Chapter 439 Experiment [2]
Chapter 438: Experiment [2]
Each passing hour felt like an eternity, as he battled against his own physical and emotional limitations. It was a night of profound suffering, a night that tested his endurance to the core.
In the midst of his weakened state and sleep-deprived agony, Shin's stomach let out a low, rumbling growl, a reminder of his gnawing hunger.
The echoing sound of footsteps reached his ears once again, growing louder and more distinct with each passing moment.
"Is everything okay? You seem out of sorts. Is something here making you uncomfortable? You can tell me freely.." Elder Ros observed, his voice laced with a hint of concern. His gentle smile persisted as he leaned closer to Shin, their eyes locked in an intense gaze. The
close proximity made Shin's discomfort grow, as if Elder Ros was peering deep into his soul, unraveling his innermost thoughts.
With a soft "Hmm," Elder Ros placed his palm gently against Shin's quivering lips. In an instant, a surge of energy flowed into Shin, filling him with a cool, revitalizing sensation. The fatigue that had weighed him down vanished, replaced by a renewed vigor and clarity.
As the energy coursed through his body, Shin felt a refreshing coolness enveloping his stomach, dispelling his hunger and leaving him feeling completely revitalized. The infusion of energy brought clarity to his mind and restored his strength.
Elder Ros withdrew his hand, a knowing smile gracing his lips. "There, now you should feel better," he reassured Shin, his voice soothing and comforting.
"Why... are you doing this?" Shin's voice, though still weak, took on a darker tone, resonating with a touch of suspicion. The energy surging through his veins had revived his body, but it had also awakened a newfound sense of defiance within him.
"For your crown of fire."
Elder Ros stated in a straightforward manner, his gaze unwavering. However, before Shin could interject, the elder continued with an unsettling undertone.
"But obtaining your crown is merely a secondary objective, one that aligns with my own interests. The primary goal is to mold you into a successful guinea pig. Doesn't that sound absolutely wonderful?"
A shiver ran down Shin's spine as he heard those two specific words, an ominous feeling settling within his heart.
"Guinea pi- AHHHHHHHHHH!"
Before Shin could complete his thought, Elder Ros's index finger made contact with his forehead, triggering another round of excruciating pain. It was as if an icy grip had seized his entire being, streams of anguish surged through his frame, coursing in pulses of agony throughout his body.
It was time for another "appetizer."
"Oh, you've regained consciousness?"
As Shin mustered all his strength to turn his head towards the source of the voice, his blurry vision slowly cleared, revealing the face of none other than Elder Ros. The sight of the elder's visage, once gentle and kind, induced goosebumps all over Shin's flesh.
"How amusing…"
"All of your senses haven't gone numb yet. Can you speak?" The words carried a demanding tone, urging Shin to find his voice and respond.
Like a fragile whisper, Shin's voice trembled with vulnerability as he managed to utter a single word that encapsulated his confusion and anguish. "W-why?"
Every fiber of Shin's being screamed in protest as he attempted to shift even the slightest bit. It was as if a thousand sharp needles pierced his flesh with each movement, tormenting him mercilessly and reminding him of his helplessness.
"Ah, you really shouldn't attempt to move right now," Elder Ros cautioned, his voice laced with concern. Despite the warning, Shin's innate determination pushed him to defy the pain and make an effort to move, even knowing the consequences it would bring.
With every agonizing inch he managed to shift, a searing wave of torment shot through his body, causing him to grit his teeth and clench his fists in a desperate attempt to endure.
"Tch, well, don't waste my time," Elder Ros scoffed dismissively. "The first stage of the experiment is complete. We will move on to the second stage. You can rest tonight; the second stage will commence tomorrow."
His tone was devoid of any compassion or empathy, betraying his sole focus on the progress of the experiment. The mere thought of enduring further trials filled him with a mix of anxiety and despair, amplifying his desperate need for respite.
With an air of detachment, Elder Ros delivered his final words and briskly walked away from the room, leaving Shin alone with his thoughts.
Shin's gaze followed Elder Ros's retreating figure, a mixture of resentment and determination flickering in his eyes.
Ten long and agonizing days had elapsed since the harrowing "experiment" had commenced. In the depths of his confinement, Shin had become intimately acquainted with suffering in all its relentless forms.
Just as he began to believe that his body had grown accustomed to the pain inflicted upon it, a cruel twist of fate would introduce even greater torment or unleash a new method of agony upon his weary form. The cycle of anguish had become his grim reality, an unyielding reminder of the depths of his captor's cruelty.
Each passing day felt like an eternity as Shin endured unimaginable torment, his body a canvas upon which pain was etched with every passing moment.
Shin found himself teetering on the precipice of an endless abyss, where darkness stretched out before him, swallowing his every sense. It was as if he had been cast adrift in a boundless void, devoid of any reference points or guiding light.
His identity as Shin was getting lost within the endless void...
"No! I... I am Shin! I have friends who rely on me, a clan that believes in me! I will not let them down! I'm Shin! I'm Shin! I'm..."
"Master Shin!"
'Deoras?!'
In the depths of the void, Shin's eyes widened in disbelief as a familiar figure materialized before him. It was none other than his loyal companion, the wolf spirit that had been by his side throughout his journey.
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