The next morning, as the blizzard had abated, I tried to continue along the trail, but my pace was slower than I expected... and my vision darkened. I came to the decision late, but I used a spell to send a request for aid from my friend. Since long ago, that person had cautioned me against it, but I had once again pushed myself beyond my limits...

As my consciousness faded, I felt a warm, strong wave of mana from my back. I didn't find out until I opened my eyes again that this was Reszurre activating the necklace imbued with signal mana, that I had put on her for the purposes of protecting herself, in order to save me.