The devilish, jubilant creatures swirled around, awaiting the spectacle. The red glows in their eyes flickered everywhere.
"N-no, I can't…" Noir's hands trembled.
"Then you'll die!"
"It's either him or you!"
"Kill him!"
"Go on, kill him!"
He met his gaze.
A tear ran down Noir's stubble from beneath his broken helmet.
*Thud* The iron rod fell, splattering blood.
"No. I won't do it."
Mr. Nobody's eyes widened.
"…" At the same moment, the jubilant creatures fell silent as one. The music ceased.
Their slender, elongated limbs froze in strange poses, and their terrifying faces lost all expression.
This couldn't lead to anything good.
"Then you!"
"Kill him!"
"Fast!!!"
"KILL HIM!!!"
Driven mad, the creatures began to scream and climb over one another. Some lined up at the edge of the pool, while others, as if in a frenzy, climbed on top of them.
