While the Absolutes watched in shock as the claw of darkness retracted, Maximus' family was in a panic.
Seeing the pillar of their family lying motionlessly, his body and spirit in disarray, they couldn't help but fear for his life.
"Maximus!"
"Father!"
"Grandfather!"
Rushing towards him, Emma, Skye, Serene, and the others with healing abilities began to desperately try to preserve his final breath.
"Don't die on us now…"
"Please wake up, Father…"
"Maximus, wake up…"
Feeling his life energy slipping away, some began to cry, unsure of what else to do.
Fortunately, at that moment, Maximus mustered the last bit of his strength and opened his eyes.
"Don't worry, I can't die…"
"Husband, you're awake!"
"Huh~ You're alive!"
"You scared us to death, Father!"
"See? I told you Grandfather's been through worse!"
Now that Maximus could speak, it meant his condition had stabilized.
With his means and abilities, as long as he could move, everything else could be managed.
