In the dimly lit tunnel, Anna was just about to take a step forward when a green hand reached out and grabbed her. It was Charles in his swapped monstrous form.0

"Wait. Don't go after him. He might be faking it; it could be a trap."1

The corners of Anna's lips curved upward into a faint smile. She gently traced the scars on Charles' face with her fingers. "Then, do you plan not to take back your body anymore? Even though it's battered, it's still usable, no?"0

Before Charles could express his opinion, Anna continued, "Don't worry. I'm quite skilled in dealing with them. After all, we used to be relatives. That guy is like an open book to me."3

With that, Anna struggled out of Charles' grasp and sprinted down the tunnel after 1189-1.0

As she ran,...1