Remiel...

She wants to block the meteor?!

You’ve got to be kidding!

A meteor that massive can’t be stopped by human strength. Even that earlier Forbidden Spell scroll would’ve only left a crater on it.

Destroying it before impact? Impossible.

Xia Xin froze, unsure what to say. Faced with this natural disaster, she just wanted to run. But... Remiel’s expression showed no room for persuasion.

This violent Holy Maiden carrying a Crucifix was dead serious!

"Witch Miss..." Xila grabbed Xia Xin’s arm. Weak from battle, she leaned on her shoulder. "We... we should leave first... uh... Sally she also—"

Her words cut off as Xila slowly closed her eyes... Huh, just exhaustion-induced fainting. Probably fine.

But Sally’s state was far worse.

"Uh..." Sally lay on the ground. Purple-black veins spread across her skin. Her eyes were vacant, consciousness gone.

The alchemical potion from earlier!

Xia Xin’s heart clenched... Her own body had healed thanks to it.

But Sally... even if she’s the future Hero, she’s still ordinary now. Jumping into that boiling potion? Unthinkable consequences!

Her condition was critical... Tch, must heal her fast!

"Remiel, help—" Xia Xin spun and shouted, but too late. Remiel had already soared into the sky, magic propelling her upward.

Chaos deepened...

No choice. She couldn’t spare energy for the thrown Beast of Calamity or Remiel. Priority: heal Sally. If she stayed like this, she wouldn’t last.

Gotta move!

Xia Xin hoisted Xila onto her back and lifted Sally... surprisingly light. Carrying both felt effortless. Her frail old body could never manage this.

Her physique had transformed completely... good!

She burst out of the alchemy workshop, sprinting toward the factory exit... recalling the area map Remiel had shown her.

Find the nearest safe spot to rest.

Xia Xin ignored the awkwardness, running full speed. Her pace felt faster—enhanced physique helping.

Though Kebento Factory sat in the suburbs, its owner had cheaply bought land beside the sewage ditch. Wooden employee housing stood there.

Rundown, but sufficient.

Soon, Xia Xin neared the "residential zone," clear of the meteor’s direct path. She kicked open a house door... empty. Perfect.

No need to evict anyone.

She laid Xila and Sally on the bed, then rummaged her backpack. Inside was a book she’d grabbed leaving prison—

"Magic Basics: Learn Spells in Ten Minutes"

Find a healing spell—now!

Even a low-tier spell, fueled by the Calamity Witch’s immense mana, could work wonders—like that Fireball Spell outclassing high-tier magic.

Fire... water... ice... not these. Tch, it has to be here!

Xia Xin flipped pages frantically. Finally, "Healing Spell" caught her eye.

Found it!

Master this, and Sally would be saved!

She scanned quickly... initial steps mirrored the Fireball Spell, but with different elements. The incantation was...

"Dases!"

Ugh! Chanting spells is so embarrassing!

A soft glow enveloped Sally’s body. Gentle as a tender hand, it soothed every wound and purged the purple-black corruption.

Weakness surged through Xia Xin, but she held on. Mana drained like water, yet she focused fiercely on Sally.

Drain me dry if needed—but heal her first.

This girl had risked her life saving her on their first meeting. How could she just watch?!

Xia Xin gritted her teeth against growing fatigue, hand trembling slightly... Sally’s purple-black veins faded. Surface-deep, they vanished.

Should be... okay now...

"Uh..." Xia Xin braced on the bed. Her mana read 0%. Sally’s status flashed before her:

[Sally Giovanni, Level: Lv20]

[Appears an ordinary human girl, yet something hidden deep in body and soul—power meant to stay buried. Partially unleashed by alchemical potion and Calamity Witch’s influence.]

[Danger Level: Promising Future]

Huh? This description...

Xia Xin blinked, stunned.

It felt off—as if Sally was merely ordinary until her interference sparked this Hero potential...

No, probably misreading it.

Ugh... too tired to think... so sleepy...

Remiel, how’s she faring... uh...

"BOOM!!!!!!"

The meteor struck.

Impact shook the tectonic plate violently.

But only a shake.

"Ugh!" Remiel collapsed, spitting blood. Her giant Crucifix lay shattered.

Stopping a meteor? Truly beyond human reach.

Yet... with Crucifix and barrier, she’d slowed its fall, softening the blow... Kebento Factory was gone, but the Empire of Enpearl... its people... safe, right...

She’d minimized the disaster as best she could...

Remiel’s eyes drifted shut. In her final sight, a long-tailed creature leaped toward her...