In A the author in only affirming a fact. In C he describes some remembrance and in D he is declaring something positive about his soul and overcoming hesitation. But in B he mentions <em>"darkness", "peering" "wondering</em>" and <em>"fearing"</em>, all leading to to anxiety and making the reader keep interest and antecipation for the outcome.
The correct answer is B
Rikki tells Nagaina that he is not going to spare her egg and he will kill her.