In the midst of the nightmarish encounter with Vincent, Lauren's confusion deepened. She implored him, "Why are you doing this?"
Vincent's response was cryptic, shrouded in a malevolent aura. He spoke of her as a threat to his realm, accusing her of being a destructive force, though he never clarified how or why. Her mind reeled with incomprehension, unable to grasp the meaning behind his enigmatic words.
Suddenly, a tumultuous sound reverberated from outside the room, drawing both Vincent and Lauren's attention. With a mixture of dread and relief, Lauren saw Elliott burst into the room, his eyes now blood-red, an ominous transformation she had never witnessed before.
