"E-Eli, You don't need to--"
"Mariel, move aside" Eli interrupted Mariel.
"N-No, I won't let this bastar--mmffff" Wei, who was about to pull his wife, was suddenly restrained and pulled to the ground. A single glance from Eli's crystalline eyes made Wei shudder in fear, recognizing the presence of a 'FIEND!!'.
"Eli, it's fine. I can kill h--" Mariel tried to talk to him, expressing her responsibility for Mei's death. Although she was somewhat comforted that Eli was trying to ease her guilt, she believed she must take responsibility for what happened.
She was the one who let this happen so she must kill Mei with her two hands before she becomes Fiend.
Yet,
Eli kissed her forehead before saying, "It hurts when you are crying" pointing to his heart. He continued, "Killing that thing is easy for me, so don't worry" and moved towards Mei.
