With her eyes wide open, Charlotte watched as Anthony's body lay on the ground, kneeling, lifeless, and bathed in blood, his heart pierced by Emily's sword. But not only that, his back was also covered in blood.
A deathly silence engulfed the place, so thick it seemed to strangle any sound trying to escape. The gazes remained fixed on Anthony's kneeling body, while fresh blood continued to trickle from his chest.
The bloodline transformation slowly faded, returning Anthony to his human form. Emily stood up slowly. Carefully, she lifted her brother's body and leaned him against the nearby stone wall. For a few moments, her eyes lingered on Anthony's body, before she looked away.
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