If there wasn't a half-translated WN, I'd be mad I picked this story up today.
This cliffhanger happens in WN chapter 12 btw. It's just as good and we're past some of the abuse content that can hurt worse in visuals or text (no way am I rereading the start to multiply the emotional attacks).
It is interesting to see her willing to fight, a feeling totally new for her. In the past she has just been afraid and sad. But now she fights for the sake of someone else. Earlier in the chapter I got the feeling that she would tip over into the holy saint role and heal/resurrect both her friends, but now we will see her going on the attack as well.
The juxtaposition of cutesy art and horrific violence is intriguing. Will adorable animals (sacred beasts?) like the ones on page 1 and 14 really help her shed blood?