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TSSITWON Chapter 123: Reuniting with Mira
🕑 Added 2024-12-11 12:03:46 +0000 UTCThe other women behind Kurisu were the same, silently crying, trying to hold back the deep pain and loss they felt.
Kurisu took a deep breath, then with a hoarse voice mixed with anger and sadness, she said, “Don’t waste the sacrifices that have been made. Let’s quicken our pace!”
“Understood!” The women replied in unison, their voices full of determination.
With heavy yet determined steps, they continued their journey. The sound of explosions behind them served as a reminder of the price that had been paid for their freedom.
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Several weeks had passed since Kurisu and her members escaped from the black market. During that time, they had managed to hide several times, but they often came close to being caught.
Each time they avoided danger, someone’s life was always at stake. Most of them had sacrificed themselves, giving others a chance to continue living.
Kurisu felt a heavy burden on her shoulders, fully aware of the mistakes she had made.
It had never crossed Kurisu's mind that her own selfishness could bring such suffering to the people she led. She regretted putting their lives at risk for her personal ambitions.
Now, with weary steps, Kurisu was almost at the designated meeting place. Her heart trembled, a mix of anxiety and fear swirling within her.
Previously, they had numbered thirty-six, but that number had been halved; Kurisu led half of them. She led a group of seventeen, but now only twelve remained, including Kurisu herself.
Kurisu's gaze was directed at the dark night sky. A gentle breeze brushed against her face, carrying the scent of the forest and the dampness of the night.
Although Kurisu's body was exhausted, her mind did not stop working. She knew that to survive, they had to be more than just strong; they had to trust each other and stick together.
Despite her restless heart, one thing that brought Kurisu a bit of peace was Aoki's presence. Kurisu knew that Aoki would protect the women working at the Brothel who were under Aoki's care.
Kurisu understood that if she failed, the debt she had promised to Aoki would remain unpaid, and that thought troubled her heart more than anything else.
Kurisu took a long breath, trying to calm herself as they arrived at an open area.
A wide yard filled with green grass welcomed them, surrounded by trees that provided a sense of tranquility. However, that calmness seemed like an illusion, as the anxiety in Kurisu's chest grew stronger.
Not long after, another group finally appeared in the distance. They moved with heavy steps, their bodies full of wounds and their clothes torn.
Each step they took seemed to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. Kurisu quickly approached, her expression filled with concern.
“Are you all okay?” Kurisu's voice was firm, yet wavering between exhaustion and pain.
One woman stepped forward with her head bowed. Her face was pale, and tears streamed down her cheeks. It was Mira, one of the members of the Senju Clan, who slowly lifted her face.
Mira then fell silent for a moment, her lips trembling before she finally spoke, “Miss Kurisu, I’m sorry... I couldn’t protect them... I’m sorry for failing.”
Kurisu's eyes widened, a lump forming in her throat. As she looked around, she saw faces filled with sorrow and bruises.
Every word from Mira pierced Kurisu's heart like a knife, but she knew that now was not the time to succumb to pain. Kurisu steeled her heart and reached for Mira's arm, pulling her into a warm and strong embrace.
