Chapter 412

• Gertrude took a deep breath before continuing. "I had no choice. That man was coming for me and my sister. My parents were locked in battle, outnumbered and unable to reach us. If I hadn’t killed him, he would have killed us instead."
• Her lips curled into a twisted smile. "I still remember how it felt—the rush, the adrenaline, the thrill. It was intoxicating, watching the life drain from his eyes because of me. I had never felt something like that before. It was almost... exhilarating." She let out a low laugh. "You should have seen his face. The disbelief, the horror. He never expected to be killed by a mere girl. It was priceless."
• Gertrude shrugged. "He should feel honored. He was my first kill. But after that, I knew we had to hide. I found a safe place for my sister while my parents fought on. It was a bloodbath. Our enemies outnumbered them, but my parents were relentless. Blow after blow, kill after kill, they carved their way through the attackers. For half an hour, the battle raged, but in the end, my parents stood victorious. As leaders of the strongest organization, they had to win. And they did."