Suddenly the originally white petals began to be stained black—almost as though they were being gradually dyed with ink.
At the same time Kain began to gradually lose all feeling from his limbs, a numbing sensation washing over him. He struggled to maintain his focus, each movement feeling like it was weighed down by an invisible force.
Similarly, the feedback from his contracts also revealed that their bodies began to feel heavier, although the impact was not as great on them as it was on Kain.
It was disconcerting; he could sense the drain of their spiritual power and health with each passing moment. Although the speed of the drainage wasn't rapid. If given enough time it'd surely have a decisive impact on the outcome of the match.
