The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 295

After crossing half the distance, Erlos decided to take a stop at a place by the riverside as he didn't want to tire Ember too much. He was mindful that her human body was not used to such a long journey and that too on horseback. _{freēwēbnovel.com}

"Miss, how about a short break by the river? You should stretch your limbs while we let the horse feed," Erlos suggested as they had already lowered their horses' speed back to a slow trot.

Ember almost let out a cheer. She was glad that she could give rest to her hurting bottom from the constant jerks. "Please, let's do that."

When they found a good spot by the riverbank, Erlos easily jumped down from his chestnut horse while Ember had to struggle to climb down that large white horse who was far much taller than her. Climbing it seemed easier than getting down from it.

Her struggle continued until Erlos reached her side. "Miss, let me help you."

Ember looked at him with an awkward gaze. "That…."

"Miss, it's fine. Let me help you so it won't be difficult for you."

As he said it, she nodded. He held her at the waist while she put her hands on his shoulder for support and easily stepped down the horse.

"Thank you, Erlos."

"My pleasure to help you, Miss," he led her way closer to the water towards the rocks to sit on them.

"Miss, would you like to eat something?" he asked as Ember sat on one rock and he passed her wooden water carrier.

She first had water and felt less tired. "Do you have something to eat?" she asked, she in fact felt that she needed to fill her stomach.

"I don't have but I can prepare. Just give a moment," he said and walked towards the river.

She watched him removing his boots, folding his pants up before entering the water. 'What is he doing?'

Just as he reached a little ahead in the water, he looked down at that flowing water for a few moments and then…

Splash!

Ember didn't realize when he bent down to put his hands in the water and when he caught that big fish long upto his elbow in his hand. She shook her head and rubbed her eyes to see if she had seen something wrong.

'How can he be that fast?'

Erlos turned around and retuend to her with a fish and wide smile on his lips, "Miss, I will cook it right away. I am sure you will like it."

"I didn't know one can catch fish like this," she commented as she watched him gathering some dried twigs around with the magic as they gathered in front of him in one place.

"Not everyone, Miss. I am just too good," he laughed a little as he praised himself.

She didn't deny his claim. "You are really amazing."

She stood up from the rock and walked towards him, who was kneeling on the stony surface and was adjusting the fish to one stick and hung it horizontally over the bunch of twigs to roast it after putting fire. Just as he was about to ignite the fire, Ember stopped him.

"Wait, let me try it." She wished to check if she could do what her teacher Helia had taught her.

Erlos agreed as he understood what she meant. Ember kneeled in front of the bunch of twigs and inhaled deeply and exhaled through her mouth first to calm her nerves.

"I hope I won't burn this, especially this poor fish."

"Don't worry, Miss. Even if you burn, I can catch hundreds of fish so you can keep trying till you succeed."

Ember looked at him. How sweet he was to encourage her like this. "Fine, I will try now. You step back a little. I don't wish you to be hurt."

"I will be fine, Miss. You can try," he said and rooted to his place, without worrying about getting hurt.