บท 317: Painful Lesson

"I admit, you're the most difficult opponent I've ever faced," Reign said, his voice firm. 

"If you were up against anyone but me, not even a Beginner Level Demon King could kill you," he added.

"Are you giving up?" Elsa asked.

He shook his head and chuckled. Backing down now would be an insult to his ego. If he couldn't kill someone who wanted to die, then he has no business in becoming the strongest. 

"You know, your power is a cheat," he continued.

Elsa didn't respond immediately, but he could see she agreed.

"It's a curse," she said quietly.

"Let me ask you one more time: are you sure you really want to die? This next attack will definitely kill you," he declared with absolute confidence. 

For the first time in Elsa's life, she felt death was near.

"I'd be forever grateful if you killed me. Please, I can't endure this isolation any longer… I don't want to be alone anymore," she replied, her eyes filled with sadness.