Ascension To Rank-SS???

"Aren't we missing someone? Where is Zero, the guy who got 7 pills?"

"Is he dead?"

"He must have gotten greedy and stayed inside the Luminary Spring longer than he was meant to. Typical of a greedy human!" …

Other people also began noticing that Zero didn't come out even after Seraphine. This led to many believing that maybe Zero died.

After all, even someone as strong as Seraphine with 8 pills came out but he didn't. And they didn't think his body was tougher than a Rank-S Aasimar.

Murmurs and speculations filled the air as onlookers debated the possible reasons for Zero's extended stay. 

Many already believe he must have died and for many it was a good thing. Especially for people like Elrond and William who always wished for that.

Sylvia and others listening to them talk about that, were obviously worried. Even Amelia, who reassured them, became a bit worried.