The silence stretched for a long moment, not because they didn't know what to say, but rather, they were too shocked to vocalize it.
The reason for their confusion was instantly clear, though, as the System displayed the truth to everyone present.
{Player Nexus}
{Mutant Level: 5}
Aria was the first to break the silence, disbelief etched in her eyes. "But you look... you look different!" she stuttered.
"Different?" Akhil paused, staring down at his own hands.
His characteristic dark green skin was completely gone, replaced by smooth, pale white skin.
"H-huh?!" He stared at his own hands, startled.
'What is this... How did this happen?' Akhil thought to himself, just as confused as everyone else.
"Just how many abilities do you have? At this point, I'm rather jealous. Is this the trait of all Level Five Mutants? Or perhaps just a few select ones like yourself?" Langdon's voice came from the side, successfully dragging everyone's attention back to him.
