The woman laughed hysterically, her eyes wild.
"I always wanted to taste a young maiden," she cackled. "Let's go to the next floor. We'll have so much more fun than you will have with the man."
Rina's eyes sharpened like blades.
Elemental power surged through her legs, crackling into the ground.
A spike of stone erupted beneath the madwoman, impaling her through the chest.
Shlunk.
Her kitchen knife fell to the floor.
Clang.
Blood poured from her mouth as her wide eyes locked with Rina's.
With a flick of Rina's trembling hand, the spike vanished.
Thud.
The woman collapsed, lifeless.
Rina's legs gave out beneath her. She crumpled to the ground, tears streaking her cheeks as she stared blankly into space. Thoughts swirling I killed someone with my own hands, Mother! I don't like killing humans, she gave me no choice, I had to , I had to....
Nearby, Hati was licking Alex's face. He groaned, tilting his head weakly.
"S-S-Stop, Hati... I'm awake."
