The life or death gamble

Vincent looked normal. Without green steam raising from multiple places. Without the mutated blood gauntlets protecting his arms. Without an emerald pair of shining eyes piercing any uncertainties. Without power fueling his body. 

Overheat was over, and his stats returned to the less than average active human. Vincent lost his power to fight back.

[Vincent! Why... why did you agree to go with this plan? I told you the risk of death is too high to give it a try. The ability is corrupted, and it could worsen the unknown factor.]

Kazumi told Vincent of a theory before he rushed to save Iris. A life or death gamble.

"No!!!" Iris shouted. Her heart sank, knowing how it was all her fault. The powerless Vincent used his body to protect her life.

The alpha grizzly bear shook its head. Its vision returned and then looked down.