Ch 76: Mercy & Malice

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Vaggie and Lute clashed, their hand-to-hand combat echoing through the hotel. Vaggie blocked Lute's attacks until she disarmed her, literally. Lute resorted to brute force, pummeling Vaggie to the ground.

As Lute stood over her, Vaggie reached for her angelic spear. Lute seized it, stabbing Vaggie's hand. "You always were weak. So,I'll spare you the pain of watching your demon bitch die."

Vaggie's anger ignited. She pulled the spear from her hand and swept Lute's feet out from under her, throwing her under the collapsing balcony. With her wings now free, Vaggie flew up and swung her spear, bringing the balcony crashing down on Lute.

Lute's screams were muffled by the rubble. When the dust settled, her exorcist mask lay shattered, her arm trapped. Vaggie approached, spear poised.

Lute spat, "Do it then. Correct your mistake."

Vaggie sneered, "Seriously, you're pathetic. Ready to die rather than accept mercy?" She lifted Lute's head with her spear. "No. Live. Live knowing you only do because I let you... a failure."

Charlie's scream drew Vaggie's attention. She flew to the roof, leaving Lute.

Lute, fueled by rage, freed herself by ripping her trapped arm from the rubble. She stood, her face twisted in pain and hatred.

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