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 happens

Drink this; it will help balance your energy pathways." Zelda handed

Vivienne took the cup and drank it down, saying, "Don't

that, Vivienne stepped forward once more. Yuri tried to stop her, but

and said, "Let Vivienne

Vivienne, arms

be there to cushion the

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

Vivienne's hand. Despite exerting all her

a hand on Vivienne's wrist, lending

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

releasing

Another loud bang.

wrist throbbing with pain as if a thousand needles were piercing

in her hand shattered into several pieces, scattering

Percival, who had absorbed some of the impact, coughed up blood, feeling as if his internal organs

up, giving each a cup

What happened? Vivienne, are you alright?"

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

kitchen, and the facade of ease

how are you holding up?"

arm. "I'll survive,

"Mr. Wolf?"

good," Percival said, steadying his heartbeat

her brow and tried to stand but found herself completely drained. Sitting back down, she pulled out her phone and

had

"Little girl, we agreed your fiancé would cover that 80 million debt. You

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