The other four Kalhas too were similarly stuck, unable to break free. The Water Qi seeped into the Aeki at a steady rate, turning the Kalhas silent, for they were resisting it with all their might. By staying still, they expended less energy, conserving their strength.
Re'Kha swam through the water, peering her head through the vat as she gasped for breath, wheezing a couple of times before her breathing stabilised. She took in a deep breath before diving into the water, using the Aeki's lid to scoop the water and throw it into the air.
The water sprinkled all over the place, with some of them falling on the Kalhas, damaging them. Those that were sprinkled by smaller drops were badly injured while those that came across droplets the size of their bodies lost their balance, falling into the water below.
