Arthfael: The Grinding Hero

Chapter 194. Arthfael's Condition

Arthfael was gently brought ashore by Neptunis, the turbulent sea seemed to respond to the conclusion of the battle, settling into a calm rhythm. The hero's unconscious form lay on the beach, the sand beneath him now devoid of the turmoil that had marked the epic clash.

King Severus, the ruler of the Dragomir Kingdom, approached with a mix of curiosity and concern etched on his regal features. He addressed Lyrastra, the ancient sorceress who had guided them through this mystical endeavor, inquiring about Arthfael's well being. Lyrastra, her gaze fixed on Arthfael's prone form, began to explain the toll the battle had taken.

"Arthfael," she began, her voice carrying the weight of shared triumph and concern, "sacrificed his hearing to shield himself from the Krakensaur's roars. The sheer intensity of the sound could have incapacitated anyone, and he chose to bear that burden."

A collective wince rippled through the onlookers as the mention of Arthfael's sacrifice sank in. The blood tric