The others stare at Karoschi in shock, unable to understand what is happening.
Fear spreads through the group as the truth slowly sinks in.
,,Anna" K-Karoschi… what is going on?
Her voice trembles. She looks at him with disbelief and pain.
,,Karoschi" I'm sorry… but you're standing in my way.
Without hesitation, Karoschi rushes toward Anna and Heinrich.
Barry immediately steps in front of them, blocking his path like a living shield.
Heinrich quickly unties Johann from the tree. Johann grabs his weapon, still shaking, but ready to fight.
Meanwhile, Noah is still struggling against Karag's voice inside his head.
,,Karag" The end of your friends is near. Say goodbye to them, hahaha.
,,Noah" Get out… get out of my head!
Noah falls to his knees in pain, then forces himself up and runs toward the others.
,,Heinrich" How could you?! Of all people, we never thought YOU would be the traitor!
Karoschi clenches his teeth. The calm and tactical mask finally breaks.
,,Karoschi" You're nothing but an obstacle. The last obstacle between me and a beautiful life.
He sprints forward.
Barry swings at him, but Karoschi dodges and attacks Anna directly.
Anna barely manages to block the strike, but Heinrich and Johann stab Karoschi in the side at the same time.
Karoschi ducks, sweeps his leg across the ground, and throws both of them to the ground.
Barry attacks again, but Karoschi jumps onto his arm, runs up it, and stabs him in the eye.
Barry collapses to the ground.
,,Karoschi" Do you have any last words?
Suddenly, Karoschi is kicked away with full force.
Noah stands in front of him.
Karoschi coughs, spits blood, and slowly gets back up.
,,Karoschi" Seriously? How long do you plan to keep resisting?!
,,Noah" Until Karag is finally dead.
Noah helps the others back to their feet.
They all take fighting positions exactly the way Karoschi once taught them.
Karoschi cuts his hand. A toxic gas rises from his blood as he charges at them.
Heinrich tries to attack, but Karoschi holds his bleeding hand toward him.
The gas forces Heinrich back, coughing.
Anna tries to stab Karoschi's side again, but he kicks her away.
Johann strikes, but his attack hits the armored part of Karoschi's armor.
Karoschi grabs Johann and throws him against a tree.
Barry slowly stands up again, and punches Karoschi away.
,,Karoschi" Enough. Give me the book, and I might let you live.
,,Noah" Never! We will never allow Karag to walk free again!
,,Karoschi" You idiots…
Karoschi charges at Noah.
Noah swings his sword into a small gap in Karoschi's armor.
The blade hits deep.
Karoschi screams and drops his sword.
Noah kicks it away.
Heinrich and Johann rush forward and tie Karoschi to the same tree Johann was bound to earlier.
Karoschi trembles.
,,Karoschi" I-I failed…
Mimic's voice echoes in his mind.
,,Mimic" YOU FAILED?!
,,Karoschi" I-I'm sorry…
,,Mimic" That's why I prefer your sister. You're weak. I don't care what happens to you now. I'll take the punishment but I'm done with you.
Fear fills Karoschi's eyes.
,,Karoschi" What… what are you going to do with me now?
,,Johann" Kill him!!!
Noah raises his hand.
,,Noah" No. First, you're going to tell us how long you've been spying on us and why you became like this.
Karoschi closes his eyes. Tears roll down his face.
,,Karoschi" …Fine. I'll tell you everything. From the beginning.