...The three assassins in the room were still standing a few steps back, frozen for a split second. Their professional calm, which had been absolute just moments before, shattered completely as they finally registered what had just happened.
The impossible sight of their target, who they had fatally stabbed only seconds ago, suddenly sitting up and healing himself perfectly in a flash of green light was something entirely outside of their understanding or experience.
It was like watching someone come back from the dead right in front of them, and not just come back, but fix themselves instantly. They finally reacted to this unbelievable sight.
