Confused Heart (VII)

"No!"

The entire sacred hall shook as the phantom screamed at the top of her lungs. She lifted her head and glared fiercely at Rhode. Rhode had never seen such an expression on Lize's face. It felt as though the herbivore had turned into a ferocious carnivore.

"No! Rhode…! You're mine…! I will never let you go. You're mine forever… Forget it, it doesn't matter even if I can't win your heart. Having your body is good enough! You shall forever be mine and be my pet like that bitch over there!"

She raised her whip and lashed out violently. The invisible sharp blade tore the air and struck one of Rhode's afterimages. Then, a white radiance emerged before the phantom and transformed into a bolt of lightning that struck into her chest. The phantom let out a snort and took half a step forward, brandishing her whip.

"Dream on, Little Girl!"