Johann remained on the ground, pretending to be on the verge of unconsciousness while listening to Teti and Rashaad's words. He observed them with half-closed eyes, but every muscle in his body was prepared. At the right moment, silently and precisely, his body began to transform into a small creature, a kind of elongated, ash-colored worm, which he called Ezraal—a name given in the original language of the planet where he lived. This worm had the ability to fully regenerate from just its head.
With quick movements, Johann slid across the floor, zigzagging toward the side where Ethan and his allies stood guard. Once by their side, Johann let his body return to its human form, fully regenerated, without a trace of the wounds that had previously covered his body. Ethan looked at him in surprise as Johann explained in a low voice:
