Each passing wave quenched the fire little by little. Her will reaffirmed, Leaf’s body shook less as control began to return back into her favour. The demon had expelled the majority of his energy and failed to make use of the Champion’s lowered guard.
The end was in sight. Yet as Beth came close, Leaf’s hand suddenly snatched her wrist in a death grip hold. A hollow chuckle began, slowly building in sickening glee.
[color=#c14700]You think yourself brave. Noble. Talented enough to do so. I will say what I told your precious sister when I first sought her form. I chose her. I would sooner kill her than be parted. Think on that, little sister....
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Its volume faded, but the threat remained clear. Korr’s choice was already made.
The pressure immediately lifted, and with a gasp, Leaf took in her first free breath in days. Fatigue immediately set in, legs buckled but with her other hand she took Beth’s shoulder to steady herself.
[color=#0074d9]“...I could kiss you, but I won’t.”[/color]
The end was in sight. Yet as Beth came close, Leaf’s hand suddenly snatched her wrist in a death grip hold. A hollow chuckle began, slowly building in sickening glee.
[color=#c14700]You think yourself brave. Noble. Talented enough to do so. I will say what I told your precious sister when I first sought her form. I chose her. I would sooner kill her than be parted. Think on that, little sister....
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Its volume faded, but the threat remained clear. Korr’s choice was already made.
The pressure immediately lifted, and with a gasp, Leaf took in her first free breath in days. Fatigue immediately set in, legs buckled but with her other hand she took Beth’s shoulder to steady herself.
[color=#0074d9]“...I could kiss you, but I won’t.”[/color]
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