The Villain Can't Lose

When I saw Nari falling to the ground, my heart began racing, making my chest feel as if a heavy rock was placed on it…

Without hesitation, I ran as fast as I could towards her, gasping for air, determined to catch her before she hit her limits, my mind focused solely on reaching her in time.

As I finally touched her slender body, I felt how fast my heart was beating, blinding every single surrounding in this already dark dungeon. I reached out with both hands, grabbing her just in time to prevent her from hitting the cold, wet ground.

In that moment, I felt a sense of relief flood over me, knowing that I had been able to prevent her from being more hurt.

As I caught Nari and and tried to help her up, my heart was still pounding with the intensity of the moment. But as I looked at her face, my heart sank with a feeling of dread and horror. Her skin was pale and lifeless, the color fading away from her chubby-like-baby cheeks. Her eyes were closed, framed by her long, black eyelashes, and her small nose was barely breathing.

But the most terrifying sight of all was her open mouth, which was slightly ajar, allowing a red blood to trickle out. It was clear that she had been hurt by my technique, and the sight of her lifeless body was almost too much for me to bear.

Looking at Nari's face, I felt a deep sense of sadness and regret.

"Nari…" I muttered, as I realized the severity of her condition, panic set in and I began to shake her lifeless body, hoping to wake her up.

"Please, wake up! Wake up!" But no matter how hard I tried, there was no response, and the reality of the situation began to sink in.

I couldn't believe that this was happening, "what have I done?" As a nervous laugh escaped my lips, a mixture of fear, sadness, and regret pouring through me.

"Zuri!" I yelled while holding Nari's helpless body in my arms, "Zuri!"

I called out again but she gave no answer…

Nari's body in my hands felt lifeless, and she felt cold and unresponsive. I placed her slowly on my laps, as soon as it began to feel heavier. I tried to lift her right hand, it immediately fell back down, devoid of any reflexes, "please, wake up! Zuri!"

I felt a burning sensation in my chest, clenching my fists, I felt the desire to lash out verbally!

*dun* *dun* *dun*

In a room full of void, my breathing have increased, and forced my heart to beat louder, killing the loud noise of water drops coming from the mouldy ceiling.

My thoughts became more disappointed with Zuri…

I called out her name again and again, "you little bitch!" My anger began to rise, fueled by a sense of frustration and helplessness. How could she abandon me in my time of need? How could she leave me to face this tragedy alone?

The rage in my mind was overwhelming, making it hard to think clearly. I felt a deep sense of betrayal, wondering how I could have trusted someone who could so easily abandon me when I needed her the most.

But even as my anger boiled over, I knew that I couldn't let it consume me. I had to stay focused and do whatever it took to help Nari. I took deep breaths, trying to calm myself down, and resolved to find a way to save her, with or without Zuri's help.

"There's got to be something I can do, I must!" Killing and hurting other people felt more like a relief to me, but maybe because I started thinking like Rowen.

His character was slowly taking over me from time to time and sometimes I felt as if I was no longer pretending to be him… The plot ideas, the cursing, planning and scheming, this all was left of me… and now, the only person I wanted to have so much on my side was lifeless lying in my lap… "I'm so sorry," I whispered to her and stood up.

"Serenu, he's a healer! He will fix it!" One thing that Zuri brought me was at least helpful in this moment. Serenu was an A-rank healer, he could help Nari!

I stood up, my determination to carry Nari's body to a safer place overriding the grief that threatened to overwhelm me. Carefully, I lifted her lifeless form onto my shoulders, taking care to support her head and neck. As I adjusted her weight, I could feel the coldness of her body seeping through my clothing, but I pushed the discomfort aside and focused on my movements.

"You will live…" With each step, I made sure to keep my balance, adjusting my posture as needed to keep Nari's body steady. My breathing was heavy, a combination of the weight on my shoulders and the emotions churning within me. But I kept moving forward, I carefully navigated the old and wet stairs that led outside of the mansion's dungeon, the weight of Nari's body still heavy on my shoulders. The stairs creaked and groaned under my feet, and the dampness made each step slippery and treacherous, "shit!" I gritted my teeth, as I pressed my hand on her body, making sure it wasn't going to fall down.

I had to be extra cautious with each step, ensuring that I had a good grip on the railing and that my footing was secure before taking the next step. Despite the difficulty of the journey, my determination never wavered, and I continued to climb, never once considering giving up. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, I reached the top of the stairs, I was met with a wooden door that blocked my path. In frustration and anger, I kicked the door with my left foot, the sound echoing through the empty and smelly dungeon.

My rage fueled the kick, and I felt a sense of satisfaction as the door splintered and gave way, allowing me to step outside. But as soon as I stepped out, a cold wind of the winter's night hit me full in the face, causing me to shiver involuntarily. The contrast between the icy gust and the last warmth of Nari's body on my shoulders was jarring, but I pushed on, knowing that I had to find Serenu.