"How many babies are in there?"
"Eleven or so, I think."
Maara pulled both of the demons who were fighting. "We have no choice but to abandon that side! Hurry up!"
Other demons started yelling and crying for their babies.
I could feel the agony in their hearts that made me want to cry as well.
But I can't cry right now. I decided to protect these demons, didn't I?
I have to save all of them, if not, at least I should save those who I could still save.
"The babies won't die if we take them out from the water, right?" I came forward.
"No, not if it's just for a little while. What are you planning to do, Mother?"
I ripped the lower layers of my dress. "Maara and I will hold back the lava. Use that time to transfer the babies to a safe place!"
"M-mother! That's too much! If both of u
