While they were still stunned by the scene that had just transpired right in front of them, the system chimed with a melodic sound in Akhil's ears.
{Ding}
Following it, a series of notifications flooded his sight.
{You have obtained an Instant Kill ability, Blood Burst}
{All your blood essence has been used up}
Akhil felt as though every last bit of energy in his body had been drained away. His legs wobbled, making him fall on one knee.
"Argh," he winced, clutching his head as a sharp, piercing pain tore through it. It felt as though a sledgehammer had been slammed straight into his skull.
"Nexus!" Layla was so stunned by the sight of Marcus's innards exploding outward that she had even forgotten Akhil was by her side. It was only now, when his sudden cry of pain dragged her attention back, that she quickly moved to hold him up, supporting him by the shoulders.
