The voices were markedly different from the murmurs Charles had once been marred with; they were explosive, reminiscent of firecrackers, and they reached a crescendo wherein they exploded into a thunderous boom, which was followed by a loud, intense ringing in Charles' ears.0

Charles gritted his teeth as he covered his ears with both hands to endure the stinging pain.0

Bandages came next to him and held Charles with both hands. His mouth, covered with green moss, fluttered open and close, but Charles couldn't hear anything at all. The murmurs in his ears got louder and louder until it sounded like a roar.0

"Ywaq gag qam, lwhuk h'iwn agthu!!"0

A burning smell inundated Charles as the piercing ringing in his ears intensified. 0

The blood in his body began to flow faster, and Charles' breathing...0