The Against All Odds

CH 6 - World Erder

In a moment of tension, suddenly the rope of the elevator was cut off. Leo, with his sharp instincts, immediately embraced Alisha lying next to him. Instantly the elevator began to freefall at a shocking speed. Leo had previously predicted this kind of thing would happen.how not, an elevator in any hotel would probably be nothing strong to withstand this much weight. Especially for a simple elevator without an emergency door like this. They were thrown up and then fell to hit the floor hard when the elevator landed followed by a great shock. Instantly, Leo's gaze fell and his head felt spinning. He was trying to gain control of this messy situation, but it was as if the world revolved around him. And amidst his confusion, a terrifying monster face was seen approaching towards him. One monster was left in the elevator, preparing to attack.

However, at the same time that a voice sounded like a mature woman, the woman was like she was chanting a spell. "Volaire!" his cry broke the silence, and like magic, the monster that approached Leo suddenly disappeared like dust blown by the wind. Leo, who was still dumbfounded, watched it in astonishment.

Among the rubble of the shattered elevator doors, a dazzling light of golden yellow began to radiate. There, was walking a beautiful woman with a long stick in one hand and a thick book in the other. A figure like a very beautiful royal witch, approaching Leo with her graceful steps and sure passing through the concrete debris and broken glass scattered on the floor. An extremely bright golden light seemed to radiate behind him, creating an aura of mystery surrounding his alluring figure. She had a seductive slender body, with very revealing clothes, directly highlighting the elegance and beauty of her body. White clothes with golden accents on the robe give a soft touch as well as luxurious. The long hair that was covered in a cone-shaped hat glistened like golden silk as a bright light became the background, and the beautiful red-colored eyes exuded a deep disappointment as he walked up to Leo.

The female magician walked with firm steps, as if the hallway of this hotel was the cornerstone of her stage. The glare of his sharp eyes signified his dissatisfaction with the situation he had just been in, and the accompanying golden radiance added a magical feel to this encounter.

However, something more subtle and not so flashy was also there. A seemingly more humble and not so conspicuous spirit followed the witch's steps timidly. This spirit had the form of a teenage girl wearing gray shabby clothes that matched with disbelief in the eyes of the witch. His black hair covered part of his face, adding a mysterious feel to his figure. Although it looks like a ghost, this spirit is not creepy. Instead, he looked like he was curious and full of respect towards the witch, like a loyal follower. This spirit moved lightly, occasionally staring at Leo with a timid look, as if it wanted to say something but hesitated.

"You, man of the 21st century. I never thought I'd deal with someone like you again." Said the witch in a cynical tone.

Leo who was still shaken from the many events that had just happened, stared in confusion.

"Belladonna... ." Rebuke the spirit behind him gently.

Belladona was still visibly upset and dissatisfied with the situation, and she continued to stare at Leo with a cynical look full of disappointment.

Leo remained calm, despite being offended by Belladona's tone. Leo is trying to understand the situation that is happening. "Save our lives? Whatchu mean?" Leo held his head which still felt dizzy.

Belladona still showed no empathy, the witch shook her head skeptically. "The two of you have been involved in something much bigger than you could have imagined. That woman on your lap needs healing, and only I can save her. And also, don't think I'm doing this for you."

Leo tries to digest this information wisely. "We don't need your help." Said Leo in a tone full of disbelief.

However, Belladona remained stubborn. The witch closed her thick book and said in a raised tone, "You don't have to ask for it. It's my job, no matter how much I don't like it."

The hotel shook again, Belladona spread her gaze resolutely, as if realizing what was threatening them. In the golden light radiating from behind him, his face was full of firmness, and his sharp eyes were staring at Leo. "Listen well" Belladona said in a stern tone. "We don't have much time. I'm gonna get you out of here, but you have to follow every step I show you. Trust me."

Leo was hesitant, but there was no other option. With a thumping heart and Alisha lying unconscious in her arms, she could only nod in response.

Belladona turned around and began to step forward steadily. The spirit accompanying him followed timidly, as if imagining what would happen next. Leo followed Belladona carefully, adjusting his steps to those defined by this mysterious woman. They stepped towards the golden bright light before them, not knowing what awaited at the end of this journey.