"Exactly! If he’s going to die soon, let’s just put a bullet in him now. No need to let him leave this world peacefully!"
"Anyone who murders their own family deserves the harshest punishment. A beast like him doesn’t deserve to live!"
Their accusations pierced the air like daggers, but I finally managed a weak breath and whispered:
"I plead guilty. I’ve never tried to escape or deny what I’ve done. I admit everything. I’ll even tell you my motive... but I need to see Elysia first."
The words had barely left my lips when a young officer stormed toward me, his face twisted in fury.
"You murderer! You’re in no position to ask for anything! Just tell us your motive and stop wasting time!"
Before he could come any closer, an older officer grabbed his arm and pulled him back.
"Calm down. Let him speak. He doesn’t seem mentally unstable. He didn’t try to run after committing these murders, so there’s probably more to this than we think."
The young officer hesitated, his jaw tight with resentment. "You’re saying he has a valid reason for wiping out his own family? What could possibly justify that?"
"Revenge," the older officer said quietly, his gaze fixed on me. "It’s got to be revenge."