Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Sif Awakens

Consciousness drifted between chaos and reality, like sinking into the deep sea, then slowly being pulled back to the surface.Sif slowly opened her eyes as her blurry vision gradually became clear.What appeared before her was an unfamiliar wooden ceiling, and the air was filled with a faint scent of smoke and fire.Her body was enveloped in warm bedding, her skin clearly feeling the comfort of the temperature.Instinctive vigilance made her quickly survey her surroundings.This was a wooden hut, its walls and beams were simple yet tidy, with a few basic wooden tables and chairs, and a fireplace burning warmly.Thankfully, there were no imprisoning chains or obvious weapons.Sif tried to turn over, but she immediately felt her body was unresponsive, so weak that even a slight movement was extremely exhausting.Terrible! This body can't move at all!This made her heart sink involuntarily.Then the tragic memories surged like the tide.The last elder brother perished along with the enemy to cover her escape.She closed her eyes, grief welled in her heart, her chest felt as though it was weighed down by a boulder, making it hard to breathe."At least I'm still alive, and have the chance for revenge!"She gritted her teeth, forced herself to endure the soreness in her eyes, and tried to calm her emotions.At that moment, the wooden door creaked open.Sif suddenly opened her eyes, looking warily toward the door.She thought she would see unknown soldiers, the nobility, or the murderers who slaughtered her tribe.Yet it was a frail middle-aged woman who came in, appearing to be in her forties, with wrinkles on her face.She was dressed in simple cotton clothing, holding a tray with a bowl of porridge and a cup of warm water, the steaming heat carrying a hint of food fragrance.Seeing Sif awake, a flash of delight passed through the woman's eyes: "Oh, finally awake, you have such a big life, child."The middle-aged woman gently lifted Sif's upper body, letting her lean against a soft pillow.Then she picked up a cup of warm water, slowly brought it to Sif's lips, saying gently, "Have some water first, moisten your throat, you've been asleep for several days."After hesitating for a moment, Sif eventually slightly parted her lips, allowing the woman to bring the cup closer to her lips.Warm water slowly flowed into her mouth, finally somewhat relieving the fiery burn in her throat.Sif couldn't help but swallow gently, her awareness slowly becoming clearer with the nourishment of the water."Slow down, don't rush," the woman spoke with some heartbreak in her tone, "Poor child, you've definitely suffered a lot."Sif's eyelids lightly fluttered, a faint shadow passing through her eyes, yet she didn't respond to the woman's words."If it weren't for the Lord sending people to save you, you'd probably have been carried off by wild beasts!"