Chapter 1181
Lightning coursed through Anton’s body, tightening the muscles and causing the whole thing to spasm. Anishka knew that the movements weren’t his, but her own heart jumped at the sight.
The novelty of Severs Sickness being a praying mantis with a lemur assistant had worn off, and they brought no levity to the situation. All those watching could think about how important Anton was- to them, to the world, or both.
Another convulsion. Anishka knew the human body was delicate. Perhaps she’d overestimated her own abilities. Damage to Anton’s heart wouldn’t need to be big.
A third time, and his body barely moved. The small lemur was still gathering lightning around her hands for another attempt, but at some point it was clear it was pointless. Not that anyone would have stopped until far later.
Tiny hands were gently laid on Anton’s chest, causing no movement. Anishka’s own heart was trying to leap out of her mouth, which wasn’t helping anything. She heard the sound of blood rushing in her ears and her own heavy breathing. She couldn’t ask the doctor how things were going, as it would be an unnecessary distraction.
She couldn’t feel Anton’s energy. It had been roiling and angry, but after she had calmed it, the energy began to fade until she wasn’t even certain it was there.
Something Severs Sickness did caused her assistant to back away. Was that it? Were they giving up after just a few minutes or… had it been hours? Days? Anishka honestly didn’t know anymore. She could have been standing there for a month.
The world moved in front of her eyes in rhythm with her heart, otherwise seeming to be frozen. Should she freeze him again? Maybe it wouldn’t be too late. Maybe she could restart the fires inside of him or…
Anton coughed, a glob of blackened blood sputtering out of his mouth. He started to sit up, but his head barely moved before Severs Sickness jumped on his head. “The patient must not move unduly. Additional recovery methods will be required.” As before, her voice was like knives rubbing against each other.