I slid off the collapsed crawler's back, landing roughly on the floor.
"Urghh…"
My hand finally let go of the dagger as I properly registered the pain in my chest. I heard movement to the side, and soon enough Lily was helping me to my feet.
I carefully poked around my chest, examining for any sudden spikes in pain.
'Nothing.'
I sighed in relief, only to break into a cough midway.
'At least, I didn't crack a rib.'
Didn't change the fact that it hurt like hell. Pushing myself off Lily's shoulder, I found Maki getting off her knees. Her gaze locked on her palms.
"Are you alright?"
That got her attention as the girl flicked her head in my direction.
"I should be asking you that."
"Don't think I broke anything."
The girl shook her palms before putting them down.
"Same here."
She picked her fallen rapier and flashlight from the side, then turned her gaze towards the staircase.
