Chapter 24
Kagome wobbled as she rose to her feet; blinking away a rising headache. Eyes squinted as she pinched the bridge of her nose, she didn't see the hand that reached for her. So, she was startled when she felt a fleeting caress on the skin of her neck.
"The poison has spread. The infected areas will require specialized healing. The ally we travel towards should hold knowledge on how to treat it."
Letting out a self-conscious chuckle, she waved at him in a shooing motion.
"J—just lead the way so I can focus on getting clean first!"
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