"Got you."
The cold chain claw clamped precisely around the Doll's slender neck, like a prize in a claw machine that was destined never to escape.
"Have you thought of your last words? My little..."
Though restrained, the Doll, Lili, still wore that spine-chilling smile.
"...? What a delightful thing to call me."
She giggled, her voice shrill and grating. "But last words? Oh dear, it's too soon, far too soon. We'll be seeing each other again very soon. Hee-hee, hee-hee~"
The smile froze on her face.
Crack.
Her head rolled off.
The exquisite head slipped between her fingers and fell into the bottomless dark vortex below, until it vanished completely.
Only after confirming that her target was dead did Veliona's taut nerves relax slightly.
She stepped toward her destination on the platform.
Though she had wasted a little time, the outcome was still fairly perfect.
"Once we get out, I'll have to give this body back to Seele... I'm a little reluctant to let it go."
Veliona murmured to herself, her fingers gently rubbing the air. "I'd wanted to use this chance to really 'bully' Bronya and leave her with some unforgettable memories. Oh well, there's plenty of time."
"Time for this farce to end."
A ball of black energy gathered in her palm as she prepared to blast open the barrier over the exit ahead.
"Seele?"
A familiar voice came from behind her.
Veliona paused and turned around.
Bronya stood at the other end of the platform, walking toward her with steady steps.
Watching the figure rapidly approach, Veliona felt a flicker of confusion.
Bronya? Why was she here?
Tsk, I spent too much time on that Doll and made the plot move ahead of schedule.
Still, this wasn't bad either.
A playful gleam crossed Veliona's eyes. Then