During the time her mother took Mira on a tour, she had seen many people die.
Even so, Mira possessed an almost innate aversion to killing, or assisting in killing.
In the slowed-down time, Anos bound both Olivia and the assassin who cast Earth Spike, using the Binding Magic Rope for extra security.
Both individuals were knocked out by Anos and placed on the back of the unscathed warhorse, after which Anos instructed Mira to watch over them and wait for her return.
Anos walked into the forest and saw Herodotus lying on the ground, moaning.
His face was pale, barely clinging to his last breath until the Princess arrived.
"Your Highness... you're unharmed..."
"Herodotus, don't speak, just hang on." Anos said hastily.
Herodotus managed a wry smile and uttered:
"My guts are already rotten."
The meaning of his words was clear.
