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Meanwhile, Aster, with his quick wits, manages to evade capture by the same three girls and vows to help Anna. Anna, however, fears for his safety and sends him away to find Petro, her ally, setting the stage for future encounters filled with suspense.
Descent into Darkness
The narrative unveils a chilling glimpse into Petro's past, where he is coerced into merciless acts by a sinister figure named Sario, who manipulates him into believing death is a mercy. As the violence escalates, Petro succumbs to the very disease he, in theory, has evaded until ultimately it catches up to him.