The atmosphere grew heavy, and everyone became too stunned to speak. They were shocked by the serious implications of her words.

“What do you mean…?” Eshnunna stood completely still, and her face was pale as she stuttered, “Why suddenly…I don’t understand…”

“…Did you say that he vomited black blood?” Zelit also broke away from his stillness and spoke.

“Yes. Ru Hiana said she just saw him.” Ru Amuh turned to ask Ru Hiana for confirmation. 

“If the blood is black…that means his organs, especially his heart, are not functioning correctly,” Zelit said. Both Ru Hiana and Eshnunna held their breaths and turned to Zelit as he continued, “I had my doubts…but to think his body is already dying.”

“What do you mean?” Ru Hiana was perplexed.

“I’m saying I expected something like this to happen,” Zelit said sharply and looked at Ru Amuh. “He still… hasn’t awakened his powers yet, right?”

“Yes. I confirmed this with goddess Shahnaz just in case, and the only heroes who had awakened their powers are me and Allen Leonard.”

“As I thought...” Zelit hung his head low and let out a long sigh.

“Yes, that’s probably why…” Ru Amuh gritted his teeth. 

“What are you two saying?” Eshnunna looked at the two back and forth and exclaimed tearfully as their responses became more negative. “What are you guys talking about?! Tell me so I’ll understand!”

“…Think about it,” Zelit said weakly. “We all lost our powers when we came to Liber. Besides our trained physique and honed basic skills, we are no different from ordinary people.” It was laughable to call them...