Laura's hand, dripping with Athoi's blood, slowly withdrew from her chest, leaving a gaping wound.
Athoi, gritting her teeth against the searing pain, grabbed Laura's arm, her eyes widening in surprise. She could finally touch her, as if the barrier that had kept them apart had vanished the moment Laura's hand pierced her body.
Ignoring the pain tearing through her, Athoi swung her sword with all her remaining strength, aiming for Laura's head.
The blade connected, but to her shock, the damage was minimal. Laura staggered back slightly, glaring as she smashed Athoi to the ground with a brutal force.
"If I let her touch me like this, she'll be connected to my body,"Laura thought, jumping back and shaking off the blow. "She'll be able to damage me. I have to be careful now."
