"Huh?!"
Cherry turned back, seeing the magical flare.
Of course, she knew what it meant—Maria was obstructed by someone or something and could be in danger. However, right now, she had the duty to pass a message to Axel. To tell him about the mural she saw and the "end" that awaited them.
However, she could only choose one or the other.
She can't go help Maria while also going to visit Axel to tell him about what she saw.
And that forced her into a standstill.
She knew she couldn't stop there, as the matters were time sensitive; however, she couldn't decide on where to go. Her eyes flickered with indecision for a split second before she closed her eyes.
"I... have to go!"
And ran.
…
Around the time that Cherry was forced to choose, Axel's side of the battlefield was also changing.
