Sukuna flung you into a tree with a force that rattled your entire body. The impact sent pain shooting through every nerve, and blood trickled steadily down your forehead. Megumi landed beside you with a groan, his chest heaving as he tried to catch his breath. Fear clawed at your heart as you realized this might be the end.

Tears spilled down your cheeks, your voice breaking. "I don’t want to die... not yet."

Megumi’s trembling hand reached out, finding yours in the chaos. His voice was quiet but steady despite the blood dripping from his lips. "Hey... it was an honor working with you, as a sorcerer," he said, forcing a weak smile that didn’t reach his eyes.

Your sobs grew louder, desperation flooding your chest. "No, Megumi, please! There has to be a way!"

Before he could respond, Sukuna's chilling laughter echoed through the battlefield. His figure loomed closer, his twisted grin illuminated by the moonlight. He crouched to your level, tilting his head as he grabbed your chin with a painful grip that made you flinch.

"You don’t look happy," he taunted, his voice dripping with mockery. "Do you want me to praise you, little sorcerer?"

Tears ran freely down your face as your body trembled in his grasp. Your voice quivered with defiance, even through your terror. "You’re a monster," you spat, though it lacked the force you wished it carried.

Sukuna’s grin widened, his grip tightening. "Oh, I know," he sneered, leaning closer as your heartbeat roared in your ears.