'What happened?' Root thought in a fluster upon seeing his field of vision brought to the water surface. 'I was in the lead until now, but suddenly, I can't feel anything anymore.'
Subconsciously, a groan slipped out, "Urgh!"
"Stand down and listen to me." Ruvva said as she held Root by the neck, "Whatever your reason might be, there are procedures to be followed. If you wish to enter the Brimgan Empire, request it through the Quip Clan, and then come here through the official channels."
"For anything else, you'll have to face me." As she spoke, her blood continued to wreak constant damage inside Root. But in a matter of seconds, the damage was in a steady decline, 'Damn!'
