He looked up, still not quite believing he'd won. He attempted to work his hand free. With immense pain, several screams, and ripped flesh, he worked the shredded mess of his hand free and grabbed the ladder with his good hand.
As he ascended, he dropped the remaining vials he carried, watching them explode below him. "Goodbye, I'm sorry it had to end like this." He said almost silently, tears flowing freely from his eyes now.