"Ah..."
Tears slipped down her cheeks, leaving behind a scalding sting, and a voiceless wail escaped her lips.
Why... why is it like this?
Everything was stripped away, both body and soul thoroughly abused and trampled. Up until now, a life led by the righteous path, an existence committed to justice, was utterly denied, welcoming the most humiliating of ends.
Why?
Why is justice ridiculed?
Why hasn't salvation come?
"Hmm? Finally quiet? Well then, seeing as you've finally learned to give up, I'll grant you a swift end. But before that—"
A ferocious smile turned towards the trembling girl who had no idea what to do.
"Little girl, where's your family? Lost? All dead? That's really pitiful."
He leisurely drew out a handkerchief to wipe the blood off the blade, his tone so gentle it sent chills down one's spine.
"Living alone has no meaning, right? Don't worry, I'll give you release, reunite you with your family—"
