Chapter 131: CH: 130 Afford the price
{Chapter: 130 Afford the price}
The Tyrant clutched his wounded shoulder and fled in haste. Unlike the mindless undead, he could still feel pain, and survival instincts compelled him to retreat.
Alice knelt down, cradling the duplicate Alice in her arms.
The replica's frail body trembled uncontrollably as she stared at Alice, lips parted as if she wanted to say something—but no words came. Her breathing weakened, and her eyes slowly closed.
A trace of sorrow flickered in Alice's gaze. She removed her coat and gently draped it over the duplicate's body, shielding her from the cold.
"I'm going to kill him," Alice muttered, her voice low yet filled with chilling resolve.
"Then let's go and do it," William said as he stepped forward.
Rounding a corner, William spotted a familiar knife lying abandoned on the ground. He bent down, picked it up, and handed it to Alice. "Your knife. Seems like he's still nearby."
Alice took it without a word, gripping the handle tightly. Her gaze sharpened as she scanned her surroundings. Then, she raised her voice.
"No need to hide. Come out. I know you're here."
A guttural roar echoed through the air. From behind a large stone pillar, a hulking figure emerged, his movements slow yet purposeful.