It was his silent way of showing determination that he wouldn't falter or be outdone just because he lacked an awakened ability. But deep down, he knew that without one, his potential would always have limits. That thought alone made his palms damp and his heart race as he waited anxiously for Kisha's verdict.
"How about I help you awaken? What do you think?"
Kisha's sudden words made Rakan choke on his own saliva, his eyes widening in disbelief. For a moment, he wondered if he had misheard her, or if he was hallucinating entirely. After all, everyone knew that awakening an ability wasn't something anyone could control.
No one could guarantee success, nor could they predict whether the attempt would awaken power or turn a person into a zombie. Yet here was Kisha, saying it so casually, as if it were the simplest thing in the world. To Rakan, it felt like a dream, something impossible and too good to be true.
