I coughed up more blood, the bitter taste filling my mouth. My heart had been torn open and refused to restart no matter how desperately I tried. The only thing keeping me standing now was my soul energy, frantically rushing to shield my vital organs from collapse.
"I wish I could accompany you to the deepest depths of hell, Gaon," Jeong Suhan whispered coldly, wiping my spit off his face with a disgustingly calm smile. With ruthless cruelty, he twisted the blade embedded in my chest, shattering what remained of my heart. A wave of pain washed through me as he pulled the sword free, only to suddenly pull me into an embrace—this damn bastard.
"Just die already, you bitch," he whispered gently, mockingly tender. "Die, and let the world finally be safe from the chaos you're destined to unleash. I'll stop you. I'll save this world, even if it costs me my life."
