleth and I both turned toward the black car , eyes narrowing A moment later , the driver's door swung open , and a blood - soaked woman collapsed onto the pavement . " Lina ! " Julia cried . Before either Byleth or I could react , she rushed forward and caught the woman in her arms , tears streaming down her face . " Lina , how did you end up like this ? What's happening to everyone? " The name jolted my memory . She was Ashera's assistant .

If even she was this badly hurt , then Ashera must be in serious danger . My stomach tightened . Byleth , Metis , and I moved quickly toward them . " Julia , get in the car . Things have gone bad . You can drive , right ? " Lina forced a strained smile and raised a trembling hand to touch Julia's cheek . " There's a traitor in the organization . Two underbosses turned against us . The Donna told me to get you and your brother to Beauclab to hide . " Ever since Jackie joined the Dragoons , Julia had become their unofficial mascot - everyone adored her .

Lina treated her almost like a younger sister . " Lina , what about Ashera ? " Julia's voice broke . " She's still inside the encirclement . She's hurt , but she said she'd escape . I believe her . " Lina's eyes dimmed as she spoke , only then noticing me and the two women beside me . " Sebastian ? Why are you here ? And who are they ? " Julia blinked . " Lina , you know him ? " " No time to explain ! " My voice cut through the air , silencing everyone . " Metis , stay here and treat her injuries . Don't follow us . " I turned to Lina . " Send me Ashera's exact location .

" Then I looked at Byleth . " You're coming with me . The rapid commands left the group stunned . " You're going to save the Donna ? " Lina asked , wide - eyed . " But the Black Cougars have a whole army . And you're bringing this woman ? " " She's my personal guard , " I said evenly . " Her skills rival your Donna's . " Lina's eyes widened , then filled with relief and excitement . " That's incredible ! If she's as strong as the Boss , then we might actually turn this around ! " " Send the location , " I said without hesitation . Byleth and I climbed into the car and sped off .

1/2 Lapa h Moments later , the coordinates came through Julia's device . As I drove , Byleth glanced at me , " Sebastian , you're risking yourself to save a woman as strong as I am ? Who is she to you ? " " We met once . " " And that's enough reason to save her ? " " I'm not just saving her , " I said quietly , " I'm going to destroy the Black Cougars . They and I have unfinished business . " As I spoke , a new message flashed across my screen - Dan's report . After pouring in funds and seizing assets , every company backing the Black Cougars had fallen under Sleeping Giant's control .

" Good , " I muttered . " From this moment on , the tides have turned . " P Comments Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.