But that wasn't enough. Sebastian didn't just want to bleed. He needed the System to recognize the sheer, absolute reality of his physical presence. And the System only truly paid attention to one universal constant.
Pain.
"System!" Sebastian roared, his voice violently echoing in the pristine chamber. "Access root directory! Target: Nociception Code! Reinstall!"
[Warning: Reinstalling Nociception protocols will result in immediate, catastrophic sensory feedback! Proceed?]
"Just hit accept, you stupid machine!"
BING!
The absolute, freezing numbness that had protected Sebastian's mind for weeks violently vanished. The emotional safety net was forcefully yanked away.
The pain hit him like a freight train loaded with burning anvils.
"GAAAAAAHHHHHH!"
