Chapter 26

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Acting became somewhat simpler as his conscience began to return. As soon as he opened his mouth, the blood that had been collecting in his mouth gushed out.

According to what the staff had said, Rose was very familiar with death. How the body convulses, how the body gets incredibly heavy, and how the last breath is expelled as it does so after being shot are described, along with how the body convulses and how it does so. He had many opportunities to witness the death, but the final one was the one he actually went through. He exhaled deeply before laying his cheek on the moist ground and turning his head to look at the individual who had shot him.

He observed the man, who appeared shocked at the sight of him. Rose took a deep breath as he jolted back and looked startled.

As he exhaled, a wheezing sound could be heard coming from his throat, and tears began to well up in his eyes. He felt the raindrops on his face, and he closed his eyes in response to the sensation.

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