There was no time to lose, I started inviting them all to form the guild party. I began to check our levels and, apart from Manaia and Lira, no one was above level ten. That meant that they could all only use hand-to-hand weapons and there would be no way for them to use their innate abilities. If they came in hordes or if we had to lay siege to a boss, we would be easy prey. I felt a twinge of worry, but there was no time to hesitate.
I looked at Lira, who had come despite her internal conflicts and all the horror she had been through that day. I only hoped that my show of affection was stronger than the humiliation she suffered. I approached her with a big smile. Lira returned the smile, making me feel a little less worried.
"How are you feeling? Are you okay to go? If not, you can stay and rest this time, I would understand."
"I wouldn't let my sister go alone to such a dangerous place, besides, I can watch your back, even if it's just a little..."
