Villain Ch 1889. Ceremony and Roles
A red circle, lined with infernal script, seared itself into her shoulder just above her collarbone.
And that was it.
Something in Elise snapped.
She bit the landlord's hand—hard.
Blood sprayed. He hissed. She punched the altar with her free hand, cracked the wood, and yanked herself upright.
Then she ran.
The candles flickered.
The guests turned.
Everything stuttered for a second, like a video glitch.
And then—
[QUEST UPDATED!]
[Goals: Protect Elise, Kill the Landlord and Prevent the Seventh Wedding.]
Allen felt it instantly.
Like gravity returned.
His feet moved again.
"Shea, Zoe—intercept left flank. Bella, Larissa—circle the pews and collapse them from the back. Jane—shield Elise. Vivian, Alice—go for the priest. Now."
They moved without hesitation.
Chaos erupted like a pipe bomb.
Allen surged forward.
