: But what if, a small, terrified voice whispered in the deepest part of her soul, it ends us first?
The question was a ghost, a cold spot in the center of her being that lingered long after the memory of Akemi-nee's voice faded. It was the last thought she had before succumbing to a thin, dreamless sleep.
It was the first thing waiting for her when she woke.
[Daily Quest: Combat Endurance Protocol — Initiated]
The blue light of the notification was a cruel, digital dawn, appearing in her vision before the real sun had even begun to hint at its existence. The world outside her window was a featureless charcoal gray. Inside, the only light was this cold, merciless command.
[Objective: Complete 200 Burpees]
[Objective: Hold Plank Position Until Muscular Failure]
[Objective: Flexibility Protocol – Sub-Routine: 'Agonizing Stretch']
Ugh. 'Agonizing Stretch.' The System doesn't even try to hide it anymore.
