[CAMP – 8 PM]
Night had fallen completely.
The cold was a stark contrast to the daytime heat.
Alex sat on a high rock, wrapped in a thin blanket.
Scanning the horizon.
The stars shone brightly—with no light pollution, the sky was spectacular.
The Milky Way clearly visible.
Beautiful.
But Alex couldn't fully enjoy it.
Too many worries.
77.5% corruption. 2.5% away from 80%. If I use Fragment Synergy one more time…
[SYSTEM – CALCULATION]
[Fragment Synergy: +3% Corruption]
[77.5% + 3% = 80.5%]
[WARNING: 80%+ = LOSS OF CONTROL LIKELY]
He couldn't use Fragment Synergy again.
Not until he reduced the corruption.
But without Fragment Synergy… how would they fight something like that level 118 scorpion?
We can't. That's why we ran.
He touched the Fragment mark on his chest unconsciously.
He could feel it, pulsing softly.
Like a second heart.
Dark. Tempting.
Let me help, the Fragment whispered. More power. Always more power. You only have to accept…
