Eventually we (the two of us and the wolf girl) got through the cave.
The forest is so much more peaceful during the day compared to nighttime.
A dangerous road where the moonlight barely reaches.
I could occasionally hear the howling of different beasts, but I tried my best to follow Akane without bothering the girl on my back.
– Ugh…
– Don’t worry, we’ll help you. Just hold on a little longer.
Her face was completely red from the fever.
– Around here should be good enough.
After walking for so long, we reached the end of the cave. We were looking at a flat surface with no apparent obstacles at first sight.
Judging by her appearance we should get to treating the girl right now.
– Takaya, I will keep going on ahead to scout for medicinal herbs. I would rather not entertain the thought of being your maid and doing your work, but circumstances call for it.
– Thank you, Akane-san.
– !?
– Uh… Akane-san?
– J-Just tell me what you need already. We are short on time.
– …
I’ve never seen someone get this embarrassed just from being called their name.
She might be irrational on most occasions, but she’s pretty cute right now.
– *Cough* I’ll be back in about ten minutes. Don’t leave her side.
I gave Akane a paper with the things I need and I watched her walk away from my sight.
Grenbenni poisoning is dangerous, but there are many antidotes. We’re still in time to heal the girl without any remaining injuries.
– Augh…
I tried to lay her down on a soft spot but she wouldn’t stop clinging to my clothes.
– Come on, just lay there. It’s way more comfortable.
– Uuu…
I tried to shake her off but the more I struggled the more she resisted.
Seems as if she likes my body temperature.
– Were you not about to die? How do you still have this much strength?
I gave up and held the girl in my arms.
She’s really light so my arm won’t hurt for some time.
Though I don’t think I can make the antidote like this.
– I wonder… Is this what having a sister is like?
While thinking that I kept making as many preparations as I could while having my arm restricted.