I almost fell off my feet because of what I witnessed. Pavel's expression has changed now that he is holding the bloody sword. In his left hand, he carries the two heads of Bael and Cynrad.

He killed the brothers; he killed Bael and Cynrad without mercy. He killed the two in exchange for my life.

Tears immediately flowed from my thoughts.

"Why..." I whispered as I looked in disbelief at Pavel, who was emotionless, but tears were flowing.

"Why... Pavel? Why?" I shouted, daring him to hear me. He violently wiped his tears, then turned his back on the bodies of his friends.

"Two lives, in exchange for Karma's...