Aaron woke up with a sharp gasp, his body aching from the previous day’s events. His limbs felt like lead, every muscle sore, his mind foggy with exhaustion.
For a brief moment, he thought he could steal a few extra minutes of rest. But just as he closed his eyes,
Burning pain exploded through his body.
It was as if molten fire surged through his veins, igniting every nerve at once. He gritted his teeth, his back arching involuntarily as his fingers clenched against the sheets. A sharp, familiar glow flickered in his vision.
A system message.
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Failure to comply with Mandatory Training Protocol will result in extreme pain.
Resistance is futile. Adaptation is necessary.
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Aaron let out a ragged breath. So this was it. No choice, no room for negotiation. Eithe
