26.1 | Deus Ex Machina
When Xavier woke up, the first thing he saw is the crude dark ceiling. He stared at it for a while, wondering if he had finally crossed over or if it is just another dream. He remained to dawdle in a dazed state when suddenly sounds of explosions echoed around him. It shook the whole area causing dust to fall. Xavier accidentally inhaled a fume of dust triggering a cough. His body that had been unmoved for almost a month made him feel weak all of a sudden. His limbs are numb from the touch as he tried to sit up. Xavier has been coughing quite painfully as he painstakingly tried to sit up. Fortunately, someone noticed his struggle and helped him sit up. A large hand patted his back and handed him some water to drink. “Drink slowly,” a hoarse voice told him. Xavier flushed his
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