Intresting enough, the wiki states and the game implies that an Amputated Lee didn't die from the bite, but from blood poisoning, meaning the amputation did Indeed save him. Meaning the distance must of been short, not to mention Lee knows the way, so he can be the guide. It's a tragedy :c
I didn't think he would live but there was always that small chance, so I cut it off. I'm not sure if the bite kills Lee or the blood loss and infection from cutting off the arm killed him.
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