Turning towards me as I hoarsely called out his name, my partner showed a mild smile.

I was forced immobile from pain and fear after the sword golem’s attack had cut through my stomach. But that could not compare to the wound Eugeo had suffered.

His bones, his internal organs were thoroughly sliced through. That pain should have been enough to even destroy his fluctlight—

“Kirito.”

Eugeo spoke once more in a somewhat stronger voice.

(Alicization Uniting, 245)