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Leon was confused by what he heard.
And how could he not be confused? Leon had almost died moments ago. Suddenly, he found himself in another place, far from danger.
But he still felt like his whole body was mush. He felt death hovering around him, waiting to snatch his soul.
He couldn't remember his first experience with death or how he died, nor did he want to remember.
But being on the brink of death made him live the experience up close, and he hated every part of it, especially the unbearable pain, nothing but pain.
Suddenly, the pain stopped and the suffocating feeling changed to a feeling of comfort. He began to feel his limbs again.
Only then did he realize that something was gripping his lips. He opened his eyes slightly and found himself kissing Alice.
Leon didn't mind that; it made him feel a pleasant sensation.
