Karl stood frozen, staring at his father, who was now awake, his body appearing younger and brimming with energy. The strange glow surrounding David slowly faded, leaving the room filled with an oppressive atmosphere. Medical instruments lay scattered on the floor, and the monitors displayed numbers incomprehensible to modern technology.
David stepped forward, each movement light yet powerful. His gaze swept the room, pausing briefly on Karl's pale and tense face. Something was different about him. The usual calm aura he radiated was now replaced by something more intense, almost terrifying.
"Why has this power returned?" David muttered, his deep voice filled with a mix of confusion and a faint edge of menace.
"F…Father?" Karl finally spoke, his body trembling as he took a step back. "What's happening? I just… I was just trying to save you."
