The next second, Aki heard a cracking sound of metal until it crashed to the concrete ground. Tora's sword broke just right after it injured his arm a little, instead of cutting his arm off forever.
"You..." Slowly, Aki whispered as the corner of his eyes had tears that instantly fell. Before he thrust his sword to her, Tora knew that he was bluffing and yet, she took the bait and let herself be killed.
"Tora!" As Tora feel the striking pain that pierced through her body, she gasped for air as every second, blood gushed out from her wound as she coughed.
She felt coldness seeped through her bones as her vision shook. Still, she saw him approach her with tears falling from his eyes until her body lost its balance. Fortunately, Aki was there to catch her slowly dying body.
"Why... you..." Holding on her as gently as possible while trying not to touch his sword that was on her, Aki bit his lower lips as he looked at her pale face.
