Replacement continued.
The sword pierced a chest and came out the other side. The figure looked at Jacob contemptuously and pulled out the sword from his chest.
At the very last second, Jacob had pushed Sophia away and stood in front of the attack, letting it pass through him.
"NOO!" Sophia cried and ran to Jacob's side. She used her hands to stop the bleeding but it was no use. The sword accurately pierced his heart. He would die within a few seconds.
"My love....you are too emotional...as always...." he smiled looking up at Sophia's face while blood spewed out like a fountain.
"No, please don't leave me, I can't do this alone," she cradled his dying body in her arms, which was becoming colder by the second.
"You...must be strong...for the boys.." he said with some effort and caressed her face.
The figure stood a few meters away from them, smiling savagely.
*Sigh*