Minoru flashed an innocent, wholesome smile - something a bit incongruent with jagged snakelike teeth and scales. “If somebody needs help, of course I do.”

When the burns faded from Ariana’s skin, the protruding snake released itself from her. It receded back into Minoru’s body and the reptilian features disappeared, leaving a normal-looking human man in their place.

“I try not to activate my Sage Mode unless I have to.” He laughed honestly. “Doesn’t always get great first impressions.”