Chapter 358 Death and Reborn (2/2)

Fragments of what used to be tables and chairs were strewn across the room; even the bed had been shattered to bits. Anne's limbs were spread out on the floor, widely convulsing like a wild beast uncertain of its fate. Her throat let out a deep growl as her fists cracked the ground under the pressure. Luckily, the room was as solid as steel as it was built for the guards to live in. If it were an ordinary room, perhaps it would've been long torn apart.

”… Can't… lose… Anne can't… lose… argh…”

Anne clenched her teeth. She endured the intense pain and anguish within her body. This time, the pain was many times worse than what she had ever experienced before. She felt like her body was nearly going to explode as her body convulsed uncontrollably. Each time a wave of blood coursed through her bulged blood vessels, a deep pain incited every nerve in her body. Even so, Anne gritted her teeth as she knew this was her last chance.

If this fails, Anne would be dead — no doubt about that. On the surface, Anne might've appeared to be nonchalant regarding the high possibility of death, but it wasn't as though she wanted to die.

Anne wasn't aware of Rhode's backup plan. If this attempt failed, Rhode could still request Royal Highness Lydia to help treat Anne's condition. While Lydia wasn't part of the five Creator Dragons, being an Archangel, she should have the ability to cure Anne's condition partially. That way, at least Anne wouldn't be left handicapped.

”Awuuuu…!!”

A severe pain caused Anne to wince and cry. Then, her pupils dilated abruptly and emitted a bright green light.

It's that feeling again…

Just like that nightmare; there was a horrifying, shapeless monster chasing her, which at the same time, slowly gain control of her body. All she could do was to run as fast as she could even though it was futile. It felt like a tug of war; she had to wrench away the control of the monster while escaping its encroaching grasp.

”…!!”

Anne's consciousness gradually fogged. She hit the ground with her fists as the image before her began to distort and the strength within her body began to leak.

Did it fail?

Did Anne fail again?

Why did it fail?

In her blurred consciousness, she lifted her head towards the sky. She tried her best to maintain her sentience but every second caused immeasurable agony. She felt as though she had reached her limit and could feel her strength gradually depleting away. Like her consciousness, the bloodline flowing within her also grew fainter yet more erratic, causing Anne to feel like she was going to burst.

”… Sorry… leader… Anne… still lost…”

The girl lay on the floor, motionless. The focus in her eyes gradually disappeared. And with the last breath she had, she managed to whisper a few last words that were too soft to be heard.

Suddenly, Anne heard a low and deep growl within her.

She knew that it didn't belong to her, yet it felt so familiar and intimate…

It was as though it was calling her to embrace it wholeheartedly. She had never heard this voice before, but she somehow knew who it belonged to.

”… Mother…?”

Her green pupils shrunk in an instant.

Then, a green beam of light erupted from her body, tearing through the roof and towards the heavens.