In a single breath, Ethan's power dispersed into thousands of invisible threads and poured into the man's body. The force swelled violently from within, expanding without restraint, tearing through flesh, meridians, and bone.
The horse-faced man resembled a handful of flour scattered into the wind. A gust swept past, and he disintegrated.
Only the drifting dust was crimson, thick with the stench of fresh blood.
The remaining guards stood frozen.
Their faces drained of color as horror filled their eyes.
Ethan withdrew his hand.
A soft cyan radiance spread from his body, dense with vitality and healing force. The light enveloped Ryan completely.
Warmth surged through Ryan's battered limbs.
His blurred vision sharpened.
To his disbelief, the shattered bones, ruptured meridians, and torn flesh were slowly knitting back together.
"You are...?"
"We met once near Noble Sun City," Ethan replied with a faint smile.
"Noble Sun City..."
Ryan trembled.
"You are... Ethan!"
