User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 602 - Bane Licking Good/@comment-2211792-20141023171431/@comment-136273-20141023184152

From what I understand Askin said his ability is lethal to him as well. Like, he was dying "together" with Nimaya, only for Kirinji to cleanse Nimaya and leave Askin just as close to death as before.