The moment she uttered those words, I felt an invisible barrier form around her.
Surprisingly, even the little girl was pushed back, so I rushed around the barrier and grabbed her before she could fall off the stage.
Not only that, I made sure to cover her eyes so she didn't see all the blood and gore from the bodies of the dead nobles.
Because only now did I realize how ruthless Melina was.
She not only suffocated them but made sure to crush every bone and organ in their bodies... They were like flesh piñatas now, oozing blood and dyeing the stage red.
My stomach churned at that sight, but despite that, I focused on Melina, who, with one final breath, strengthened the barrier.
She closed her eyes for a brief moment, then abruptly reopened them, a slightly reluctant expression appearing on her face.
