At the moment when Anubis's powerless hands slowly drooped, the entire square fell into an eerie silence. Only the sound of Qiao Suisui's sobs, mingled with the howling of the night wind, echoed through the empty night sky. Her heart felt as though it had been sliced by a sharp blade, the pain piercing to her core.
The lights of the square cast upon Anubis's face, highlighting the bloodstains. His eyes were tightly closed, as though in that moment, all the pain and struggle had left him. Qiao Suisui clutched her abdomen tightly, a new life blossoming within, yet also enduring the pain.
The guards exchanged glances, unsure of what to do. They watched Qiao Suisui curled up on the steps, feeling a surge of panic.
"What should we do? Our leader instructed us not to let her die," one said.
