Chapter 43 Hell

In a dimly lit room where a few torches are the only light source, two silhouette standing in front of each other can be seen.

"Don't break your promise, ok?" says by the red headed woman.

After uttering her words, the red headed woman suddenly disappears and appears behind the short woman.

*SLASH*

The red headed woman did a slashing motion to the short woman's lower leg rupturing her achilles' tendon.

"AHH... hmmmmmmm..." cries by the short woman however her mouth was gagged by the red headed woman resulting in a muffled cry.

"I-I need you to shut up ok? Don't over react." says by the red headed woman with a panicking voice.

The gagged short woman was helpless. Tears flows in her eyes and her body is trembling with fear. Stench of ammonia invades both of their noses and a puddle of yellow liquid can be seen below her. Their level difference is too high so she was easily overpowered.

"O-one of my skill can reverse death, you know." says by Leah while covering the short woman's mouth.

"W-we have 30 minutes or at most an hour before they notice we're missing." continued by Leah.

The helpless short woman's eyes widened. Countless images floods her brain. She has decent idea on what Leah is implying. She was about to pass out.

*THUD*

A fist flew in her direction hitting her abdomen forcing her to wake up.

"H-hey don't pass out, ok?" says by the attacker.

*THUD*

*THUD*

*THUD*

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Nonstop jab against her abdomen connects. She coughs up blood mix with vomit. Her mouth was no longer gagged however her voice is not coming out. She lie down in a fetal position while holding her aching belly.

A mix of different excretion surrounds the poor woman. Her mind couldn't care less about her surroundings, she can only think about the gnawing pain in her stomach.

*SLASH*

Her index finger flew with the slash of a sword.

*SLASH*

Another finger flew.

*SLASH*

Another one.

This repeated ten times severing all the short woman fingers. Piercing scream came out in her mouth. Leah didn't even bother to cover her mouth.

"H-hey don't shout. Why are you like this? Why are you over reacting?" says by the confused red head.

A feeling of regret overwhelm the lying short woman. If only she saw Cleo's rampage against the bandit group where she joined, she might have a rough idea on what kind of woman his lover is.

Looking at Leah's physique and seemingly innocent face, not once she can imagine that this is the same person who is torturing her. The puppy eyes changed into a soul less eyes. Her physique didn't prevent her from brandishing an intimidating sword easily.

"I... am... sorry... please... stop." cries by the short woman if she still have her fingers she will assume a praying stance as if Leah is her god.

"Y-you know what I'll do if you tell Cleo about this, yes?" says by Leah. "M-my ability don't forget about it ok?" she added

*SLASH*

The curved sword she's holding made a stabbing motion piercing the short woman in the chest. The short woman's eyes widened in shock and can't do anything but to stare at the sword in her chest.

After a few minutes a familiar huge cloaked figure in black appears above the short woman. Its bony fingers with ten rings glow simultaneously while his free hand holds a scythe. A small black portal appears beside the cloaked figure.

The figure took a spectral soul that resembles the short woman. It shove the soul inside her physical body. The fingerless hand was engulf by a dark aura after a few second the aura disappears and a finger appear on its place. The previously lifeless body started to breath once again.

"W-what happened? Is this hell? No! It can't be." cries by the short woman.

*SMACK*

"S-shut up, ok?" says by Leah while slapping the crying woman. "I-if you don't want to experience that once again to shut up, ok?" she added.

The short woman eyes widened by Leah's words. She covers her mouth and just nods at Leah profusely. The Reaper's Shroud is not perfect, it may heal physical wounds but it can't heal mental trauma cause by once death.

"F-follow his orders but don't get too close a-and we're here because I want to be your friend ok?" says by Leah.

Anna just nods and tries her best to not make any noise that might trigger Leah. Her ambitions betrays her. Instead of a lavish life, she will now endure a hellish life everyday fearing when might Leah snaps.

The two woman return to their camp. Valerie's watch ended so Cleo is the one that greeted them back.

"Where did the two of you go?" ask by Cleo while bracing himself to Anna's playful tricks but to his dismay none of that happen.

"I-Its a girl thing, darling don't ask its embarrassing." replied by Leah with a panicking tone. "Right?" she nudge Anna.

"Hiek! Y-yes master its a girl thing." followed by the startled woman.

Hearing their answer Cleo didn't pry any longer.

"Rest for now I can stay watch for an extra hour." says by Cleo to the two girls.

Anna didn't think twice and rush to her tent where Valerie is sleeping. Leah gives Cleo a kiss to the cheek before going to their tent as well.

'Don't tell me I didn't warned you.' says by Cleo inwardly while covering his face with his palm.

He knew Leah's tendency in their previous world and she can be extreme sometimes for the name of love. This is not the first time Leah had done this. Back in their previous world she once broke an arm of a girl that tries to steal Cleo from her.

Except for Leah herself, Cleo might be one of the people that knows her thoroughly but this does not prevent their love from blossoming. He loves her unconditionally same goes with Leah. Two broken pieces making a whole.