Whoosh!
A bloodstain spread across Nephis's neck, and immediately after, the collar that had been embedded in her skin fell off, clattering to the ground.
Thud.
Li Aozi stepped forward on his tiptoes and said indifferently,
"You are free now."
Nephis looked up as Li Aozi removed the healing inhibition from her, her neck wound rapidly healed, and her flesh began to regenerate. Her retinas gradually regained focus, and looking at Li Aozi, she hesitated before asking,
"...Why didn't you kill me?"
"Why should I? To me, you bear no grudge against me."
Li Aozi sheathed his deep red blade, appearing rather puzzled as he asked.
"I once, as Gabros, killed countless people, destroyed several planets..."
Nephis thought for a moment and said,
"I am actually deep in sin..."
"You said it yourself, the murderer was Gabros, the product." Li Aozi shrugged, "Besides, did you ever feel guilty?"
Nephis raised her hand, looking at her blood-soaked palm, murmuring,
"No."
