Why did we stop?
Even before Herbert could ask, he realized why Sofia did it.
Because of guilt.
As a protector, this time she was successful.
She successfully protected Herbert, bringing him back from the crisis.
But as a servant, she deemed herself negligent.
She let Herbert get hurt and almost let her hot blood override his commands...
Such a failure.
"..."
Herbert dismounted and came before Sofia.
The Centaur Heroic Spirit stood before him with her head bowed low, eyes full of guilt, her agile centaur body trembling slightly, tail swaying gently with unease.
Sofia knew she had made a mistake.
This mistake weighed like a heavy boulder in her heart, keeping her soul unsettled.
Herbert did not blame her, but after waiting awhile gently asked, "Do you have anything to say?"
Upon hearing this, the Centaur Heroic Spirit's body shivered, slowly raising her head, looking at her master with eyes full of determination and plea.
"My lord..."
