The four of them had stunned expressions before Marcus, the tough-looking apprentice pounced at him. Probably trying to tackle him down to make opening for the rest.
But before Marcus could even lunge properly he was forced back as he clutched his chest in confusion. He tried lifting his head up but his whole body grew heavy, Marcus tried to breath but couldn't, he couldn't see anything properly the world spinning around him and then he fell down with a thud.
"Marcus!!"
The rest of them, didn't understand what happened. Well, that is only natural, the power difference between normal humans and the Vigor core realm was too vast.
Esdras just gave him a punch but that was more than enough, actually Marcus was pretty tough as he didn't faint on the spot.
"Relax he's alive, he's just takin a nap."
Esdras chuckled, to the horror of the apprentices. Seeing this reaction he frowned, he took care to hold back after all.