Warning: This chapter might make you feel uncomfortable since this would show how people used to live when they lost their morals and sanity. So please beware and be prepared for anything.
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"Alright then, system," Adrian said as he sat in his office. "...Give me my reward."
He had already mastered the fourth thread.
After tuning it twice for Elana, he had gone back to the Time Chamber and tried tuning it again—this time, for the training doll. And guess what? It worked perfectly every time. It was deeply satisfying.
What a huge change.
Just as the system had said, all he really needed was some confidence. And with Elana's help, he finally gained it—the belief that he could handle the fourth thread.
Now that he had recognized his own skill, he was ready to claim his reward.
[Reminder: The hint may be vague and only loosely related to the host's origin. Don't overthink it.]
Adrian let out a dry smile. "Why are you trying so hard to keep me away from my origin?"
