"Of course, it's true!"

Karina's gaze was sincere, her voice steady despite her racing heartbeat.

"I don't want to see anyone get hurt, especially you. Let's talk this out calmly. I'll do whatever it takes to fix this."

The girl fixed her eyes on Karina, searching for any hint of deceit on her face.

After a tense moment, she bit her lip and finally said, "Fine, then tell me. How are we going to talk? But if you try any tricks, I'll light this fire immediately."

She waved the lighter in her hand, the small flame flickering as a silent threat.

Wilfred's anxiety grew, and he was about to step in when Karina subtly signaled him to hold back.

deep breath and cautiously stepped forward, moving slowly and gently as if approaching a

with so many shops and homes around, the consequences would be unimaginable. Let's

out from shop windows and the terrified children hiding behind their parents. A flicker of uncertainty

moment of hesitation and pressed on. "Look, everyone's scared. We don't want to

there, at the corner by the streetlight? It's bright, quiet, and we can talk without

Her heart pounded in her chest, but

this far. Please

Think about it. If that flame ignites, this entire street could become a sea of fire. What about the innocent people here? The shopkeepers, the

could be destroyed in

you because of it. All you'll get is endless regret and

as she tried to anchor herself to the faint remnants

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