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."

figure something out. If it happens

will help balance your energy pathways." Zelda handed her a cup filled

took the cup and drank it down, saying, "Don't worry, I'll take

stepped forward once more. Yuri tried to stop

and said, "Let Vivienne

he spoke, he stood behind Vivienne, arms outstretched

again, he would be

all her energy into the tip

needle in Vivienne's hand. Despite exerting

hand on Vivienne's wrist, lending his strength to assist

greater force. Sweat beaded on Vivienne's forehead,

exhaled deeply, releasing all her

Another loud bang.

with pain as if a thousand needles were piercing it. Thanks to Percival's support and the effects of the Blue Infusion, Vivienne did not suffer shattered

hand shattered

up blood, feeling

helped them up, giving each a cup of Blue

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

the sickbed grew more labored, 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,

the kitchen, and the facade of ease vanished from

are you holding up?" She

gripped his right arm.

"Mr. Wolf?"

good," Percival said, steadying his heartbeat and

found herself completely drained. Sitting back down, she

death had been exposed, he would not ignore

a hint of mischief, "Little girl, we

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