Outside, Lina and the others slowly woke up, a trace of confusion lingering in their eyes, though they soon regained their senses.
They gathered around Kakarot, looking at him with concern written all over their faces.
Suddenly, the colored light vanished from the eyes of the ten people surrounding Kakarot, and they toppled stiffly to the ground like puppets with their strings cut.
"Auntie! Do you think my brother succeeded?"
Lilith hugged Lina tightly, her voice carrying a hint of nervousness and anticipation, as though she were talking to herself, yet also asking Lina.
Lina said nothing, only keeping her eyes fixed on Kakarot.
Her gaze was full of worry and anticipation, as though she wanted to find the answer in him.
At that moment, having watched Zhebo die, Kakarot had many questions,
but he had no time to think about what Zhebo had said and could only commit those words firmly to memory.
Then, with the Nightmare Fruit ability no longer affecting him, Kakarot's soul left the mental space.
He slowly opened his eyes to find a crowd around him, everyone staring intently at him with concern and nervousness in their eyes.
They studied Kakarot carefully and found no sign that he had been replaced.
His presence was the same as before, too, and their anxious hearts finally settled.
"Brother, you're finally awake!"
Lilith threw herself at him excitedly and hugged him tightly, her voice catching slightly, as though confirming that Kakarot really was safe.
The others chimed in one after another, expressing their concern for Kakarot and their relief.
Seeing everyone's smiles, Kakarot felt very happy, but a hint of self-reproach still appeared on his face as he said sincerely,
"Everyone, I was too careless this time and put us in such a dangerous situation.
If Lilith, Hades,