Vivienne steadied herself, gently easing Percival's hand away.

Approaching Jasper again, she listened to his strained breathing, her expression growing more serious by the moment.

Taking a deep breath, Vivienne raised the needle in her hand and aimed for Jasper's pressure point.

Bang!

Vivienne was sent flying, her speed so swift that even Percival could not intercept her in time, barely managing to grasp her hand.

"Vivienne!" Percival half-knelt on the ground, cradling the fallen Vivienne in his arms and propping her against his leg.

A gush of dark blood surged from Vivienne's lips, her complexion turning deathly pale.

Yuri hurried over, pressing down on the heel of Vivienne's hand with vigor.

"Vivienne, feeling any better?" Yuri asked with concern.

Vivienne nodded, standing up with the support of Percival's hand, a flash of disbelief in her eyes.

She had failed to administer the needle?

What could possibly be the reason?

What on earth was hiding inside Jasper's body?

"I'll try again." Vivienne was determined; her skills would not fail her now!

Percival, Yuri, and Zelda all tried to dissuade her, worried for her safety. "Vivienne, don't try again."

me figure something out. If it

take a seat and rest. Drink this; it will help balance your energy pathways." Zelda handed

it down, saying, "Don't worry, I'll take

Yuri tried to stop her, but Percival raised a

said, "Let Vivienne do what she's decided; no one

he spoke, he stood behind Vivienne, arms outstretched in a protective

Vivienne were to be repelled again, he would be there

the final pressure point, channeling all her energy into the tip of the needle and thrusting

invisible barrier halted the needle in Vivienne's hand. Despite exerting all her strength, she could not penetrate

on Vivienne's wrist, lending

resist with greater force. Sweat beaded on Vivienne's forehead, and even Yuri

exhaled deeply, releasing all her

Another loud bang.

hand that had touched Vivienne's wrist throbbing with pain as if a thousand needles were piercing it. Thanks to Percival's support and the effects of the

her hand shattered into several pieces, scattering on

up

helped them up, giving each a cup of

What happened? Vivienne, are you alright?" Zelda's eyes were

and with Vivienne and the others in such a state, Zelda felt helpless, her only recourse being tears and anxiety. Vivienne reached out and took Zelda's hand. "I'm fine. I'll heal Uncle Yuri's hand in a bit, don't worry. Could you please brew another pot of Blue Infusion? Grandpa might need it later." Zelda nodded vigorously, wiping away her

rushed to the kitchen, and the facade

you holding up?"

arm. "I'll survive, it's

"Mr. Wolf?"

Percival said, steadying his heartbeat and calming his

sweat from her brow and tried to stand but found herself completely drained.

his staged death had been exposed, he would not ignore or

voice had a hint of mischief, "Little girl, we agreed your fiancé would cover that 80 million debt.

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