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[Adjusting visibility range.]
The darkness receded, and shapes took on form. I was back in the familiar cave where Gith-Za-Rai had lain in ambush.
A cold bead of water fell on my skull.
Drip.
I couldn't move my neck.
Drip. Drip.
The droplets striking the crown of my skull grew louder and heavier.
Drip… drip… thunk!
Even after waiting for a long time, Gith-Za-Rai didn't speak. For a moment, I wondered if I'd have to fight other skeletons again, but there was no sign of any movement.
Even if there were, I wouldn't be able to show any semblance of strength this time.
Still observing me?
Another drop landed on my skull, thick and icy. I fell into thought, because that was all I could do anyway. I recalled how I'd regained a skill after leaving the labyrinth. If lost power could be restored that way, then perhaps even simple meditation would help.
Krrrrik.
All of a sudden, I was lifted off the ground. A long white bone had pierced through my spine, hoisting me upward. I felt weightless, unnaturally so.
It didn't take long to realize why. My limb bones lay neatly...
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