Rather, they were more curious about the prosthetic limbs on their bodies. As he spoke, the Palm Dragon and the Master Alchemist already started the discussion.
"The defects in the adults are not lethal, but that child has a lethal defect. If it's not treated, he'll hardly survive into adulthood," Negris whispered.
They saw a hole in the boy's chest, replaced by a mechanical structure made of metal, with signs of blood circulating indistinctly visible.
"Congenital heart disease? His heart seems to be underdeveloped. He must rely on the mechanical structure to circulate the blood, but as he ages, he needs to replace the mechanical parts from time to time. In the process, the slightest mishap could kill him," Durken murmured in response.
"So, is it not that the defects in these adults are not lethal, but those with lethal defects do not live long?" Negris said.
