Chapter 205 Leonidas
Since it was already the afternoon, it made sense that more tourists would be heading downhill instead of uphill. However, as Jared and the others climbed upward, they saw many people rushing toward the top of the mountain.
The tourists were talking among themselves as they hurried along. “Hurry up I heard Abbot Erasmuses senior, Leonidas, is visiting Lagrange Monastery. He’s a legend, and his abilities are known far and wide! We must hurry so that we get the chance to meet him!”
“Rumor has it the last time he was here, Leonidas only agreed to meet ten people. One of them was a married couple who had not been able to conceive for more than ten years. However, the following year after they met with him, they had a baby!”
“Is that all Someone told me that Leonidas healed a man who had been paralyzed his entire life! I cant believe we might have the chance to meet him! Come on! We need to pick up the pace!”
“I heard through the grapevine that the purpose of his visit this time is to cure Abbot Erasmuses daughter. He even brought a magical item with him!”
After hearing those remarks, Jared finally understood the reason for the crowd at that hour.
Walter explained to Jared, “Leonidas is Abbot Erasmuses senior. He used to be the head of Lagrange Monastery. After handing over the position to Abbot Erasmus, Leonidas embarked on his travels. He returned once last year to cure Abbot Erasmuses daughter. Sadly, it didnt work, and he left again soon after. That must be why hes back this time.”
“Oh, thats not going to do! We have to hurry! If he manages to cure her, we wont be able to get the spiritual brush and cinnabar rosary!” Josephine said anxiously as soon as she heard that.
Thinking that her words made sense, everyone quickened their pace.
Jared was the only one who remained calm. He smiled and said, “Dont worry. He wont be able to cure her.”
“How do you know that?” Josephine asked, looking at him questioningly.
“Trust me. Youll see,” Jared answered with a mysterious smile without elaborating further.
When they were about halfway there, Josephine began to slow down. Sweat drenched her brow, and she was practically gasping for air.
Finally, she collapsed onto a rock on the side, exhausted and out of breath. “I cant go on anymore. I need to rest for a while. My legs can barely move!”
“What did I tell you just now? You didnt want to listen to me, but you regret it now, dont you?” William reprimanded.
However, no matter what William said, Josephine simply could not walk any further!
Jared could tell that Josephine did not have the energy to continue climbing for a while. Even so, they could not all stop and wait for her. Hence, he turned to Walter and suggested, “Why dont the rest of you go on ahead? Ill stay with Josephine, and well catch up with you later.”
Walter nodded. “Good idea. Ill go first to make sure everything is in order and let Abbot Erasmus know wellve come.”
After glancing at Josephine with a slight smile, William turned to Jared and said, “Ill leave Josephine in your hands, then.”
With that, the others resumed the uphill journey while Jared sat next to Josephine.
Josephine blinked at Jared innocently and said with a chuckle, “I cant take another step. Why dont you carry me on your back?”
“No way. I dont have the strength for that.”
Jared shook his head firmly.
“But Im tired. I dont have an ounce of strength left!” Josephine whined in a pitiful voice.
Jared felt his heart flutter as he gazed at Josephine, thinking how beautiful she was.
Although she could be a little hot-tempered at times, she was kind-hearted.
Suddenly, Jared grabbed Josephines hand. Startled by the abrupt action, she moved to withdraw her hand at once. However, he held it so tightly that she could not free herself from his grasp.
A blush stained her cheeks as she bit her lip, not daring to look at Jared.
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