For half an hour after my colleague left, neither Aisha nor I spoke. I just wanted to see how mature this child was. If she could really remain motionless lying there, I would truly admire her.
Another silent hour passed. I started to doubt my own judgment. Aisha remained motionless.
Observing near her nose, I could see she was still breathing. She didn't seem to be asleep either.
I really couldn't rest assured, so I walked over and carefully observed her condition in front of Aisha.
I noticed her eyebrows were furrowed, her lips were cracked, her face was pale, and she had an exhausted look.
I couldn't help but soften my heart and cast a Healing spell on her:
"Holy power is the mellow grain, grant the strength to rise again to those who have lost their vigor—'Healing'"
After casting the Healing spell, Aisha seemed to truly recover. Her eyes slowly opened a little, tears welled up in the corners, and she murmured incoherently:
"Mommy, Mommy, I miss you so much. I don't want to leave you, Mommy."
The tears in the corners of her eyes slowly gathered and then slipped down her face.
If this was an act? I felt like nothing in this world could be real anymore.
A child around eight years old crying out like this right before my eyes. Even if I had been told beforehand that this was an act she was putting on, I would rather be tricked, especially since I was already planning to take her out.
I helped Aisha sit up and said to her, "Little sister, it's okay. Your mother is definitely still alive. You have to be strong. Don't give up."
Aisha opened a small slit in her eyes, saw me, and then said in a weak voice, "Big brother, thank you. I'm truly grateful to you. You are the kindest big brother I have ever met.
Unfortunately, I'm very sleepy right now and have no strength. If I have a chance, I will definitely repay you."
"It's fine. I've already used a Healing spell on you. I'll go get you something to eat. You should eat more quickly, and you'll have strength."
I gently placed her on the cot and gently wiped away the tears from her eyes. Then I went out to get food for her.
After walking outside the door, I walked about ten steps toward the dining hall, then secretly flew back using Flight Magic, hiding near the window to observe the scene in the basement.
About two minutes after I left, I saw Aisha jump up as if nothing was wrong. She tiptoed to the door and tried to open it. Seeing that I had bolted the door from the outside, she shook her head in disappointment, returned to the cot, crossed her legs, and sat there gloating to herself. She was probably happy about her superb acting skills.
Seeing that she was indeed a mischievous little girl, I felt relieved. This was more like a child, right? Although this child was a bit too mature.
After confirming her condition, I flew back to the dining hall, got the food, and returned to the basement.
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