45. Sister Florence and Beast Brothers Protest
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The Mansion Turns Into Chaos — Florence and the Beast Brothers Arrive
The moment Mia said "dark thingy coming here,"
the mansion instinctively shifted into battle tension.
And that's when—
BOOM—THUD—CRASH—ROAR—SCREAM—
A stampede of supernatural chaos burst into the mansion.
Enter the Beast Brothers
Wolf Alpha howled first. Lion Leo roared loud enough to rattle windows. Panther Paradus slid across the floor because he ran too fast.
Behind them—
SISTER FLORENCE Appeared, breathless.
Her face was pale. Her hands shaking.
She rushed straight to Marcelline.
"Elli… my child… what is happening?"
Victor pointed at the window. Amara held Mia behind her. Marcelline stood still, calm, but tense.
Within seconds, everyone explained everything— the dark pulse
Hollowmist City
Marcelline's decision
the danger
the elders
the ancient war.
Sister Florence's face slowly collapsed with each word.
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Sister Florence Breaks First — Her Voice Trembles
Florence grabbed Marcelline's shoulders with trembling hands.
"Elli…
You cannot.
You CANNOT go.
You are still a child to me."
Marcelline: " Ma—"
"NO!"
Her voice cracked violently.
"You think your strength means you're invincible?
You think I don't see how fragile you still are inside?
I raised you like my own daughter—
I CANNOT watch you walk into a death trap!"
Her tears fell one after another.
Marcelline froze.
She could face demons, armies, monsters—
But her beloved Ma's tears?
They stabbed deeper than any blade.
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The Beast Brothers React — Full Protective Instincts Activated
Alpha growled, Leo slammed his massive paw on the floor, Paradis bared his fangs.
Alpha: "Little sister will NOT leave."
Leo thundered: "You go → we follow."
Paradis added: "You die → we destroy world."
Amara, hearing that: "Guys— THAT is exactly what we're trying to avoid!!"
Victor nodded grimly: "Yes, please keep the 'destroy world' option OFF."
But the Beast Brothers stood in front of Marcelline—
forming a wall of living muscle, claws, and pure devotion.
Alpha: "Elli is strong…
but our sister is precious.
Too precious to risk."
Leo: "We refuse."
Paradis: "No discussion."
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Marcelline's Helplessness — Surrounded but Still Alone
Eight pairs of eyes stared at her—
Amara, Victor, Mia
Florence
Alpha, Leo, Paradis
Every single one of them terrified of losing her.
And for the first time in a long time…
Marcelline felt helpless.
She swallowed hard, voice shaking slightly.
"…I'm not backing off."
Silence.
A thick, suffocating silence.
Florence whispered, heartbroken:
"You would walk into danger…
even if your family breaks from fear?"
Marcelline closed her eyes.
"…if it protects all of you… then yes."
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Sister Florence Breaks Completely
Her expression twisted painfully.
She turned away from Marcelline.
Then—
Tears streamed harder.
She took two shaky steps toward the door.
" Maaa—wait—"
Marcelline's voice cracked.
But Sister Florence only whispered:
"I can't watch my child choose death."
And she walked out.
Quietly.
Painfully.
Leaving wet tear drops along the marble floor.
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Marcelline's Heart Shatters
Marcelline's breath hitched.
Her chest tightened violently.
She felt something break inside her—
not from the dark entity
not from ancient danger
but from the sight of the woman who raised her
walking away
because of her decision.
Her knees almost gave out.
Victor stepped forward to catch her—but she shook him off.
Amara whispered: "Elli…"
Marcelline's voice was barely audible.
"…I hurt her."
Mia's small hand reached up, touching Marcelline's trembling fingers.
"Aunt Elli… no cry…"
But Marcelline's heart was aching deep.
She'd faced countless monsters.
But hurting Sister Florence?
That was the first real wound she couldn't endure.
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The Beast Brothers Try to Comfort Her
Alpha rested his massive head on her shoulder.
Leo nuzzled her side gently.
Paradis curled his tail around her feet like a shield.
But she whispered:
"…I still have to go."
And their hearts sank.
Because they knew
she wasn't going to change her mind.
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