The hospital's operating room was silent except for the rhythmic beeping of medical monitors and the soft hum of advanced surgical equipment.
Bright white lights illuminated Danny's unconscious body as Dr. Sero continued the delicate visual surgery. His hands remained perfectly steady while his glowed blue performing the surgery, carefully separating the foreign mass that had wrapped itself around Danny's celestial core.
It wasn't an ordinary operation.
The parasite feeding on Danny's core had rooted itself deep within his aura channels, draining his life little by little. Every movement required absolute precision. One wrong cut could destroy Danny's core entirely.
Dr. Sero narrowed his eyes as another fragment of the creature dissolved under the blade of concentrated celestial energy.
"Almost…"
Just then—
A faint crimson glow pulsed from deep inside Danny's body.
Dr. Sero froze.
The glow was weak… incredibly weak… yet unmistakable.
"…What?"
