"What do you mean?" Walter Schmidt's face grew tense, his body completely rigid.
"Heh," Bastian chuckled softly, "You should be aware of her condition yourselves. Although I am the Dragon Beast King, my duty is only to protect the Ye and Xia families, ensuring their lifespans equal mine. Of course, as the king of the Dragon Beast World, I do indeed possess other abilities..."
"...but I am not a god, capable of bringing the dead back to life. That she could awaken is a miracle in itself, and to be frank with you, using my power to restore her consciousness will deplete my own vitality and energy!"
"Bastian..." Tara Summer took a few steps forward, standing in front of him, "If you allow Emily to regain consciousness, will there be any side effects?"
