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."

let me figure something out. If it

balance your energy pathways." Zelda handed

Infusion, Vivienne took the cup and drank it down, saying,

forward once more. Yuri tried to stop her, but

"Let

Vivienne, arms outstretched

again, he would be there to cushion

point, channeling all her energy into

barrier halted the needle in Vivienne's hand. Despite

Vivienne's

seemed to resist with greater force. Sweat beaded on

releasing

Another loud bang.

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 Blue Infusion, Vivienne did not suffer

her hand shattered into

coughed up blood, feeling as

each a cup of

you alright?" Zelda's eyes were red

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 tears. "Vivienne, don't exert yourself anymore. I'll go make the Blue Infusion right

the kitchen, and the facade of ease vanished from Vivienne's

how are you

arm. "I'll survive, it's

"Mr. Wolf?"

steadying his heartbeat and

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

had

voice had a hint of mischief, "Little girl, we agreed your fiancé would cover

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